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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Max Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ivanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to avoid it but Ivanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunson to the ground. Brunson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ivanovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brunson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ivanovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanovic stops a takedown attempt from Brunson.
Ivanovic is pressed up against the cage. Brunson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivanovic down to the mat. Ivanovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivan Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brunson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brunson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivanovic smiles and moves away.
Ivanovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunson avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Ivanovic leaves Brunson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brunson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanovic.#CL#
Ivanovic moves into range and clinches up with Brunson.
Ivanovic is looking for a takedown.
Ivanovic has Brunson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brunson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brunson wants a takedown.
Brunson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Brunson moves into the clinch.
Brunson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanovic is defending well.#T2#
Ivanovic goes for a takedown attempt but Brunson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanovic with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Brunson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brunson tries to pull guard but Ivanovic won't allow it.
Brunson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brunson jumps guard but Ivanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brunson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Brunson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivanovic tries for a takedown but Brunson manages to get underhooks.
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.
Ivanovic wants a takedown.
Brunson jumps guard but Ivanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brunson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Brunson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanovic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brunson to the mat. Brunson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Brunson#SUB2#
Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Ivanovic won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.
Ivanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brunson controls Ivanovic momentarily but Ivanovic frees himself.
Ivanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ivanovic won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Brunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Brunson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivanovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brunson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (2) Brunson
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T5#
Ivanovic pulls Brunson in close to prevent any damage.
Brunson trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Ivanovic has control of Brunson's left arm, preventing Brunson from doing any damage.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson pushing down on Ivanovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanovic trying to control but Brunson postures up.
Ivanovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Brunson stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanovic.
Brunson trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Brunson is fighting to break Ivanovic's control of his arms but Ivanovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Ivanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (2) Brunson
Ivanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ivanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanovic defends well.#T11#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Brunson 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.
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brunson is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up. #T12##SUB2#
Brunson working for a triangle but Ivanovic defends it easily.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Brunson is keeping the position.
Ivanovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brunson wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brunson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanovic is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Brunson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brunson trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Brunson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic controlling the pace.
Ivanovic is looking to advance position but Brunson won't allow it.
Ivanovic controlling the action here.#T14#
Ivanovic is thwarting Brunson's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brunson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanovic is working away from the top position though.
Ivanovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Ivan Ivanovic 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:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
McArthur wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
McArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
McArthur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mason jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
Mason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Gunner Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McArthur tries to clinch but Mason moves away
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McArthur shoots and misses
and McArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McArthur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
McArthur tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
McArthur shoots and misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur with a poor takedown
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason blocks the body kick.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but McArthur seems unphased.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Mason digs a good body shot into McArthur's ribs.
McArthur darts in trying to clinch
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McArthur tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and McArthur ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason gets control of McArthur's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
McArthur won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #SU#
McArthur gets to his feet - Mason follows without any prompting.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
George McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur throws a lazy head kick
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason connects with a body shot.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur with a poor takedown
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by McArthur or perhaps it was just good defense by Mason, which made it look bad.
Mason looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McArthur at a distance.
#T1#
Mason digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McArthur drops his hands momentarily and Mason takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McArthur misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McArthur looks to clinch
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason cracks McArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McArthur with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McArthur with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason jabs at McArthur's body.
McArthur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McArthur throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Mason digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
McArthur throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
McArthur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McArthur moves to clinch but Mason breaks away
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McArthur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
McArthur tries to clinch up
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
McArthur shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
McArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McArthur won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McArthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
McArthur tries to clinch up.
McArthur wants to clinch
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McArthur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason blocks a head kick by McArthur.
Mason jabs at McArthur's body.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
McArthur misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McArthur closes the distance but Mason moves to the side
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McArthur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McArthur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McArthur doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George McArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason digs a good body shot into McArthur's ribs.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McArthur's head.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.#T3#
McArthur tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
And Mason responds with a good body kick, but McArthur manages to step out the way in time.
McArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McArthur looks to clinch
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McArthur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McArthur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
McArthur shoots and misses
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
McArthur tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
George McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McArthur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 24:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Mason! |
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Event:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Richard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Astasius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Astasius takes a swing at Richard's ribcage but misses.
Richard drops his hands momentarily and Astasius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Richard goes for a double leg but Astasius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Astasius continues to drive forward.
Piotr Astasius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Richard.
Astasius cracks Richard with an open hand slap.#CL#
Astasius closes the distance and clinches.
Richard tries to circle away but Astasius has him pinned against the cage.
Astasius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Richard misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astasius.
Still in the clinch, Astasius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Astasius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astasius throws a punch but it's blocked by Richard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard jumps guard but Astasius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Astasius.
#T1#
Astasius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astasius misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Richard to work.
Astasius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richard tries to pull guard but Astasius won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Astasius fails to land.
Richard blocks an uppercut.
Astasius gets through Richard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richard blocking some punches.
Astasius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astasius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Richard jumps guard but Astasius stands there with Richard around his waist. Richard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richard blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Richard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Richard jumps guard but Astasius stands there with Richard around his waist. Richard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Astasius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astasius.
Richard blocks a body shot from Astasius.
Astasius lands a nice shot to the body.
Astasius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richard looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Astasius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astasius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Astasius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astasius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richard goes for a takedown attempt but Astasius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##CL2#
Richard drives through and clinches with Astasius against the cage.
Astasius lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Astasius.
Astasius cracks Richard with a nice body shot.
Astasius lands a body shot.
Richard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astasius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Astasius gets underhooks to prevent Richard's takedown attempt.
Richard looks winded!
A short right from Astasius on the inside.
A body shot lands from Astasius.
Astasius scores with a shoulder strike.
Astasius lands a right hand. #T4#
Richard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Astasius walks away with a smile on his face. Richard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Astasius looks to land a combination. Richard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!#CL#
Astasius closes the distance and clinches.
Astasius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Astasius throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Astasius.
Astasius lands a shoulder strike.
Astasius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astasius is leaning against Richard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Richard takes a shot to the head.
Richard is trying to maintain a safe position but Astasius gets an underhook and turns Richard into the cage.
Astasius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astasius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richards head.
Astasius scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Astasius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Richard drops his hands momentarily and Astasius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Richard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Astasius takes the fight into the clinch.
Astasius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Astasius gets through Richard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Astasius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astasius lands a left hand.
Richard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Astasius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Richard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Astasius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piotr Astasius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Richard.
Richard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astasius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1##CL2#
Richard clinches up with Astasius and pushes him back against the cage.
Richard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astasius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astasius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richard tries to score a body lock takedown but Astasius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Astasius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Astasius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richard can do to turn this around?
Richard fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Astasius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richard is trying to break the clinch but Astasius is controlling him.
Astasius lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astasius.
Astasius lands a hook that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Richard tries to pull guard but Astasius won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astasius. #T2#
Astasius lands a hook that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard is trying to break the clinch but Astasius is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Astasius.
A body shot lands from Astasius.
Richard is breathing heavily.
Astasius is leaning against Richard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astasius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Astasius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richard is trying to drag Astasius to the mat but Astasius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richard is trying to pull guard but Astasius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Astasius has a couple of punches blocked by Richard.
Richard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Astasius lands a hook that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Astasius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astasius lands a nice uppercut.
Astasius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Richard wants to break free but Astasius has control.
Richard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Astasius just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Astasius.
Astasius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Richard is rocked!
Richard tries a body shot but Astasius blocks it.
Astasius lands with a right to the head.
Richard is still on wobbly legs! Can Astasius finish him?
Astasius keeps control of Richard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Piotr Astasius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astasius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astasius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richards head.
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richard tries to circle away but Astasius has him pinned against the cage.
Richard seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Astasius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richard wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astasius lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Astasius - that landed with a thud.
Astasius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Astasius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Astasius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Astasius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Astasius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richard.
Richard prevents a body shot from Astasius.
Richard is trying to drag Astasius to the mat but Astasius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Astasius dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Richard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Astasius rushes Richard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Astasius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Astasius.
Astasius lands a body shot.
Astasius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Astasius pushes Richard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astasius lands a nice shot to the body.
Astasius lands a shot to the body.
Astasius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Astasius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astasius scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Richard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Astasius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Astasius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Astasius pushes Richard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astasius working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Astasius.
Astasius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astasius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Astasius.
Richard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richard is trying to pull guard but Astasius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Astasius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Astasius lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Astasius is working Richard over 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!
Astasius is working Richard over against the cage.
Astasius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Astasius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Astasius creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Richard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Richard drops to his knees and Astasius pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Astasius! |
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Event:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Ekotto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grave.
Ekotto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grave is fending him off so far but Ekotto persists. Nope, Grave circles away and we're back to standing.
Ekotto avoids the body shot from Grave.
Ekotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekotto tries for a takedown but Grave sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grave went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ekotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekotto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Ekotto.
Grave keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack Grave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Ekotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekotto misses with a takedown attempt - Grave sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Grave's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekotto.
Ekotto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grave counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Grave clobbers Ekotto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Grave drops Ekotto with a beautiful combination! Ekotto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grave is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ekotto is rocked!
Grave finds Ekotto's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ekotto flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Grave lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ekotto will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Grave!
A relieved looking Jack Grave 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:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Rehn throws a body kick that misses.
Mick shoots and misses
and Rehn counters with a left to the body.
Rehn lands a leg kick that knocks Mick off balance momentarily.
Mick misses with a takedown attempt - Rehn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the body from Mick misses
and Rehn counters with a one-two to the body.
Rehn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rehn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mick misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rehn counter with a right hand.
Loki Rehn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Dervoot Mick.
Mick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rehn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rehn but Rehn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rehn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Mick shoots in for a takedown but Rehn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rehn catches Mick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mick tries for a takedown but Rehn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rehn. Rehn obviously looking to wear him down.
Rehn lands a right hook to the body.
Mick shoots for a double leg takedown but Rehn sprawls well. He's pushed Mick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rehn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mick with a poor takedown
and Rehn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rehn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mick looks winded!
Mick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rehn counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Rehn throws a head kick but Mick moves out of range.
Mick throws a sloppy head kick
and Rehn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mick tries to clinch up.
Rehn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rehn counters with a leg kick.
Mick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rehn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mick scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Rehn.
Rehn dodges the punch combination from Mick.
Loki Rehn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mick misses with a right hand
enabling Rehn to counter with a crisp jab.
Rehn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rehn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rehn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rehn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mick.
A low kick lands for Rehn.
A combination from Rehn does no damage.
Rehn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Mick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rehn defends well and Mick ends up having to push Rehn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Rehn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mick.
Mick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rehn counters with a nice leg kick.
Rehn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rehn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Rehn as he connects with a hook.
Mick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rehn counters with a left and a right that stings Mick. #ROC#Mick is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Rehn 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#
Mick tries to clinch but Rehn moves out of range.
Rehn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rehn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rehn throws a counter high kick but Mick was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rehn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rehn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rehn counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mick is still on wobbly legs! Can Rehn finish him?
Mick fails with the takedown
and Rehn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loki Rehn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Dervoot Mick.
Mick is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rehn stuffs the takedown attempt from Mick. Mick gets slowly back to his feet.
Mick seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick from Rehn lands but Mick takes it in his stride.
Mick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rehn counters with an outside leg kick.
Rehn throws a head kick that half lands.
Rehn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Mick tries to clinch
and Rehn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rehn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rehn thuds his right hand into Mick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mick with a poor takedown
and Rehn counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rehn scores with a spinning back kick!
Rehn lands a front kick.
Mick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mick wants to clinch up but Rehn keeps it at a distance.
Rehn stuffs the takedown attempt from Mick. Mick gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Rehn digs a good body shot into Mick's ribs.
Mick shoots in for a takedown but Rehn shows good takedown defense.
Rehn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rehn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rehn duly obliges.
Rehn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mick.
Mick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Mick misses.
Rehn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rehn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rehn throws a shot to the body.
Rehn digs a good body shot into Mick's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rehn scores with a shot to the body.
Mick is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rehn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mick.
Rehn throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rehn.
Rehn moves out of range of the body kick from Mick.
Rehn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mick just manages to avoid it.
Mick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Dervoot Mick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rehn lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Rehn. No joy for Mick on that attempt.
Rehn throws a head kick that Mick semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Rehn dominated that second round.
That's time! Rehn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rehn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rehn wobbles Mick with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Rehn dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Mick to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Loki Rehn!
Loki Rehn gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Tyk.
Tyk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berber sprawls and moves away.
Tyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Tyk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyk takes one on the button.
Berber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berber throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tyk counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyk tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Tyk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berber throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T1##SUB#
Tyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tyk's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tyk seems to be looking for submissions.
Berber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyk is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura but Berber is defending well.
#SUB#
Tyk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura but Berber is defending well.
#SUB#
Tyk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Berber tries to roll over but Tyk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tyk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Tyk 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#
Tyk wants to work for an arm triangle but Berber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyk is trying to control the action in half guard but Berber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berber is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB#
Tyk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Tyk wants to work for an arm triangle but Berber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyk trying to control but Berber is working from the bottom.
Tyk won't allow Berber to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyk sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Berber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyk 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.
Tyk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berber for as long as he can get away with.
Tyk forces his way into half guard.
Tyk is just content to waste time from the top position. Berber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Berber looking for a sweep. Not yet Berber, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tyk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berber throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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 Ton Tyk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Berber falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Tyk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berber won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Tyk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyk working away.#SUB#
Tyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyk wants to control but Berber is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berber is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Tyk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Tyk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berber has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Tyk swings around for an armbar but Berber sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tyk's guard.
Berber is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyk has wrist control.
Berber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyk has momentary wrist control but Berber slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Tyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyk controls Berber momentarily but Berber frees himself.
Berber trying to control but Tyk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tyk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SUB#
Tyk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berber defends it easily.
Berber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berber controlling from the top position.
Berber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyk's head.#SUB#
Tyk has his foot on Berber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berber works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tyk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tyk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berber defends well.#SUB#
Tyk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berber defends well.#T3#
Berber working some strikes from top position.
Berber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berber trying to control but Tyk is working from the bottom.
Berber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tyk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berber is aware though and is defending well.
Berber is looking to stand up but Tyk won't let him.
Berber working some strikes from top position.
Berber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berber trying to control but Tyk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tyk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berber defends well.#SUB#
Tyk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyk's head.#T4#
Berber wants to control from the top but Tyk keeps moving.
Berber is working Tyk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Berber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Tyk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berber trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tyk working for a triangle but Berber defends it easily.
Berber trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Theodore Berber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Berber misses with a hook. Tyk ducked under it nicely.
Ton Tyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Berber does no damage.
Tyk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berber has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Berber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berber throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Tyk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berber won't be happy with that.
Tyk is looking to take a break and control but Berber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berber regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tyk is looking for submissions but instead, Berber has regained full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Berber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Berber trying to keep a closed guard but Tyk is proving a slippery customer.
Berber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyk is one step ahead there.
Berber keeping moving, preventing Tyk from controlling successfully.
Berber tries to strike from the bottom.
Tyk trying to control but Berber is working from the bottom.
Tyk won't allow Berber to get back to his feet.
Ton Tyk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.#SUB#
Tyk 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.
Berber tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Berber does no damage.
Tyk attempts a counter takedown but Berber avoids it well and moves away.
Berber falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Tyk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Berber trying to keep a closed guard but Tyk is proving a slippery customer.
Tyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Berber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Tyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Berber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tyk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyk stopping the sweep attempt from Berber.
Berber keeping moving, preventing Tyk from controlling successfully.
Berber looking to control.
Tyk wants to control from the top but Berber keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyk slips a straight right by Berber.
Tyk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berber swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Tyk counters with a single leg into guard. Berber didn't expect that.
Tyk stands and throws Berber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyk wants to control for a moment but Berber uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura but Berber is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ton Tyk.
I think Tyk 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ton Tyk!
A victorious Ton Tyk 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:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rick darts in trying to clinch
and Blood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Rick lands a big head kick that sends Blood tumbling to the mat! Rick takes a step backwards and waves Blood back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Captain Blood has been cut.
Blood throws a nice looking combination but Rick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick wants to clinch.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rick misses with a leg kick
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Arj Rick has been cut.
Blood digs a good hook to Rick's body.
Blood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Rick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blood counters with a right hand to the body.
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blood 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.
Rick misses with a body kick.
Blood works over Rick's head and body with a nice combination.
Blood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Rick misses
and Blood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blood misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Rick moves into the clinch.#T2#
Rick is pushing Blood up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Rick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Blood.
Blood tries a body shot but Rick blocks it.
Rick throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as Rick controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Rick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Rick's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Rick controls the action.
Rick lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Rick.
#T3#
Rick tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blood fails to pull guard.
Blood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Blood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rick has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blood.
Rick prevents a body shot from Blood.
Rick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rick is trying to stall.
Rick is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rick.
Rick has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blood blocks a body shot from Rick. #BC2#
Rick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rick tries to clinch up.
Blood throwing a counter right hand but Rick manages to avoid it.
Blood connects with the punch.
Rick is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Rick has Blood up against the cage in a clinch.
Rick taking a breather.
Rick is trying to break the clinch but Blood is controlling him.
Rick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
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 Captain Blood will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rick tries to clinch up but Blood circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Blood misses.
Rick tries to clinch up but Blood circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood cracks Rick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Rick lands a big head kick that sends Blood tumbling to the mat! Rick takes a step backwards and waves Blood back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Blood is rocked!
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Blood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arj Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Blood throws a jab but it's blocked by Rick.
Rick is looking for the big counter here.
Blood seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice jab there from Blood.
Rick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rick avoids the body shot from Blood.
Rick wants to clinch
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rick tries to clinch up
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arj Rick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Rick throws a head kick but Blood moves out of range.
Captain Blood is winning the standup battle so far.
Blood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blood scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Rick is rocked!
Blood catches Rick with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Rick forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Captain Blood!
Captain Blood thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Max Brunson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carrington shoots in but no luck this time.
Brunson has a takedown stuffed.
Brunson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carrington swivels and escapes.#TD#
Brunson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brunson (2) vs (0) Carrington
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.
Brunson wants to pass to mount but Carrington is defending the position.
Carrington trying to control from the bottom.
Brunson wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington is trying to get back to full guard.
Brunson trying to control from half guard but Carrington is working away. #T1#
Carrington is controlling Brunson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions off his back.
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brunson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunson pulls his head out easily.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrington keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Brunson wants to work for an arm triangle but Carrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but Carrington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brunson to get the leverage.
Brunson is thwarting Carrington's attempts to control the position.
Brunson trying to control the action but Carrington is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carrington works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Carrington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brunson looking to sit in guard and control but Carrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (2) vs (2) Carrington
Brunson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Brunson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Brunson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Carrington rolls with it to try and escape but Brunson cranks on the arm and Carrington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Brunson! |
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Event:
AFC #25
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller throws a counter combo.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Miller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pau Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Miller tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Miller is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hernandez is tapping! Great win for Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Miller!
After winning the bout, John Miller 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:
AFC #25
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Berber slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Berber.
Berber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Nice shot by Berber.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Berber.
Orsini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berber circles away quickly and effectively.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berber misses the shot to the body.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Berber. Beautiful body shot.
Berber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orsini is breathing heavily.
Berber lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berber throws an overhand right that drops Orsini like a sack of potatoes! Berber dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Berber! |
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Event:
AFC #25
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#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.
Rehn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rehn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rehn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lennon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rehn scores with a kick to the body.
Rehn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lennon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rehn digs a good hook to Lennon's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lennon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Rehn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rehn with a nice calf kick.
Rehn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loki Rehn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rehn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rehn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lennon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rehn. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Rehn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rehn scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Rehn throws a head kick that half lands.
Rehn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A right-left combo lands from Rehn.
Lennon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Loki Rehn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rehn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lennon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rehn punishes Lennon's body with a nice straight punch.
Rehn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lennon moves forwards but Rehn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rehn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lennon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Lennon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rehn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rehn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rehn lands with a kick to the temple. Lennon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rehn is looking to wear down Lennon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lennon takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rehn stalks Lennon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lennon's face. Lennon staggers backwards, shaken.
Rehn scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Rehn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rehn scores with a hook.
Rehn misses with a head kick.
Rehn throws a head kick that Lennon semi-blocks.
Loki Rehn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rehn with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rehn thuds his shin into the meat of Lennon's side.
Rehn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lennon can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rehn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rehn throws a combination. Lennon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lennon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rehn.
Rehn throws a one two combo.
Lennon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rehn can pounce on him.
#T2#
Rehn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Rehn fakes the leg kick and cracks Lennon in the body.
Rehn lands a front kick.
Lennon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rehn.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lennon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rehn - the referee stops the clock and Lennon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rehn. Lennon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick lands for Rehn.
Lennon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rehn. Lennon shrugs it off though.
Rehn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lennon.
Rehn throws a front kick that sends Lennon stumbling back into the cage.
Rehn jabs at Lennon's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rehn. That's going to slow Lennon down. #T4#
Rehn lands a leg kick that knocks Lennon off balance momentarily.
Rehn connects with a leg kick.
Rehn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lennon under the eye.
Rehn throws a front kick that sends Lennon stumbling back into the cage.
Rehn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lennon's sensitive parts.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lennon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rehn has got the better of the exchanges.
Lennon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Rehn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rehn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lennon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rehn - that will leave a mark!
Rehn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lennon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rehn.
Rehn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lennon doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rehn lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Lennon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rehn.
Rehn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rehn connects with a high kick.
Rehn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rehn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lennon at a distance.
Rehn lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Lennon avoids the head kick by Rehn.
Rehn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rehn jabs at Lennon's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rehn.
A shot to the liver by Rehn. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Rehn scores with a push kick.
Lennon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rehn lands a jab-cross combination.
Rehn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rehn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rehn.
Rehn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Rehn lands with a slapping head kick.
Rehn tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennon dodges the punch combination from Rehn.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Rehn avoids it easily.
Rehn connects with a body shot that sends Lennon's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loki Rehn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rehn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loki Rehn!
Loki Rehn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BRAZEN - Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AFC #25
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Stojnic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stojnic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stojnic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Stojnic's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Stojnic is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Stojnic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stojnic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Stojnic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stojnic has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Stojnic passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Stojnic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Magomedov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Denis Stojnic! |
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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Brunson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Percy Miracles Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brunson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miracles Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunson somewhat.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miracles Jr sprawls well. Miracles Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brunson gets slowly back to his feet.
Brunson closes the distance and clinches up with Miracles Jr, looking for a takedown. Brunson pushes Miracles Jr against the cage but Miracles Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Miracles Jr moves into range and clinches up with Brunson.
Brunson jumps guard but Miracles Jr stands there with Brunson around his waist. Brunson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Miracles Jr has Brunson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miracles Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brunson tumbling to the mat - Miracles Jr dives into Brunson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brunson (0) vs (2) Miracles Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miracles Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Brunson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miracles Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (0) vs (5) Miracles Jr#SUB2#
Miracles Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brunson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Miracles Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brunson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miracles Jr's guard! Nice work there by Brunson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (2) vs (5) Miracles Jr#SUB2#
Miracles Jr has his foot on Brunson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brunson works his way back into a safe position though.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Miracles Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Miracles Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brunson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miracles Jr looks winded!
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miracles Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Miracles Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Miracles Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brunson trying to control but Miracles Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miracles Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brunson is aware though and is defending well.
Miracles Jr controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself.
Miracles Jr keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Brunson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miracles Jr's guard.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miracles Jr keeps working.
Brunson is controlling the pace.
Brunson trying to mount his opponent but Miracles Jr defends it. #T4#
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miracles Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Brunson is trying for a kimura here. Miracles Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brunson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Brunson! |
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Event:
AFC #24
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Bjerke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bjerke fails to land.
Bjerke pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjerke throws a head punch that misses.
Bjerke throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjerke.
Bjerke can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
#BC2#
Camara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camara moves away from the strike by Bjerke.
Nice shot lands for Bjerke.
Bjerke misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Camara clinches with his opponent.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Camara as Bjerke tries to tie him up.
Bjerke has Camara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjerke.
Bjerke lands with a left to the head. #T1##BC#
Bjerke breaks from the clinch.
Bjerke 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.
Bjerke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camara's waist but Camara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bjerke off to one side. #CL2#
Camara clinches with his opponent.
Bjerke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bjerke breaks from the clinch.
Bjerke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camara momentarily.
Camara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bjerke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bjerke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD#
Bjerke drops Camara with a beautiful combination! Camara stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bjerke is looking for the KO!#ROC#Camara is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara throws a nice looking combination but Bjerke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Camara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camara is looking for the big counter here.
Bjerke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camara wants to clinch but Bjerke slips to the side#KD#
and Bjerke counters with a crisp right hand that drops Camara! Bjerke lets Camara back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Camara is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjerke finish him?#CL2#
Camara has managed to clinch.
Camara seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Bjerke manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Bjerke tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Bjerke misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjerke.
Bjerke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjerke is trying to maintain a safe position but Camara gets an underhook and turns Bjerke into the cage.#BC2#
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bjerke connects with a crisp jab.
Bjerke throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjerke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Camara clinches.
Bjerke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Bjerke pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjerke.
Bjerke misses with an elbow strike.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bjerke backwards.
Bjerke misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Camara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jean Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjerke.
Bjerke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bjerke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Sven Bjerke has been cut.
Bjerke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bjerke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Bjerke.
Bjerke misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjerke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Bjerke throws a head punch that misses.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Bjerke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Bjerke misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjerke looking to slow down the pace here.
Bjerke scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Bjerke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Bjerke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Bjerke tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjerke swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Camara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Camara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjerke, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjerke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Camara breaks the clinch.
Camara moves forwards but Bjerke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bjerke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara walks into a stiff left hand from Bjerke.
Camara connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Camara rushes Bjerke and presses him up against the cage.
Bjerke lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Camara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sven Bjerke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Camara instigates a clinch. #T1#
Bjerke can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Bjerke working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Camara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Camara moves into the clinch.
Bjerke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jean Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bjerke blocks an uppercut.
Bjerke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjerke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bjerke here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bjerke tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Bjerke back against the cage. #BC#
Bjerke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camara fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Camara clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bjerke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjerke with a hook.
Camara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2##KD#
Bjerke lands a left and a right that send Camara crashing to the mat, dazed. Bjerke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bjerke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara slips a jab from Bjerke.
Bjerke lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Camara out cold! Camara is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sven Bjerke! |
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Event:
AFC #24
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Shrute tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shrute looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Shrute looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyk!
Tyk struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shrute off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tyk is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Shrute won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tyk off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ton Tyk!
Ton Tyk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick moves to clinch but Hamhog breaks away
and Rick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rick moves in looking to clinch but Hamhog pushes him off.
Rick wants to clinch.
Rick tries to clinch up.
Arj Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamhog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Rick's head coaches at Ajax Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hamhog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rick's hands.#CL#
Rick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rick.
Hamhog managing to block the knees to the body from Rick.
Stalling in the clinch from Rick.
#T1#
Rick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rick for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Rick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hamhog stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rick.
Rick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamhog.
Hamhog blocking some punches.
Rick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hamhog prevents a body shot from Rick. #BC#
Rick breaks from the clinch.
Hamhog's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamhog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamhog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamhog connects with a single shot there.
Rick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Rick moves into the clinch successfully.
Rick pushes Hamhog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Hamhog misses.
Rick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamhog.#CL#
Rick takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamhog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog is having none of it.
Hamhog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamhog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamhog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##CL#
Rick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rick.
Hamhog looks winded!
Rick leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rick.
#CUT#It looks like Bronson Hamhog has been cut.
Hamhog prevents a body shot from Rick.
Rick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rick pushes Hamhog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rick avoiding damage.
Rick lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rick manages to break the clinch.
Rick wants to clinch.#T4##CL#
Rick gets a clinch. #BC#
Rick manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Rick has Hamhog up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rick.
Rick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Rick.
A knee to the head by Rick.
Rick taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arj Rick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bronson Hamhog's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog is having none of it.
Hamhog tries to bum rush Rick with a series of wild strikes but Rick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rick is looking to clinch but Hamhog is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Hamhog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rick tries to clinch
and Rick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson Hamhog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Hamhog does it's job there.
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog moves out of range.
Rick throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Rick moves into range and clinches up with Hamhog.
Arj Rick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hamhog is trying to maintain a safe position but Rick gets an underhook and turns Hamhog into the cage.
Hamhog looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick stalling the fight.
Rick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamhog or not.
Rick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamhog backwards. #T1#
Hamhog takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hamhog is breathing heavily.
Rick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamhog up against the cage.
Rick slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamhog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rick wants to clinch up but Hamhog keeps it at a distance.
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog is having none of it. #CL#
Rick closes the distance and clinches.
Rick lands a nice shot to the body.
Rick lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Rick slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Rick.
Rick misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Rick as the two fighters clinch.
Rick working Hamhog over with knees to the body.#BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamhog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rick fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hamhog! But no joy.
Rick tries to clinch up but Hamhog circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rick rushes Hamhog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rick obliges.
Rick tries to work over Hamhog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Rick.
A body shot lands from Rick.
Rick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamhog can do to turn this around?
Rick stalling against the cage.
Rick throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Rick.
Rick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamhog up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Rick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamhog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rick closes the distance but Hamhog moves to the side
and Hamhog counters with a nice uppercut.
Rick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamhog throws out a counter right but Rick avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Rick has managed to clinch.
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!
Rick scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arj Rick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bronson Hamhog's cut.
That's time! Rick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamhog looks to land a right hand but Rick moved out of range.
Rick throws a big counter combination but Hamhog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rick tries to clinch there but Hamhog circles away.
#CL#
Rick takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rick.
A shot in the inside from Rick.
Rick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamhog backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamhog takes a shot to the head.
Rick stalling against the cage.
Rick stalling against the cage.
Rick gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Rick lands a shot to the body.
Hamhog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamhog backwards.
A short uppercut from Rick.
Rick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Rick.
#BC#
Rick manages to break the clinch.
Hamhog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamhog keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Hamhog misses.
Hamhog 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.#CL#
Rick has managed to clinch.
Rick landing knees to the body.
Rick is leaning against Hamhog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Rick stalling.
Rick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamhog up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rick with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Rick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamhog circles away.
Rick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamhog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rick clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Rick.
We've been informed that Hamhog has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Rick to work.
#T3##BC#
Rick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rick throws a head kick that misses.
Rick misses with a series of wild punches.
Rick tries to clinch but Hamhog moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamhog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamhog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rick tries to clinch up but Hamhog circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamhog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamhog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rick is looking to clinch but Hamhog is avoiding it.
Hamhog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rick with a body shot.
Bronson Hamhog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rick tries to clinch up but Hamhog circles away and keeps his distance.
Rick wants to clinch up but Hamhog keeps it at a distance.
Rick tries to clinch up but Hamhog circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamhog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arj Rick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamhog throws a lazy right hand but Rick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Rick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rick tries to clinch up
and Hamhog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rick fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Rick rushes Hamhog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rick lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamhog backwards.
Rick cracks Hamhog with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Rick.
Arj Rick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Rick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arj Rick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rick, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arj Rick!
During a confident post fight interview, Arj Rick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AFC #22
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Buakaw back into the cage.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Buakaw manages to break the clinch.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Buakaw misses with a head kick.
Buakaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buakaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Buakaw pushes him off.
As Miller backs off Buakaw throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Buakaw lands a left and a right that send Miller crashing to the mat, dazed. Buakaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like John Miller has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buakaw rushes Miller and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Miller is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Buakaw piles on the pressure and Miller crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw! |
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Event:
AFC #21
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Dupont clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Dupont jumps guard.
#ES2#
Dupont wriggles free and stands up.
Dupont lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Dupont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dupont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Magomedov 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.
Dupont will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dupont throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Dupont is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupont manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Dupont's guard. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Dupont is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupont manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Dupont's guard. #T1#
Dupont punching from the bottom.
Dupont thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #ES2#
Dupont manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dupont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Dupont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Dupont clinches.
Dupont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Dupont jumps guard and drags Magomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dupont throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dupont 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.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Dupont is defending well.
Dupont punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a kimura here. Dupont looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Magomedov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nassourdine Magomedov! |
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Event:
AFC #20
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hughes counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughes controlling the position. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hughes trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rick has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Rick is wriggling around trying to escape but Hughes has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Rick taps out and Hughes picks up the big win! Great work there by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Hughes! |
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Event:
AFC #20
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gill tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Gill back against the cage.
Camara prevents a body shot from Gill.
Good body shot from Gill.
Gill misses with a body punch.
Camara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camara working hard to break the clinch.
Camara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gill.
Camara prevents a body shot from Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Gill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Gill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Gill has picked Camara up - he's going for a ride! Gill dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Camara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gill.
Camara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gill.
Gill throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Camara scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gill has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gill can turn it around.
Gill swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill tries to score a body lock takedown but Camara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jean Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayne Gill.
A frustrated look appears on Camara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gill fails to land. #BC#
Camara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jean Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gill throws a right and a left that Camara avoids nicely. #CL#
Camara clinches up with Gill and pushes him back against the cage.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Gill is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Gill fails to land.
Camara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Gill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Gill is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Camara can't fight it off and eventually Gill manages to take the fight to the floor. Camara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Camara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gill.
Gill throwing strikes but missing.
Gill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Gill throws a strike but Camara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gill trying to strike off his back.
Gill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Gill is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gill misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Camara prevents Gill from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayne Gill will probably get the nod.
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#
Gill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Camara is trying to break the clinch but Gill has him pressed against the cage.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Gill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara blocks a body shot from Gill.
Gill can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Gill throws a head punch that misses.
Gill wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Gill tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Gill tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Gill back against the cage.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gill throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Camara pushes Gill up against the cage in a clinch.
Gill misses with the head strike.
Gill tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
#BC#
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Gill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gill throws a strike but Camara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gill will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SU#
Gill is working an open guard so Camara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Camara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Camara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camara throws a body punch but Gill moves out of range. #CL#
Camara takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gill gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gill thows a huge punch but Camara dodges it nicely.
Gill throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Camara to regain full guard. #T3#
Gill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gill throws a strike but Camara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gill is continuing to stall.
Gill wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SU#
Camara stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Camara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jean Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gill misses with a punch to the body.
Gill lands a left hand.
Gill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camara or not.
Gill lands with a short shot to the head.
Gill blocks an uppercut.
Gill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gill.
A right hand to the body from Gill.
A left hand lands to the body for Gill.
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 Jean Camara will probably get the nod.
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#
Gill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camara.
It looked like Camara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gill throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gill looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
Camara misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Gill moves into range and clinches up with Camara.
Gill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camara pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Camara forces Gill back against the cage and clinches.
Gill swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Gill.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gill is working for takedown but Camara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camara tries to break the clinch but Gill is controlling the position. #T1#
Gill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Gill.
Gill misses with the head strike.
Gill lands an uppercut.
Gill tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Gill misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gill lands a shoulder strike.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Gill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Gill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara prevents a body shot from Gill.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gill.
Gill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Gill can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Gill struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Camara blocks a body shot from Gill.
Gill can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Gill looking for a takedown.
Jean Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayne Gill.#T3#
Camara blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Gill gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camara's head.
Camara wants to get back to his feet.
Gill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camara defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gill winds up and cracks Camara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Camara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jayne Gill has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Gill connects with a nice short shot to Camara's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gill drops an elbow to the side of Camara's head.
Gill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gill.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayne Gill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gill 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jayne Gill! |
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AFC #19
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Boxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyk moves away.
Tyk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxley sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Tyk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brian Boxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxley stuns Tyk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyk slips a jab and a cross from Boxley.
Tyk attempts a counter takedown but Boxley avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Boxley closes the distance and clinches.
Tyk goes for a takedown attempt but Boxley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxley thuds a left hand into Tyk's body.#T1#
Boxley lands a right hook to the body.
Tyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyk. Tyk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boxley lands a right hook to the body.
Boxley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boxley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyk.
Boxley cracks a nice hook into Tyk's ribs.
Boxley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyk at a distance.
Tyk is breathing heavily.
Boxley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Boxley lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxley works Tyk's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Boxley moves into the clinch.
Boxley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxley is working Tyk over against the cage.
Boxley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyk backwards.
Boxley lands with a light punch inside.
Boxley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Tyk is rocked!
Boxley lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyk backwards.
Oh Tyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxley digs a right hand underneath Tyk's ribcage. Tyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyk seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyks head. #T3#
Tyk is trying to pull guard but Boxley has him pressed against the cage.
Tyk takes a shot to the head.
Boxley scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyk tries to pull guard but Boxley won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ton Tyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Boxley drops Tyk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tyk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boxley creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tyk's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tyk drops to his knees and Boxley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Boxley!
A less than humble Brian Boxley 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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