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Event:
OFK 310 - Marek Vs Presley
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gunner throws a body kick that misses.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner works the jab nicely.
Gunner lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte throws a counter combo.
Gunner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rabbitte. Those never looked like landing.
Gunner lands a right hook to the body.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Gunner tries to counter by clinching up but Rabbitte breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Gunner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunner stuns Rabbitte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Gunner drives through with a takedown into Rabbitte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Gunner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gunner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gunner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gunner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rabbitte is looking to regain half guard here but Gunner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gunner is trying to get an arm triangle but Rabbitte is defending well.
Gunner trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away. #SUB#
Gunner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rabbitte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gunner trying to control the action but Rabbitte is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rabbitte taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gunner trying to control the action but Rabbitte is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rabbitte is trying to escape the position but Gunner is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte is not content to let Gunner control the position.
Rabbitte is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
The referee asks Gunner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gunner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rabbitte struggling a bit here.
Rabbitte is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gunner is trying to get an arm triangle but Rabbitte is defending well. #ES2#
Rabbitte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4##CL2#
Rabbitte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rabbitte scores with a hook to the body.
Rabbitte wants to break free but Gunner has control.
Rabbitte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rabbitte tries to circle away but Gunner has him pinned against the cage.
Rabbitte blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rabbitte's defenses.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Gunner.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Rabbitte in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Gunner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rabbitte's head backwards.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
Gunner ducks under a wild hook from Rabbitte.
Gunner connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gunner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunner scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
Gunner moves out of range as Rabbitte strikes.#CL#
Rabbitte gets tackled into the cage by Gunner. Gunner maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Gunner tries to clinch but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gunner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rabbitte.
Gunner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rabbitte backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner lands with an overhand left.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbitte moves away.
Rabbitte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#The cut above Paul Rabbitte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paul Rabbitte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Rabbitte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte looks to land a combination but Gunner avoids it well. #TD#
Gunner drives through with a takedown into Rabbitte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rabbitte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunner is one step ahead there.
Gunner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gunner passes Rabbitte's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rabbitte trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gunner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabbitte is just riding it out for now. Gunner eventually gives up the hold.
Rabbitte is trying to stand.
Rabbitte controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gunner drops an elbow to the side of Rabbitte's head. #T3#
Rabbitte is trying to stand.
Gunner is looking to take a break and control but Rabbitte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rabbitte is in trouble now - Gunner has advanced to mount!
Rabbitte sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunner trying to control the action but Rabbitte is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunner trying to control but Rabbitte is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gunner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Rabbitte manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Gunner closes the distance and pushes Rabbitte back into the cage.#BC2#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunner throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Gunner is looking to counter punch.
Gunner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gunner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunner shoots in but Rabbitte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunner.
Rabbitte misses the shot to the body.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunner as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gunner has closed the distance and engaged Rabbitte in a clinch.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Gunner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabbitte can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Gunner lands an elbow just above Rabbitte 's eye. #CUT#Paul Rabbitte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC2#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunner scores with a nice strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jet Gunner!
Jet Gunner 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:
OFK 303 - Robson Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Emperor missing with a left hand there. Rabbitte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emperor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabbitte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rabbitte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Emperor misses.
Rabbitte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emperor circles away quickly and effectively.
Emperor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emperor misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Emperor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emperor.#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Emperor looks to throw the jab but Rabbitte is out of range.
Rabbitte lands a head kick. Emperor smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
A head kick by Rabbitte misses
and Emperor counters with a straight right hand.
Rabbitte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Emperor is rocked!#TD2#
Rabbitte throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emperor was covering up waiting for the punch and Rabbitte finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emperor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rabbitte is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Oh Emperor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that Emperor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!#BC2#
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
Emperor seems to have got his legs back now.
Emperor missing with a left hand there. Rabbitte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rabbitte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rabbitte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedor Emperor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rabbitte misses the jab.
It looked like Emperor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rabbitte.
Emperor throws a body shot but no joy.
Rabbitte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emperor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rabbitte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emperor.
Emperor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rabbitte's head backwards.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Emperor moves out of range easily.
A combination from Rabbitte does no damage.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Rabbitte misses with a double jab
and Emperor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rabbitte looks winded!
Donk. Rabbitte catches Emperor right on the button with a cross.
Rabbitte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emperor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emperor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabbitte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rabbitte drops his hands momentarily and Emperor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD#
Emperor cracks Rabbitte with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rabbitte looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Emperor finish him?
#ROC#Rabbitte is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Paul Rabbitte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rabbitte walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Emperor swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Emperor!
A very excited looking Fedor Emperor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 293 - Rize Vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Rabbitte lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabbitte is just out of range.
Rabbitte moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Gomez misses.
Rabbitte lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomez off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Gomez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rabbitte.
Gomez cracks Rabbitte with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that Gomez semi-blocks.
Gomez scores with a hook.
Rabbitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabbitte.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rabbitte but Rabbitte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Rabbitte misses with a straight right.
Gomez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rabbitte just manages to avoid it.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Rabbitte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gomez sprawls well initially but Rabbitte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Rabbitte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbitte is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez taking some punishment here, with Rabbitte in his half guard.
Rabbitte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Rabbitte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rabbitte lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Gomez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage.
Gomez is staying active underneath Rabbitte, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Rabbitte decides to stand up. #T2#
Gomez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rabbitte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rabbitte blocks a leg kick.
Gomez works the jab nicely.
Rabbitte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez lands with an overhand left.
Gomez scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
Gomez throws a low kick but Rabbitte moves out of range easily.
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rabbitte on the side of the head.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Rabbitte is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez connects with a right hand. Rabbitte shakes it off.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Rabbitte moves out of range easily.
Gomez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rabbitte takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Rabbitte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Rabbitte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Rabbitte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabbitte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Rabbitte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabbitte pinned against the cage. Rabbitte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbitte moves away.
Rabbitte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Gomez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rabbitte.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rabbitte looks winded!
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
A left lands for Gomez.#CUT#The cut above Paul Rabbitte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rabbitte fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomez lands a lovely overhand right.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gomez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rabbitte.#CUT#Paul Rabbitte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gomez throws a body kick that misses.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gomez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Rabbitte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez throws a push kick but Rabbitte slaps the foot to one side.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rabbitte throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez lands a jab to the head.
Rabbitte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabbitte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Rabbitte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rabbitte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Rabbitte is rocked!
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Rabbitte lands but Gomez takes it in his stride. #T1#
Rabbitte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlos Gomez!
A very excited looking Carlos Gomez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 288 - Gunner Vs Naulakko
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lucroy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rabbitte is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucroy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Lucroy seems to be working for a kimura but Rabbitte defends the submission attempt.
Rabbitte is trying to stand back up but Lucroy is controlling him
Rabbitte trying to control from the bottom.
Lucroy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Lucroy. #ES2#
Rabbitte pushes Lucroy off and gets back to his feet.
Rabbitte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lucroy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rabbitte.
Lucroy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rabbitte stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucroy. Lucroy gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Rabbitte is predictable there #TD#
so Lucroy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Rabbitte wants to sweep here but Lucroy controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lucroy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rabbitte manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucroy has Rabbitte in his guard.#REVB#
Lucroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rabbitte is one step ahead there.
Rabbitte throwing strikes from guard but Lucroy blocks nicely.
Lucroy wants to control the position but Rabbitte says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Lucroy manages to get to full guard.
Rabbitte chips away with some ground and pound.
My spies in Tycoon Gym inform me that Rabbitte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Rabbitte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucroy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rabbitte has managed to get both his arms back between Lucroy's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Rabbitte stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rabbitte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rabbitte misses with a straight left.
Lucroy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lucroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucroy takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Rabbitte #TD#
and Lucroy counters with a takedown into side control.
Rabbitte is looking to get back to his feet here but Lucroy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rabbitte's back.
Rabbitte looks winded!#T3#
Rabbitte rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rabbitte wants to improve his position but Lucroy is controlling well.
Lucroy trying to control the action but Rabbitte is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte missing with punches from the bottom.
Lucroy working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Lucroy is trying for a kimura here. Rabbitte looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lucroy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Lucroy!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Lucroy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 281 -Byczkiewicz Vs Gunner
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
Terranova wants to land a leg kick but Rabbitte is out of range.
Rabbitte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
Rabbitte misses with a body kick.
Rabbitte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terranova lands a body shot.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Rabbitte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Terranova is looking to chop away at Rabbitte's legs.
Terranova connects with an inside leg kick.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terranova blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte misses with the combination.
Terranova swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte looks winded!#CL2#
Rabbitte pushes Terranova up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terranova lands a nice looking body shot.
Rabbitte scores with a jab.
Terranova digs a good hook to Rabbitte's body.
Terranova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terranova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabbitte.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rabbitte's sensitive parts.
Rabbitte tries to bum rush Terranova with a series of wild strikes but Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabbitte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terranova digs a good body shot into Rabbitte's ribs.
Rabbitte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Terranova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rabbitte at a distance.
A jab from Terranova does it's job there.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Terranova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rabbitte just manages to avoid it.
Terranova scores with a shot to the body.
Terranova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terranova lands a nice shot to the body.
Rabbitte misses with a two punch combination.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rabbitte misses with a combination
and Terranova counters with an outside leg kick.
Rabbitte stalks Terranova and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Terranova's face. Terranova staggers backwards, shaken.
Rabbitte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Terranova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rabbitte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rabbitte walks into a left hand. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Terranova scores with the left hand. Rabbitte knows he should have avoided that one.
Rabbitte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova tried to counter with a leg kick but Rabbitte avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova throwing a counter right hand but Rabbitte manages to avoid it.
Terranova moves out of range as Rabbitte throws a body kick.
Terranova feints and then cracks Rabbitte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rabbitte down.
Terranova with a nice calf kick.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova lands a nice shot to the body.
Rabbitte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rabbitte swings widly with a right hand
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Terranova counters with a good low kick that Rabbitte was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Terranova.
Rabbitte takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Rabbitte throws a combination that misses
and Terranova counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Rabbitte is predictable there
and Terranova counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terranova. That's going to slow Rabbitte down.
Rabbitte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Terranova counters with an outside leg kick.
Rabbitte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rabbitte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Rabbitte's leg. Rabbitte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Terranova connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabbitte doesn't seem bothered though.
Terranova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terranova.
Terranova works Rabbitte's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Terranova lands a leg kick that knocks Rabbitte off balance momentarily.
Rabbitte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paul Rabbitte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Terranova connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Terranova.
Decent striking displayed by Terranova there.
Rabbitte throws a shot to the body.
Terranova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rabbitte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova defending well as Rabbitte loads up on a big left hand.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rabbitte throws a front kick aimed at Terranova's knee but Terranova avoids it well.
Terranova cracks a nice hook into Rabbitte's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Rabbitte blocks the low kick.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.#T1#
Terranova avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Terranova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabbitte can do to turn this around?
Rabbitte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabbitte.
You can see that Rabbitte has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
An inside leg kick from Terranova misses.
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Terranova moves out of range easily.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Terranova counters with a nice uppercut.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terranova is looking to wear down Rabbitte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick by Rabbitte misses
and Terranova counters with an inside leg kick.
Terranova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Rabbitte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Terranova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rabbitte manages to avoid it.
Rabbitte throws a counter combo.
Terranova thumps Rabbitte with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terranova.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Terranova. #T3#
Terranova is looking to slow Rabbitte down with leg kicks.
Terranova dodges the punch combination from Rabbitte.
Terranova throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rabbitte. That did some damage!
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Terranova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Terranova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova connects with a looping right hand.
Rabbitte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Terranova counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rabbitte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rabbitte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Terranova.
Sloppy strikes from Rabbitte. Those never looked like landing.
Rabbitte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabbitte moves out of range of the leg kick from Terranova.
Rabbitte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terranova stuns Rabbitte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that second round.
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#
Terranova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rabbitte's sensitive parts.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Rabbitte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
An inside leg kick from Terranova misses.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova connects with a body shot that sends Rabbitte's belly button to the back.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rabbitte's sensitive parts.
Rabbitte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Rabbitte misses its intended target.
It looked like Terranova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rabbitte.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Terranova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rabbitte.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Rabbitte's leg. Rabbitte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova throws a chopping leg kick but Rabbitte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Terranova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rabbitte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabbitte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Terranova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbitte moves away.
Terranova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Rabbitte shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terranova slips a jab and a cross from Rabbitte.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova lands with a shot to the body.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbitte moves away.
Terranova cracks Rabbitte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terranova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rabbitte.
Rabbitte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Rabbitte's leg. Rabbitte is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabbitte misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terranova. That's going to slow Rabbitte down.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova digs a good body shot into Rabbitte's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Rabbitte.
Terranova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terranova slips a jab and a cross from Rabbitte.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte looks to land a body kick but Terranova moved away.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rabbitte.
Terranova jabs Rabbitte right on the nose. Rabbitte blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Rabbitte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova. #CL2#
Terranova tries to keep at a distance but Rabbitte has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Terranova counters with a left to the body.
Rabbitte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rabbitte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rabbitte tries to clinch up
and Terranova counters with a thumping low kick.
Terranova lands with a good body shot.
Rabbitte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Rabbitte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terranova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova scores with a jab. Rabbitte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rabbitte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terranova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rabbitte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rabbitte. That did some damage!
Rabbitte avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Rabbitte takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Rabbitte.
Paul Rabbitte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova jabs at Rabbitte's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terranova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova! |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Rabbitte. No joy for Akerfeldt on that attempt.
Rabbitte with the counter takedown but Akerfeldt avoids it easily.
Akerfeldt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Rabbitte moves into the clinch.
Akerfeldt wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Rabbitte pulls guard successfully.
Akerfeldt preventing the sweep.
Akerfeldt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (3) vs (0) Rabbitte
Rabbitte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akerfeldt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back.
Rabbitte tries to get to full guard but Akerfeldt has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte wants to control but Akerfeldt is keeping busy.
Rabbitte gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Akerfeldt seems to have locked his on tight now - Rabbitte screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Akerfeldt, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
Bjorn Akerfeldt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Paul Rabbitte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rabbitte pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Rabbitte pulls guard.
Rabbitte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.#SUB#
Rabbitte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
Riley won't allow Rabbitte to sweep him here.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rabbitte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rabbitte pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte wants to control but Riley passes easily into half guard.
Riley prevents Rabbitte from improving his position.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Rabbitte defends it. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Rabbitte is defending well.
Rabbitte controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Rabbitte manages to get to full guard.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley is pushing down on Rabbitte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabbitte is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rabbitte trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Rabbitte is doing well to control the position and prevent Riley from advancing to side control.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rabbitte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Rabbitte controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rabbitte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rabbitte is trying to control but can't.
Riley passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rabbitte (0) vs (3) Riley#T6#
Riley wants to control the action but instead Rabbitte gets a body lock and reverses into Riley's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rabbitte (2) vs (3) Riley
Rabbitte 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. #SUB2#
Riley looking for subs off his back but Rabbitte has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Rabbitte is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Rabbitte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rabbitte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabbitte. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Riley manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Rabbitte drops back looking for a leg! Riley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riley manages to kick Rabbitte off! Rabbitte jumps back into Riley's guard. #SUB2#
Riley working for submissions but it's allowed Rabbitte to get to half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Rabbitte has control of the leg. #T9##SUB#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabbitte.
Riley is looking to control Rabbitte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riley avoid being mounted?#T10#
Riley gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riley keeping full guard, as Rabbitte tries to pass. #SUB2#
Riley has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rabbitte doesn't defend quickly enough and Riley has managed to lock this one up! Can Rabbitte escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Riley on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Riley! |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Prelims
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Midnight Cigarette! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rabbitte gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rabbitte gets control of Cigarette's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rabbitte will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rabbitte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Cigarette from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte 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.
Cigarette trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte is adopting a defensive guard.
Cigarette content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rabbitte working a defensive guard here.
Cigarette looking to pass the guard.
Cigarette passes into half guard.
Rabbitte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Cigarette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rabbitte is keeping the position for now.
Rabbitte wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cigarette is now in half guard.
Cigarette is trying to control. Rabbitte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rabbitte won't allow Cigarette to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cigarette is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabbitte is positioning himself well to prevent Cigarette advancing to mount. #T3#
Rabbitte wants to get back to full guard.
Rabbitte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cigarette is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cigarette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rabbitte has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cigarette is working for a kimura here but Rabbitte manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cigarette's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cigarette (0) vs (2) Rabbitte#T4##SUB#
Rabbitte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cigarette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rabbitte has managed to get both his arms back between Cigarette's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbitte is looking to advance position but Cigarette has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cigarette (4) vs (2) Rabbitte
Rabbitte is looking to improve his position but Cigarette isn't that keen on the idea.
Rabbitte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Cigarette goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rabbitte is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cigarette (4) vs (4) Rabbitte
Rabbitte postures up.
#SUB#
Cigarette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabbitte is aware though and is defending well.
Cigarette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rabbitte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cigarette is keeping the position for now.
Cigarette keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cigarette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rabbitte defends it easily.#T6#
Rabbitte trying to control but Cigarette is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cigarette haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cigarette throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rabbitte uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cigarette (4) vs (7) Rabbitte#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cigarette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cigarette manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7##SUB#
Cigarette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Cigarette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage.
Rabbitte wants to take a breather but Cigarette is having none of it.
Rabbitte is thwarting Cigarette's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Cigarette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rabbitte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rabbitte's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cigarette (8) vs (7) Rabbitte#SUB#
Cigarette is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rabbitte has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rabbitte defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cigarette's arms.
Rabbitte wants to control his opponent's hands but Cigarette gets his hands free. #T9##SUB#
Rabbitte won't enjoy being in this position. Cigarette looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rabbitte is tapping - it's over boys! Cigarette picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Midnight Cigarette!
Midnight Cigarette decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Cruz vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Rabbitte
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Rabbitte wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rabbitte for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Rabbitte
Brown pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rabbitte tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rabbitte working to try and regain half guard.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Rabbitte working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Brown wants to control the pace but Rabbitte is squirming around nicely.
Rabbitte tries to hold on but Brown postures up.#SUB#
Brown working for a submission but Rabbitte is keeping him at bay.
Rabbitte is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Brown wants to control but instead Rabbitte manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rabbitte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rabbitte is looking to improve his position.
Rabbitte is trying to control but can't.
Rabbitte is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Rabbitte gets full guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Rabbitte is controlling Brown's posture.#T6#
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rabbitte is trying to keep Brown in close.
#T7#
Brown passes into half guard.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brown continues to stall.
Rabbitte tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rabbitte is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Rabbitte is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Rabbitte is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Rabbitte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabbitte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rabbitte.
Rabbitte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB2#
Rabbitte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabbitte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rabbitte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rabbitte holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rabbitte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rabbitte wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte 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.#SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#T12#
Rabbitte controlling Brown's posture.
Rabbitte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rabbitte dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Rabbitte
Rabbitte trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T13#
Brown is trying to keep Rabbitte in close.
Rabbitte won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Rabbitte trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rabbitte drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (2) Rabbitte
Rabbitte controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Rabbitte working a defensive guard here.
Brown wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Rabbitte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Rabbitte
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rabbitte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Jab Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Rabbitte is looking to clinch. #CL#
Panda has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Panda pulls guard. #SUB#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabbitte is aware though and is defending well.
Rabbitte content to stall in guard here.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rabbitte is one step ahead there.
Rabbitte showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rabbitte is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rabbitte stands and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (3) Rabbitte#T2#
Panda is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Rabbitte thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rabbitte trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabbitte tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well. #T3#
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rabbitte tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Rabbitte is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda is controlling Rabbitte's trapped leg to prevent Rabbitte from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage. #T4#
Panda is controlling Rabbitte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Panda is trying to control but can't.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda wants to control but Rabbitte is keeping busy.
Panda is positioning himself well to prevent Rabbitte advancing to mount.
Rabbitte is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now. #T5##SUB2#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Rabbitte is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabbitte. #T6#
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Rabbitte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rabbitte is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Rabbitte wants to take a breather but Panda is having none of it.
Panda keeping hold of Rabbitte's head, controlling as best he can.
Rabbitte trying to control from half guard but Panda is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rabbitte is trying to control the action in half guard but Panda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda trying to control from the bottom.
Rabbitte tries to pass to full mount but Panda defends it.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Panda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbitte is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabbitte.
#T8#
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Rabbitte is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rabbitte wants to pass to mount but Panda is defending the position.
Rabbitte working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Panda's thigh. Panda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully. #T9#
Panda looking to control.
Panda controlling the position.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda looking to control.
Panda controlling Rabbitte's posture.
Panda keeping full guard, as Rabbitte tries to pass. #T10#
Panda pulls Rabbitte in to control the position.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda trying to control the position.
Rabbitte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Panda continues to stall.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rabbitte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rabbitte looking to pass the guard.
Panda trying to control the position.
Rabbitte being controlled here momentarily.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #T12#
Panda managing to control the position.
Rabbitte wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda controls Rabbitte momentarily but Rabbitte frees himself. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Panda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Panda has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (3) Rabbitte
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rabbitte is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (5) Rabbitte#T13#
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Rabbitte is proving a slippery customer.
Rabbitte trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rabbitte is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rabbitte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda pulls Rabbitte in to control the position.
Rabbitte sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a kimura but Panda is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Rabbitte eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rabbitte wins on points by 5 to 2.
Paul Rabbitte spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - London
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Derrick Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rabbitte pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lewis pulls guard successfully.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis wants to control the position but Rabbitte says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rabbitte is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Rabbitte has control of the leg.
Rabbitte trying to control from half guard but Lewis is working away.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Rabbitte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lewis defends it well.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Rabbitte has control of the leg. #T1#
Rabbitte trying to pass the guard but Lewis defending well. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Rabbitte is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Rabbitte wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rabbitte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rabbitte's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lewis (4) vs (0) Rabbitte#T3##SUB#
Rabbitte preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lewis.
Rabbitte breaks Lewis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (4) vs (2) Rabbitte
Rabbitte is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rabbitte defends well.
Rabbitte forces his way into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rabbitte trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it. #T4#
Rabbitte is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rabbitte works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (4) vs (5) Rabbitte
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rabbitte thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lewis keeping his opponent close.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Rabbitte keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Rabbitte is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Rabbitte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Lewis sneaks back into half guard.
Rabbitte not doing much here.
Rabbitte wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy. #T6##SUB2#
Rabbitte 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.
Lewis is pressing down on Rabbitte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rabbitte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rabbitte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rabbitte is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Rabbitte trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (4) vs (8) Rabbitte
Rabbitte working away.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well. #SUB2#
Rabbitte tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well. #T8##SUB2#
Rabbitte goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rabbitte but great work by Lewis. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lewis (8) vs (8) Rabbitte
Rabbitte is trying to control Lewis's posture but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis trying to control the action but Rabbitte is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rabbitte gets full guard.
Rabbitte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (8) vs (10) Rabbitte#T9##SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rabbitte controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lewis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Rabbitte is controlling well.
#T10#
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte 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.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Rabbitte is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rabbitte pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rabbitte 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.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard but Rabbitte has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (8) vs (13) Rabbitte#T12##SUB2#
Rabbitte working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rabbitte forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lewis (8) vs (16) Rabbitte#SUB2#
Rabbitte patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Rabbitte on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lewis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lewis just trying to survive but Rabbitte is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rabbitte controlling well, preventing Lewis from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lewis is trying to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Rabbitte looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Lewis is controlling Rabbitte 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (10) vs (16) Rabbitte
Rabbitte can't keep his opponent in guard - Lewis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lewis prevents Rabbitte from improving his position.
Rabbitte is trying to control but can't.
#T14##SUB#
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Rabbitte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rabbitte is trying to get back to full guard.
Rabbitte keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rabbitte trying to control but Lewis postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rabbitte wins on points by 16 to 10.
Paul Rabbitte tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Tokyo
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Germano closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Rabbitte drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabbitte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rabbitte is trying to keep Germano in close.
Germano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rabbitte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.
Germano 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Germano postures up.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabbitte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rabbitte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (0) vs (2) Rabbitte
Germano can't keep his opponent in guard - Rabbitte advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to work for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
Still in half guard, Rabbitte seems content to control.
Rabbitte wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well. #SUB2#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Germano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Germano wants to control but Rabbitte is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rabbitte wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy.
Germano won't allow Rabbitte to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
Germano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rabbitte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rabbitte pushes down on Germano's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Germano is looking for a sweep. Rabbitte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabbitte prevents Germano from improving his position.
Rabbitte is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Germano reverses the position - he's now on top in Rabbitte's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (2) Rabbitte
Germano looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Germano wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Rabbitte.
Germano wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving.
Rabbitte keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano trying to control but Rabbitte is working from the bottom. #T5#
Rabbitte looking to control.
Rabbitte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving.
Rabbitte looking for a sweep. Not yet Rabbitte, not yet.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rabbitte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rabbitte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Germano trying to control but Rabbitte is working from the bottom.
Germano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rabbitte isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Germano stacks Rabbitte on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Germano! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (5) vs (2) Rabbitte#SUB#
Germano is trying to get an arm triangle but Rabbitte is defending well.
Germano trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away. #T7##SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Germano trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Germano just content to control the position.
Rabbitte felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Rabbitte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.
Germano tries to advance position but instead Rabbitte slips a leg back in to half guard.
Rabbitte wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Germano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Germano is keen to just control but Rabbitte is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Germano seems content to control.
Germano is trying to control. Rabbitte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rabbitte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Germano is working away from the top position though.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rabbitte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura here.
Rabbitte is pressing down on Germano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rabbitte wants to sweep here but Germano controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rabbitte looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Germano has picked Rabbitte up and slammed him! Rabbitte can't keep hold of the triangle and Germano manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (8) vs (2) Rabbitte
Rabbitte tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Germano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Germano advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Germano (10) vs (2) Rabbitte
Germano wants to take Rabbitte's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
Germano looking to control but Rabbitte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rabbitte stops Germano from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rabbitte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rabbitte trying to control but Germano postures up.
Rabbitte is trying is best to control the position here.
Germano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Germano is stalling here. Rabbitte is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Germano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rabbitte has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germano (10) vs (6) Rabbitte
Rabbitte trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte working away.
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rabbitte goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Germano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rabbitte but great work by Germano. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germano (14) vs (6) Rabbitte#SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rabbitte, who protects the arm well.
Rabbitte can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Rabbitte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Germano is really struggling to control Rabbitte but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Germano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Germano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Germano trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Germano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rabbitte's legs.
Rabbitte is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rabbitte, who protects the arm well. #T14#
Rabbitte tries to buck Germano off but Germano is having none of it.
Germano trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Rabbitte can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Germano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rabbitte is not content to let Germano control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rabbitte tries to buck Germano off but Germano is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A very excited looking Rui Rodrigo Germano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Grunge 61: Facelift
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Tiotio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tiotio.#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rabbitte there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiotio. Rabbitte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Tiotio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rabbitte closes the distance and clinches up with Tiotio, looking for a takedown. Rabbitte pushes Tiotio against the cage but Tiotio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rabbitte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiotio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiotio blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Tiotio counters with a nice right hand that sends Rabbitte toppling to the canvas! Rabbitte scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tiotio finish him?!#ROC#Rabbitte is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
A head kick by Rabbitte misses
and Tiotio counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ara Tiotio!
Our winner, Ara Tiotio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Grunge 58: Seaweed
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Rabbitte dips to his left and cracks Xe with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Rabbitte lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Rabbitte moves into the clinch successfully.
Rabbitte gets underhooks to prevent Xe's takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Xe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rabbitte working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rabbitte misses with a knee strike.
Xe lands an uppercut.
Rabbitte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rabbitte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xe blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Xe shoots in.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xe throws a big counter combination but Rabbitte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Xe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Xe scores with a sloppy right hand. Rabbitte should have avoided that one.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Xe feinted with a counter takedown.
Xe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rabbitte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabbitte is looking to clinch.
Xe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xe throws a looping overhand right but Rabbitte ducks down to avoid it.
Rabbitte scores with a one two! Xe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Rabbitte misses
and Xe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rabbitte scores with a jab. Xe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Xe finds it's target.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
Xe throws a lazy right hand but Rabbitte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rabbitte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xe's head.#T2#
Xe darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rabbitte's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Xe before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Professor Xe!
A victorious Professor Xe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grunge 52: Freedom
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Karhu lands with a nice body punch.
Karhu punishes Rabbitte's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Karhu moves out of range easily.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
We've been told by Karhu's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Rabbitte's head.
Rabbitte lands a front kick.
Karhu finds Rabbitte's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rabbitte flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Karhu lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rabbitte will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Karhu!
After winning the bout, Jesse Karhu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grunge 48: Alice In Chains
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wangchuck trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Rabbitte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Rabbitte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wangchuck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rabbitte is defended easily by Wangchuck.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte lands a nice shot that snaps Wangchuck's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangchuck shoots in looking for a takedown. Rabbitte tries to sprawl out of it but Wangchuck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rabbitte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Rabbitte. #T1#
A combination from Rabbitte does no damage.
Wangchuck tries to counter with a takedown but Rabbitte is quick to defend against it.
Wangchuck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wangchuck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rabbitte sprawls and moves away.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wangchuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabbitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Wangchuck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rabbitte!
Rabbitte stops Wangchuck from passing to mount.
Wangchuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabbitte keeps working.
Rabbitte wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Wangchuck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Wangchuck is looking to take a break and control but Rabbitte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rabbitte is trying to control Wangchuck's posture but Wangchuck avoids it.
Wangchuck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wangchuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabbitte keeps working. #SUB#
Wangchuck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Rabbitte manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Rabbitte seems content to control.
Wangchuck wants to improve his position but Rabbitte is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wangchuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rabbitte is looking to stall here but Wangchuck recovers full guard.
Rabbitte with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Rabbitte is pushing down on Wangchuck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangchuck is fighting to maintain full guard but Rabbitte has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rabbitte wants to stand up but Wangchuck is controlling the position.
Nice strikes from Rabbitte there.
Wangchuck trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte is controlling the pace.
Wangchuck is looking for a sweep. Rabbitte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangchuck works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wangchuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabbitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rabbitte.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte connects with a body shot that sends Wangchuck's belly button to the back.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wangchuck is defended easily by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte leaves Wangchuck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lotay Wangchuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangchuck shoots in looking for a takedown. Rabbitte tries to sprawl out of it but Wangchuck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rabbitte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Wangchuck tries to counter with a takedown but Rabbitte is quick to defend against it.
Rabbitte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rabbitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabbitte leaves Wangchuck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Wangchuck dives in for a single leg takedown but Rabbitte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rabbitte gets underhooks to prevent Wangchuck's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabbitte scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Rabbitte closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wangchuck is trying to get back to full guard.
Rabbitte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rabbitte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rabbitte connects with a nice short shot to Wangchuck's temple.
Rabbitte prevents Wangchuck from improving his position.#T2#
Wangchuck is controlling Rabbitte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wangchuck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabbitte moves nicely into side control.
Rabbitte is looking to take a break and control but Wangchuck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wangchuck wants to control but Rabbitte postures up.
Wangchuck is trying to improve his position.#T3##SU2#
Rabbitte stands up and beckons Wangchuck to his feet.
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown but Rabbitte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Wangchuck avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Wangchuck misses with a takedown attempt - Rabbitte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wangchuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabbitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Wangchuck moves out of range easily.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Rabbitte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rabbitte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Wangchuck moves out of range.
Wangchuck tries to counter with a takedown but Rabbitte is quick to defend against it.
Wangchuck avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
#T4#
Wangchuck avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Wangchuck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabbitte is fending him off so far but Wangchuck persists. Nope, Rabbitte circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Rabbitte does no damage.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Wangchuck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangchuck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabbitte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wangchuck somewhat.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wangchuck shoots for a double leg takedown but Rabbitte sprawls well. He's pushed Wangchuck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wangchuck blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wangchuck shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wangchuck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rabbitte was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rabbitte trying to control the action but Wangchuck is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rabbitte throws a leg kick #TD#
and Wangchuck counters with a takedown into side control.
Rabbitte gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rabbitte holds on to Wangchuck as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB#
Wangchuck working for a guillotine from mount but Rabbitte is in no mood to give up.
Rabbitte's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Rabbitte felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wangchuck controlling from mount. #T1#
You get the feeling that Rabbitte really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rabbitte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wangchuck is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rabbitte is surviving well by controlling Wangchuck's body position as best he can.
Wangchuck avoids the attempt from Rabbitte to control.#SUB#
Wangchuck has hold of Rabbitte's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rabbitte manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rabbitte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Rabbitte wants to control but Wangchuck is keeping busy.
Rabbitte throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rabbitte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangchuck passes to full mount!
Wangchuck tries to control but Rabbitte wriggling away. #SUB#
Wangchuck looking for a guillotine from mount but Rabbitte is having none of it. #T3#
Rabbitte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rabbitte wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Wangchuck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rabbitte has a hand on Wangchuck's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wangchuck takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Wangchuck is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rabbitte wants to hold on but Wangchuck pushes him away.
Rabbitte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rabbitte is trying to escape the mount but Wangchuck keeps good control and instead manages to take Rabbitte's back.
Rabbitte breaks Wangchuck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotay Wangchuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rabbitte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Rabbitte!
After the fight, Paul Rabbitte was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
KOM Light Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit thuds his right hand into Rabbitte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Biscuit misses the target.
Rabbitte throws a body kick that misses.
Biscuit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Biscuit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biscuit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Rabbitte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Rabbitte.
A head kick by Rabbitte misses #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a shoot takedown. Rabbitte fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Rabbitte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biscuit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rabbitte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rabbitte looking to control.
#T1#
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit looking to pass the guard.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Biscuit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biscuit postures up in Rabbitte's guard and throws a big left but Rabbitte blocks it.
Biscuit forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Biscuit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rabbitte pushes Biscuit off looking to stand but Biscuit dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Biscuit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Biscuit lands with a punch from half guard.
Biscuit is nestled in close to Rabbitte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Biscuit not doing much here.
Rabbitte is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
Biscuit is looking to stall here but Rabbitte recovers full guard.
Rabbitte wants to stand up but Biscuit is controlling him.
Rabbitte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biscuit is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rabbitte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rabbitte wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit is in close to Rabbitte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
Biscuit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biscuit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biscuit chips away with some ground and pound.
Biscuit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Rabbitte wants to control the position but Biscuit says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Biscuit is looking to stall here but Rabbitte recovers full guard.
Biscuit advances position into side control!
Rabbitte is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Biscuit advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by Biscuit.
Biscuit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biscuit with a couple of short strikes.
Biscuit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Biscuit dominating with strikes here.
Rabbitte wants to hold on but Biscuit pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rabbitte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Biscuit blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Biscuit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
letting Biscuit counter with a right hand.
Biscuit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabbitte defends it nicely.#CL2#
Rabbitte moves into range and clinches up with Biscuit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit lands a body punch.
Rabbitte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biscuit lands an elbow that stopped Rabbitte in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Biscuit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabbittes head. #T1#
Rabbitte tries a knee to the head but Biscuit blocks it.
Biscuit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Biscuit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rabbitte backwards.
Knees to the body from Biscuit.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Biscuit keeps control of Rabbitte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rabbitte tries to land a knee to the head but Biscuit blocks with his arms.
Biscuit lands a shoulder strike.
Biscuit managing to block the knees to the body from Rabbitte.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Biscuit.
Rabbitte prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Biscuit drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Biscuit is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rabbitte throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Biscuit's body to avoid the submission. Biscuit has instead reached around Rabbitte's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Biscuit arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Schmorgen Biscuit!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Schmorgen Biscuit waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Rabbitte scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut.
Rabbitte tries to clinch but Dembele moves out of range. #CL#
Dembele has closed the distance and engaged Rabbitte in a clinch.
Rabbitte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dembele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dembele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dembele cracks Rabbitte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Dembele tries to clinch there but Rabbitte circles away.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dembele blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
#KD#
Dembele throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Rabbitte tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Rabbitte is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
Rabbitte throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dembele stopping the sweep attempt from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Dembele from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte is looking to stand up but Dembele isn't so interested in that idea.
Dembele wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rabbitte pulls Dembele in close to his closed guard and prevents Dembele from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dembele trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Dembele finds it's target.#KD#
Dembele cracks Rabbitte with a big right hand and Rabbitte goes down!
Rabbitte is still in real trouble! Can Dembele finish him?
Dembele trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte seems to have recovered his senses.
Rabbitte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dembele's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbitte content to stall in guard here.
Dembele is controlling Rabbitte's posture.#T2#
Dembele keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte being controlled here momentarily.
Dembele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rabbitte.
Dembele wants to sweep here but Rabbitte controlling him for the moment.
Dembele pulls Rabbitte in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dembele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Dembele is adopting a defensive guard.
Dembele 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.
Rabbitte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rabbitte controlling from the top position.
Dembele is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Dembele is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dembele connects with a single shot there.#CUT#The cut above Paul Rabbitte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rabbitte slips under a jab from Dembele.
Dembele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD2#
Rabbitte lands a big head kick that sends Dembele tumbling to the mat! Rabbitte takes a step backwards and waves Dembele back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dembele is rocked!
Dembele throws a jab when Rabbitte was well out of range.
Oh Dembele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dembele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#Paul Rabbitte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mousa Dembele!
Mousa Dembele 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:
MMMA Kings of Madness 6 (LHW)
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kakuto with a poor takedown
and Rabbitte counters with a left and a right that stings Kakuto.
Kakuto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Kakuto's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rabbitte sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rabbitte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Rabbitte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.
Rabbitte is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Rabbitte throws Kakuto to one side and escapes!
Kakuto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rabbitte defends well and Kakuto ends up having to push Rabbitte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rabbitte jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kakuto walks away with a smile on his face. Rabbitte gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Kakuto moves out of range.
#T1#
A combination from Rabbitte does no damage.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Rabbitte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakuto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Kakuto shoots in.
Kakuto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rabbitte but Rabbitte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily. #TD#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rabbitte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.
Rabbitte is looking to get back to his feet here but Kakuto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rabbitte's back.
Rabbitte staying busy and making it hard for Kakuto to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Rabbitte keeps trying to improve his position.
Rabbitte is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kakuto.
Rabbitte rolls, trying to escape but Kakuto keeps control of the position.
Rabbitte is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kakuto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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!#SU#
Despite having Rabbitte's back, Kakuto says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Rabbitte seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Sloppy strikes from Rabbitte. Those never looked like landing.
Kakuto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kakuto blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
#TD#
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rabbitte has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Kakuto shoots in.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rabbitte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rabbitte quickly recovers to half guard.
Rabbitte pushes Kakuto off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Kakuto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rabbitte did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control.
Rabbitte pushes Kakuto off and gets back to his feet.
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rabbitte avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rabbitte is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rabbitte is looking to get back to is feet but Kakuto passes into side control.
#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Rabbitte get back to his feet.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Rabbitte gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rabbitte, up you get!
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabbitte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rabbitte throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte tries to clinch but Kakuto is having none of it.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabbitte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kakuto.
Kakuto darts in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte gets double underhooks and turns Kakuto into the cage.
Rabbitte is pressed up against the cage. Kakuto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rabbitte down to the mat. Rabbitte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Kakuto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Rabbitte trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Rabbitte is trying to get back to full guard.
Paul Rabbitte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kakuto is thwarting Rabbitte's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rabbitte is trying to control but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Rabbitte is trying desperately to improve position.
Rabbitte wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.#SU#
Kakuto is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Kakuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rabbitte tries to land a body kick
and Kakuto counters with a three punch combo that has Rabbitte backing up. Rabbitte nods at Kakuto to acknowledge the strikes.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Kakuto counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kakuto dives in and grabs Rabbitte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabbitte pushes down on Kakuto's head and hops out.
Kakuto shoots in and drives through. Rabbitte sprawls well.
Kakuto avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
#TD#
Kakuto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rabbitte on his heels. He'll look to pass Rabbitte's guard now, I'm sure.
Rabbitte manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rabbitte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kakuto is defending well for now.#TD#
Kakuto pulls guard. #ES#
Kakuto pushes Rabbitte off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rabbitte sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rabbitte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back!#T4##ES#
Kakuto is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rabbitte tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Rabbitte striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rabbitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabbitte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabbitte wants it to stay on the feet.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte throws a nice looking combination but Kakuto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kakuto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabbitte pinned against the cage. Rabbitte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Rabbitte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kakuto avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rabbitte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Rabbitte's guard.
Rabbitte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rabbitte quickly recovers to half guard.
Rabbitte has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte connects with a high kick. #TD#
Kakuto feints and as Rabbitte raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rabbitte fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabbitte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rabbitte tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Kakuto controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte is trying to stand back up.
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Rabbitte is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kakuto.
#T2#
Kakuto'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.
Rabbitte tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2#
Rabbitte moves into range and clinches up with Kakuto.#T3#
Rabbitte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakuto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto avoids the elbow strike from Rabbitte, against the cage.
#BC2#
Rabbitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
Kakuto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rabbitte lands with a kick to the temple. Kakuto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut is getting worse.
Kakuto throws a head kick but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Kakuto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRabbitte.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Rabbitte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Kakuto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto. #TD#
Kakuto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rabbitte is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kakuto dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Kakuto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kakuto misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuto blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
A little feinted left hand from Kakuto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakuto throws a body punch but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Paul Rabbitte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Rabbitte clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Rabbitte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rabbitte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Rabbitte!
Paul Rabbitte decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
TC 18 Mil $ GP vol 3.2
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Gustafson clinches up against the cage.
Gustafson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
Rabbitte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Gustafson has managed to clinch.
Rabbitte stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gustafson can't find room to land a body shot as Rabbitte controls the action.
Gustafson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rabbitte avoids the damage to the body.
Rabbitte is trying to break the clinch but Gustafson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rabbitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbitte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabbitte defends it well.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Gustafson avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustafson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rabbitte's head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Gustafson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafson as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Gustafson lands with a cross.
Gustafson dives in and grabs Rabbitte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabbitte pushes down on Gustafson's head and hops out.
Jab, jab by Gustafson - just one landing.
Gustafson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gustafson cracks Rabbitte with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gustafson throws the kick towards the body but Rabbitte avoids it.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
Gustafson is looking to clinch.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafson wants to clinch up but Rabbitte keeps it at a distance.
Rabbitte lands a high kick!
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Gustafson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Gustafson wants to pass the guard but Rabbitte is keeping the position.
Gustafson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gustafson manages to pass to mount!
Rabbitte tries to lock up and control but Gustafson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gustafson fails to move to back control.
Gustafson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rabbitte can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rabbitte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gustafson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafson.
Rabbitte manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafson stops Rabbitte from standing up.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gustafson passes Rabbitte's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gustafson is looking for a kimura but Rabbitte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafson to get the leverage.
Gustafson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rabbitte is looking to escape.
Gustafson thows a huge punch but Rabbitte dodges it nicely.
Rabbitte is staying active underneath Gustafson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustafson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rabbitte is trying to maintain the position but Gustafson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustafson trying to mount his opponent but Rabbitte defends it.
Gustafson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabbitte keeps working.
Gustafson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rabbitte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Gustafson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabbitte is just riding it out for now. Gustafson eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gustafson is trying to defend but Rabbitte finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rabbitte lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Gustafson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafson won't allow Rabbitte to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte is controlling the pace.
Gustafson is looking for a sweep. Rabbitte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Rabbitte landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gustafson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbitte cracks Gustafson with a solid left hand.
Gustafson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rabbitte looking to pass the guard.
Rabbitte throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafson is trying to control the position but Rabbitte postures up.
Rabbitte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Gustafson keeps moving. #T2#
Rabbitte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Gustafson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rabbitte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rabbitte's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rabbitte landing with the ground and pound.
Rabbitte passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Rabbitte decides to stand back up. Rabbitte steps back and let's Gustafson get back to his feet.#T3#
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Gustafson avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Gustafson misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rabbitte is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gustafson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gustafson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rabbitte can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rabbitte some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Gustafson trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Gustafson throws an elbow but Rabbitte slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gustafson tries to advance to mount but Rabbitte denies him.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.
Rabbitte is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Gustafson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rabbitte to the ground. Gustafson is now in Rabbitte's guard.
Rabbitte has momentary wrist control but Gustafson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rabbitte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rabbitte is trying to control the position but Gustafson postures up.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rabbitte has wrist control.
Rabbitte is looking to stand up but Gustafson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte has Gustafson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustafson trying to control but Rabbitte is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Rabbitte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafson looking to control but Rabbitte passes into half guard.
Gustafson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbitte is working away from the top position though.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustafson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gustafson actively working from the bottom here.
Rabbitte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gustafson gets back to full guard.
Rabbitte is working Gustafson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Gustafson has momentary wrist control but Rabbitte slips an elbow through the middle.
Rabbitte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rabbitte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rabbitte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gustafson trying to control the position.
Rabbitte distracts Gustafson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rabbitte is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gustafson has his foot on Rabbitte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rabbitte works his way back into a safe position though.
Rabbitte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gustafson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Rabbitte postures up.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rabbitte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rabbitte continues to stall.
Rabbitte is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gustafson keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Rabbitte is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rabbitte throws a strike but Gustafson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gustafson is pushing down on Rabbitte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabbitte is fighting to maintain full guard but Gustafson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rabbitte wants to control but Gustafson is keeping busy.
Gustafson trying to control from Rabbitte's half guard. Rabbitte has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rabbitte wants to stand but Gustafson is controlling the position.
Gustafson throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gustafson wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving.
Gustafson is pushing down on Rabbitte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabbitte is fighting to maintain full guard but Gustafson has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Paul Rabbitte.
I think Rabbitte 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 Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Gustafson!
Alexander Gustafson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TC Wednesday Warriors 4
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabbitte slips a jab from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a hook but Rabbitte avoids it easily.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revazshvili avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
It looked like Revazshvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Revazshvili connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Revazshvili avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rabbitte.
Revazshvili cracks Rabbitte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Revazshvili misses.
Rabbitte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Revazshvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Revazshvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Revazshvili blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revazshvili blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Revazshvili throwing a counter right hand but Rabbitte manages to avoid it.
Rabbitte tries to close the distance and clinch but Revazshvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Revazshvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Revazshvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Revazshvili.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Rabbitte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Revazshvili counter with a right hand.
Rabbitte throws a nice head kick!
Rabbitte looks winded!
Revazshvili lands with a shot to the body.
Revazshvili scores with a shot to the body.
Rabbitte swings widly with a right hand
and Revazshvili counters with a nice body shot.
Revazshvili lands a right hook to the body.
Revazshvili scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili stuns Rabbitte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Revazshvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Revazshvili.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
Revazshvili connects with a jab.#ROC#Rabbitte is rocked!
Revazshvili lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rabbitte is looking to close the distance but Revazshvili sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rabbitte crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rabbitte is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Levan Revazshvili!
Levan Revazshvili was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TC 9 Francis vs McGuire
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gruzinsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gruzinsky.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Gruzinsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rabbitte.
Gruzinsky throws out a counter right but Rabbitte avoids it with no problem.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Rabbitte moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Gruzinsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabbitte dodges the punch combination from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky tries to land a front kick but Rabbitte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gruzinsky slips under a jab from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruzinsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gruzinsky stuns Rabbitte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rabbitte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabbitte misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Rabbitte.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rabbitte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Gruzinsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Rabbitte.#CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gruzinsky!
Gruzinsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rabbitte.
Gruzinsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky thuds his right hand into Rabbitte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gruzinsky throws a nice looking combination but Rabbitte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rabbitte scores with a punch to the head.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabbitte tries to clinch up but Gruzinsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Gruzinsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gruzinsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rabbitte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rabbitte - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruzinsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rabbitte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gruzinsky's head.#T2##KD#
Rabbitte lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Rabbitte takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gruzinsky is rocked!
Gruzinsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabbitte doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruzinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabbitte finish him?
We've been told by Rabbitte's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Gruzinsky seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Rabbitte lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Rabbitte takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rabbitte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabbitte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rabbitte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gruzinsky throws an overhand right that lands on Rabbitte's shoulder, as Rabbitte tries to avoid the shot.
Gruzinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Rabbitte moves out of range easily.
Rabbitte looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rabbitte backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Gruzinsky's temple! It sends Gruzinsky violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rabbitte celebrates and the doctors try to help Gruzinsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Paul Rabbitte!
After the fight, Paul Rabbitte was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Roman Gruzinsky had this to say: 'something in russian'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Rabbitte tries to keep at a distance but Perez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Perez is struggling to control the position.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rabbitte is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte prevents a body shot from Perez .
Rabbitte missing with knees to the body.
Rabbitte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez stalks Rabbitte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rabbitte's face. Rabbitte staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Whack! Perez lands a heavy head kick that drops Rabbitte. The ref tackles Perez to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rabbitte was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Guillo Perez !
Guillo Perez 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:
RFC: Maluga vs. Conor 2
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Domingues is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Domingues takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Blanco Domingues has been cut.
Domingues throws a lazy head kick
and Domingues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Domingues moves out of range easily.
Domingues looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Domingues moves out of range.
#CL2#
Domingues drives through and clinches with Rabbitte against the cage.
#TD#
Rabbitte decides to pull guard.
Rabbitte wants to sweep here but Domingues controlling him for the moment.
Domingues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Domingues is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domingues trying to control but Rabbitte is working from the bottom.
Domingues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabbitte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Domingues's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Rabbitte is pulling down on Domingues's head to control his posture.
Domingues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabbitte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Domingues keeps trying to improve his position.
Rabbitte looking for a sweep. Not yet Rabbitte, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rabbitte keeping full guard, as Domingues tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Domingues moves out of range.
Domingues tries a head kick but it misses.
Domingues moves in looking to clinch but Rabbitte pushes him off.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Rabbitte's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blanco Domingues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Domingues.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Domingues moves out of range easily.
Domingues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabbitte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rabbitte takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Domingues has managed to clinch.
Rabbitte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Domingues is defending well for now.
Rabbitte avoids the elbow strike from Domingues, against the cage.
Rabbitte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rabbitte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Rabbitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rabbitte takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte misses the jab.
Domingues scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Domingues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rabbitte's head.
Domingues throws a series of punches but Rabbitte avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Rabbitte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that half lands.
Rabbitte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domingues.
Domingues looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Domingues blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Domingues moves out of range easily.
Domingues throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Domingues closes the distance and pushes Rabbitte back into the cage.
Domingues throws a head punch that misses.
Rabbitte tries to circle away but Domingues has him pinned against the cage.
Rabbitte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Domingues. #CUT2#
Paul Rabbitte's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabbitte blocks the elbow strike.
Domingues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rabbitte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rabbitte scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Blanco Domingues's cut even more.#T4#
Domingues pushes off an throws an elbow but Rabbitte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rabbitte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Domingues has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Domingues.
Rabbitte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Domingues misses with an elbow strike.
Domingues lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
Paul Rabbitte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rabbitte wants to get back to striking at distance but Domingues won't allow it.
Rabbitte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Domingues throws an elbow but misses.
Domingues lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Paul Rabbitte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Blanco Domingues!
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Event:
RFC Sydney March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Nielsen avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Nielsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Nielsen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nielsen is stalling here.
#BC#
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabbitte throws a jab when Nielsen was well out of range.
Nielsen avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Nielsen tries to counter by clinching up but Rabbitte breaks away and moves out of range.
Rabbitte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabbitte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nielsen's head.
Rabbitte throws a series of punches but Nielsen moves out of range. #CL#
Nielsen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Rabbitte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nielsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rabbitte gets tackled into the cage by Nielsen. Nielsen maintains the clinch. #T1#
Nielsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rabbitte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nielsen has him pressed against the cage.
Rabbitte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nielsen avoids a wild elbow strike from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte tries to pull guard but Nielsen won't allow it.
#BC#
Nielsen breaks from the clinch.
Rabbitte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte lands a two punch combo.
Nielsen just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Nielsen moves into the clinch.
Nielsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Rabbitte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabbitte blocks a head kick by Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2##CL2#
Rabbitte drives through and clinches with Nielsen against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte scores with a knee to the head.
Nielsen blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Nielsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Nielsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Rabbitte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Nielsen has Rabbitte up against the cage in a clinch.
Rabbitte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nielsen.
#TD#
Nielsen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nielsen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rabbitte told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rabbitte throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Rabbitte stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab, jab by Rabbitte - just one landing.
Rabbitte scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nielsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte throws a big counter head kick but Nielsen avoids it with no problem.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabbitte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nielsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nielsen. Rabbitte shrugs it off though.
Rabbitte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rabbitte. Nielsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nielsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rabbitte's hands.
Nielsen lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Nielsen.
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!
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Nielsen pushes Rabbitte up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD#
Nielsen decides to pull guard.
Rabbitte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rabbitte with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen controlling Rabbitte's posture.
Nielsen has momentary wrist control but Rabbitte slips an elbow through the middle.
Rabbitte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Rabbitte gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Rabbitte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
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.
#R2#
Rabbitte tries to clinch but Nielsen moves out of range. #CL#
Nielsen moves into the clinch.
Rabbitte is trying to force a seperation but Nielsen has the dominant position.
Nielsen slowing the pace effectively.
Rabbitte with a knee to the head.
Nielsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Rabbitte is trying to force a seperation but Nielsen has the dominant position.
Nielsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Nielsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nielsen manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Rabbitte throws Nielsen to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Nielsen rushes Rabbitte and presses him up against the cage.
Nielsen has Rabbitte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rabbitte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabbitte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rabbitte tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Nielsen can't get the takedown.
Rabbitte tries to pull guard but Nielsen won't allow it.
Nielsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rabbitte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nielsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rabbitte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nielsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rabbitte circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Nielsen.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nielsen blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Nielsen is looking to counter the offense by Rabbitte and move into the clinch.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rabbitte finds it's way through Nielsen's defenses.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte throws a hook but Nielsen blocks it.#T2#
Rabbitte misses with a leg kick.
Nielsen avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte cracks Nielsen with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabbitte throws a combination. Nielsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rabbitte lands a head kick. Nielsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Nielsen is rocked!
Rabbitte lands an uppercut, right on the button! Nielsen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Rabbitte!
Paul Rabbitte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 41
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Rabbitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Dorival sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Rabbitte shoots in but no luck this time.
Dorival is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Dorival gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
Rabbitte takes one to the chin there.
Dorival throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorival swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorival throws a jab but it's blocked by Rabbitte.
Dorival lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marco Dorival seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorival tries to clinch but Rabbitte is having none of it.
Dorival scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rabbitte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Dorival lands a body shot.
Dorival ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dorival misses the jab.
Rabbitte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dorival avoids it.
Dorival throws an off balance right hand
and Rabbitte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dorival throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabbitte throws a counter high kick but Dorival was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Rabbitte takes the fight into the clinch.
Rabbitte content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dorival tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Dorival escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabbitte goes for a double leg but Dorival avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dorival continues to drive forward.
Dorival has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rabbitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorival pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Dorival moves out of range easily.
Dorival feints a counter leg kick.
Dorival blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
#CL2#
Dorival gets a clinch. #T2#
Dorival misses with a body punch.
Dorival looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorival avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dorival digs a good body shot into Rabbitte's ribs.
Rabbitte misses with a looping left.
Rabbitte lands a high kick!
Dorival jabs Rabbitte right on the nose. Rabbitte blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte connects with a high kick.
Dorival tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabbitte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rabbitte is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dorival.
Dorival ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbitte moves away.
Dorival misses with a hook. Rabbitte ducked under it nicely.
Dorival throws a hook but Rabbitte avoids it easily.
Dorival throws a hook but Rabbitte avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Rabbitte drives through and clinches with Dorival against the cage.
Rabbitte works on Dorival's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
Dorival fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rabbitte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rabbitte ducks under a wild hook from Dorival.
Dorival throws a lazy right hand but Rabbitte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rabbitte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dorival.
Dorival throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Dorival.
Dorival misses with a few strikes there.
Marco Dorival is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabbitte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Dorival tries to clinch up.
A right-left combo lands from Dorival.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorival with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dorival misses the shot to the body.
Rabbitte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dorival finds it's way round the side to connect with Rabbitte's head.
Dorival fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rabbitte manages to avoid it.
Dorival swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rabbitte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Rabbitte tries to keep at a distance but Dorival has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rabbitte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rabbitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorival controls his hands.
Dorival throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Rabbitte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Dorival dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dorival fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rabbitte manages to avoid it.
Rabbitte throws a counter high kick but Dorival was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rabbitte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Rabbitte's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dorival throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dorival looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabbitte is just out of range.
Rabbitte walks into a stiff left hand from Dorival.
Rabbitte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorival.
Rabbitte tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorival swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Dorival moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte misses with a punch on the inside.
Rabbitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rabbitte is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rabbitte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorival or not. #BC#
Rabbitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Rabbitte moves in looking to clinch but Dorival pushes him off.
Dorival with a nice cross.
Dorival fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rabbitte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rabbitte ducks under a wild hook from Dorival.#CL#
Rabbitte pushes Dorival up against the cage in a clinch.
Rabbitte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rabbitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorival blocks an elbow strike.
Rabbitte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Rabbitte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marco Dorival seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorival's corner calls for a 1-2. Dorival obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Dorival closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rabbitte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabbitte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rabbitte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Dorival gets tackled into the cage by Rabbitte. Rabbitte maintains the clinch.
Rabbitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorival makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorival controls his hands.
#BC#
Rabbitte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Dorival catches Rabbitte right on the button with a cross.
Dorival sizes up Rabbitte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rabbitte slips under a jab.
Rabbitte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorival tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabbitte was well out of range. Poor timing from Dorival.
Dorival lands with a hook. Rabbitte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Dorival clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Rabbitte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dorival misses with a hook.
Dorival throws the left hand but Rabbitte avoids the punch easily.
Rabbitte moves away from the strike by Dorival.
Dorival tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorival swings for the body but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Rabbitte moves away from the strike by Dorival.
Rabbitte avoids the body shot from Dorival.
Rabbitte throws a counter high kick but Dorival was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dorival misses with a two punch combination.
Rabbitte throws a quick counter head kick but Dorival was just out of range.#CL2#
Dorival clinches up with Rabbitte and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dorival's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rabbitte ducks under a wild hook from Dorival.
Dorival misses with a straight left.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Dorival throws a body punch but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Rabbitte tries to counter by clinching up but Dorival breaks away and moves out of range.
Rabbitte tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorival swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dorival blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Dorival is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rabbitte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dorival has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dorival swings widly with a right hand
and Rabbitte counters with a nice body kick.
Dorival throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Rabbitte moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabbitte dodges the punch combination from Dorival.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rabbitte wants to clinch up but Dorival keeps it at a distance.
Dorival ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbitte moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Dorival showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rabbitte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorival.
Rabbitte tries to counter with a takedown but Dorival is quick to defend against it.
Dorival swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dorival sprawls well. Dorival wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rabbitte gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorival jabs at Rabbitte's body.
Rabbitte blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorival tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rabbitte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dorival manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rabbitte ducks under a wild hook from Dorival.
Dorival misses with a body shot.
Dorival wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Dorival lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Dorival moves into the clinch successfully.
Dorival throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Dorival breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabbitte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dorival throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabbitte throws a big shot that misses.
Dorival connects with a body shot.
Dorival is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabbitte.
Dorival throws a hook but Rabbitte avoids it easily.
Rabbitte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dorival takes a swing at Rabbitte's ribcage but misses.
Rabbitte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dorival tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbitte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Dorival, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabbitte is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Rabbitte moves in looking to clinch but Dorival pushes him off.
Dorival throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rabbitte.
Dorival fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorival throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dorival throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabbitte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
letting Dorival counter with a right hand.
Dorival throws a body shot but no joy.
Rabbitte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorival.
Dorival throws an off balance right hand
and Rabbitte counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorival. Rabbitte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorival throws a good cross that connects.
Dorival looks to land a right hand but Rabbitte moved out of range.
Rabbitte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dorival misses with a straight right. #T3#
Dorival cracks Rabbitte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dorival is looking to clinch.
Rabbitte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorival.
A big left from Dorival misses.
Rabbitte thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dorival throws a jab but it's blocked by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorival just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorival swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorival circles away.
It seemed like Dorival was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rabbitte slips a jab from Dorival.
Paul Rabbitte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Dorival does it's job there.
Dorival lands a glancing blow to the side of Rabbitte's head.#T4#
Dorival misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Rabbitte misses the target.
Rabbitte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rabbitte drops his hands momentarily and Dorival takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dorival misses the target.
Rabbitte thuds a left hand into Dorival's body.#CL2#
Dorival moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorival tries to stall but Rabbitte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rabbitte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dorival lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Dorival pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dorival cracks Rabbitte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rabbitte is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dorival's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dorival connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Rabbitte pushes Dorival up against the cage in a clinch.
Dorival is trying to push Rabbitte away but Rabbitte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paul Rabbitte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Dorival is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Rabbitte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Dorival comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dorival has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Dorival!
Marco Dorival decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 33
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbitte moves away.
Knox throws a hook but Rabbitte blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Rabbitte. Those never looked like landing.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rabbitte tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Rabbitte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rabbitte scrambles back to his feet.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Rabbitte tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Rabbitte looking to stall.
Knox lands a right hand.
Rabbitte throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Rabbitte looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Rabbitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox pushes Rabbitte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Rabbitte.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox works on Rabbitte's body with a couple of short punches.
Rabbitte looks winded!
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabbitte backwards.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox is leaning against Rabbitte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox is leaning against Rabbitte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Knox clinches. #BC2#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox tests Rabbitte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabbitte.
Knox connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Knox moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Rabbitte! Knox continues to tee off on Rabbitte, landing with a left and a right! Knox connects with a right hand that leaves Rabbitte sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Satchmo Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Satchmo Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 26
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Finau cracks the inside of Rabbitte's front leg.
Finau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finau throws an overhand right that lands on Rabbitte's shoulder, as Rabbitte tries to avoid the shot.
Finau scores with a jab to the head.
Finau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rabbitte on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finau.
Finau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Finau gets a double leg takedown into Rabbitte's guard.
Finau landing some decent shots from guard.
Finau with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a triangle but Finau pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finau is one step ahead there.
Finau looking to sit in guard and control but Rabbitte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Rabbitte wants to stand and escape but instead Finau has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rabbitte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rabbitte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finau is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Finau thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finau throws an elbow that misses. Rabbitte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Finau's guard. Nice move by Rabbitte!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rabbitte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Rabbitte is fighting to break Finau's control of his arms but Finau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rabbitte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rabbitte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finau pulls Rabbitte in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Rabbitte throws an elbow that misses. Finau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabbitte's guard. Nice move by Finau!#REVR#
Finau won't allow Rabbitte to sweep him here.
Rabbitte has his hands on Finau's head, controlling the position.
Finau throwing strikes from guard but Rabbitte blocks nicely.
Finau connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Rabbitte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rabbitte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rabbitte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finau connects with a couple of short punches.
Rabbitte trying to control the position.
Rabbitte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finau 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte working a defensive guard here.
Finau is working Rabbitte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Finau misses with a few strikes there.
Finau works the jab nicely.
Finau lands with a kick to the temple. Rabbitte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Finau.
Rabbitte checks a leg kick.
Finau takes a swing at Rabbitte's ribcage but misses.
Rabbitte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finau with a body shot.
Finau connects with a nice looking jab.
Finau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finau connects with an inside leg kick.
Finau throws a head kick that half lands.
Finau slips a straight right by Rabbitte.
Finau tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finau misses with a straight left.
Rabbitte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Finau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rabbitte is trying to defend but Finau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Finau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Finau lands with a punch from half guard.
Finau wants to control but Rabbitte is keeping him busy.
Finau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Finau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Finau wants to control but Rabbitte is keeping him busy.
Rabbitte felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Rabbitte trying to control but Finau postures up.
Finau winds up and cracks Rabbitte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finau stops Rabbitte from getting back to his feet.
Finau is nestled in close to Rabbitte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finau drops an elbow to the side of Rabbitte's head.
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!
Finau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rabbitte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Finau lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Finau.
Finau working Rabbitte over with strikes.
Finau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Rabbitte is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
Finau lands a big elbow - Rabbitte is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Finau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaai Finau!
A very excited looking Vaai Finau made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 23
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
McRobbie lands with a straight right. Rabbitte didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte wants to clinch.
Rabbitte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rabbitte wants to clinch.
Rabbitte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for McRobbie.
Rabbitte shoots in but no luck this time. #KD#
McRobbie lands a left and a right that sends Rabbitte crashing to the canvas! McRobbie dives into mount looking to finish!#T1#
McRobbie misses with a head shot.
Rabbitte wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McRobbie.
McRobbie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rabbitte because McRobbie loaded up on that one.
McRobbie lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Rabbitte is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
McRobbie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McRobbie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by McRobbie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rabbitte holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McRobbie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by McRobbie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McRobbie looking to finish with strikes here!
McRobbie looking to finish Rabbitte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rabbitte!#CUT#
Paul Rabbitte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kasey McRobbie!
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Event:
FNF Summer Madness III
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rabbitte turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Rabbitte decides to stand back up.
Ridley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabbitte defends it nicely.#TD2#
Rabbitte bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rabbitte staying calm.#SU2#
Rabbitte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##CL2#
Rabbitte clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Rabbitte on the inside.
Rabbitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rabbitte working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rabbitte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rabbitte scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridley takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like DeMarcus Ridley has been cut.
Rabbitte lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Ridley is rocked!
Rabbitte gets through Ridley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ridley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridley is pressed against the cage. Rabbitte pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Ridley! Two more big strikes from Rabbitte and Ridley crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Rabbitte!
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Event:
JBL Romero-Bastard III
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rabbitte darts in trying to clinch
and Rabbitte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown attempt
and Rabbitte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
#TD#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King in side control, just content to control the action for now.
King'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.#T1#
Rabbitte prevents King from moving into mount.
King slows the pace down.
Rabbitte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Further stalling from King.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because King is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rabbitte fails with the takedown.
Daniel King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Rabbitte.
Rabbitte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rabbitte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rabbitte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rabbitte on the side of the head.
King scores with a body shot.
King scores with a hook to the body. Rabbitte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King jabs Rabbitte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rabbitte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from King.#CL2#
Rabbitte pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Rabbitte looks winded!
Rabbitte can't get the takedown.
#T3#
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Rabbitte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King scores with a body shot.
#TD#
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rabbitte takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rabbitte walks into a left hand.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Rabbitte seems unphased.
Rabbitte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabbitte can do to turn this around?
King scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#
That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rabbitte. Rabbitte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rabbitte's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rabbitte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a right hand.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rabbitte has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rabbitte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Rabbitte takes one on the button.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rabbitte doesn't seem phased though.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Rabbitte is rocked!
Rabbitte looks up at the clock. Bad move! King lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rabbitte. King pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel King!
Daniel King thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Revelations II
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Nuff connects with a right hand. Rabbitte shakes it off.
Rabbitte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nuff lands a really nice looking cross but Rabbitte seems unphased.
Rabbitte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nuff.
Nuff feints and then cracks Rabbitte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rabbitte down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rabbitte.
Nuff connects with a leg kick. Rabbitte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nuff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nuff feints a jab promting Rabbitte to slip. Nuff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rabbitte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Nuff - just one landing.
Nuff fails to land with a series of punches.
Nuff with a nice cross.
Rabbitte throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nuff to counter with a crisp jab.
Nuff stuns Rabbitte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Nuff moves into the clinch.
Nuff is working Rabbitte over against the cage.
Nuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nuff is working Rabbitte over against the cage.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Nuff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rabbitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rabbitte misses with the head strike.
Nuff pushes Rabbitte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuff lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Paul Rabbitte's cut is getting worse.
Rabbitte looking to slow down the pace here.
Nuff scores with a hook to the body.
Nuff lands a body shot.
Nuff lands an elbow just above Rabbitte 's eye.
Nuff lands with a left to the head.
Nuff lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Paul Rabbitte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nuff digs a right hand into Rabbitte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rabbitte's gas tank.
Nuff scores with a shot to the side of Rabbitte's head.
Nuff is leaning against Rabbitte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuff is working Rabbitte over against the cage.
Nuff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nuff.
Nuff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabbittes head.
Nuff lands a body shot.
Nuff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Paul Rabbitte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sho Nuff!
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Event:
Sacrament
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rabbitte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ridley kicks Rabbitte off and gets back to his feet.
Ridley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabbitte is fending him off so far but Ridley persists. Nope, Rabbitte circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Rabbitte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbitte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridley defending well though.
Ridley tries to roll over but Rabbitte keeps him under control.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ridley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rabbitte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridley defending well though.
Ridley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ridley is just riding it out for now. Rabbitte eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Rabbitte drops an elbow to the side of Ridley's head.
Rabbitte wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Ridley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbitte is working away from the top position though.
Ridley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ridley 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rabbitte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ridley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ridley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ridley tries to get out of the position.
Rabbitte wants to get up but he can't break Ridley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rabbitte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rabbitte looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ridley!#SU2#
Rabbitte decides to stand back up. Rabbitte steps back and let's Ridley get back to his feet.#TD2#
Rabbitte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ridley to the ground. Rabbitte is now in Ridley's guard.
Rabbitte trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Rabbitte stands up over Ridley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ridley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been informed that Rabbitte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rabbitte is looking to stand up but Ridley won't let him.
Ridley is trying to control the position but Rabbitte postures up.
Rabbitte scoring with some ground and pound.
Rabbitte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ridley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte connects with a couple of short punches.
Rabbitte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte throwing strikes but missing.
Rabbitte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rabbitte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ridley to the ground. Rabbitte is now in Ridley's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ridley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rabbitte.#TD#
Ridley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ridley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rabbitte's shoulder. That is not cool. #ES2#
Rabbitte bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Rabbitte closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rabbitte lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabbitte throws a big elbow that misses.
Rabbitte stands and throws Ridley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ridley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ridley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rabbitte.
Ridley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rabbitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ridley wants to get back to full guard.
Ridley won't allow Rabbitte to pass to mount.
Rabbitte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rabbitte controlling the pace.
Rabbitte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ridley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rabbitte scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ridley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rabbitte missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Ridley is not content to let Rabbitte control the position.
Ridley wants to improve his position but Rabbitte is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbitte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rabbitte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ridley sprawls well initially but Rabbitte persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rabbitte wants to take a breather but Ridley is having none of it. #T3#
Rabbitte passes to side control. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ridley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rabbitte wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Rabbitte crashes against the mat.
#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.
Rabbitte postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rabbitte misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rabbitte wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Paul Rabbitte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rabbitte misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to get an arm triangle but Ridley is defending well. #SU2#
Rabbitte stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rabbitte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rabbitte tries to stand and escape but Ridley is controlling the position.
Rabbitte working over Ridley with some ground and pound. Ridley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rabbitte trying to pass the guard but Ridley defending well.
Rabbitte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rabbitte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rabbitte wants to stand but Ridley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rabbitte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridley keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rabbitte passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ridley tries to lock up and control but Rabbitte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rabbitte unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rabbitte is landing with some decent strikes but Ridley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Ridley is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Rabbitte! Ridley is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Rabbitte!
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Event:
FARTMMA 18
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by May. Beautiful body shot.
May fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rabbitte or perhaps it was just good defense by May, which made it look bad.
Rabbitte missing with a left hand there. May was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
May swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
May takes the fight into the clinch.
May blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rabbitte prevents May from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Rabbitte decides to pull guard.
Rabbitte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
May throws an elbow that misses. Rabbitte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in May's guard. Nice move by Rabbitte!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rabbitte with a nice head shot there.
Rabbitte tries to stand but May is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Rabbitte trying to control but May is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte lands a couple of digs.
Rabbitte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rabbitte working the ground and pound.
Rabbitte trying to control the position but May is working away.
May is trying to control Rabbitte's posture but Rabbitte avoids it. #SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
May taking a bit of punishment here - Rabbitte scoring with strikes. #T2##SU2#
Rabbitte stands up and we're back to a striking position.
May looks to clinch
and Rabbitte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
May lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Rabbitte misses.
May moves in looking to clinch but Rabbitte pushes him off.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but May avoids it really well and circles away.
May tests Rabbitte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte tries for a takedown but May sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woodford May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Rabbitte.
Rabbitte circles away from the clinch attempt.
May tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbitte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
May tries to clinch but Rabbitte moves out of range. #T3#
Rabbitte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
May blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
May scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabbitte doesn't seem bothered though.
Rabbitte looks winded!
Rabbitte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and May makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rabbitte swats away the attempt to clinch by May.
May avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
May fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rabbitte, pushing him back against the cage.
May has had enough of the clinch but Rabbitte keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on May's face as he tries to break the clinch.
May tries to circle away but Rabbitte has him pinned against the cage.
May is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rabbitte is defending well for now.
Rabbitte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of May backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rabbitte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by May.
Rabbitte's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rabbitte throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
May is trying to break the clinch but Rabbitte has him pressed against the cage.
Rabbitte throws a head punch that misses.
May wants to break free but Rabbitte has control.
May avoiding damage as Rabbitte throws knees to the body.
May has had enough of the clinch but Rabbitte keeps him there for the moment.
Rabbitte tries to work over May's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabbitte is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
May blocking some punches.
Rabbitte has a couple of punches blocked by May.
May blocks an uppercut.
Rabbitte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mays head.
Rabbitte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite May's efforts to push away.
Rabbitte throws a punch but it's blocked by May.
Rabbitte is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rabbitte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rabbitte has a takedown stuffed.
Rabbitte has a takedown stuffed.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. May defends it nicely.
Woodford May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Rabbitte.
Rabbitte looks for a takedown but May sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rabbitte.
May lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
May is looking to clinch but Rabbitte is avoiding it.
#CL#
May takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May tries to break the clinch but Rabbitte is controlling the position.
Rabbitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rabbitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Rabbitte manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
May drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rabbitte manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now May has Rabbitte in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Rabbitte with a nice head shot there.
Rabbitte chips away with some ground and pound.
Rabbitte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rabbitte's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rabbitte passes May's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rabbitte working over May with some ground and pound. May looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rabbitte working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
May is rocked!
Rabbitte is nestled in close to May, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh May is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rabbitte scores with a big shot! May's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save May! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Rabbitte!
Woodford May spoke after the fight, saying 'Live and learn. '.
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Event:
FARTMMA 13
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Dirksun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rabbitte fails with the takedown
and Dirksun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dirksun.
Dirksun moves in looking to clinch but Rabbitte pushes him off.
Rabbitte dives in and grabs Dirksun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dirksun pushes down on Rabbitte's head and hops out.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rabbitte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dirksun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul Rabbitte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Dirksun.
Dirksun goes for a double leg but Rabbitte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rabbitte continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirksun tries to avoid it but Rabbitte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirksun to the ground. Dirksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirksun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dirksun wants to counter the offense by Rabbitte and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Dirksun.
A head kick from Rabbitte lands but Dirksun takes it in his stride.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown
and Dirksun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rabbitte thinking. #T1#
Rabbitte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirksun tries to avoid it but Rabbitte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirksun to the ground. Dirksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirksun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabbitte as he jumps to the side.
Dirksun throws a head kick that misses.
Dirksun stuffs the takedown attempt from Rabbitte. Rabbitte gets slowly back to his feet.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a takedown but Dirksun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rabbitte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dirksun tries to clinch up.
Dirksun darts in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte gets double underhooks and turns Dirksun into the cage.
Dirksun shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dirksun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rabbitte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dirksun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rabbitte.
Dirksun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rabbitte checks a low kick from Dirksun.
Dirksun is looking to clinch. #T2#
Rabbitte tries to clinch up.
Rabbitte scores with a head kick.
Rabbitte fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirksun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dirksun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabbitte as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Rabbitte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rabbitte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirksun counters with a nice body shot.
Dirksun throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dirksun or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabbitte, which made it look bad.
Rabbitte misses with a double jab.
Dirksun shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirksun.
Rabbitte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Rabbitte misses with a wild combination.
Rabbitte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dirksun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rabbitte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dirksun shoots in and drives through. Rabbitte sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Rabbitte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabbitte has his takedown stuffed
and Dirksun counters with a nice body shot.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Dirksun shoots in.
Rabbitte shoots in for a double leg but Dirksun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dirksun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dirksun throws a series of strikes that have Rabbitte backpedaling.
Rabbitte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dirksun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dirksun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Rabbitte blocks a head kick by Dirksun.
Dirksun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabbitte pinned against the cage. Rabbitte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rabbitte scores with a leg kick.
Rabbitte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirksun wants to clinch.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown attempt - Dirksun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dirksun tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbitte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maks Dirksun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Rabbitte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabbitte shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabbitte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dirksun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirksun counters with a left and a right that stings Rabbitte.
Rabbitte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dirksun swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Dirksun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rabbitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabbitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirksun was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabbitte.
Dirksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte doesn't manage to clinch there - Dirksun circles away.
Rabbitte shoots in and drives through. Dirksun sprawls well.
Dirksun looks for a takedown but Rabbitte sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dirksun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Paul Rabbitte's cut is getting worse.
Dirksun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Dirksun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rabbitte!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rabbitte regains half guard, as Dirksun was trying to land strikes. #SU2#
Dirksun decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dirksun scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Dirksun shoots in.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabbitte.
Dirksun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Dirksun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabbitte.
Dirksun is looking for the big counter here.
Dirksun darts in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte gets double underhooks and turns Dirksun into the cage.
Rabbitte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rabbitte tries for a takedown but Dirksun circles away easily
enabling Dirksun to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Dirksun counters with a crisp one two that drops Rabbitte! Dirksun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rabbitte to his feet! Rabbitte is in big trouble!#CUT2#
Paul Rabbitte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirksun tries to clinch but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Dirksun shoots in for a double leg but Rabbitte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabbitte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirksun.
Rabbitte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirksun is defended easily by Rabbitte.#T3#
Dirksun fails with a takedown attempt.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dirksun as he avoids it easily.
Rabbitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Dirksun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dirksun steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirksun is defended easily by Rabbitte.
Nice takedown defense from Dirksun. No joy for Rabbitte on that attempt.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown attempt
and Dirksun counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Paul Rabbitte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dirksun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun shows good takedown defense.
As Rabbitte backs off Dirksun throws a huge counter combo but Rabbitte manages to avoid it all.
Dirksun tries to clinch up.#T4#
Rabbitte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirksun.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Rabbitte tries to sprawl but Dirksun drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rabbitte makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirksun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabbitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dirksun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Dirksun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rabbitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Dirksun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rabbitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirksun was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabbitte.#CL#
Rabbitte closes the distance and clinches.
Rabbitte prevents Dirksun from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirksun.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirksun.
Dirksun is trying to break free.
Rabbitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirksun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rabbitte to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Rabbitte pulls Dirksun into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rabbitte holds on and takes a little breather.
Dirksun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabbitte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rabbitte looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Dirksun from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirksun won't allow Rabbitte to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rabbitte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirksun defends well.#SU2#
Dirksun stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Dirksun wants to clinch.
Rabbitte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dirksun is fending him off so far but Rabbitte persists. Nope, Dirksun circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirksun looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dirksun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rabbitte tries to avoid it but Dirksun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rabbitte to the ground. Rabbitte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirksun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dirksun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dirksun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rabbitte.
And Dirksun tries to counter it with a takedown but Rabbitte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dirksun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rabbitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun avoids it really well and circles away.
Dirksun tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Dirksun tries to clinch up but Rabbitte circles away and keeps his distance.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dirksun defends it nicely.
And Dirksun tries to counter it with a takedown but Rabbitte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paul Rabbitte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabbitte throws a combination that misses
and Dirksun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dirksun shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Dirksun takes the fight into the clinch.
Dirksun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rabbitte smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Dirksun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabbitte as he avoids it easily.
Rabbitte fails with the takedown.
Dirksun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabbitte is fending him off so far but Dirksun persists. Nope, Rabbitte circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabbitte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirksun counters with a series of strikes. Rabbitte will be more careful next time no doubt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maks Dirksun!
A very excited looking Maks Dirksun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FARTMMA 8
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Rabbitte tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Charled has managed to clinch.
Charled lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rabbitte tries to pull guard but Charled won't allow it.
Charled lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rabbitte backwards.
Charled scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Charled.
Charled lands a body punch in the clinch.
Charled is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charled scores with a hook to the body.
Rabbitte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Charled - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rabbitte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Charled lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabbitte backwards.
Charled scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rabbitte tries to stall but Charled uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Charled lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rabbitte backwards.
Charled's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Charled's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rabbitte is trying to force a seperation but Charled has the dominant position.
Charled lands a body shot. #BC#
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Charled, as that shot connected.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabbitte tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Charled cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charled looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charled connects with a body shot that sends Rabbitte's belly button to the back.
Rabbitte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Charled ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rabbitte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charled. That did some damage!
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!
Rabbitte tries to clinch but Charled moves out of range.
Charled tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rabbitte lands with a nice combination. Charled backs away looking to recover.
Charled scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Charled catches Rabbitte right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Charled holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rabbitte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Charled lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Charled gets through Rabbitte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Charled scores with a shot to the side of Rabbitte's head.
Rabbitte is trying to break free.
Charled lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rabbitte or not.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Charled lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Charled - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabbitte.
Charled pushes Rabbitte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rabbitte tries to pull guard but Charled holds him up against the cage and eventually Rabbitte drops back down to his feet.
Rabbitte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Charled blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Charled.
Charled leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Charled on the inside.
Rabbitte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rabbitte wants to stall.
#T3#
Charled throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabbittes head.
Charled lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Charled is stalling here.
Charled throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabbittes head.
Charled's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabbitte. #CUT#
It looks like Benson Charled has been cut.
Charled scores with a hook to the body.
Charled throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Charled has Rabbitte pressed against the cage.
Charled lands with a light punch inside.
Charled is struggling to control the position.
Rabbitte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charled avoids it.#T4#
Rabbitte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Charled blocks it with crossed arms.
Rabbitte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Charled.
Charled lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbitte tries to break free but Charled pushes him back against the cage.
Charled avoids the elbow strike from Rabbitte, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Charled.
Charled scores with a hook to the body.
Charled lands a left hand.
Charled blocks an elbow strike from Rabbitte.
Charled lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rabbitte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charled lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rabbitte working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Charled.
A body shot lands from Charled.
A short uppercut from Charled.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Charled dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Charled takes the fight into the clinch.
Charled softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charled gets through Rabbitte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Charled.
Charled has Rabbitte pressed against the cage, preventing Rabbitte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Charled's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Charled lands a shot to the body.
Charled lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rabbitte or not.
Charled scores with a shoulder strike.
Charled lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rabbitte or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Charled lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Charled on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charled pushes Rabbitte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Charled lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Charled lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Charled working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charled lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Charled lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charled lands with a short shot to the head.
Rabbitte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Charled has him pressed against the cage.
Charled lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Charled scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Charled.
Charled scores with a shot to the side of Rabbitte's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Charled lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Rabbitte is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Charled has Rabbitte pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Charled.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Charled.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Charled.
Charled lands with a right to the head.
Charled holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benson Charled seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benson Charled.
Charled stuffs the takedown attempt from Rabbitte. Rabbitte gets slowly back to his feet.
Charled misses with a low kick.
Rabbitte throws a counter high kick but Charled was just alert enough to avoid it.
Benson Charled seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charled cracks Rabbitte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rabbitte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rabbitte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Charled manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Charled there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rabbitte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charled comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Rabbitte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charled connects with a nice looking jab.
Charled connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rabbitte's hands.
Oh Rabbitte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charled with a jab.
Charled fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rabbitte square on the jaw! Damn, Rabbitte is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Charled!
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Event:
FARTMMA 5
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Thompson looks for a takedown but Rabbitte sprawls well.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Rabbitte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Rabbitte rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Thompson pulls guard.
Rabbitte wants to stand and escape but instead Thompson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Rabbitte is keeping the position.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Rabbitte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rabbitte tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rabbitte because Thompson loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Thompson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rabbitte manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rabbitte seems a little lost for a moment, as Thompson dominates the positioning.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.
Thompson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3##SUB#
Thompson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rabbitte is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thompson yanks on the arm and Rabbitte is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thompson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Thompson!
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