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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CACC 212
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Eddy Gordo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Nicky Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordo is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Gordo circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gordo wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gordon.
Eddy Gordo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Gordon.
Gordo keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordo (0) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordo keeps working. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordo has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Gordon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gordo (0) vs (6) Gordon
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but Gordo doesn't allow it.
Gordo is trying to escape the mount.
Gordon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Gordon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gordon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gordo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Gordo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon wants to control but Gordo is keeping him busy.
Gordo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon controls the position from side control.#T3#
Gordo is looking for a sweep.
Gordo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordo is defending well.
Gordon is staying tight to Gordo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.#SUB#
Gordo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Gordo looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gordon.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gordon seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Gordo is defending well.
Gordo is looking to improve his position.
Gordo trying to control but Gordon postures up.
#SUB2#
Gordo is defending against the submission attempts here by Gordon.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6##SUB2#
Gordon is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon not doing much here.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gordon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordo is just riding it out for now. Gordon eventually gives up the hold.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Gordo trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gordo won't allow Gordon to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gordo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Gordon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordo (0) vs (9) Gordon#SUB2#
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gordo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gordo's face as Gordon controls the position.
Gordo wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gordo (0) vs (11) Gordon
Gordon controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Gordo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Gordon working for a guillotine from mount but Gordo is in no mood to give up.
Gordon tries to control but Gordo wriggling away.
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Gordo wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon takes Gordo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gordo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gordo (0) vs (14) Gordon
Gordon controlling well, preventing Gordo from escaping the position.
#T10##SUB2#
Gordon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gordo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for the RNC.
Gordo tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gordo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gordon's arms.
Gordo tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gordon is trying to stick to Gordo's back but Gordo is turning into Gordon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gordon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gordo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (2) vs (14) Gordon
Gordo stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Gordo wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon pulls Gordo in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gordo wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (2) vs (16) Gordon
Gordo trying to control here.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Gordo is working away. #T12#
Gordon is just content to waste time from the top position. Gordo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gordo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gordo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon slips nicely into half guard.
Gordo is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Gordo wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Gordo defends it.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gordo wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
Gordon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Gordo has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordo is retaining full guard. #T14#
Gordon wants to control from the top but Gordo keeps moving.
Gordo controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon trying to control but Gordo is working from the bottom.
Gordo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 16 to 2.
A victorious Nicky Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Eddy Gordo was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CTFA 7: Gracie Vs Grang
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Dawn tries to move into range but Murray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawn throws out the jab.
Dawn blocks a jab.
Murray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawn pinned against the cage. Dawn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Dawn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray.
Dawn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Dawn moved out of range.
Murray blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dawn.
Dawn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dawn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawn avoids it really well and circles away.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.
Dawn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dawn is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Dawn.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
A big left from Dawn misses.
Murray shoots in and drives through. Dawn sprawls well.
Dawn lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like James Murray has been cut.
Dawn looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Dawn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray slips a jab from Dawn.
A swing and a miss from Dawn.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
Black Dawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
Dawn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray tries for a takedown but Dawn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
Dawn moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Black Dawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray is looking to slow Dawn down with leg kicks.
Murray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dawn.#ROC#Murray is rocked!
Nice body punch from Murray.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Dawn is out of range.
Dawn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Dawn jabs at Murray's body.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Dawn moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Dawn scores with a jab. Murray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawn finish him?
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawn moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray shoots in for a double leg but Dawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murray cracks Dawn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Dawn ducks down to avoid it.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawn.#TD2#
Murray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dawn is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dawn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murray.
Murray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Murray avoids the attempt from Dawn to control.
Murray controlling from the full mount.
Dawn blocking the ground and pound.
Murray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dawn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Murray.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
Murray looking to finish with strikes here!
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Black Dawn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Murray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Dawn shows good takedown defense.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Dawn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawn misses with a body punch
and Dawn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawn lands the left hand.
Dawn misses with a wild body shot.
Dawn works Murray's body with a nice hook.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Dawn moves his leg out of the way.
Dawn is looking to clinch.
Murray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dawn tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.#T1#
Murray blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawn.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawn connects with the punch.
Dawn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawn misses the target.
Dawn scores with a nice strike.
Dawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black Dawn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawn lands with a right hand.
Dawn throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawn.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Dawn has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Dawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawn lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawn blocks an uppercut.
Dawn misses with the head strike.
Dawn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
Dawn throws a head punch that misses.
Murray blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawn.
Dawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Black Dawn has been cut.
Black Dawn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Dawn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Murray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray is working for takedown but Dawn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Dawn.
Murray blocks a body shot from Dawn.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Dawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murray lands a right hand.
Dawn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawn backwards.
Murray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawn clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dawn backs off Murray throws a huge counter combo but Dawn manages to avoid it all.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Dawn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawn lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Dawn misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawn as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dawn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws out a counter right but Dawn avoids it with no problem.
Murray shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dawn as he connects with a hook.
Dawn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murray on the side of the head.
Murray throws a hook but Dawn blocks it.
Dawn throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Dawn ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Dawn tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Dawn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Dawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
Murray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dawn is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawn looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Dawn misses with a hook.
Dawn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawn misses with a hook.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Dawn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murray looks for a takedown but Dawn sprawls well.
Murray misses with a hook.
Dawn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawn throws out the jab.
Dawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawn throws out the jab.
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dawn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawn.
A swing and a miss from Dawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Murray misses.
Dawn slips under a jab from Murray.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Dawn with an uppercut!
Dawn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawn.
Dawn lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawn is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Dawn circles away and we're back to standing.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawn.
Dawn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Murray staying out of range there.
Dawn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray darts in looking for a takedown but Dawn gets double underhooks and turns Murray into the cage.
Jab, jab by Dawn - just one landing.
Dawn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Dawn as Murray shoots in.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawn misses with a looping left.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dawn misses the target.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawn.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Dawn throws out a powerful jab.
Dawn jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dawn scores with a sloppy right hand. Murray should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
James Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dawn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murray can pounce on him.
Murray throws a low kick but Dawn avoids it.
Murray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawn tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawn to the ground. Dawn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawn circles away.#TD2#
Murray gets a double leg takedown into Dawn's guard.
Murray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black Dawn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawn being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Murray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Dawn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Dawn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawn, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Dawn!
Black Dawn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GDL 103: Killer Jr VS Tits
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Aita shoots in looking for a takedown but Laizel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laizel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Laizel drives through with a takedown into Aita's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aita being controlled here, momentarily.
Laizel prevents Aita from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laizel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laizel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laizel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aita blocks it well.
Aita is looking to clinch but Laizel is avoiding it.
Aita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laizel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aita somewhat.
Laizel is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eriks Aita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laizel swivels and escapes.
Eriks Aita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Laizel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aita is breathing heavily.
Laizel slows the pace down.
Aita struggling a bit here.
Laizel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Aita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Let's hope that Laizel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aita is trying to control Laizel's posture but Laizel avoids it.
Aita seems a little lost for a moment, as Laizel dominates the positioning.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laizel working away.
Aita is trying to escape the position but Laizel is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casius Laizel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Laizel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aita's guard.
Laizel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laizel preventing the sweep.
Aita being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laizel passes into half guard.
Laizel trying to control the pace. #T1#
Aita wants to control but Laizel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laizel in particular looking to stall.
Aita is looking to improve his position.
Laizel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laizel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laizel.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yet more stalling tactics from Laizel.
Aita trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laizel tries for a takedown but Aita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Laizel gets a double leg takedown into Aita's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laizel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laizel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Laizel forces his way into half guard.
Laizel controlling the action here.
Laizel is continuing to stall.
Aita controlling the position for now.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laizel is controlling the pace.
Laizel prevents Aita from improving his position.
Laizel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laizel prevents Aita from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laizel slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laizel.
Aita throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casius Laizel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Eriks Aita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Laizel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laizel controlling the pace.
Laizel works his way into full mount!
Laizel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aita is looking to improve his position but Laizel isn't that keen on the idea.
Laizel controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Casius Laizel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laizel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Aita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laizel controlling the pace for now.
Laizel prevents Aita from getting the reversal.
Laizel controlling from mount.
More stalling from Laizel.#T2#
Laizel with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Aita is desperately trying to improve his position but Laizel has a good base and remains in mount.
Laizel controlling from mount.
Aita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laizel controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Aita is looking to get to half guard.
Laizel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laizel prevents Aita from getting the reversal.
Eriks Aita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casius Laizel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laizel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casius Laizel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laizel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casius Laizel! |
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Event:
CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Eddy Gordo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Boesku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordo (0) vs (2) Boesku
Gordo moves into full guard.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Gordo is keeping the position.
Gordo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordo wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Catch Wrestling L.A.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boesku is pushing down on Gordo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordo is fighting to maintain full guard but Boesku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordo's coaches at Tran MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boesku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boesku.
Gordo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Gordo is looking to control Boesku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordo avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boesku in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordo defends it well.
Gordo trying to hold on to Boesku's head to control him but Boesku postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gordo is trying to keep Boesku in close.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Boesku passes Gordo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gordo is defending against the submission attempts here by Boesku.
#SUB2#
Boesku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boesku.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gordo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gordo is defending against the submission attempts here by Boesku.
#SUB2#
Boesku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Boesku 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.
Gordo controlling the position well.
Gordo tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB2#
Boesku wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordo tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Boesku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Gordo wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boesku is trying to control. Gordo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Boesku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura but Gordo is defending well.
#T6#
Boesku not doing much here.
Boesku prevents Gordo from improving his position.
Gordo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordo is retaining full guard.
Gordo controls Boesku momentarily but Boesku frees himself.
Gordo keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Gordo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Boesku passes into half guard.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Gordo is working away. #SUB#
Gordo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boesku is working for a kimura but Gordo is defending it quite comfortably.
Gordo gets full guard.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gordo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boesku stacks Gordo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boesku! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordo (0) vs (5) Boesku#T8#
Boesku wants to control but Gordo is keeping him busy.
Gordo wants to control but Boesku postures up.#SUB2#
Boesku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boesku trying to control the action but Gordo is working from the bottom.
Gordo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gordo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boesku. #T9#
Gordo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gordo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boesku passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boesku trying to move into half guard but instead Gordo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (2) vs (5) Boesku
Boesku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boesku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordo passes Boesku's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gordo is working for a submission of some sort.
Boesku is looking to control Gordo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Gordo sits in half guard.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordo (5) vs (5) Boesku
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boesku is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordo has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Boesku wants to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Gordo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Boesku is holding on tight.
Boesku tries to control Gordo's body but Gordo pushes him off. Boesku squirms to his side and now Gordo has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordo (8) vs (5) Boesku
Boesku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boesku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordo wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Boesku regains half guard.
Gordo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boesku! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordo (11) vs (5) Boesku
Gordo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku is squirming around, avoiding Gordo's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Boesku wants to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Boesku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordo wants to free his trapped foot but Boesku is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Boesku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordo wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy.
Boesku wants to control but Gordo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Gordo sits in half guard.
Boesku works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordo tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard. #T13#
Boesku is trying to keep Gordo in close.
Boesku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (11) vs (7) Boesku#SUB#
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Gordo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boesku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boesku trying to control but Gordo is working from the bottom.
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Gordo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (13) vs (7) Boesku#SUB2#
Gordo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boesku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordo has managed to get both his arms back between Boesku's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Boesku is trying to control the position but Gordo postures up.
Boesku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gordo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Gordo trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku is pulling down on Gordo's head to control his posture.
Boesku working a defensive guard here.
Gordo is pushing down on Boesku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boesku is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Gordo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boesku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gordo wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordo takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Eddy Gordo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 196: Krawlee vs Yeboah
Date: May 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Holzken manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gordo on his heels. He'll look to pass Gordo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Gordo
Gordo can't keep his opponent in guard - Holzken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordo is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Holzken wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordo is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holzken is looking to advance position but Gordo won't allow it.
Gordo is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holzken seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordo wants to control but Holzken passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (0) Gordo
Holzken controls the position. #T1#
Gordo tries to improve position but can't.
Holzken works to advance to full mount. Gordo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (7) vs (0) Gordo
Gordo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Holzken has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (10) vs (0) Gordo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Gordo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holzken.
Gordo rolls, trying to escape but Holzken keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gordo fending off the submission attempt from Holzken.
Gordo turns into Holzken and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (10) vs (2) Gordo#T2#
Gordo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Holzken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Holzken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordo won't allow Holzken to sweep him here. #SUB#
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holzken wants to sweep here but Gordo controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordo defends well.
Gordo wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Gordo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holzken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holzken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gordo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordo has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Holzken has his foot on Gordo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordo works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Gordo trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Holzken working for submissions but it's allowed Gordo to get to half guard.
Holzken tries to roll over but Gordo keeps him under control.
Gordo is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holzken regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Gordo tries to pass.
Gordo trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Gordo tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5##SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordo defends it easily.
Gordo is pushing down on Holzken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holzken is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordo prevents Holzken from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gordo is working for a submission of some sort.
Holzken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holzken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (12) vs (2) Gordo
Holzken preventing the sweep. #T6#
Holzken stands and throws Gordo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (15) vs (2) Gordo#SUB#
Holzken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holzken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holzken advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (17) vs (2) Gordo
Gordo gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Holzken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Holzken seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holzken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordo defends it well. #T7##SUB#
Holzken seems to be working for a kimura but Gordo defends the submission attempt.
Gordo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holzken is looking for a kimura but Gordo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holzken to get the leverage.
Gordo is looking to improve his position.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Gordo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holzken trying to mount his opponent but Gordo defends it.
Gordo has a hand on Holzken's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holzken takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (20) vs (2) Gordo#T8#
Holzken takes Gordo's back. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (23) vs (2) Gordo#SUB#
Gordo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holzken. #SUB#
Holzken sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gordo taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Holzken!
A victorious Rodney Holzken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Eddy Gordo was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
GDL 93: Richardson VS Nickle
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Krahe misses with a wild body shot.
Krahe throws a head kick that misses.
Krahe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krahe wants it to stay on the feet.
Krahe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Krahe swinging wildly here.
Krahe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aita avoids the head kick by Krahe.
Krahe stuffs the takedown attempt from Aita. Aita gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Krahe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aita.
Nice sprawl there from Krahe as Aita shoots in.
Krahe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aita sprawls and moves away.
Cameron Krahe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eriks Aita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krahe but Krahe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aita enables Krahe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aita manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Krahe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Krahe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Aita has locked up a guillotine! Aita's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Krahe is holding on here and Aita must be using up a lot of energy. Krahe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Aita gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eriks Aita!
In defeat, Cameron Krahe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fugg dis >:DD'. |
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Event:
CTFA FN 2: Alvar Vs Dent
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Dawn slips a straight right by Miz.
A jab from Dawn misses.
Miz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dawn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawn.
Dawn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miz tries to counter with a takedown but Dawn is quick to defend against it.
Dawn loads up on a big right hand but Miz slips the punch.
Miz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawn.
Miz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dawn sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Dawn misses.
Miz feinted with a counter takedown.
Miz scores with a jab. Dawn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miz moves out of range as Dawn strikes.
Miz feinted with a counter takedown.
Miz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dawn misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Miz's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawn.
Nice defenses there by Miz.
Miz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawn throws a hook but Miz avoids it easily.
Dawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Miz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawn but Dawn pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Dawn takes a swing at Miz's ribcage but misses.
Miz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawn stuffs the takedown attempt from Miz. Miz gets slowly back to his feet.
Miz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawn.
Dawn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miz.
Miz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawn.
Miz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dawn lands with a cross.
Dawn looks to score with a jab to the body but Miz is just out of range.#TD#
Miz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawn to the ground. Miz is now in Dawn's guard.
Miz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miz wants to pass the guard but Dawn is keeping the position.#T2#
Dawn keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miz throws a big right hand that misses.
Miz is pushing down on Dawn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawn is fighting to maintain full guard but Miz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Miz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Miz throwing shots but Dawn is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dawn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Miz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Miz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawn defends it well.
Miz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miz controlling the action here.
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. Miz connects with a nice short shot to Dawn's temple.
Miz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dawn! #SUB#
Miz wants to finish this one by submission but Dawn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miz.
Miz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miz with the ground and pound from mount.
Miz landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fits Miz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dawn lands a right hook to the body.
Miz lands a nice shot that snaps Dawn's head back.
Dawn stuffs the takedown.
Miz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dawn to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Dawn gets a clinch.
Dawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Miz.
Dawn can't find room to land a body shot as Miz controls the action.
Dawn is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Miz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miz has a closed guard, preventing Dawn from standing up. #SUB#
Dawn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miz is proving hard to escape from.
Miz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Dawn wants to stand but Miz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dawn preventing the sweep.
Miz has a closed guard, preventing Dawn from standing up. #SUB#
Miz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dawn tries to stand but Miz is controlling from the bottom.
Miz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Miz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miz trying to control but Dawn is working from the bottom.
Miz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miz advances position into side control!#T3#
Miz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Miz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawn can do to turn this around?
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawn keeps working. #SUB#
Miz has hold of Dawn's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dawn seems comfortable defending it but Miz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dawn is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dawn is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Miz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fits Miz!
Fits Miz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gordo darts in and clinches Archer up against the ropes.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gordo.
Archer is pressed up against the ropes. Gordo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Archer down to the mat. Archer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Gordo.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Gordo.
Gordo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordo prevents it.
#TD2#
Archer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gordo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Archer to the mat. Archer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Gordo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gordo has gone for a leg lock! Archer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gordo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Gordo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gordo's guard.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Gordo trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer not doing much here.
Gordo gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gordo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Archer stacks Gordo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Gordo
Archer controlling from side mount.
Archer wants to control for a moment but Gordo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Archer uses his free foot to push down on Gordo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gordo. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Gordo
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Archer wants to control the pace but Gordo is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (4) Gordo#SUB#
Gordo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Archer doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gordo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Archer - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
Our winner, Able Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Eddy Gordo had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Freibergs shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikulasek tries to sprawl out of it but Freibergs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikulasek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikulasek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freibergs.
Mikulasek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Mikulasek with that takedown attempt.
Freibergs unleashes a big counter combination but Mikulasek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Mikulasek scores with a takedown into Freibergs's guard.
Mikulasek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikulasek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Freibergs has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mikulasek doesn't defend quickly enough and Freibergs has managed to lock this one up! Can Mikulasek escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Freibergs on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Artis Freibergs! |
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Event:
CACC 185: Cubbedge vs Steel
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eddy Gordo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nicky Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gordo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gordo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordo (0) vs (4) Gordon
Gordo tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gordon wants to control but Gordo is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon working away.
Gordon trying to control the action but Gordo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Gordon tries to move to mount but Gordo blocks the move with his legs.
Gordo is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Gordo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Gordon trying to control the action but Gordo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gordo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon wants to control but Gordo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordo tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordo is defending well.
Gordo can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2#
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gordo is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Gordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gordon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gordo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gordon's guard! Nice work there by Gordo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (2) vs (4) Gordon#SUB2#
Gordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordo is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Gordo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gordon's guard.
Gordo is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon wants to control but Gordo is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Gordo.
Gordon is doing well to control the position and prevent Gordo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5##SUB2#
Gordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gordo seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Gordo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gordo seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordo defends it easily.
Gordo stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordo (5) vs (4) Gordon
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gordo is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon stops Gordo from passing to mount.
Gordon is trying to control Gordo's posture but Gordo avoids it.
Gordon seems a little lost for a moment, as Gordo dominates the positioning.
Gordon gets back to half guard.
Gordo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Gordo trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well. #SUB#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordo uses his free foot to push down on Gordon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gordon. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordo (8) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon wants to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Gordon is trying to escape the mount.
Gordo looking to control but Gordon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9##SUB#
Gordo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gordon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gordo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gordon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gordon gets back to half guard.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Gordo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Gordo defends easily.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Gordon keeping full guard, as Gordo tries to pass.
Gordon controls Gordo momentarily but Gordo frees himself. #SUB2#
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordo wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon controls Gordo momentarily but Gordo frees himself.
Gordo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T11#
Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordo (8) vs (6) Gordon
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordo 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.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Gordon wants to control from the top but Gordo keeps moving.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gordo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon trying to control but Gordo is working from the bottom. #T13#
Gordon slips nicely into half guard.
Gordo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordo.
Gordo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon trying to control but Gordo is working from the bottom.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gordon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordo is just riding it out for now. Gordon eventually gives up the hold.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Gordo is working away. #T14#
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Gordon wants to control but Gordo is keeping him busy.
Gordon not doing much here.
Gordon is trying to control. Gordo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordo takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A less than humble Eddy Gordo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CTFA 5 Camera Tv Vs Gracie
Date: Mar 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Muwaitang misses with a looping right.
Dawn lands a nice hook to Muwaitang's body. Muwaitang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muwaitang slips under a jab from Dawn.
Muwaitang connects with a right hand. Dawn shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Black Dawn has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Muwaitang! Dawn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saipam Muwaitang! |
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Event:
GDL 86: Salazar VS Clinton
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Aita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flaka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flaka is keeping the position for now.
Flaka keeping moving, preventing Aita from controlling successfully.
Flaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Flaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aita has managed to get both his arms back between Flaka's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Flaka looking for subs off his back but Aita has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Aita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aita wants to control from the top but Flaka keeps moving. #SUB#
Flaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aita tries to free his leg and advance position but Flaka is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flaka keeping moving, preventing Aita from controlling successfully.
Aita throws a strike but Flaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Flaka wants to stand and escape but instead Aita has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Flaka is striking from the bottom but Aita uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Aita works his way into full mount!
Flaka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aita lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Aita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Flaka is looking to improve his position but Aita isn't that keen on the idea.
Aita wants to control the pace but Flaka is squirming around nicely.
Aita controlling his opponent.
Flaka is working to get back to half guard.
Aita working Flaka over with strikes here.
Flaka is squirming around, avoiding Aita's attempts to control the action.
Aita pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Aita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flaka is looking to escape.
Flaka taking shots to the head.
Aita wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aita looking to control but Flaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aita lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Flaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aita lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flaka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aita tries to control but Flaka wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eriks Aita 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#
Flaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aita swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Aita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flaka wants to get back to his feet.
Aita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aita is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flaka!
Aita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flaka can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flaka regains half guard.#SUB#
Flaka looking for subs from the bottom but Aita mounts him!#T1#
Flaka is squirming around, avoiding Aita's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Aita is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Flaka is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eriks Aita! |
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Event:
CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goncalves moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Goncalves pulls guard.
Gordo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gordo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is staying active underneath Gordo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Gordo trying to mount his opponent but Goncalves defends it. #T1#
Gordo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working. #SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Gordo is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordo trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goncalves.
Gordo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (3) Gordo
Gordo tries to move to mount but Goncalves blocks the move with his legs.
Gordo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
Gordo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working. #T3#
Gordo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goncalves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gordo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goncalves's legs.
Goncalves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordo's best efforts.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordo wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordo trying to pass the guard but Goncalves defending well. #SUB2#
Gordo 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.
#T4##SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Gordo is keen to just control but Goncalves is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordo is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goncalves wants to improve his position but Gordo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Goncalves is looking to improve his position.
Gordo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gordo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goncalves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goncalves (4) vs (3) Gordo#SUB#
Gordo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Goncalves's arms.
Goncalves keeps control of the position as Gordo tries to break free.
#SUB#
Goncalves looking for the choke but no joy. #T6#
Goncalves tries to get the hooks in deep but Gordo pushed the leg off.
Gordo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Goncalves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gordo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a choke. Gordo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gordo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (4) vs (5) Gordo#SUB#
Gordo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordo has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Gordo passes Goncalves's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Gordo prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordo uses his free foot to push down on Goncalves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goncalves. Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (8) Gordo
Goncalves gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Gordo trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gordo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Gordo eventually gives up the hold.
Gordo is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Goncalves won't allow Gordo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gordo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordo wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves won't allow Gordo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Gordo has control of the leg.
Gordo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (11) Gordo
Gordo looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goncalves is controlling an arm, preventing Gordo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Goncalves is trying to escape the mount.
Gordo fails to move to back control. #T11#
Goncalves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.
Gordo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goncalves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gordo wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is defending well. #SUB2#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goncalves has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Gordo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (14) Gordo
Gordo tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Gordo fails to move to back control.
Goncalves is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gordo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goncalves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goncalves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Gordo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (17) Gordo
Gordo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Goncalves (4) vs (19) Gordo
Goncalves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Gordo's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves prevents Gordo from taking his back.#T14#
Goncalves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gordo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordo is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordo wins on points by 19 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Eddy Gordo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DK 5: Johns vs Jenkins
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Freibergs tries for a takedown but Caparzo circles away easily
and Caparzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freibergs has a takedown stuffed.
Freibergs dives in and grabs Caparzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caparzo pushes down on Freibergs's head and hops out.
We've been told by Caparzo's head coaches at Bennies Boppers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wade Caparzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.
Caparzo digs a good body shot into Freibergs's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Caparzo. Beautiful body shot.
Freibergs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caparzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Freibergs drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Caparzo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched 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!
Caparzo dodges an elbow strike from Freibergs.
Freibergs is trying to maintain a safe position but Caparzo gets an underhook and turns Freibergs into the cage.
Caparzo stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Caparzo.
#T1#
Caparzo taking a breather.
Caparzo is leaning against Freibergs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Freibergs takes a shot to the head.
Freibergs jumps guard but Caparzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caparzo lands a left hand.
#BC#
Caparzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caparzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Freibergs goes for a double leg but Caparzo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caparzo continues to drive forward.
Caparzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wade Caparzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freibergs throws a sloppy head kick and Caparzo moves out of range easily.
Caparzo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caparzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caparzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freibergs.
Freibergs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Caparzo lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freibergs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freibergs looks winded!
Caparzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Caparzo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Freibergs eats them both and turns towards Caparzo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Freibergs is rocked!
Freibergs looks up at the clock. Bad move! Caparzo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Freibergs. Caparzo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Caparzo!
Wade Caparzo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Camp Wananaka Ep3 S1 (Finale)
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Dawn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawn takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Dawn misses the jab.
Dawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawn misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawn, as that shot connected.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawn but Dawn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawn sprawls well. Dawn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dawn throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dawn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Dawn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Eliz Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 65 - Kasamsun Vs Power
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Mugshot throws a hook to the side of Stienis's head but Stienis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mugshot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stienis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stienis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mugshot tries to avoid it but Stienis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mugshot to the ground. Mugshot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mugshot is looking to counter the offense by Stienis and move into the clinch.#KD#
Mugshot cracks Stienis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mugshot has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stienis to stand back up!#ROC#Stienis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Mugshot throws a hook but Stienis blocks it.
Stienis is still on wobbly legs! Can Mugshot finish him?#TD2#
Stienis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mugshot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugshot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stienis seems to have recovered his senses.#SU2#
Stienis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mugshot misses with a straight left.
Stienis throws a sloppy head kick and Mugshot moves out of range easily.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Mugshot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mugshot misses with a two punch combination.
Stienis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Stienis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mugshot is just out of range.
Mugshot throws a jab but it's blocked by Stienis.
Mugshot misses with a double jab.
Mugshot really is a fat lump.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mugshot engages and cracks Stienis with a massive lead left hook - Stienis tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mugshot is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muggy Mugshot! |
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Event:
CACC 168: Mazzini vs Ty II
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gordo pushes Boshtok up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boshtok wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boshtok prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gordo jumps guard and drags Boshtok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordo is retaining full guard.
Gordo trying to keep a closed guard but Boshtok is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gordo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshtok defends well.
Gordo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordo looking for a guillotine here but Boshtok defends easily.
Gordo keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #T1#
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gordo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boshtok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boshtok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boshtok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (3) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boshtok has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (5) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok has hold of Gordo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gordo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Boshtok wants to finish this one by submission but Gordo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boshtok.
Gordo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine from mount but Gordo is having none of it.
Gordo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gordo is trying to escape the mount.
#T3##SUB#
Boshtok working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gordo stops Boshtok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gordo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Gordo is defending well.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Gordo is working away.
Boshtok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gordo actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gordo wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Gordo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gordo is looking for a triangle but Boshtok pushes his legs off easily.
Gordo keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok passes Gordo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boshtok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordo sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Gordo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boshtok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordo is just riding it out for now. Boshtok eventually gives up the hold.
Gordo is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boshtok prevents Gordo from improving his position.
Boshtok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boshtok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (8) vs (0) Gordo
Boshtok advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (10) vs (0) Gordo#T6##SUB#
Boshtok moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gordo has worked his arm free - good work by Gordo!
Gordo is looking to reverse the position.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boshtok wants to control but Gordo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boshtok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Gordo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gordo prevents Boshtok from improving position.
Boshtok moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (12) vs (0) Gordo
Gordo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boshtok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Boshtok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boshtok avoids the attempt from Gordo to control.
Boshtok fails to move to back control.
Boshtok trying to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Boshtok fails to move to back control.
Boshtok prevents Gordo from getting the reversal.#T9#
Boshtok trying to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Boshtok is really struggling to control Gordo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gordo is trying to escape the mount but Boshtok keeps good control and instead manages to take Gordo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (15) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gordo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gordo for a finish.
Boshtok tries to get the hooks in deep but Gordo pushed the leg off.
Gordo is trying to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Boshtok has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gordo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gordo wants to escape the position.
Gordo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Boshtok looking for the choke but no joy.
Gordo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boshtok.
Gordo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Boshtok controlling the pace for now.
Gordo stops Boshtok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Boshtok looking to secure an arm triangle but Gordo defends it well. #SUB#
Boshtok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gordo has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (18) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gordo is doing well to defend. Boshtok seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gordo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Boshtok!
A relieved looking Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Eddy Gordo spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
OFK 54 - Reilly Vs Milos
Date: Jan 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ben feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stienis wants to stand but Ben is controlling the position.
Stienis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ben. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ben is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ben trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ben throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stienis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ben is in close to Stienis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ben wants to control from the top but Stienis keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ben won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ben working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ben scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ben postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ben passes Stienis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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. Ben connects with a nice short shot to Stienis's temple.
Stienis is refusing to be controlled, as Ben sits in half guard.
Ben content to control rather than advance.
Ben seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ben moves nicely into side control.
Ben working the head with strikes.
Ben scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stienis to see if he's OK.#T2##SUB#
Ben tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ben has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stienis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ben connects with a decent elbow.
Ben is working Stienis over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Ben looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stienis taking a bit of punishment here - Ben scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben cracks Stienis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ben prevents Stienis from escaping the position.
Ben landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ben looks up at the clock and then as Stienis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ben smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A big shot lands for Ben! That's hurt Stienis! Will he recover? Ben fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yowis Ben! |
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Event:
Dk 2: Asian Vs Wells
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freibergs as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Freibergs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freibergs tries to free his leg and advance position but Bisping is retaining full guard.
Freibergs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Freibergs controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freibergs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bisping knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freibergs on the ground.#SUB#
Bisping is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bisping fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Freibergs tries to counter it with a takedown but Bisping pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bisping closes the distance and clinches up with Freibergs, looking for a takedown. Bisping pushes Freibergs against the cage but Freibergs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freibergs. Bisping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freibergs shoots in but Bisping avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freibergs has a takedown stuffed.#T2##CL2#
Freibergs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bisping lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freibergs backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freibergs as Bisping tries to tie him up.
Freibergs prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Freibergs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bisping darts in looking for a takedown but Freibergs gets double underhooks and turns Bisping into the cage.
Bisping tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freibergs just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Freibergs manages to break the clinch.
Bisping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freibergs.
#TD2#
Freibergs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bisping's guard.
Bisping is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Bisping jumps guard but Freibergs stands there with Bisping around his waist. Bisping gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Freibergs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Freibergs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freibergs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Freibergs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Freibergs tries to pull guard but Bisping forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Bisping wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Freibergs pulls guard successfully.
Bisping working some strikes from top position.
Bisping has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bisping would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Freibergs punching to the body, from the bottom.
Bisping trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freibergs managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Freibergs pushes Bisping up against the cage in a clinch.
Freibergs goes for a takedown attempt but Bisping pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Freibergs throws a head kick that misses.
Bisping keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Freibergs scores with a takedown into Bisping's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bisping manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freibergs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bisping with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bisping has Freibergs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freibergs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Bisping breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freibergs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bisping is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1##CL#
Freibergs gets tackled into the cage by Bisping. Bisping maintains the clinch.
Freibergs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Freibergs won't allow it.
Bisping tries to break free but Freibergs pushes him back against the cage.
Freibergs goes for a takedown attempt but Bisping pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Freibergs tries for a takedown but Bisping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.
Bisping goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bisping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freibergs avoids it really well and circles away.
Freibergs throws out a counter right but Bisping avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Bisping shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Freibergs pushes Bisping off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freibergs tries to avoid it but Bisping manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freibergs to the ground. Freibergs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bisping misses with a takedown attempt - Freibergs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freibergs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Freibergs throws a push kick but Bisping slaps the foot to one side.
Bisping misses with a kick to the body.
Freibergs is looking to clinch but Bisping is avoiding it.
Freibergs swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Bisping shoots in looking for a takedown. Freibergs tries to sprawl out of it but Bisping keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Freibergs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Freibergs tries to counter it with a takedown but Bisping pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Michael Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freibergs.
Bisping cracks Freibergs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bisping displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freibergs.
Bisping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Freibergs moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Freibergs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bisping slaps away a takedown attempt from Freibergs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freibergs is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Freibergs misses.
Bisping fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bisping tries to clinch #TD2#
and Freibergs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bisping!
Bisping sneaks out the side door and pushes Freibergs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bisping as he jumps to the side.
Bisping misses with a takedown attempt - Freibergs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bisping closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freibergs kicks Bisping off and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bisping.
Bisping shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freibergs defends it nicely.
It seemed like Freibergs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freibergs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freibergs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freibergs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bisping has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bisping and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bisping keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL2#
Freibergs gets a clinch.
Freibergs misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Freibergs manages to break the clinch.
Freibergs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bisping throws a big counter combination but Freibergs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Freibergs closes the distance and clinches.
Freibergs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Freibergs prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Freibergs jumps guard and drags Bisping to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Freibergs has a closed guard, preventing Bisping from standing up. #T2#
Freibergs striking off his back but it's not causing Bisping any problems.
Bisping wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Freibergs is looking for a triangle here but Bisping uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Bisping is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freibergs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freibergs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Freibergs trying to control from the bottom.
Freibergs is looking for a sweep. Bisping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freibergs keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Freibergs looking for submissions off his back.
Freibergs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bisping is trying to control. Freibergs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freibergs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bisping throwing shots but Freibergs is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Bisping.
Freibergs gets back to full guard.
Freibergs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bisping tries to free his leg and advance position but Freibergs is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artis Freibergs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freibergs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artis Freibergs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Shuwen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shuwen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gordo slips a jab from Shuwen.#TD#
Gordo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shuwen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shuwen is looking for a triangle but Gordo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Shuwen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Shuwen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gordo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Shuwen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordo defends well.#SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Shuwen looking for a guillotine here but Gordo defends easily.
Gordo tries to free his leg and advance position but Shuwen is retaining full guard.
Gordo is pushing down on Shuwen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shuwen is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shuwen wants to improve his position but Gordo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gordo trying to control from half guard but Shuwen is working away. #SUB2#
Shuwen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Gordo drops an elbow to the side of Shuwen's head. #SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordo is trying to control. Shuwen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions off his back.
Gordo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shuwen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shuwen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB2#
Shuwen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shuwen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions off his back.
Shuwen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordo's back!
Gordo tries to roll but Shuwen sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Gordo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gordo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shuwen's arms. #T4#
Gordo has hold of Shuwen's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Gordo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Triple XXX, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Gordo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shuwen keeps control of the position as Gordo tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Shuwen is looking for the choke from the back position but Gordo is controlling his hands well.
Shuwen is trying to stick to Gordo's back but Gordo is turning into Shuwen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shuwen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gordo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Shuwen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordo defends well.#SUB2#
Gordo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Shuwen has locked up a guillotine! Shuwen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gordo is holding on here and Shuwen must be using up a lot of energy. Gordo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Shuwen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Shuwen!
Post fight, Li Shuwen stared into the camera and said 'The old man's still got it! '.
Eddy Gordo was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CTFA 2: Victor Vs Kasai
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Ibbi has managed to clinch.
Dawn lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibbi backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawn.
Ibbi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibbi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawn.
Ibbi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Dawn.
Dawn lands a body punch.
Dawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dawn.
Ibbi wants to take the fight to the mat but Dawn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dawn lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibbi backwards.
Dawn lands a left hand.
Ibbi takes a shot to the head.
Dawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibbi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Ibbi.
Ibbi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawn sprawls well. Dawn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ibbi gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibbi shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ibbi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Dawn misses with a straight left.
Dawn throws a hook but Ibbi avoids it easily.
Ibbi feints the counter takedown.
Black Dawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawn.#CL2#
Ibbi instigates a clinch.
Ibbi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawn lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Dawn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibbi looks winded!
Dawn lands with a left to the head.
Dawn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ibbi or not.
Dawn lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawn.
Dawn lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Ibbi is rocked!
Dawn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibbi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawn finish him?
Ibbi blocking some punches.
Dawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibbi seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibbi backwards.
Dawn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ibbi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ibbi drops to his knees and Dawn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Dawn!
A very excited looking Black Dawn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Big Ibbi had this to say: 'Honestly i dont care cause u do lose at some points yk so im not sad'. |
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