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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borgia has a takedown stuffed.
Borgia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alopodis defends well and Borgia ends up having to push Alopodis into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alopodis as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgia is defended easily by Alopodis.
Borgia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alopodis. #TD2#
Borgia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borgia is in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Borgia#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#T1#
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Borgia 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. #SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borgia passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB2#
Borgia 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.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Borgia
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Borgia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Borgia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (5) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgia has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Borgia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB2#
Borgia has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borgia looks winded!
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (5) Borgia#SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #T9#
Alopodis prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis 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.
#T10##SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis 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#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis 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#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis 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.
#T12##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Borgia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Alopodis 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#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Alopodis gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Ceph Alopodis is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 41 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Borgia. No joy for Alopodis on that attempt.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Borgia shoots in and bounces Alopodis off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Borgia 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.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Borgia 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. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.#SUB2#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Borgia 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. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.#SUB#
Borgia 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. #SUB#
Borgia 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. #SUB2#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borgia's best efforts.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Borgia is trying for a kimura here. Alopodis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Borgia wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Cesare Borgia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 41 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Alopodis as Borgia shoots in.
Borgia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alopodis is fending him off so far but Borgia persists. Nope, Alopodis circles away and we're back to standing.
Borgia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alopodis is fending him off so far but Borgia persists. Nope, Alopodis circles away and we're back to standing.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.#TD2#
Borgia gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Borgia
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T1##SUB2#
Borgia 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.
Borgia passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alopodis can't keep his opponent in guard - Borgia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alopodis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Borgia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #T4#
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borgia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borgia off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (7) Borgia#T5#
Borgia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Borgia defending well.
Borgia is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (7) Borgia#T6##SUB#
Alopodis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Borgia is surviving well by controlling Alopodis's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Alopodis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Alopodis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borgia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borgia shrugs it off. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a guillotine from mount but Borgia frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Borgia defends the submission attempt.
Alopodis is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Alopodis advances to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia can't escape the position.
#T8##SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Alopodis tries for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well. #T10##SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgia is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (7) Borgia#SUB#
Alopodis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borgia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borgia shrugs it off.
Alopodis moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (16) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (9) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia 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. #SUB2#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #T12##SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
Borgia passes Alopodis's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14##SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Ceph Alopodis retains his super heavyweight title!
Ceph Alopodis made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 41 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alopodis swivels and escapes.#TD#
Borgia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alopodis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Alopodis
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.#SUB2#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Borgia 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. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis pushes a forearm under Borgia's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Borgia is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Borgia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borgia works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends it well. #SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borgia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (8) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czarny Z Garbowa is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czarny Z Garbowa is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Czarny Z Garbowa is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Borgia 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.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Czarny Z Garbowa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czarny Z Garbowa manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia passes into half guard. #SUB#
Borgia 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Czarny Z Garbowa is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (11) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa regains half guard.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia trying to mount his opponent but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it. #SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
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.#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Czarny Z Garbowa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czarny Z Garbowa manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Czarny Z Garbowa's guard.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Czarny Z Garbowa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Czarny Z Garbowa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czarny Z Garbowa manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. #T6#
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia stands and throws Czarny Z Garbowa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (14) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Borgia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borgia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Borgia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borgia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Czarny Z Garbowa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czarny Z Garbowa is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia.
Borgia prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position.#T8##SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
Borgia is breathing heavily.#T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia passes Czarny Z Garbowa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB#
Borgia 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.
#SUB#
Borgia 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.
#T12##SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czarny Z Garbowa is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to improve his position.
#T13##SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14##SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A less than humble Cesare Borgia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CFC CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Czarny Z Garbowa napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Czarny Z Garbowa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czarny Z Garbowa manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Czarny Z Garbowa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czarny Z Garbowa manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia stands and throws Czarny Z Garbowa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Czarny Z Garbowa, who protects the arm well.
Czarny Z Garbowa sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends it well. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Czarny Z Garbowa.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borgia stands and throws Czarny Z Garbowa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Borgia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borgia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Czarny Z Garbowa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB#
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Borgia has hold of Czarny Z Garbowa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Czarny Z Garbowa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Borgia cranks the arm and Czarny Z Garbowa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Czarny Z Garbowa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia 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:
CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dodge Schotel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schotel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borgia swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schotel (0) vs (4) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schotel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schotel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schotel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schotel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to get an arm triangle but Schotel is defending well.
Schotel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schotel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schotel regains half guard.#SUB#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
#SUB#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Borgia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Schotel defend it? Borgia steps over the head and cranks it - Schotel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Minoari Amida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgia. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amida (0) vs (4) Borgia
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.
Amida tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amida, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Borgia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Amida is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Borgia yanks on the arm and Amida is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Borgia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Borgia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Borgia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Rossi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borgia smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Borgia pushes De Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Borgia has hold of one of De Rossi's legs. De Rossi is fighting the takedown attempt but Borgia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Borgia is stalling in the full guard.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia passes into half guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
De Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borgia is looking to advance position but De Rossi won't allow it. #SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Borgia'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.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Borgia controlling the action here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia stalling.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Borgia is tapping! Great win for De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Nickal as Borgia shoots in.
Nickal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borgia shoots in and drives through. Nickal sprawls well.
No luck for Nickal with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Borgia looking to score a takedown here. Nickal is defending well but Borgia drives through and ends up in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Nickal
Borgia is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nickal tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal won't allow Borgia to pass to mount. #T1#
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nickal is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Borgia trying to move into half guard but instead Nickal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Nickal#T2#
Borgia looking to control.
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borgia controlling Nickal's posture.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Nickal passes into half guard.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T4#
Nickal 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.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T5#
Nickal being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia 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: Borgia (4) vs (2) Nickal
Borgia stalling.
Nickal won't allow Borgia to pass to mount. #T7#
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Borgia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Nickal
Borgia content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Borgia goes for an armbar but Nickal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nickal. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T9#
Nickal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal tries to advance to mount but Borgia denies him.
Borgia trying to remain calm as Nickal controls from the top position.
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nickal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (11) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Borgia.
#T10##SUB#
Borgia working for a choke but Nickal is defending well.
Borgia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Borgia is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Borgia keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for the choke from the back position but Nickal is controlling his hands well.
Borgia is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nickal doesn't escape. #T12#
Nickal breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (11) vs (9) Nickal
Borgia controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Borgia 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.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T13#
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (13) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
Cesare Borgia 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:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fiso napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Fiso
Borgia takes a little break here. Fiso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Borgia working away.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia stalling.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#T2#
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Fiso gets full guard.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso has his hands on Borgia's head, controlling the position.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Fiso wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Borgia trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Fiso#T5#
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Borgia slows the pace down.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiso is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia just content to control the position. #T7#
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position. #T8#
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Borgia wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Fiso is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Fiso is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Borgia is staying active.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia slows the pace down.
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position. #T10#
Borgia controls the position.
Borgia working away.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Fiso is being controlled here.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Borgia controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is controlling Borgia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso gets full guard.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Fiso is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fiso wants to control but Borgia postures up.
Fiso tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Fiso is defending well.
Borgia prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Borgia is taking a breather. Fiso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it. #T14#
Borgia prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Chai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Borgia stacks Chai 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 Borgia! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Borgia#T1#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Borgia wants to advance to full mount but Chai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Borgia
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai is really struggling to control Borgia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia is controlling Chai's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Chai is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Chai 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.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there. #T6#
Chai controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Borgia being controlled here momentarily.
Borgia pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Chai trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself. #T8#
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to control.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.#SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
Borgia passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Borgia not doing much here.
Chai trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
Chai tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borgia trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (7) Borgia
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia stops Chai from passing to mount. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12##SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia trying to control but Chai flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (7) Borgia#SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai controlling well, preventing Borgia from escaping the position.
#T13##SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.#SUB#
Chai looking to break Borgia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Borgia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Borgia breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (9) Borgia
Chai wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T14#
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Borgia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Borgia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (12) Borgia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 12 to 10.
After the fight, Cesare Borgia 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:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Borgia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Borgia
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.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borgia passes into half guard.
Petersen controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Borgia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Petersen has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen pulls Borgia in to control the position.
Borgia passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petersen won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#T2#
Petersen wants to control but Borgia passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Borgia
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (5) Borgia
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Petersen 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.
Borgia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (5) Borgia
Borgia prevents Petersen from moving into mount.
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (7) vs (5) Borgia
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #T4#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
Borgia is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Borgia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen wants to take Borgia's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Borgia tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Borgia looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape. #T8#
Borgia is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Borgia 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.
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Petersen wants to control the pace but Borgia is squirming around nicely.
Borgia tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Borgia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen is looking to stall here but Borgia recovers full guard. #T11#
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia controlling Petersen's posture.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen 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.
Petersen'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.
Petersen passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgia is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Borgia wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
An out of breath Conald Petersen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 22 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Chai
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Borgia wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Borgia 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.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.#T2#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Chai
Borgia controlling from side mount.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia trying to control the position but Chai is working away. #T3#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia controlling from side mount.
Borgia trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.
Borgia trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Borgia'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.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia 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. #T6#
Chai is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (0) Chai
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is letting Borgia control him for a moment.
Chai has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T7#
Chai tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borgia's best efforts.
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Borgia trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T8#
Borgia stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (13) vs (0) Chai
Borgia is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borgia controlling the pace.
Borgia prevents Chai from improving his position.
Borgia not doing much here.
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T9#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Borgia wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T10#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai 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: Borgia (13) vs (2) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Borgia still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Borgia has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (17) vs (2) Chai
Borgia trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Borgia trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Chai holds on to Borgia's head and controls the position momentarily.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Borgia in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Chai tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Cesare Borgia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Destroyer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Destroyer (4) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Destroyer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Destroyer (4) vs (4) Borgia
Destroyer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borgia controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Destroyer has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Borgia has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Destroyer taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Borgia doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesare Borgia!
A less than humble Cesare Borgia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 360
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borgia is working for takedown but Shalit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Borgia is working for takedown but Shalit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shalit is working for takedown but Borgia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shalit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shalit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Borgia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cesare Borgia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.
Borgia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shalit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shalit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Borgia prevents it.
Shalit goes for a takedown attempt but Borgia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Shalit has managed to clinch.
Borgia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shalit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borgia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Borgia wants the takedown. Shalit is fighting it off but Borgia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shalit's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Shalit
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.
Shalit is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #T1#
Borgia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Shalit
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working.
Shalit isn't going anywhere.
Shalit is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shalit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Shalit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shalit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
Borgia trying to move into half guard but instead Shalit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Shalit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shalit controls the pace.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there. #T3#
Borgia pulls Shalit in close to prevent any damage.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borgia is looking to sweep but instead, Shalit has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Borgia trying to control here.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia is concentrating on defense, preventing Shalit from advancing position. #SUB2#
Shalit is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably.
Shalit wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy. #T5#
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Shalit is thwarting Borgia's attempts to control the position.
Borgia moves into full guard.
Borgia has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Borgia 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.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there. #T7#
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit is pushing down on Borgia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borgia is fighting to maintain full guard but Shalit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Shalit seems to be working for a kimura but Borgia defends the submission attempt.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Borgia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Borgia'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.
Borgia tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg. #T9#
Borgia is positioning himself well to prevent Shalit advancing to mount.
Shalit is just content to waste time from the top position. Borgia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shalit stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Borgia (5) vs (7) Shalit
Borgia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (7) Shalit#T10##SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borgia stands and throws Shalit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (7) Shalit
Borgia just content to control the position.
Shalit tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia wants to control for a moment but Shalit uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Shalit is defending well.
#T11#
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia stands and throws Shalit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (13) vs (7) Shalit
Borgia happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Borgia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borgia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T12#
Shalit is looking for a sweep.
Shalit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shalit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Shalit looking to control.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Shalit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (13) vs (11) Shalit#T13#
Shalit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
Borgia regains half guard.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Shalit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Borgia defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Cesare Borgia 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 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal tries to sprawl but Borgia drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Borgia
Nickal wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia is taking a breather. Nickal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nickal controlling the position for now.
Nickal is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Borgia
Nickal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borgia wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Borgia fails to move to back control.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Nickal reaches up and holds on to Borgia to control the position.
Nickal regains half guard.#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Borgia trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Borgia prevents Nickal from improving his position.#T3#
Borgia is taking a breather. Nickal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it.
Nickal is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Borgia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nickal turns into him and now he's in Borgia's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Borgia is adopting a defensive guard.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nickal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (8) Borgia#T7#
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Nickal wants to control for a moment but Borgia uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nickal prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Nickal passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (8) Borgia#SUB#
Nickal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal looking to control but instead Borgia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T9#
Nickal controlling the action here.
Borgia has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Borgia! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (11) vs (8) Borgia
Nickal fails to move to back control. #T10#
Borgia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nickal fails to take his opponent's back.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borgia is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Nickal looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal wants to take Borgia's back here but Borgia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Borgia tries to improve his position but Nickal has taken his back! Nickal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Borgia tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nickal pushes Borgia away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Nickal!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Borgia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walters was covering up waiting for the punch and Borgia finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walters keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia 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. #SUB#
Walters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters wants to improve his position but instead Borgia has moved into half guard.
Walters moves into full guard.
#T1#
Walters is controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Borgia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Walters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgia controlling Walters's posture.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Borgia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.#T3#
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walters passes into half guard.
Borgia is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walters content to control rather than advance.
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borgia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.
Walters prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Borgia is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borgia avoid being mounted?
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Walters controlling the action here.
Borgia is concentrating on defense, preventing Walters from advancing position.
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (2) vs (6) Borgia
Borgia is not going to allow Walters to sit and survive in this position.
Walters wants to escape the position.
Borgia trying to control.
Borgia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Walters controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Borgia doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (6) Borgia
Walters wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Walters has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (7) vs (6) Borgia
Borgia tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Walters controls the position.
Walters trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Walters content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Walters trying to control the position but Borgia is working away. #T8#
Walters looking to control but instead Borgia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Walters prevents Borgia from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walters trying to control the pace.
Walters'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.
Walters is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia wants to sweep but Walters has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (10) vs (6) Borgia
Walters trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Walters tries for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
Walters controls the position.#T11#
Walters working away.
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Borgia tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working. #SUB#
Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Borgia, who protects the arm well. #T13##SUB#
Walters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters working away.
Walters trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Walters in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Walters takes a little break here. Borgia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 347
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 30 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Borgia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cubbedge sprawls well initially but Borgia persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Borgia
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Borgia passes Cubbedge 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cubbedge trying to control but Borgia postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Borgia wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge is controlling Borgia's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cubbedge looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubbedge , not yet.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia being controlled here momentarily.
Borgia won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here. #T2#
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Borgia won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia being controlled here momentarily.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Borgia in close.
#T3#
Cubbedge is pulling down on Borgia's head to control his posture.
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Borgia
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Borgia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (4) Borgia
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borgia is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Borgia passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (7) Borgia
Cubbedge gets back to half guard.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Cubbedge is defending the position.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia fails to move to back control.
Borgia controlling his opponent. #T7#
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (13) Borgia
Cubbedge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (16) Borgia#T8#
Borgia controls the position from side control.
Cubbedge is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Cubbedge manages to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (16) Borgia
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
Borgia wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cubbedge 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cubbedge 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (20) Borgia#T10##SUB2#
Cubbedge defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cubbedge tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
#T11#
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Cubbedge keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Borgia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubbedge , not yet.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge is controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (20) Borgia
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia trying to control the position here.
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (20) Borgia
Borgia 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.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Borgia's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 20 to 9.
Cesare Borgia 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:
CWC 338
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Borgia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walters's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walters is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at NY Savages, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Borgia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (0) vs (5) Borgia
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Walters is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walters is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Borgia prevents Walters from getting the reversal.#T2#
Borgia looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walters wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.
Borgia is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Walters is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Walters (0) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia controlling well, preventing Walters from escaping the position.
Borgia is controlling the position but Walters somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Walters is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (8) Borgia
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borgia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T5#
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Borgia is trying to keep Walters in close.
Borgia is trying to hold Walters in close to prevent damage but Walters has managed to pass into half guard.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia looking to control.
Walters passes Borgia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walters is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borgia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borgia gets back to full guard.
Walters seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walters trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Walters looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (10) Borgia#T8#
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters slips nicely into half guard.
Walters is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters controlling the action here.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Borgia is defending well. #T9#
Walters is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Walters controlling the action here.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Borgia for as long as he can get away with.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T11#
Walters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Walters 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.
Borgia trying to control the position.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T12#
Borgia 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: Walters (4) vs (12) Borgia
Borgia controlling the action here.
Walters trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (4) vs (15) Borgia
Borgia fails to take his opponent's back.
Walters manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Borgia trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom. #T13#
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Borgia is pressing down on Walters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walters is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?#T14#
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Walters controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is fighting to break Walters's control of his arms but Walters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 15 to 4.
Cesare Borgia 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. |
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Event:
CWCFN 12
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Destroyer gets caught flat footed, as Borgia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Destroyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Destroyer looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Destroyer controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Destroyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Destroyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borgia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (5) Borgia
Destroyer tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
The referee asks Borgia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Borgia prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Destroyer is looking for a sweep.
Borgia slows the pace down. #T3#
Destroyer wants to control but Borgia postures up.
Destroyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia controlling from side mount.
Destroyer can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Destroyer trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Destroyer is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Destroyer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Borgia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Borgia.
Borgia wants to control but Destroyer is keeping him busy.
Destroyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Destroyer is defending well.
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Destroyer is having none of it. #T6##SUB#
Destroyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia stalling. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Destroyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Destroyer is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7##SUB#
Destroyer actively working from the bottom here.
Destroyer manages to get to full guard.
Destroyer trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
Borgia is pushing down on Destroyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Destroyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Destroyer working to try and regain half guard.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Borgia trying to control but Destroyer is having none of it.
Borgia fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia wants to take Destroyer's back here but Destroyer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Destroyer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borgia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Destroyer! Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (11) Borgia
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Destroyer tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Destroyer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Borgia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Destroyer! Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (14) Borgia
Borgia fails to move to back control. #T11#
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia tries to control but Destroyer wriggling away.
Borgia prevents Destroyer from getting the reversal.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Destroyer wants to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Borgia.#T12#
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Destroyer is looking to escape.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Destroyer regains half guard.
Destroyer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Destroyer 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.
Destroyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Destroyer pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Destroyer is retaining full guard.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Borgia postures up.
Borgia trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Destroyer trying to control the position.
Borgia advances to half guard.
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Destroyer trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 14 to 0.
Cesare Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWCFN 11
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Copeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgia. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Copeland
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Copeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia controlling the position.
Copeland tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Copeland is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Copeland wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Copeland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Copeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Copeland is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Borgia stalling. #T2##SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Copeland is defending it quite comfortably.
Copeland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.
Borgia prevents Copeland from improving his position.
Borgia stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Copeland wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia is keen to just control but Copeland is a slippery customer.
Copeland is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia moves into full mount! Copeland won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Copeland
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Borgia wants to take Copeland's back but he can't do it this time.
Copeland wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Copeland is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Copeland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Borgia is pressing down on Copeland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Copeland is holding on for now.
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Copeland wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#T6#
Borgia is trying to control. Copeland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Copeland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Copeland
Copeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Copeland's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Borgia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Copeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Copeland stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (5) Copeland
Borgia is not content to let Copeland control the position.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (9) vs (5) Copeland
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.
Borgia prevents Copeland from improving his position.
Copeland is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard. #T8#
Borgia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Copeland tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Copeland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Copeland.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving. #T9#
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Copeland is keeping the position.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
Copeland keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Copeland trying to control the position.
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Copeland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Copeland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.
Copeland tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Copeland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Borgia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (12) vs (5) Copeland
Borgia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Copeland can't escape the position.
#T12#
Copeland is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Borgia controlling from the full mount.
Copeland is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia takes Copeland's back. Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (15) vs (5) Copeland
Borgia is hanging on to Copeland's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a choke. Copeland gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Copeland manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (15) vs (7) Copeland#T13##SUB#
Borgia has his foot on Copeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Copeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Copeland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Copeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Borgia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Copeland is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Borgia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Copeland is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Borgia. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (15) vs (10) Copeland
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Copeland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Copeland pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Borgia is staying active underneath Copeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Copeland is taking a breather. Borgia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Copeland wants to pass the guard but Borgia is defending well.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Copeland pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Borgia looking for a kimura from the bottom but Copeland passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (15) vs (13) Copeland
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Cesare Borgia 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:
SMASH: Gunn vs River
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
El Shabazz scores with a jab. Borgia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Borgia misses its intended target.
A nice combination there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Borgia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
El Shabazz lunges at Borgia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borgia's hand.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Borgia ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz lands a jab to the head.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up.
El Shabazz lunges at Borgia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borgia's hand.
El Shabazz dips to his left and cracks Borgia with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz walks into a jab.
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Borgia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
El Shabazz wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borgia is fighting to break El Shabazz's control of his arms but El Shabazz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Borgia looks for a takedown but El Shabazz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Borgia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Borgia showed some decent athleticism there.
El Shabazz is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
El Shabazz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Shabazz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Borgia controls the position.
El Shabazz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Borgia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Borgia looking to control but instead El Shabazz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Borgia wants to advance to full mount but El Shabazz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but El Shabazz is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borgia slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Borgia should have avoided that one.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
A jab from Borgia misses.
El Shabazz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borgia.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Borgia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Borgia throws a big shot that misses.
Borgia moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.#T1#
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borgia tests El Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borgia.
Borgia cracks El Shabazz with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Shabazz is looking to clinch.
Borgia feinted with a counter takedown.
Borgia takes one on the button.
Borgia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Good shot there by El Shabazz.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Borgia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borgia dives in for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borgia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borgia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia swats away the attempt to clinch by El Shabazz.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Borgia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Borgia thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgia.
Borgia shoots in but El Shabazz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borgia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz tries to bum rush Borgia with a series of wild strikes but Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgia.
El Shabazz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by El Shabazz.
Borgia cracks El Shabazz with a good jab.#T3#
Borgia needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.
El Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia is looking to counter punch.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borgia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Shabazz pinned against the cage. El Shabazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia tries to move into range but El Shabazz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Borgia's leg. Borgia is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Borgia throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and El Shabazz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia is looking to stall here but El Shabazz recovers full guard.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but El Shabazz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
El Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but El Shabazz is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borgia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Borgia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
El Shabazz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good exchange - Borgia coming out on top.
Borgia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borgia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borgia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz lands a head shot.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Borgia feinted with a counter takedown.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borgia circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borgia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borgia looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Borgia shoots for a takedown but El Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borgia dodges the punch combination from El Shabazz.
Borgia tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Shabazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borgia somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Borgia.#TD#
Borgia dives in and scores a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Borgia tries to regain full guard. Instead though, El Shabazz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
El Shabazz prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.#T2#
Borgia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Borgia tries to roll over but El Shabazz keeps him under control.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard but El Shabazz has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Shabazz prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.
El Shabazz controlling from mount. #T3#
El Shabazz tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but El Shabazz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
El Shabazz tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Borgia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borgia wants to control but El Shabazz is having none of it.#T4#
Borgia is looking to get to half guard.
El Shabazz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Let's hope that El Shabazz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding El Shabazz's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got El Shabazz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
A less than humble Malik El Shabazz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Borgia needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Borgia as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
A jab from Nurmagomedov does it's job there.
Borgia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Borgia attempts a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagomedov cracks Borgia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Borgia shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Borgia's body. Borgia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a counter combo.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Borgia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Borgia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Borgia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia lands with an overhand left.
Borgia closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Borgia pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Borgia blocks nicely. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Borgia working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
#T3#
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borgia rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borgia doesn't seem bothered though.
Borgia fails with the takedown.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Borgia circles away.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borgia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Cesare Borgia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Borgia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Borgia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borgia wants to hit a sweep here but Nurmagomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borgia there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Borgia trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Borgia is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Borgia trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia looking to control.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Borgia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.#TD#
Borgia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Borgia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Borgia is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Borgia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Borgia is out of range.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia has his hands on Nurmagomedov's head, controlling the position.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borgia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Borgia's legs - danger averted.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVR#
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Borgia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet. #T2#
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Borgia 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.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borgia 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Borgia.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.
Borgia stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurmagomedov's best efforts.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace.
Borgia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Cesare Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Borgia avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Borgia moves to the side
letting Borgia counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borgia cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgia.
Borgia tries to score with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Borgia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nurmagomedov is avoiding damage well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov dodges the ground and pound from Borgia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Borgia taking a breather here.
Borgia trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nurmagomedov some visible discomfort.
Nurmagomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia stalling.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Borgia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borgia's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!#REVR#
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Nurmagomedov advances nicely into full mount.
Borgia is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Borgia regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nurmagomedov jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borgia looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.
Borgia swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borgia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.
Borgia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Borgia misses.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgia is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Borgia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Borgia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position here.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Borgia is continuing to stall.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Borgia looking to control.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Takeda Clan Gym inform us that Borgia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet. #SUB2#
Borgia has an active guard here but Nurmagomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Cesare Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Borgia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Borgia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov!
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Borgia throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nurmagomedov because Borgia loaded up on that one.
Nurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Nurmagomedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Borgia avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Borgia wants to control but instead Nurmagomedov manages to regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borgia trying to control from Nurmagomedov's half guard. Nurmagomedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Borgia 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.
Nurmagomedov manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Borgia won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borgia moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Borgia.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borgia defends it nicely.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Borgia lands with a nice body punch.
Borgia lands with a good body shot.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov catches Borgia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagomedov with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Borgia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borgia 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
An out of breath Cesare Borgia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith jabs at Borgia's body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Borgia seems unphased.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borgia lands with a right hand.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borgia's head backwards.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Borgia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.#T1#
Borgia lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Borgia pushes him off.
No luck for Borgia with that takedown attempt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Borgia moved out of range.#TD#
Borgia gets a takedown into half guard.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #T2#
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#T3#
Borgia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Borgia thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith is looking to clinch but Borgia is avoiding it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Borgia.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Borgia blocks the elbow strike.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Borgia is stalling here.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Borgia.
#T4#
Borgia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Borgia blocks an uppercut.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Borgia avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
Borgia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Borgia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Borgia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Borgia shakes him off and moves away.
Smith tries to move into range but Borgia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Borgia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.
Borgia moves away from the strike by Smith.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Cesare Borgia has been cut.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith is looking to clinch but Borgia is avoiding it.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Borgia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borgia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borgia scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borgia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith tries to clinch but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T2#
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borgia's head backwards.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Borgia off the cage and back into range.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borgia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borgia thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Borgia's head but Borgia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia works the jab nicely.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#T3#
Smith digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.
Smith throws a right and a left that Borgia avoids nicely.
Borgia throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Borgia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith tries to clinch but Borgia moves out of range.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands with a hook. Borgia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borgia throws out the jab.
Smith punishes Borgia's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Borgia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Borgia slips under a jab from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia jabs at Smith's body.
Borgia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borgia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith misses with a looping right.#T4#
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Borgia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borgia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borgia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Borgia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is pulling down on Borgia's head to control his posture.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cesare Borgia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
A big right from Smith misses.
Borgia cracks Smith with a good jab.
A jab from Borgia does it's job there.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Borgia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Borgia breaks the clinch.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
Borgia throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Borgia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Borgia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borgia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith lands a body shot.
Borgia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borgia lands with a shot to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia is looking to counter punch.
Borgia lands a lovely overhand right.
Borgia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia blocks a low kick nicely.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Borgia effectively controlling the action here.
Smith working aggressively here.
Borgia tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Borgia back against the cage.
Borgia has Smith pushed against the cage.#T3#
Smith misses with the head strike.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgia.
Borgia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borgia backwards. #T4#
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.
Borgia swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Borgia throws a head punch that misses.
Borgia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borgia misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Smith waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Roy 4
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgia is defended easily by Dong.
Dong with the inside leg kick.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Borgia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Borgia thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borgia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dong slips a straight right by Borgia.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dong throws a hook but Borgia avoids it easily.
Borgia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dong sprawls and moves away.
Borgia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Borgia backing away here, and Dong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Borgia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Borgia as he checks the leg kick.
Borgia shoots for a double leg takedown but Dong sprawls well. He's pushed Borgia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borgia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Borgia avoids a kick to the body.
Dong misses with a looping left.
Dong connects with a solid leg kick.
Borgia looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Borgia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dong misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dong has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Borgia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong moves into full guard.
#T2#
Borgia wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Borgia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong is letting Borgia control him for a moment. #T3#
Dong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Borgia wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy.
Dong dodges the ground and pound from Borgia.
Borgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borgia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Borgia tries to score with some ground and pound. Dong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Borgia looks up at the clock and then as Dong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Borgia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Borgia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Borgia working the body and head with strikes.
Dong is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
Dong can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia controlling the position.
Borgia 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Borgia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borgia scrambles back to his feet.
Dong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dong throws a poor cross that misses
and Borgia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borgia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borgia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Long Hung Dong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Borgia misses.
Dong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borgia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Dong there.
Dong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Dong scores with a sloppy right hand. Borgia should have avoided that one.
Borgia misses with a looping right.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Dong pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dong controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Borgia misses.
Dong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borgia throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Borgia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dong's corner calls for a 1-2. Dong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Borgia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dong quickly recovers to half guard.
Dong tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.#T3#
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dong gets full guard.
Borgia is stalling in the full guard.
Borgia'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.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a triangle but Dong pushes his legs off easily.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Dong trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Hung Dong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dong 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.
Borgia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dong connects with a nice looking jab.
Dong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Dong misses its intended target.
Borgia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borgia.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
It looked like Borgia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dong.
Dong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Dong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borgia.
Dong throws a leg kick but Borgia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Borgia avoids it.
Dong connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong cracks a nice hook into Borgia's ribs.
Borgia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dong circles away.#T1#
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Dong. Those never looked like landing.
Dong misses with a straight left. #TD#
Borgia shoots in and gets a takedown into Dong's guard.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dong keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia landing some decent shots from guard.
Dong pulls Borgia in close to his closed guard and prevents Borgia from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Borgia wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Borgia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
A jab from Borgia misses.
Dong scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Dong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dong lands with a slapping head kick.
Borgia throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borgia punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
Dong throws a low kick, looking for Borgia's leg but Borgia calmly moves out of range.
Borgia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borgia throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia shoots in and drives through. Dong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong throws out a counter right but Borgia avoids it with no problem.
Dong falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Borgia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Dong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dong gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.
Dong looking to control.
Borgia trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Hung Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Hung Dong!
A less than humble Long Hung Dong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Costeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borgia.
Borgia looks to land a right hand but Costeau moved out of range.
Costeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia tries to counter with a takedown but Costeau is quick to defend against it.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
No luck for Borgia with that takedown attempt.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Costeau's shoulder, as Costeau tries to avoid the shot.
Borgia slips a jab from Costeau.
Borgia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borgia lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Costeau.
Costeau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Costeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Costeau misses.
Borgia swings for the body but Costeau moves out of range.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borgia.
Costeau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Costeau stuns Borgia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
A shot to the liver by Costeau. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Borgia shoots in looking for a takedown but Costeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Costeau misses the target.
Borgia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Borgia finds it's target.
Costeau throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
Borgia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a straight right.
Borgia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costeau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borgia somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Costeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
Borgia looks to throw the jab but Costeau is out of range.
A nice side step and Costeau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Costeau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgia is just out of range.
Borgia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costeau lands with an overhand left.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Costeau throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Costeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Costeau misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costeau won't be happy with that.
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!
Borgia trying to control the position but Costeau is working away.
Costeau manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU2#
Costeau decides to stand and escape the position.
Costeau misses with a hook.
Costeau lands with a cross.
Borgia moves away from the strike by Costeau.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Costeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borgia.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costeau as he jumps to the side.
Costeau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costeau as he jumps to the side.
Costeau misses with a straight left.
Costeau defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.
Costeau lands a jab to the head.
Costeau throws a hook but Borgia avoids it easily.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costeau.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from Costeau. #TD#
Borgia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Borgia showed some decent athleticism there.
Costeau pushes Borgia off and gets back to his feet.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Borgia at a distance.
Borgia scores with a shot to the body.
Costeau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Borgia on the side of the head.
Costeau misses with a hook. Borgia ducked under it nicely.
Borgia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Costeau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Borgia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Costeau scores with a hook.
A jab from Costeau finds it's way through Borgia's defenses.
Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Costeau takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
Borgia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Costeau throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Borgia counter with a right hand.
Borgia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Borgia cracks Costeau with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia defending well as Costeau loads up on a big left hand.
Borgia slips a straight right by Costeau.
Costeau missing with a left hand there. Borgia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borgia or perhaps it was just good defense by Costeau, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costeau! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costeau connects with a looping right hand.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Costeau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Costeau looks to throw the jab but Borgia is out of range.
Borgia misses with a straight left.
Costeau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borgia defending well as Costeau loads up on a big left hand.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Costeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borgia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Borgia slips a straight right by Costeau.
Costeau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Costeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Costeau is just out of range.
Borgia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borgia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costeau throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Borgia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia looks to throw the jab but Costeau is out of range.
Costeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Costeau. That snapped Borgia's head back.
Borgia misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costeau! But no joy.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Costeau throws out a counter right but Borgia avoids it with no problem.
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Costeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Borgia misses.
Costeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Borgia at a distance.
Borgia shoots in looking for a takedown but Costeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Borgia misses.
Costeau defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Borgia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Costeau is trying to defend but Borgia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costeau trying to control from the bottom.
Costeau wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Costeau is trying is best to control the position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
Costeau tries to kick Borgia off but Borgia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Borgia is trying to control. Costeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Costeau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
Costeau desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borgia is thwarting Costeau's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Costeau won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Costeau is trying to stand back up but Borgia is controlling him
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Costeau is looking to improve his position.
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Costeau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borgia lands a nice short elbow.
Borgia winds up and cracks Costeau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Costeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia works his way into side control.
Costeau wants to control but Borgia postures up.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Costeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Costeau is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Costeau managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borgia.
Costeau tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position. #SUB#
Borgia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borgia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Costeau sneaks back into half guard.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Costeau is defending well.
Costeau is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Costeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Borgia misses.
Borgia dives in for a single leg takedown but Costeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costeau throws out a loose jab but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
A nice side step and Costeau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Costeau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costeau continues to drive forward.
Costeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Borgia wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia working hard to break the clinch.
Costeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borgia blocks a body shot from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Costeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borgia blocks an uppercut.
Borgia misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Costeau.
Borgia can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
A short right from Costeau.
Costeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards. #BC2#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Costeau.
A cross from Costeau lands.
Costeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borgia on the side of the head.
Borgia throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costeau scores with a sloppy right hand. Borgia should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Costeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costeau.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia throws a jab when Costeau was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borgia or perhaps it was just good defense by Costeau, which made it look bad.
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costeau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borgia thinking.
Borgia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau lands with a nice body punch.
Costeau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costeau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borgia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
Costeau jabs Borgia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Costeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Borgia throws a looping overhand right but Costeau ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Costeau. No joy for Borgia on that attempt.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot.
Costeau lands the left hand.#T3#
Costeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borgia under the eye.
Costeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borgia scores with a jab to the body.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borgia.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costeau lands with a good body shot.
Borgia missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borgia throws out a loose jab but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Costeau defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
Borgia misses the jab.
Costeau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borgia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costeau's waist but Costeau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borgia off to one side.
Costeau connects with a body shot that sends Borgia's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borgia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Borgia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Costeau catches Borgia right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Costeau.
Borgia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Costeau does it's job there.
Borgia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borgia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borgia cracks Costeau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Costeau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Costeau's shoulder, as Costeau tries to avoid the shot.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from Costeau.
Borgia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costeau.
Costeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borgia missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Costeau thuds a left hand into Borgia's body.
Borgia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Costeau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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SMASH: Floyd vs Johnson 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt.
Borgia connects with a right hand. Chaos shakes it off.
Chaos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
#TD2#
Borgia scores with a takedown into Chaos's guard.
Chaos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chaos won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Borgia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully. #T2#
Borgia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Borgia trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Chaos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. #REVR#
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaos postures up in Borgia's guard and throws a big left but Borgia blocks it. #T3#
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Chaos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Borgia uses it to pass to side control.
Borgia trying to control the position but Chaos is working away. #T4#
Borgia working away.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Borgia 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.
Chaos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chaos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chaos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Borgia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Borgia throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
Chaos cracks Borgia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Borgia throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it.
Chaos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borgia sprawls and moves away.
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Borgia tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borgia slips under a jab from Chaos.
Chaos throws a one two combo.
Chaos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaos throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
Borgia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Borgia misses its intended target.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but Borgia shows good takedown defense.
Chaos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.#T1#
Chaos throws a right hand that misses
and Borgia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borgia moves out of range as Chaos strikes.
Chaos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaos wants it to stay on the feet.
Chaos throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Chaos.
Chaos connects with a body shot that sends Borgia's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Chaos. Beautiful body shot.
Chaos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chaos misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Borgia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaos throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
Chaos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borgia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chaos defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chaos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Chaos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaos lands a couple of elbows.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass.
Chaos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chaos lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Borgia throws a strike but Chaos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chaos stays in close to Borgia's body and controls the position.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Takeda Clan Gym inform us that Borgia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for a guillotine here but Chaos defends easily.
#T4#
Borgia controls Chaos momentarily but Chaos frees himself.
Chaos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chaos stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Borgia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borgia tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
Borgia is staying active underneath Chaos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chaos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Chaos throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
And Borgia tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaos pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Chaos gets a takedown into half guard.
Chaos is nestled in close to Borgia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chaos throwing shots but Borgia is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Chaos wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy.
Chaos prevents Borgia from improving his position.#SUB#
Chaos is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Borgia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Borgia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chaos advances to half guard.
Borgia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaos. #T2#
Borgia is pressing down on Chaos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia controls Chaos momentarily but Chaos frees himself.
Max Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaos trying to move into half guard but instead Borgia has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Chaos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaos being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Borgia advances to half guard.
Chaos is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chaos 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.
Chaos tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #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.#SUB#
Chaos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chaos looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chaos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Max Chaos did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia lands with a nice body punch.
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borgia lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Chaos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Borgia!
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia is trying to improve his position.
Borgia is not content to let Chaos control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos scoring with punches and elbows.
Chaos wants to control for a moment but Borgia uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Chaos trying to mount his opponent but Borgia defends it.
Borgia trying to control but Chaos postures up.
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Chaos advances position into side control!#SUB#
Chaos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Borgia has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Borgia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chaos.
Chaos trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Borgia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chaos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chaos's back!
Chaos breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chaos is looking to work some ground and pound but Borgia has wrist control.
Chaos trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Chaos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Chaos is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Borgia looking to sit in guard and control but Chaos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chaos pushing down on Borgia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgia trying to control here.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Borgia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chaos is looking to sweep but instead, Borgia has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Chaos blocks a jab.
Borgia connects with a jab.
Borgia thuds his right hand into Chaos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chaos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Borgia scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Chaos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Borgia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chaos stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Borgia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Chaos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chaos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Chaos's legs - danger averted.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borgia looking to sit in guard and control but Chaos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Borgia 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Borgia looking to control.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Chaos controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Borgia working for a triangle but Chaos defends it easily.
Chaos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Chaos misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Borgia.
Borgia shoots in and drives through. Chaos sprawls well.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaos shoots in but Borgia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Borgia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Chaos gets a double leg takedown into Borgia's guard.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##SUB2#
Borgia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaos defends it easily.
Chaos stays in close to Borgia's body and controls the position.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Chaos managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Chaos is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cesare Borgia.
Well Chaos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chaos!
Max Chaos retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Chaos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Nti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borgia.
Nice defenses there by Borgia.#TD#
Borgia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Borgia showed some decent athleticism there.
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nti keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Borgia trying to control the action but Nti is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ground and pound from Borgia.
Borgia stalling.
Borgia 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.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Borgia 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.
Borgia throws a strike but Nti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Borgia trying to control but Nti is working from the bottom.
Nti has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Nti keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Nti pulls Borgia in close to his closed guard and prevents Borgia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borgia postures up in Nti's guard and throws a big left but Nti blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borgia misses with a hook.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Nti shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia moves forwards but Nti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borgia thuds a left hand into Nti's body.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borgia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nti avoids it really well and circles away.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia connects with a nice looking jab.
Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nti.
A shot to the liver by Nti. Beautiful body shot.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borgia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borgia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
Borgia cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nti.
Borgia takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borgia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Nti throws out a loose jab but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti slips under a jab.
Borgia slips a straight right by Nti.
It looked like Borgia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Borgia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Nti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borgia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia trying to control but Nti is working from the bottom.
Nti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia throws a strike but Nti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nti slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Borgia tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
Borgia trying to control but Nti postures up.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borgia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia pulls Nti in close to his closed guard and prevents Nti from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a triangle but Nti pushes his legs off easily.
Nti won't allow Borgia to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nti throws out a counter right but Borgia avoids it with no problem.
Borgia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
Nti throws a low kick but Borgia moves out of range easily. #T3#
Borgia swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nti counter with a right hand.
Samuel Nti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borgia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Nti slips a straight right by Borgia.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Nti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Borgia slips under a jab.
Borgia swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Borgia throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Nti gets caught flat footed, as Borgia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Borgia is in close to Nti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia postures up in Nti's guard and throws a big left but Nti blocks it.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nti is keeping the position for now.
Nti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Borgia stays in close to Nti's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Nti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Nti slips a jab from Borgia.
Borgia backing away here, and Nti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Nti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Borgia throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti lands with a shot to the body.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borgia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia throwing a counter right hand but Nti manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Nti.
Borgia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borgia misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti staying out of range there.
Nti jabs Borgia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Borgia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Borgia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borgia slips a jab from Nti.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Borgia shoots for a takedown but Nti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nti avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Nti moves forwards but Borgia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samuel Nti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Nti.
Borgia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Borgia lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Borgia misses. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Nti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Nti misses with a series of wild punches.
Nti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Nti both land. Nice combination.
Borgia swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Borgia as he connects with a hook.
Nti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borgia on the side of the head.
Nti digs a good hook to Borgia's body.
#T3#
Borgia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Nti. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nti some visible discomfort.
Borgia working the ground and pound but Nti is defending the strikes.
Cesare Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nti keeps working.
Borgia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Nti manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Borgia.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Nti keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Nti.
I think Borgia 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
After winning the bout, Cesare Borgia 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:
SMASH: Edwards vs Peterson
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masvidal tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Masvidal is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Borgia misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Borgia trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Masvidal's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Borgia landing strikes. #T1#
Masvidal tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Borgia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
Masvidal defending against the ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal struggling a bit here.#T2#
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Masvidal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Masvidal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Borgia tries to score with some ground and pound. Masvidal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Masvidal to see if he's OK.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia controlling the position. #T3#
Borgia in side control, throwing shots but Masvidal defends. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masvidal is looking to reverse the position.
Masvidal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple.
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple.
Borgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Masvidal tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Borgia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple. #T4#
Masvidal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Masvidal seems to have got his legs back now.
Masvidal taking a bit of punishment here - Borgia scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well.
Masvidal is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Masvidal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
Masvidal tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia prevents Masvidal from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Borgia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masvidal quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Borgia there.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Masvidal wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal tries to kick Borgia off but Borgia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masvidal defending well though.
Borgia is nestled in close to Masvidal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borgia lands a nice short elbow.
Cesare Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Borgia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masvidal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Masvidal trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Masvidal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia winds up and cracks Masvidal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.
Masvidal wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masvidal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Masvidal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back!
Masvidal controlling well, preventing Borgia from escaping the position.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Masvidal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masvidal controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to hold on but Masvidal pushes him away.
Borgia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Borgia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Masvidal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Masvidal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borgia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masvidal has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borgia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Borgia working over Masvidal with some ground and pound. Masvidal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masvidal is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
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. Borgia connects with a nice short shot to Masvidal's temple.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.
Borgia drops an elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Borgia isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borgia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Masvidal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Masvidal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borgia throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Borgia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Borgia moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Nice shot lands for Masvidal.
Borgia misses with a right hand
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal sizes up Borgia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Borgia throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal moves forwards but Borgia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borgia shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Masvidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Borgia scores with a takedown into Masvidal's guard.#T1#
Borgia with a nice head shot there.
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Borgia trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borgia is controlling him.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Borgia won't allow Masvidal to get back to his feet.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia distracts Masvidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Masvidal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cesare Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Borgia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borgia misses with a takedown
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Borgia dives in and grabs Masvidal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masvidal pushes down on Borgia's head and hops out.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
Borgia defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal lands a jab to the head.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Borgia cracks Masvidal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Borgia.
Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Masvidal cracks Borgia with an open hand slap.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Borgia's head but Borgia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Borgia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cesare Borgia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia stays in close to Masvidal's body and controls the position.
Borgia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Masvidal is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Masvidal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Masvidal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masvidal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Masvidal's legs - danger averted.
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borgia moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Borgia shoots in and drives through. Masvidal sprawls well.
Borgia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masvidal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Borgia. Beautiful body shot.
Borgia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masvidal lands with a good body shot.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borgia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
SMASH: Fuentes vs Floyd
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borgia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Borgia saw that one coming.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.#CL#
Lee gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Borgia as the two fighters clinch.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borgia.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia avoiding damage.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Borgia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Borgia swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee working Borgia over with knees to the body.
Borgia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borgia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Borgia can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Borgia managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Borgia misses with a punch to the body.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borgia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borgia.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgia avoids the damage to the body.
Borgia blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Lee misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
The referee calls for Borgia to work.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Borgia tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borgia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a body shot.
Borgia managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
#T4##TD2#
Borgia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Borgia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back!
Borgia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee 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#
The fighters circling - Borgia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Borgia breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borgia doesn't seem phased though.
Borgia misses with a left hand
and Borgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Borgia with a poor takedown
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Borgia misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Borgia staying out of range there.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Borgia throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Borgia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borgia throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Borgia stumbling back into the cage.
Lee tests Borgia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borgia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Borgia scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Borgia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Borgia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Borgia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Jimmy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cesare Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borgia.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Borgia's defenses.
Lee slips under a jab.
Borgia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borgia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Borgia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borgia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Borgia misses. #T3#
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee slips a jab from Borgia.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily#CL#
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Jimmy Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borgia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Borgia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Borgia can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Borgia tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Jimmy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Lee.
Borgia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgias head.
Lee cracks Borgia with a nice body shot.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Borgia controls the action.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borgia avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borgia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Borgia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgia avoids the damage to the body.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Borgia.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Borgia tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borgia is defending well for now.
Borgia digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Borgia blocks it with crossed arms.
Borgia avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Borgia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Borgia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borgia can't get the takedown.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borgia tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgia avoids the damage to the body.
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borgia.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borgia jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jimmy Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Borgia blocks with his arms.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Borgia avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee tries a knee to the head but Borgia blocks it.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borgia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Borgia blocking some punches.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Borgia tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia. #BC2#
Borgia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Borgia swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
SMASH: Borgia vs Kurri
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia cracks Kurri with a good jab.
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurri.
Kurri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borgia cracks Kurri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Borgia jabs Kurri right on the nose. Kurri blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Kurri.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Borgia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kurri gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurri is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia winds up and cracks Kurri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kurri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kurri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Kurri is pulling down on Borgia's head. It's preventing any offense from Borgia, at least for the moment.
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borgia works over Kurri with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kurri working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kurri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving. #T2#
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Kurri's brow. #SUB2#
Kurri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borgia trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Kurri.#SUB2#
Kurri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borgia pushes down on Kurri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB2#
Kurri actively working from the bottom here.
Kurri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kurri is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurri avoid being mounted?
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Kurri's hands, connecting with Kurri's forehead.
Borgia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borgia lands a nice short elbow.
Borgia is thwarting Kurri's attempts to control the position.
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kurri is not content to let Borgia control the position.
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. Borgia connects with a nice short shot to Kurri's temple. #T4#
Kurri missing with punches from the bottom.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Kurri is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia working Kurri over with strikes.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kurri taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borgia is thwarting Kurri's attempts to control the position.
Kurri is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kurri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
That's time! Borgia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Borgia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Borgia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Borgia lands a nice forearm strike.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurri has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kurri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurri sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Borgia. #T1#
Kurri tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Kurri taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurri can do to turn this around?
Kurri trying to control here.
Borgia working over Kurri with some ground and pound. Kurri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kurri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kurri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Borgia has picked Kurri up and slammed him! Kurri can't keep hold of the triangle and Borgia manages to pass to side control!
Kurri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borgia wants to control but Kurri is keeping him busy.
Borgia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Borgia trying to control the action but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Kurri is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
Kurri takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kurri regains half guard.
Kurri is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Borgia working over Kurri with some ground and pound. Kurri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kurri is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Borgia is nestled in close to Kurri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Kurri defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Kurri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Kurri is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kurri is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Kurri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borgia lands with a punch from half guard.
Kurri gets full guard.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Kurri is rocked!
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kurri is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Kurri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. #REVB#
Kurri wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurri manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Borgia postures up.
Borgia landing some decent shots from guard.
Kurri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. #REVB#
Borgia managing to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurri is pushing down on Borgia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borgia is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kurri seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Kurri wants to work for an arm triangle but Borgia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kurri lands strikes from half guard.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kurri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Borgia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurri swinging wildly here.
Borgia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurri moves in looking to clinch but Borgia pushes him off.
Borgia looks to land a left hand but Kurri moved out of range nicely.
Kurri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cesare Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurri was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
It seemed like Kurri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri throws a combination. Borgia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kurri stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kurri has managed to clinch.
Kurri prevents Borgia from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Kurri blocks a body shot from Borgia.
Borgia tries to throw a body punch but Kurri avoids it by throwing Borgia back against the cage.
Borgia wants to take the fight to the mat but Kurri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Borgia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to Borgia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Borgia tightens his grip and picks Kurri up, before dumping him to the ground. Kurri manages to land in guard.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurri is retaining full guard.
Kurri throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Kurri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kurri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Kurri wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia distracts Kurri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borgia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borgia is in close to Kurri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Kurri's brow.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Kurri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia is in close to Kurri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kurri controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kurri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Kurri striking off his back but it's not causing Borgia any problems.
Cesare Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurri wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurri is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up. #SUB2#
Kurri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Kurri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kurri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kurri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurri striking off his back but it's not causing Borgia any problems. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tatu Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurri keeps working.
Borgia takes a little break here. Kurri wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borgia, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tatu Kurri spoke after the fight, saying 'ggwp'. |
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Event:
WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach 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.
Borgia lands a slapping body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borgia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mein Armbach thinking.
Mein Armbach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borgia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Borgia slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgia is defended easily by Mein Armbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mein Armbach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borgia throwing a counter right hand but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Borgia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borgia or perhaps it was just good defense by Mein Armbach, which made it look bad.
Mein Armbach throws a counter combo.
Mein Armbach digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
#T2#
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mein Armbach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach connects with the punch.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borgia throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Mein Armbach.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Mein Armbach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Mein Armbach is fighting to break Borgia's control of his arms but Borgia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia controlling the position.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Borgia is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Mein Armbach working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Mein Armbach landing a few strikes.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
That's time! Borgia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mein Armbach throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mein Armbach won't be happy with that.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Mein Armbach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia is putting a hurting on Mein Armbach here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia cracks Mein Armbach with a big right hand but Mein Armbach just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mein Armbach struggling a bit here.
Mein Armbach is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borgia landing a few strikes. #T1#
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Mein Armbach's temple.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Borgia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mein Armbach has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Borgia but great work by Mein Armbach.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Mein Armbach creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Borgia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Borgia wants to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach in side control, throwing shots but Borgia defends.
Borgia regains half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borgia's head.
Borgia gets full guard.
Borgia controls Mein Armbach momentarily but Mein Armbach frees himself.
Borgia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Borgia pulls Mein Armbach in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mein Armbach working his ground and pound in the gym.
Borgia working a defensive guard but Mein Armbach manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Mein Armbach seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mein Armbach tries to move to mount but Borgia blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mein Armbach off and has taken his back!
Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Borgia is punishing Mein Armbach with some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Borgia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Borgia looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Borgia lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Borgia.
Borgia is trying to stick to Mein Armbach's back but Mein Armbach is turning into Borgia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Borgia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mein Armbach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mein Armbach manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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!
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mein Armbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A jab from Borgia finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Borgia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borgia scores with a nice head shot.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand #TD#
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mein Armbach!
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mein Armbach some visible discomfort.
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia trying to control the position but Mein Armbach is working away.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Borgia trying to control the action but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mein Armbach is looking to reverse the position.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Borgia lands an elbow.
Borgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borgia is putting a hurting on Mein Armbach here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Mein Armbach is trying to improve his position.
Borgia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Borgia controlling the position from side mount.
Mein Armbach is looking to reverse the position.
Mein Armbach gets back to half guard.
Mein Armbach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borgia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mein Armbach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Mein Armbach's hands, connecting with Mein Armbach's forehead.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mein Armbach regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead.
Borgia wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Borgia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mein Armbach taking a bit of punishment here - Borgia scoring with strikes.
Mein Armbach is looking for a sweep.
Mein Armbach can't do much from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borgia 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia 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:
WCF WNF 95: Shabazz vs Borgia
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia fails to land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgia is just out of range.#TD2#
Borgia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgia lands in his opponent's guard.
El Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borgia's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVR#
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia wants to hit a sweep here but El Shabazz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borgia there!
El Shabazz content just to control the position here. #T2#
Borgia wants to hold on but El Shabazz pushes him away.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borgia holds of for dear life.
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
El Shabazz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.
Borgia keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
El Shabazz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia tries to lock up and control but El Shabazz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia tries to hold on but El Shabazz postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borgia moves forwards but El Shabazz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borgia moves out of range of the strikes.
Borgia goes for a double leg but El Shabazz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as El Shabazz continues to drive forward.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Borgia knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Borgia misses. #CL#
El Shabazz moves into the clinch.
Borgia is looking to take this one to the mat.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgia avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Borgia is blocking nicely.
Borgia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Borgia blocks it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Borgia blocks it.
El Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Borgia avoids it by throwing El Shabazz back against the cage.
Borgia wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Borgia jumps guard and drags El Shabazz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is trying to control the position but El Shabazz postures up.
Malik El Shabazz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia wants to sweep here but El Shabazz controlling him for the moment.
El Shabazz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borgia is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Borgia wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borgia throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borgia's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVR#
El Shabazz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Shabazz looking to pass the guard. #T3#
El Shabazz is working hard here to advance position.
El Shabazz won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia wants to control but El Shabazz passes easily into half guard.
Borgia tries to get to full guard but El Shabazz has control of the leg.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Borgia gets full guard.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Shabazz wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T4#
El Shabazz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Borgia slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Borgia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
A nice side step and Borgia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
El Shabazz doesn't manage to clinch there - Borgia circles away.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia with the counter takedown but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
Borgia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands with a good body shot.
Borgia moves out of range of the strikes.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Borgia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Borgia's ribs.#T1#
El Shabazz scores with a hook.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
Borgia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
El Shabazz throws out a leg kick but Borgia moves out of range and El Shabazz only half commits.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borgia throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.#T2#
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borgia avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Borgia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but El Shabazz defends well and Borgia ends up having to push El Shabazz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borgia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.
Borgia checks a leg kick.
El Shabazz scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia throws a combination. El Shabazz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
El Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Borgia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
El Shabazz misses the jab.
A good leg kick by El Shabazz.
Borgia slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
El Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Borgia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Shabazz keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia works over El Shabazz with some ground and pound from guard.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borgia wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but El Shabazz blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Borgia working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Borgia postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from El Shabazz lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
El Shabazz takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
El Shabazz takes one to the side of the head.
Borgia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Borgia slips under a jab.
El Shabazz is looking to slow Borgia down with leg kicks.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
And Borgia tries to counter it with a takedown but El Shabazz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borgia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
El Shabazz throws a sloppy body shot
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Borgia lands with a straight right. El Shabazz didn't see that one coming.
El Shabazz misses with a double jab
enabling Borgia to counter with a crisp jab.
Borgia lands with a shot to the body.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borgia has time to react.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
A jab from El Shabazz misses. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
El Shabazz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borgia counters with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Borgia moves away and avoids it.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borgia! But no joy.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz connects with a looping right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
Borgia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Shabazz.
Borgia throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Borgia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borgia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Borgia moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Borgia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borgia throws a looping overhand right but El Shabazz ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
Borgia throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borgia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Borgia's head but Borgia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Shabazz wants to clinch.#T4#
El Shabazz takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
Borgia misses with a hook.
Borgia looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borgia.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borgia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
El Shabazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgia is just out of range.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.
Borgia thuds his right hand into El Shabazz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borgia throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz had his way with Cesare Borgia in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia staying out of range there.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Borgia's body.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borgia circles away quickly and effectively.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
As El Shabazz backs off Borgia throws a huge counter combo but El Shabazz manages to avoid it all.
Borgia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
Borgia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia jabs El Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
El Shabazz moves away from the strike by Borgia.
A nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Borgia takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Borgia slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz 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.
Borgia throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Borgia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borgia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
Borgia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Borgia moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz with a jab.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a single shot there.
Borgia looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range. #T2#
El Shabazz misses with a two punch combination.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Borgia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Borgia throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
Borgia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Borgia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
Borgia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Borgia slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
Borgia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borgia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Borgia swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borgia.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Borgia counters with a single leg into guard. El Shabazz didn't expect that.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz has Borgia pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Borgia postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it. #T4#
El Shabazz has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Borgia throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borgia's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVR#
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
El Shabazz stays in close to Borgia's body and controls the position.
Borgia throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Borgia controls El Shabazz momentarily but El Shabazz frees himself.
Borgia trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Borgia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Borgia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Shabazz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Malik El Shabazz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WCF 106: White vs Corona
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Feet throws a low kick but Borgia moves out of range easily.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Feet with a body shot.
Feet throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borgia misses with a jab to the body
and Feet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Feet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Borgia is in close to Feet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Feet doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Feet 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.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Feet has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB#
Feet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia connects with a couple of short punches.
Feet working a defensive guard but Borgia passes into half guard.
Feet is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia is trying to control. Feet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borgia moves into full mount! Feet won't be happy about that!
A nice elbow there by Borgia.
Borgia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Borgia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Borgia landing strikes, looking to finish!
Feet regains half guard.#T2#
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Feet's hands, connecting with Feet's forehead.#SUB#
Feet actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Feet could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Borgia has cracked it and Feet is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
A relieved looking Cesare Borgia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCF 102: Blackburn vs Li Chai
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia misses with a double jab.
Spite seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spite goes for a double leg but Borgia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borgia continues to drive forward.
Spite prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Spite has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Spite decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spite being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Spite is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia 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. #T1#
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia advances to half guard.
Borgia controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spite tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia stalling.
It looks like Borgia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Spite looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Borgia slaps away a takedown attempt from Spite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Borgia. No joy for Spite on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Spite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spite misses with a takedown attempt
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Borgia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spite tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borgia is in Spite's guard.
Borgia stays in close to Spite's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Spite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Spite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Spite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
That's time! Spite's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Borgia misses. #TD#
Spite gets a takedown into half guard.
Cesare Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Spite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Spite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spite.
Borgia has his hands clasped together around Spite's back. He's all about the action.#T1##SUB#
Spite is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spite wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Spite's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Spite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spite is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia is pushing down on Spite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spite is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Spite actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Spite is defending well.
Borgia not doing much here.
#SUB#
Spite with the active half guard here but Borgia passes nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Spite tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cesare Borgia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spite fails with the takedown.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spite moves away.
Spite is looking to clinch.
Spite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite shoots for a takedown but Borgia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicky Spite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Borgia as he connects with a hook.
Spite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Spite. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spite moves away.
A shot to the liver by Borgia. Beautiful body shot.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Spite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Spite tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia lands with a straight right. Spite didn't see that one coming.
Borgia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spite is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big right from Borgia misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Borgia thuds a left hand into Spite's body.
Spite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Spite shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Borgia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spite did well to prevent Borgia getting side control.#T2#
Borgia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spite is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Spite tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Spite is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Spite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cesare Borgia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Borgia.#T4#
Borgia is continuing to stall.
Spite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Borgia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Borgia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
A victorious Cesare Borgia 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:
WCF 98: Tzeng vs Blackburn
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Tragedy scores with a nice head shot.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy.
A combination from Tragedy does no damage.
Tragedy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Borgia.
Tragedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tragedy misses with a looping left.
Tragedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgia.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tragedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Borgia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tragedy sprawls and moves away.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Tragedy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Borgia connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia keeps the fight on the outside.
Tragedy misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Borgia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.
Borgia postures up in Tragedy's guard and throws a big left but Tragedy blocks it.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Tragedy keeps moving. #T1#
Tragedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Borgia is looking to pass into half guard but Tragedy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tragedy is in guard.#REVB#
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tragedy's guard. #REVR#
Borgia postures up in Tragedy's guard and throws a big left but Tragedy blocks it.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tragedy can't keep his opponent in guard - Borgia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tragedy 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.
Borgia trying to control the action but Tragedy is working from the bottom.
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tragedy's head.
Tragedy is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard. #T2#
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tragedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Tragedy is defending it quite comfortably.
Tragedy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tragedy is controlling Borgia's trapped leg to prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.#T3#
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tragedy taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tragedy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia throwing shots but Tragedy is blocking nicely.
Tragedy gets back to full guard.
Tragedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Tragedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tragedy is keeping the position for now.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Tragedy's brow.
Tragedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Tragedy working a defensive guard here.
Tragedy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tragedy. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Borgia as he connects with a hook.
Tragedy wants to clinch but Borgia slips to the side#TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borgia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tragedy pulls Borgia in close to his closed guard and prevents Borgia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Borgia is working Tragedy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borgia throws a strike but Tragedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tragedy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borgia's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tragedy is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Borgia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tragedy is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia wants to control but Tragedy passes easily into half guard.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Tragedy is controlling well.
Tragedy passes to full mount!
Borgia is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Tragedy looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tragedy prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia gets full guard.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tragedy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tragedy pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Tragedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tragedy is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Borgia trying to control but Tragedy is working from the bottom.
Tragedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. #REVB#
Borgia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Borgia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tragedy stacks Borgia 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 Tragedy!
Borgia struggling a bit here.
Tragedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working. #T4#
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Tragedy keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia regains half guard.
Tragedy wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cesare Borgia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Borgia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tragedy throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
Tragedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Borgia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Tragedy has wrist control.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tragedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Tragedy is retaining full guard.
Tragedy keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tragedy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tragedy managing to control the position.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Tragedy blocks nicely.
Trage Tragedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borgia lands the left hand.
Borgia throws a lazy uppercut
and Tragedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Borgia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borgia moves out of range as Tragedy strikes.
No joy there for Tragedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Tragedy.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Tragedy.
Tragedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borgia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Borgia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tragedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tragedy is keeping the position for now.
Borgia looking to sit in guard and control but Tragedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cesare Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borgia is pulling down on Tragedy's head. It's preventing any offense from Tragedy, at least for the moment.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Borgia has his hands on Tragedy's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tragedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borgia pulls Tragedy in close to his closed guard and prevents Tragedy from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trage Tragedy.
I think Borgia 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cesare Borgia!
An out of breath Cesare Borgia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 76: Khabib vs Borgia
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Borgia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borgia continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
Borgia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borgia has Nurmagomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nurmagomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Borgia controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmagomedov.
Borgia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borgia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.#TD2#
Borgia has Nurmagomedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Borgia pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nurmagomedov tumbling to the mat - Borgia dives into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet. #T1#
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia works over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Borgia cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Borgia trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Borgia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borgia holds on and takes a little breather.
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Nurmagomedov'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.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia looking to control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia is looking to sweep but instead, Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard.
Borgia trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cesare Borgia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Borgia cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nurmagomedov duly obliges.
Borgia lands a right hook to the body.
Borgia throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Borgia missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Borgia moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.#T1#
Borgia tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borgia lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borgia to the mat! Borgia manages to get full guard.
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Borgia throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Borgia to sweep him here. #T2#
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borgia wants to control but Nurmagomedov passes easily into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.#T3#
Borgia wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
#T4#
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.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nurmagomedov moves into full mount! Borgia won't be happy about that!
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Borgia shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Borgia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Borgia lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Borgia avoids them all with ease.
Borgia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borgia! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov prevents Borgia from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Borgia defends it.
Nurmagomedov prevents Borgia from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borgia wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia 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.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia shoots in for a double leg but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Borgia breaks away and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Borgia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borgia throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borgia thinking.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Borgia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borgia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Borgia off the cage and back into range.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Borgia!
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Borgia is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Borgia is trying to work for a sweep but Nurmagomedov has mounted him!#T4#
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nurmagomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Borgia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Nurmagomedov both land. Nice combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Borgia missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borgia throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov jabs Borgia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Borgia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nurmagomedov's guard.#T1#
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Borgia's body. Borgia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov cracks Borgia with a good jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Borgia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Borgia.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borgia swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Borgia scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov punishes Borgia's body with a nice straight punch.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Borgia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borgia doesn't seem bothered though.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borgia cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.
Borgia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Borgia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Borgia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Cesare Borgia in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Borgia connects with a looping right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borgia's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagomedov throws Borgia to one side and escapes!
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!
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Borgia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Borgia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Borgia tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Borgia lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Borgia with a series of wild strikes but Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borgia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borgia.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borgia misses with a hook.
Borgia fails with the takedown.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borgia counters with a stiff right hand.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Borgia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Borgia trying to control.
Borgia scores with punches from the back.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Borgia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov just trying to survive but Borgia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Nurmagomedov is controlling Borgia 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Nurmagomedov advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, 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:
WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia misses with a straight left.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer throwing a counter right hand but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Archer lands a leg kick that knocks Borgia off balance momentarily.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Borgia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Archer defends it well.
Archer dips to his left and cracks Borgia with an uppercut!
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.
Archer misses with a combination
and Borgia counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Borgia counters with a straight right hand.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borgia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Borgia.#T1#
Borgia throws a big shot that misses.
Archer misses with a two punch combination.
Borgia throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borgia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borgia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borgia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
Borgia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Archer connects with a single shot there.
Borgia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Archer moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer slips a jab from Borgia.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Archer as he connects with a hook.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia slips under a jab from Archer.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Borgia's head but Borgia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borgia! But no joy.
Archer lands a jab.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.
Borgia feints the counter takedown.
Archer throws a hook but Borgia avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Archer - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Borgia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Archer misses with a body shot.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
Borgia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer jabs Borgia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia lands a nice looking body shot.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Archer misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borgia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Borgia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Archer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Archer connects with a right hand. Borgia shakes it off.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Borgia's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Borgia saw that one coming.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borgia walks into a stiff left hand from Archer.
Borgia checks a leg kick.
Archer's corner calls for a 1-2. Archer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borgia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Archer misses its intended target.
Borgia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Borgia slips under a jab from Archer.
Borgia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Archer.
Borgia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer throws a series of strikes that have Borgia backpedaling.
A slow jab from Archer misses its intended target.
Archer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borgia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Borgia misses.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia staying out of range there.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Archer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Borgia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Borgia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Archer throws an overhand right that lands on Borgia's shoulder, as Borgia tries to avoid the shot.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target. #T1#
Archer throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
Archer throws a series of punches but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Archer with a body shot.
Borgia slips a straight right by Archer.
Borgia defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
Borgia swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Borgia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Archer's guard.
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Archer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Archer is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
The ground and pound from Borgia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Archer is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Borgia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Archer is avoiding damage well.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia in side control, throwing shots but Archer defends.
Borgia throws a strike aimed at the side of Archer's head but Archer avoids it well.
Archer is trying to get back to his feet.
Borgia cracks Archer with a big elbow.
Borgia working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Borgia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Archer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Borgia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Archer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Borgia working his ground and pound in the gym.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Archer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Archer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Borgia in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Archer looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Borgia turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 80: Borgia vs Gordon
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gordon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borgia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Borgia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gordons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borgia, as that shot connected.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Borgia misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Borgia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Borgia finds it's way through Gordon's defenses.
Borgia thuds a left hand into Gordon's body.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
We've been informed that Gordon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Borgia jabs Gordon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borgia cracks Gordon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cesare Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borgia circles away.
Borgia lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Gordon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Gordon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borgia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Borgia misses.
Borgia lands a body shot.
Borgia connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Borgia.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.#T3#
Borgia misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Gordon wants to counter with a clinch but Borgia pushes him away.#TD#
Borgia feints and as Gordon raises his hands in defense, Borgia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borgia stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face as Borgia controls the position. #T4#
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon stops Borgia from passing to mount.
Borgia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gordon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Borgia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Borgia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia is taking a breather. Gordon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Borgia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gordon for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon is breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Borgia is looking to wear down Gordon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borgia lands a slapping body shot.
Borgia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon. #T2##TD#
Borgia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gordon is trying to keep an underhook but Borgia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Borgia there.
Borgia lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Borgia 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.
Borgia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gordon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Borgia continues to stall.#T3#
Borgia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Borgia stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borgia misses the body punch #TD2#
and Gordon counters with a single leg into guard. Borgia didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Borgia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gordon's head backwards.
Ryan Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borgia throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Borgia throws a shot to the body.
Gordon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Borgia avoids it well.
Borgia cracks Gordon with a good jab.
Borgia throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Borgia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Borgia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Borgia scores with a jab. Gordon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Borgia finds it's way through Gordon's defenses. #TD#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Gordon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia is in close to Gordon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borgia landing with the ground and pound.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Borgia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Borgia chips away with some ground and pound.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gordon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Gordon being controlled here, momentarily.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Borgia.
More hug and hope from Borgia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Borgia lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borgia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon slips under a jab.#TD#
Gordon gets caught flat footed, as Borgia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Gordon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia stays in close to Gordon's body and controls the position.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.#ROC#Gordon is rocked!
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gordon is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Borgia controlling from the top position. #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.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.
Gordon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a kimura here. Gordon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Borgia wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
An out of breath Cesare Borgia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 56: Rua vs Feet
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from Vicente.
A big left from Vicente misses.
Vicente throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
Vicente pivots, looking for a leg kick but Borgia is out of range and Vicente settles back down.
Borgia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borgia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vicente waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borgia.
Vicente lands with a nice body kick.
Vicente throws a series of punches but Borgia moves out of range.
Vicente misses with a right hand #TD#
and Borgia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Vicente pushes Borgia off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicente cracks Borgia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vicente tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borgia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vicente fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borgia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vicente tries to clinch up#TD#
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Vicente regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicente looks like he's trying to stand up.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicente does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicente pushes Borgia off looking to stand but Borgia dives back in and keeps control.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vicente blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Vicente is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vicente has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Borgia throwing shots but Vicente is blocking nicely.
Vicente wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia lands strikes from half guard.
Borgia working Vicente over with strikes.
Vicente blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Borgia working over Vicente with some ground and pound. Vicente looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vicente tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vicente's head.
Borgia lands strikes from half guard.
Borgia stalling away here and it's allowed Vicente to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia landing some decent shots from guard.
Vicente wants to stand up but Borgia is controlling him.
Borgia postures up.
Borgia trying to control but Vicente is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Doom's Gym inform us that Vicente has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vicente looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicente, not yet.
Borgia is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Borgia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vicente misses with a right hand #TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vicente won't be happy with that.
Vicente manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Borgia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vicente is looking to escape.
Vicente trying to control here.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.
Borgia working over Vicente with some ground and pound. Vicente looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borgia drops an elbow to the side of Vicente's head. #T1#
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vicente wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Borgia is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vicente as he works his way to full guard.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borgia won't allow Vicente to sweep him here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borgia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vicente has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Borgia stands up over Vicente, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vicente can do to turn this around?
Borgia trying to control but Vicente is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Borgia controlling from the top position. #T3#
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Borgia.
Borgia tries to counter with a takedown but Vicente is quick to defend against it.
Vicente swings widly with a right hand
and Borgia counters with a stiff right hand.
Vicente throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Vicente misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Vicente shows good takedown defense.
Vicente rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borgia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vicente tries to bum rush Borgia with a series of wild strikes but Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vicente loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
Vicente tries for a takedown but Borgia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borgia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vicente darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Vicente connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borgia. Borgia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vicente rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Borgia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicente is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vicente working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Vicente being controlled here, momentarily.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vicente throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borgia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borgia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vicente throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borgia feinted with a counter takedown.
Vicente misses with a hook.
Borgia shoots in for a double leg but Vicente sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vicente misses with a straight left.
Borgia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vicente sizes up Borgia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vicente swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Borgia.
Borgia checks the leg kick.
Vicente is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
Vicente scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vicente with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Borgia counters with a single leg into guard. Vicente didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Borgia working Vicente over with strikes.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vicente is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Borgia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vicente defending well though.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Borgia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vicente defending well though.
Vicente avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.
Borgia trying to control from Vicente's half guard. Vicente has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vicente looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cesare Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vicente wants to get back to his feet but Borgia is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgia lands in his opponent's guard.
Borgia controlling from the top position. #T4#
Vicente controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Milo Vicente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borgia, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
During a confident post fight interview, Cesare Borgia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 70: Garcia vs Nail
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OBrien moves away.
OBrien is looking for the big counter here.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but OBrien is just out of range.
OBrien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borgia throws a body punch but OBrien moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Borgia scores with a four punch combination!
Borgia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OBrien tries to avoid it but Borgia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OBrien to the ground. OBrien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgia.
OBrien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borgia throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OBrien moves away.
Borgia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OBrien tries to avoid it but Borgia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OBrien to the ground. OBrien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OBrien throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on OBrien's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OBrien fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Borgia misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Borgia misses the target.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and OBrien counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OBrien.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Borgia misses with some punches.
Borgia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borgia misses with some punches.
I was talking to Borgia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Borgia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OBrien wants to clinch up but Borgia keeps it at a distance.
Borgia connects with a nice looking jab.
Borgia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OBrien looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
OBrien tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Borgia fails with the takedown.
OBrien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia. #CL2#
OBrien has closed the distance and engaged Borgia in a clinch.
#BC2#
OBrien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Borgia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OBrien's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Borgia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
OBrien taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
OBrien flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Borgia lands strikes from half guard.
Borgia lands with a punch from half guard.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OBrien 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.
Borgia winds up and cracks OBrien with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia throwing shots but OBrien is blocking nicely.
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!
OBrien pushes Borgia off looking to stand but Borgia dives back in and keeps control.
OBrien gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
OBrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
OBrien clinches with his opponent.
OBrien connects with a knee to the head.
Borgia swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OBrien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OBrien has Borgia pushed against the cage.#BC2#
OBrien manages to break the clinch.
Cesare Borgia is winning the standup battle so far.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - OBrien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Borgia throws a body shot but no joy.
OBrien throws a counter combo.
Borgia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OBrien counters with a three punch combo that has Borgia backing up. Borgia nods at OBrien to acknowledge the strikes.
OBrien tries to clinch but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia is looking to wear down OBrien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borgia keeps the fight on the outside.
OBrien shoots in for a double leg but Borgia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OBrien moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - OBrien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Borgia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OBrien throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia trying to control from half guard but OBrien is working away.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia working over OBrien with some ground and pound. OBrien looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OBrien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.
Borgia is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.#T3#
OBrien is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
OBrien looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Borgia has picked OBrien up and slammed him! OBrien can't keep hold of the triangle and Borgia manages to pass to side control!
Borgia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borgia grinds an elbow into OBrien's temple.
Borgia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Borgia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
OBrien is not content to let Borgia control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT#It looks like Paddy OBrien has been cut.#T4#
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
OBrien is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?#CUT#The cut above Paddy OBrien's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big shot lands for Borgia! That's hurt OBrien! Will he recover? Borgia fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 65:Goncalves vs Ji Woo
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia shoots in but Spite avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spite.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spite.
Spite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Spite.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Spite ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt - Spite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Spite misses with a few strikes there.
Spite jabs at Borgia's body.
Spite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Spite gets caught flat footed, as Borgia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Spite looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
Borgia scoring with some ground and pound.
Spite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Spite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Spite pushes a forearm under Borgia's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Borgia is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Spite!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicky Spite thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 62: Garcia vs Boudreaux
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from Sinclair.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.
Borgia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sinclair.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Borgia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sinclair.
Borgia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Borgia avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Borgia misses.
Sinclair tries to bum rush Borgia with a series of wild strikes but Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Borgia misses.
Sinclair seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sinclair looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice side step and Borgia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Sinclair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sinclair misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Borgia. No joy for Sinclair on that attempt.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sinclair with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt - Borgia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borgia swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sinclair to counter with a crisp jab.
Borgia throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sinclair napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sinclair some visible discomfort.
Sinclair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Borgia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Borgia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair taking punishment in the form of punches.
Borgia lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Sinclair takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Sinclair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borgia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT2#Itchy Sinclair's cut is getting worse.
Sinclair can't do much from the bottom here.
Sinclair is trying to improve his position.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Sinclair's temple. #ROC2#Sinclair is rocked!#CUT2#Itchy Sinclair's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Oh Sinclair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Itchy Sinclair's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cesare Borgia!
Our winner, Cesare Borgia, 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:
WCF 59: Solo vs Wolf 2
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Hartmann lands with a good body shot.
Hartmann misses with a hook. Borgia ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Hartmann misses.
Hartmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hartmann slips under a jab.
Borgia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Borgia misses with an uppercut.
Hartmann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Borgia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Hartmann's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hartmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hartmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartmann lands a jab to the 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Hartmann does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Hartmann slips the punch.
Hartmann swinging wildly here.
Rammsie Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartmann defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Borgia moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Hartmann misses
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Hartmann is rocked!
Borgia drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hartmann's head, knocking him out cold! Borgia is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesare Borgia!
During a confident post fight interview, Cesare Borgia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 35: Tommy vs Lucroy
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Watts scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the body from Watts misses #TD2#
and Borgia counters with a single leg into guard. Watts didn't expect that.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but Watts blocks nicely.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia throws an elbow that misses. Watts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borgia's guard. Nice move by Watts!#REVR#
Borgia 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.
Watts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watts is one step ahead there. #T1#
Watts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watts is one step ahead there.
Borgia managing to control the position.
Watts is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marvin Watts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#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.
Borgia avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Borgia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Watts is trying to defend but Borgia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watts wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Borgia connects with a nice short shot to Watts's temple.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watts is looking to escape.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia misses with a head shot. Watts uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Watts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borgia works over Watts with some ground and pound from guard.
Borgia distracts Watts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Watts is rocked!
Borgia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Watts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borgia is working Watts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borgia won't allow Watts to get back to his feet.
Borgia postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Watts covers up, he's hurt! Borgia keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Borgia and the ref steps in to end the fight! Borgia can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF 47: Khaos vs Cortez
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandu scores with a jab. Kreuger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kreuger is defended easily by Pandu.
Panca Pandu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreuger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pandu throws a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pandu - that will leave a mark!
Kreuger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pandu.
We've been told by Pandu's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pandu tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kreuger.
Pandu misses with a head kick.
Pandu misses with a body shot.
Pandu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandu throws a head kick that Kreuger semi-blocks.
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!
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick and Kreuger moves out of range easily.
Pandu misses with a wild body shot.
Kreuger blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Kreuger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Pandu lands with a slapping head kick.
Kreuger misses with a low kick.
Kreuger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick and Kreuger moves out of range easily.
As Pandu backs off Kreuger throws a huge counter combo but Pandu manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kreuger is defended easily by Pandu.
Pandu dips to his left and cracks Kreuger with an uppercut!
Pandu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Pandu.
Pandu tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Kreuger looking to score a takedown here. Pandu is defending well but Kreuger drives through and ends up in Pandu's guard.
Kreuger slips nicely into half guard.
Kreuger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreuger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pandu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kreuger lands a nice short elbow.
Pandu gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Pandu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kreuger defends well.
Kreuger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kreuger postures up and lands a big shot to Pandu's brow.
Pandu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kreuger is now in half guard.
Kreuger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kreuger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kreuger scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Kreuger lands strikes from half guard.
Kreuger lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Pandu is rocked!
Kreuger lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pandu quite badly. Pandu pulls Kreuger in close trying to recover. Kreuger postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pandu on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pandu doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Kreuger!
After winning the bout, Zane Kreuger 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:
CMMA 7 Oliveira vs McCowan
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kreuger throws a big shot that misses.
And Virus responds with a good body kick, but Kreuger manages to step out the way in time.
Kreuger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virus.
Kreuger looks to land a right hand but Virus moved out of range.
Kreuger throws the left hand but Virus avoids the punch easily.
Zane Kreuger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreuger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreuger throws a hook but Virus blocks it.
Virus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kreuger with a poor takedown
and Virus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Kreuger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Virus or perhaps it was just good defense by Kreuger, which made it look bad.
Kreuger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kreuger misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Virus counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Virus pulls guard.
Kreuger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Virus has his foot on Kreuger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kreuger works his way back into a safe position though.
Kreuger landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreuger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreuger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virus on the ground.
Kreuger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virus is looking to stand up but Kreuger isn't so interested in that idea.
Kreuger postures up and lands a big shot to Virus's brow. #T2#
Kreuger postures up in Virus's guard and throws a big left but Virus blocks it.
Kreuger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virus wants to get back to his feet but Kreuger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreuger throwing strikes from guard but Virus blocks nicely.
Kreuger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kreuger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Virus's head.
Virus has momentary wrist control but Kreuger slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Virus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus wants to stand but Kreuger is controlling the position.
Kreuger stands up over Virus, holding on to his feet. Kreuger throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Virus is out cold! Kreuger lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zane Kreuger!
After the fight, Zane Kreuger 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:
CMMA Adams Vs Oliveira
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
LaFleur blocks a jab.
LaFleur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
LaFleur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreuger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LaFleur tries to clinch but Kreuger moves out of range.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreuger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kreuger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreuger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreuger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
LaFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreuger moves away.
Kreuger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kreuger dodges the punch combination from LaFleur.
LaFleur thuds a left hand into Kreuger's body.
Ricky LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kreuger is out of range.
LaFleur throws a body punch but Kreuger moves out of range.
Kreuger moves out of range of the leg kick from LaFleur.
LaFleur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kreuger.
And Kreuger tries to counter it with a takedown but LaFleur pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Kreuger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaFleur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaFleur attempts a counter takedown but Kreuger avoids it well and moves away.
LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Kreuger moves out of range easily.
LaFleur scores with a head kick. Kreuger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ricky LaFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreuger blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Kreuger dives in and scores a takedown into LaFleur's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreuger throws an elbow that misses. LaFleur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kreuger's guard. Nice move by LaFleur!#REVR#
Kreuger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreuger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LaFleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kreuger controlling the position.
Kreuger has a closed guard, preventing LaFleur from standing up.
Kreuger is controlling LaFleur's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreuger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kreuger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreuger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFleur trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kreuger's guard.
LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreuger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreuger looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFleur is one step ahead there.
LaFleur wants to stand but Kreuger is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
LaFleur won't allow Kreuger to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreuger throws out a loose jab but LaFleur uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
LaFleur rushes Kreuger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LaFleur stalling in the clinch but Kreuger improves position.
LaFleur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LaFleur working hard to break the clinch.
LaFleur working hard to break the clinch.
LaFleur misses with a knee to the head.
LaFleur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Kreuger managing to block the knees to the body from LaFleur.
LaFleur tries to break the clinch but Kreuger is controlling the position.
Kreuger has LaFleur pressed against the cage, preventing LaFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaFleur prevents the takedown attempt.
Kreuger tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Kreuger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kreuger manages to end up in side control.
LaFleur taking a bit of punishment here - Kreuger scoring with strikes.
Kreuger working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreuger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kreuger lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreuger working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
LaFleur is rocked!
LaFleur is breathing heavily.
Kreuger cracks LaFleur with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kreuger immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! LaFleur is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kreuger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Kreuger!
Zane Kreuger 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kreuger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tok.
Kreuger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tok sprawls and moves away.
Kreuger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kreuger as he avoids it easily.
Kreuger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tok sprawls and moves away.
Kreuger stuffs the takedown attempt from Tok. Tok gets slowly back to his feet.
Zane Kreuger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tik Tok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kreuger as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Tok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tok throws a big elbow that misses.
Tok postures up in Kreuger's guard and throws a big left but Kreuger blocks it. #T2#
Tok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreuger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tok tries to free his leg and advance position but Kreuger is retaining full guard.
Tok throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Tok drops back looking for a leg! Kreuger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kreuger manages to kick Tok off! Tok jumps back into Kreuger's guard.
Tok is fighting to break Kreuger's control of his arms but Kreuger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Kreuger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kreuger wants it to stay on the feet.
Kreuger feinted with a counter takedown.
Tok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreuger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tok somewhat.
Kreuger feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tok closes the distance and clinches up with Kreuger, looking for a takedown. Tok pushes Kreuger against the cage but Kreuger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Kreuger as Tok shoots in.
Tok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kreuger defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Kreuger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tok fails with the takedown.
Tok closes the distance and clinches up with Kreuger, looking for a takedown. Tok pushes Kreuger against the cage but Kreuger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tok shoots in for a double leg but Kreuger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zane Kreuger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tik Tok.
Tok looks for a takedown but Kreuger sprawls well.
Kreuger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tok ducks under a wild hook from Kreuger.
Tok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kreuger defends it well.#T1#
Tok fails to land the takedown.
Kreuger feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Tok with that takedown attempt.
Kreuger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kreuger looks to land a left hand but Tok moved out of range nicely.
Tok shoots for a takedown but Kreuger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kreuger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tok sprawls and moves away.#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.#TD2#
Tok feints and as Kreuger raises his hands in defense, Tok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tok looking to pass the guard.
Tok throws a big right hand that misses.
Tok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kreuger is pulling down on Tok's head to control his posture.
Tok throws a big right hand that misses.
Tok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreuger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Tok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreuger trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreuger is pulling down on Tok's head. It's preventing any offense from Tok, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kreuger swivels and escapes.
Tik Tok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#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.
Kreuger stuffs the takedown attempt from Tok. Tok gets slowly back to his feet.
Tok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kreuger defends it nicely.
Kreuger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kreuger misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Kreuger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kreuger's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tok's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tok postures up in Kreuger's guard and throws a big left but Kreuger blocks it.
Tok throws a big right hand that misses.
Tok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tok cracks Kreuger with a solid left hand.
Tok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tok advances to half guard. #T1#
Tok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tok passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tok looking to finish Kreuger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kreuger!
Tok pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kreuger wants to control but Tok is having none of it.
Kreuger avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tok.
#T2#
Tok is landing with some decent strikes but Kreuger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tok misses with a head shot.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tok cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tok scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreuger wants to hold on but Tok pushes him away.
Tok lands a couple of good shots and Kreuger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreuger trying to control but not successfully.
Kreuger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tok on the ground.
Tok looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tok lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T3#
Tok missing with strikes.
Tok throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tok softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kreuger wants to escape the position.
Tok missing with strikes from the back.
Tok is hanging on to Kreuger's back as he tries to escape.
Zane Kreuger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tok struggling to land strikes to the head as Kreuger covers up.
Tok punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tok is landing with strikes. Kreuger can't take much more of this.#T4##SUB2#
Tok is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kreuger is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tik Tok!
After winning the bout, Tik Tok 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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