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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Pawlikowski gets a clinch.
Anora is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anora has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pawlikowski after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Anora pulls guard.
Anora trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Pawlikowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pawlikowski stopping the sweep attempt from Anora.
Anora working a defensive guard but Pawlikowski manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
Pawlikowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski throws a chopping leg kick but Anora manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Pawlikowski instigates a clinch. #TD#
Anora gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pawlikowski keeping full guard, as Anora tries to pass. #T1#
Pawlikowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pawlikowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anora manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pawlikowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pawlikowski has managed to get both his arms back between Anora's legs - danger averted.
Pawlikowski preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anora tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anora working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Anora looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pawlikowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pawlikowski wants to pass to mount but Anora is defending the position.
Anora controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Pawlikowski is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anora manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anora is trying to keep Pawlikowski in close.
Anora looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Anora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Anora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawlikowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pawlikowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pawlikowski slips nicely into half guard.
Anora wants to control but Pawlikowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anora is pressing down on Pawlikowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Pawlikowski postures up.
#SUB#
Anora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anora looking for a sweep. Not yet Anora, not yet.
Pawlikowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Anora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anora trying to control the position.
Anora looking for a sweep. Not yet Anora, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anora has his feet on Pawlikowski's thighs here. He's pushed Pawlikowski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pawlikowski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Anora!
In his post fight interview, Ricardo Anora started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Simons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Marcelo Castro has been cut.
Simons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Simons misses.
Simons stalks Castro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castro's face. Castro staggers backwards, shaken.
Simons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simons throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simons was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Simons lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simons catches Castro with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Castro forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Russ Simons!
A relieved looking Russ Simons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Havas takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Havas swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Havas counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bjornsson.
#TD#
Bjornsson has picked Havas up - he's going for a ride! Bjornsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Havas!
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Havas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Havas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Bjornsson with a couple of short strikes.
Bjornsson is landing with some decent strikes but Havas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Havas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bjornsson controlling from mount.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Bjornsson controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount and Havas is in trouble!
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Havas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bjornsson controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamu Havas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjornsson misses with a hook
and Havas counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Havas tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Havas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bjornsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bjornsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Havas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Havas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjornsson thinking. #CL#
Bjornsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havas, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Havas to the mat but Havas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Havas breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Bjornsson misses with a body punch
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Havas's guard.
Bjornsson prevents Havas from getting back to his feet.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Havas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havas.
Havas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Havas misses.
A jab from Havas misses.
Nice cross by Bjornsson.#T3#
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havas can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Havas's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Havas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamu Havas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havas moves away.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Havas uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy.
Bjornsson lunges at Havas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Havas's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Havas as Bjornsson shoots in.
Havas throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Havas defends it nicely.#T4#
Havas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Havas lands a jab to the head.
Havas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Havas jabs Bjornsson right on the nose. Bjornsson blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Havas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Havas moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Havas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Havas moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bjornsson. That snapped Havas's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Havas.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Havas ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Havas sprawls and moves away.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Havas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Havas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.#T1##TD#
Bjornsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bjornsson just content to control the position.
Havas wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson drags him back down.
Bjornsson wants to control but Havas is keeping him busy.
Havas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bjornsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Havas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bjornsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson controlling the position well here. Havas rolled but Bjornsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bjornsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson connects with a big shot to the side of Havas's head.
Bjornsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Havas is trying to stand back up.
Bjornsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Havas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havas is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjornsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bjornsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Havas for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bjornsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bundy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Bundy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castro to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Bundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bundy being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Bundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Castro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Castro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bundy's head.#SUB2#
Bundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castro trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Castro is pushing down on Bundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Castro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Castro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bundy reverses the position - he's now on top in Castro's guard.
Castro trying to control the position.
#T2#
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Castro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Castro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bundy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Bundy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Castro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bundy's body to avoid the submission. Bundy has instead reached around Castro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bundy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Al Bundy!
A victorious Al Bundy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Marcelo Castro had this to say: 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
OFK 384 - Garrincha Vs Sasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Anora dives in and scores a takedown into Dudeson's guard.
Dudeson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anora stopping the sweep attempt from Dudeson.
Dudeson has control of Anora's left arm, preventing Anora from doing any damage.
Anora wants to control from the top but Dudeson keeps moving.
Dudeson pulls Anora in close to prevent any damage.
Anora wants to pass the guard but Dudeson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudeson keeping full guard, as Anora tries to pass.
Anora is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Anora postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dudeson connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Anora has been cut.
Dudeson throws a nice looking combination but Anora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Dudeson drives through with a takedown into Anora's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anora pulls Dudeson in close to prevent any damage.
Dudeson lands a couple of elbows.
Dudeson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anora 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.
Anora trying to keep a closed guard but Dudeson is proving a slippery customer.
Anora wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dudeson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Anora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dudeson is aware though and is defending well.
Anora keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Anora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudeson defends it easily.
Dudeson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Anora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anora looks winded!
Dudeson lands a couple of elbows.
Dudeson trying to control but Anora is working from the bottom.
Dudeson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Dudeson trying to control but Anora is working from the bottom.
Dudeson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dudeson preventing the sweep.
Dudeson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anora trying to keep a closed guard but Dudeson is proving a slippery customer.
Dudeson trying to control but Anora is working from the bottom.
Anora lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dudeson controls Anora momentarily but Anora frees himself. #SUB#
Dudeson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Dudeson controlling Anora's posture.
Dudeson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anora is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anora trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Anora's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Anora shoots in and bounces Dudeson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dudeson wants to sweep here but Anora controlling him for the moment.
Dudeson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Anora is trying to control the position but Dudeson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudeson stands up over Anora, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Anora keeps moving. #T1#
Anora pulls Dudeson in close to his closed guard and prevents Dudeson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anora looking for a sweep. Not yet Anora, not yet.
Dudeson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anora is keeping the position for now.
Anora keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Dudeson controlling from the top position.
Dudeson preventing the sweep.
Dudeson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anora's head.
Dudeson being controlled here momentarily.
Anora trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dudeson trying to control but Anora is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Anora keeps moving.
Anora keeping full guard, as Dudeson tries to pass.
Dudeson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anora's head.
Dudeson trying to control but Anora is working from the bottom.
Dudeson landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Dudeson stopping the sweep attempt from Anora.
Dudeson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dude Dudeson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dudeson working some strikes from top position.
Anora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudeson wants to pass the guard but Anora is keeping the position.
Dudeson is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudeson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Anora keeps moving.
Anora is trying to keep Dudeson in close.
Dudeson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Anora keeps moving.
Dudeson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dudeson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dudeson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dudeson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anora can do to turn this around?
Anora wants to sweep but no luck.
Dudeson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dudeson stopping the sweep attempt from Anora.
Anora keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeson is stalling in the full guard.
Dudeson trying to control but Anora is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Anora's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Anora misses with an uppercut. Dudeson saw that one coming.
Anora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dudeson lands a nice hook to Anora's body. Anora takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anora fails with the takedown.#TD#
Dudeson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anora did well to prevent Dudeson getting side control.
Dudeson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anora does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anora tries to get to full guard but Dudeson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson working over Anora with some ground and pound. Anora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dudeson lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Anora is working from the bottom.
Anora has hold of Dudeson's hands but Dudeson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Anora taking some punishment here, with Dudeson in his half guard.
Dudeson is trying to control the action in half guard but Anora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dudeson working Anora over with strikes.
Dudeson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dudeson is pressing down on Anora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anora is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dudeson lands a nice short elbow.
Dudeson slips a nice elbow through Anora's hands, connecting with Anora's forehead.
Dudeson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anora does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anora has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dudeson is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dudeson lands a nice short elbow.
Dudeson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anora trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dudeson lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Dudeson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dudeson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dudeson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Anora is working from the bottom.
Anora trying to get back to full guard but Dudeson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dudeson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Anora is desperately trying to improve his position but Dudeson has a good base and remains in mount.
Dudeson tries to control but Anora wriggling away.
Dudeson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Anora is looking to improve his position but Dudeson isn't that keen on the idea.
Dudeson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dudeson landing strikes from the mount and Anora is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dudeson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dudeson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dudeson controlling from the full mount.
Anora in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Anora is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dudeson unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudeson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dudeson looking to control but Anora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dudeson is really struggling to control Anora but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Dudeson has control of Anora's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anora regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dude Dudeson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudeson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dudeson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Dudeson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dudeson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Dudeson!
Dude Dudeson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.
In defeat, Ricardo Anora stepped up to the mic, saying 'he did a really good job, he was the better fighter today, congrats to him, all the respect'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dramos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Dramos has hold of Timo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Timo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dramos cranks the arm and Timo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Timo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Juliano Dramos!
Juliano Dramos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Havas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Havas cracks Pulkkinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy.
Havas misses the shot to the body.
Havas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Havas throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Havas unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen needs to keep his hands up - Havas had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy.
Havas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Havas throws a nice looking combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havas.
Havas unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Havas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Havas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Havas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Havas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.#T2#
Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Pulkkinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Havas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Havas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Jab from Pulkkinen.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Havas avoids it.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Havas misses.
Havas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Havas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Havas throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Havas backing up. Havas nods at Pulkkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Havas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havas, as that shot connected.
Havas throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Look low, kick high! Pulkkinen uses the oldest trick in the book to send Havas tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Pulkkinen is absolutely delighted - when Havas wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Braccianti rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castro takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Marcelo Castro has been cut.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Castro in his tracks for a moment.
Braccianti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castro looks winded!
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Marcelo Castro's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Marcelo Castro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Castro 's eye. #KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Castro's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Castro still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Castro get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CUT#Marcelo Castro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcelo Castro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!
Marcelo Castro was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Timo throws an overhand right that lands on Dramos's shoulder, as Dramos tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Dramos gets a double leg takedown into Timo's guard.
Timo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dramos drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dramos as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Timo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dramos! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juliano Dramos!
A relieved looking Juliano Dramos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 378 - Bol Vs Boytsov
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Anora takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grayce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anora wants to clinch up but Grayce keeps it at a distance.
Grayce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grayce has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grayce .#TD#
Anora shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grayce 's guard.#SUB2#
Anora has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grayce to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anora is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grayce pulls down on the head and he's put Anora to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Early Grayce !
A victorious Early Grayce thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ricardo Anora was interviewed post fight and said 'he did a really good job, he was the better fighter today, congrats to him, all the respect'. |
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Event:
NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Striker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Striker won't be happy with that.
Castro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Castro is staying tight to Striker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Striker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Striker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is staying tight to Striker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Striker for as long as he can get away with.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Striker is looking for a sweep.
Castro landing strikes.
Castro controlling from side mount.
Castro works to advance to full mount. Striker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Castro content just to control the position here.
Castro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Further stalling from Castro.
Striker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Castro unloading with bombs!
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Striker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Castro prevents Striker from getting the reversal.
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castro with a couple of short strikes.
Castro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Castro breaks from Striker's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Castro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Striker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Striker shrugs it off. #T4#
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Castro continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Castro.
Castro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Castro is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Castro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Striker swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Castro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Striker's guard.
Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Striker's guard.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker has a hand on Castro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Castro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1#
Castro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Castro controlling from mount.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Striker can do to turn this around?
Castro is landing with some decent strikes but Striker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2##SUB#
Castro has control of Striker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Striker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Castro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Castro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Striker hang on?
Castro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Striker hang on?#SUB#
Castro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##SUB#
Castro swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Castro!
Marcelo Castro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Solomon Striker stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Havas throws an off balance right hand
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Havas tests Face's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Face clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Face.
Havas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Havas has a couple of punches blocked by Face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face lands a right hand.
Face connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Havas is trying to break free.#T1#
Face dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Havas prevents a body shot from Face.
Havas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Face unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Face leaning against his opponent.
Face throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Face - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Havas blocks an elbow strike.
Face content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Havas is trying to force a seperation but Face has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Face.
Havas is breathing heavily.
Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Face stalling in the clinch.
Face scores with a shot to the side of Havas's head.
Face lands with a short shot to the head.
Havas takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havas can't break the clinch.
Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face scores with a knee to the head.
Face cracks Havas with a nice body shot.
Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Face digs a right hand underneath Havas's ribcage. Havas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Face lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Havas is rocked!
Face lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Havas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Face has a couple of punches blocked by Havas.
Face throws a head punch that misses.
Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Face with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Face using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Face using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Face looking to throw knees to the head but Havas is blocking nicely.
Face tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havas seems to have got his legs back now.
Havas scores with a shot to the side of Face's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Face.
Havas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Face tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Face holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Havas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Face's elbow.
Face misses with a knee strike.
Face keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Havas's efforts to push away.
A short left from Face.
Face jerks Havas's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Havas drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Face goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Face because Havas was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Puncher Face!
After winning the bout, Puncher Face thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Micah Murray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Murray clinches up with Dramos and pushes him back against the cage.
Dramos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dramos jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Murray has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dramos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murray (4) vs (0) Dramos
Dramos is really stuck here.
Dramos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dramos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dramos 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murray controlling the positon.
Murray gets his hands free as Dramos looks to control. #T1#
Dramos wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Dramos right now.
Murray is riding his opponent, not letting Dramos buck him off.
Dramos can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Murray is hanging on to Dramos's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Dramos wants to control his opponent's hands but Murray gets his hands free. #SUB#
Dramos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Murray gets his way!
Dramos can't escape the position.
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dramos's body.
Dramos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Murray is trying to stick to Dramos's back but Dramos is turning into Murray. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murray's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dramos. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (4) vs (2) Dramos
Murray 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: Murray (6) vs (2) Dramos
Murray moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murray (9) vs (2) Dramos
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
Dramos prevents Murray from improving position. #T4#
Murray takes a little break here. Dramos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dramos is not content to let Murray control the position.
Dramos is trying to control Murray's posture but Murray avoids it.
Dramos is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray controls the position.#T5#
Murray advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Murray (11) vs (2) Dramos
Murray prevents Dramos from getting the reversal.
Dramos regains half guard.
Dramos is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Dramos defends it.
Murray prevents Dramos from improving his position.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Murray controlling the pace.
Murray is keen to just control but Dramos is a slippery customer.
Murray wants to pass to mount but Dramos is defending the position.
Murray working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dramos's thigh. Dramos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murray won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
#T7#
Dramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#T8#
Murray won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9##SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Dramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Murray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murray won't allow Dramos to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dramos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dramos controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Dramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dramos, not yet. #T12#
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dramos, not yet.
Dramos is pulling down on Murray's head to control his posture.
Murray 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. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.#T13##SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Murray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dramos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (11) vs (4) Dramos#SUB2#
Dramos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (13) vs (4) Dramos
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dramos 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
In defeat, Juliano Dramos stepped up to the mic, saying 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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Event:
NYF 49: Tonioli vs Sharpe
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Braccianti clinches with his opponent.
Castro can't get the takedown.
Braccianti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castro wants to take the fight to the mat but Braccianti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Castro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Castro looks winded!
Knees to the body from Braccianti.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Braccianti working Castro over with knees to the body.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castro's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Marcelo Castro has been cut.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Braccianti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Braccianti. #CUT#That has opened up Marcelo Castro's cut even more.
Braccianti lands a good knee to the midsection. Castro won't want to take too many of those.
Braccianti is pressed up against the cage. Castro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Braccianti down to the mat. Braccianti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mauro Braccianti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Castro.#CL#
Braccianti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Braccianti.
Braccianti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Marcelo Castro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braccianti working Castro over with knees to the body.#T1#
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castro's defenses.
Braccianti lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Marcelo Castro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Castro in his tracks for a moment.
Braccianti lands a knee to the body.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcelo Castro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!
The defeated Marcelo Castro had this to say: 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Havas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Havas stuffs the takedown attempt from Scott. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Havas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Havas counters with a crisp one two that drops Scott! Havas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Scott to his feet! Scott is in big trouble!
Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Scott drives through and clinches with Havas against the cage.
Havas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott prevents Havas from breaking the clinch.
Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to pull guard but Havas won't allow it.
I was talking to Scott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scott.
Havas wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Scott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Havass head. #CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.#T1##BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Scott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Havas pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havas misses with a straight right.
Scott tries to clinch but Havas is having none of it.
Havas misses with a wild combination.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Havas manages to avoid it.
Havas slips a straight right by Scott.#T2#
Scott misses with a takedown
and Havas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Scott scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havas throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott throws a head kick but Havas moves out of range.
Scott walks straight into a right hand from Havas - that's dropped him! Havas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Scott from any more punishment! Scott complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kamu Havas!
In his post fight interview, Kamu Havas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BBG 1 - Gracie Vs Dukat
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dramos sprawls well. Dramos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurbolatov gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Dramos gets a double leg takedown into Nurbolatov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (0) Nurbolatov#SUB#
Dramos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dramos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurbolatov wants to control the position but Dramos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Dramos is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dramos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dramos prevents Nurbolatov from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Dramos is working for a submission of some sort.
Nurbolatov is looking for a sweep. Dramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Dramos is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but Nurbolatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dramos to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dramos looking for a submission but Nurbolatov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dramos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dramos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Dramos defends it easily.
Nurbolatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nurbolatov keeping full guard, as Dramos tries to pass. #SUB#
Dramos has gone for a leg lock! Nurbolatov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dramos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (2) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dramos wants to sweep here but Nurbolatov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Nurbolatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dramos is keeping the position for now.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos controlling Nurbolatov's posture.
Dramos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Dramos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dramos controlling Nurbolatov's posture. #T5##SUB2#
Nurbolatov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dramos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dramos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dramos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dramos (6) vs (2) Nurbolatov#SUB#
Dramos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dramos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dramos tries for a kimura but Nurbolatov is defending well.
Nurbolatov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dramos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurbolatov, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Dramos off him but Dramos keeps the position. #SUB#
Dramos tries for a kimura but Nurbolatov is defending well.
Nurbolatov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dramos.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Dramos postures up.
#T7##SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but Nurbolatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dramos to get the leverage.
Nurbolatov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dramos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Dramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurbolatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurbolatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov has his foot on Dramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurbolatov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dramos is now in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Nurbolatov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dramos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurbolatov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (6) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Dramos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but Dramos is keeping the position.
Dramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov has gone for a leg lock! Dramos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurbolatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (8) vs (4) Nurbolatov#T10#
Dramos passes Nurbolatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dramos wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurbolatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dramos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurbolatov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dramos is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB#
Dramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurbolatov trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dramos seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.
Nurbolatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dramos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurbolatov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (8) vs (6) Nurbolatov
Dramos pulls Nurbolatov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurbolatov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dramos wants to hit a sweep here but Nurbolatov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dramos there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (8) vs (9) Nurbolatov
Dramos tries to hold on but Nurbolatov postures up.#T13#
Dramos is squirming around, avoiding Nurbolatov's attempts to control the action.
Nurbolatov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dramos tries to hold on but Nurbolatov postures up.
Dramos is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Dramos is having none of it. #T14#
Dramos tries to hold on but Nurbolatov pushes him away.
Dramos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dramos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dramos trying to control but Nurbolatov postures up.
Dramos tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurbolatov tries to pass to full mount but Dramos defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurbolatov wins on points by 9 to 8.
A relieved looking Daniyar Nurbolatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Juliano Dramos was interviewed post fight and said 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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Event:
OFK 364 - Bol Vs Gunner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Pawlikowski closes the distance and pushes Anora back into the cage.
Pawlikowski has Anora pressed against the cage.
Pawlikowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anora.
#TD#
Anora decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anora is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pawlikowski slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anora gets full guard.
Anora working a defensive guard here.
Pawlikowski stopping the sweep attempt from Anora.#T1#
Anora working a defensive guard here.
Anora tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anora is pulling down on Pawlikowski's head to control his posture.
Anora trying to keep a closed guard but Pawlikowski is proving a slippery customer.
Pawlikowski passes Anora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anora is looking for a sweep. Pawlikowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pawlikowski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Anora is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Pawlikowski!
In defeat, Ricardo Anora stepped up to the mic, saying 'he did a really good job, he was the better fighter today, congrats to him, all the respect'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 18
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Ware lands with a straight right. Castro didn't see that one coming.
Castro tries to clinch up but Ware circles away and keeps his distance.
Ware lands a glancing blow to the side of Castro's head.
Ware throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Castro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ware misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Ware gets caught napping as Castro dives in and scores a takedown. Ware manages to retain guard.
Castro 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.
Ware knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castro on the ground.
Ware wants to stand up but Castro is controlling him.
Castro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Ware wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Castro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Castro postures up.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ware can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castro controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ware swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ware lands a nice hook to Castro's body. Castro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Ware.
Kieran Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt - Ware sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castro connects with the punch.
Ware throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ware is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Ware displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
A jab from Ware misses.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ware circles away.
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ware tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ware misses with an uppercut.
Ware throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Castro tries to clinch but Ware is having none of it. #T3#
Ware avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ware tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro throws a hook to the side of Ware's head but Ware sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Castro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Castro prevents Ware from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ware wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro slows the pace down in half guard.
Castro stops Ware from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Castro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ware wants to get back to full guard but Castro has passed into side control.
Ware on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castro controlling the position.
Ware taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee asks Castro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Castro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Castro cracks Ware with a big elbow.
Castro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ware!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro working Ware over with strikes here.
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 Kieran Ware will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ware avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ware slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ware cracks Castro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ware walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Castro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ware on his heels. He'll look to pass Ware's guard now, I'm sure.
Castro working some strikes from top position.
Castro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castro lands with a punch from half guard.
Castro stalling.
Castro wants to pass to mount but Ware is defending the position.
Castro moves into full mount! Ware won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ware definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ware trying desperately to get to his feet.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Ware is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Marcelo Castro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ware is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Castro content just to control the position here.
Castro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Castro controlling his opponent.
Castro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Castro 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ware wants to control but Castro is having none of it.
Castro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Castro swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Castro!
Marcelo Castro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Anora shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shrute's guard.
Shrute looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shrute being controlled here, momentarily.
Anora has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anora's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anora looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Anora is working hard here to advance position.
Anora slips nicely into half guard.
Anora keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anora works his way into side control.
Anora remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anora works to advance to full mount. Shrute defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anora controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Shrute that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Anora is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Shrute is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Anora!
In his post fight interview, Ricardo Anora started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Pawlikowski throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Anora counters with a shoot takedown. Pawlikowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Pawlikowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anora manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Anora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anora pulls Pawlikowski in close to prevent any damage.
Anora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski wanted to stand there but Anora had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlikowski wants to pass the guard but Anora is keeping the position.
Anora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Anora is trying to control the action in half guard but Pawlikowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlikowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pawlikowski keeping moving, preventing Anora from controlling successfully.
Pawlikowski is controlling Anora's posture.
Anora is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pawlikowski pulls Anora in close to his closed guard and prevents Anora from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anora trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlikowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlikowski wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anora misses with a right hand
and Pawlikowski counters with a three punch combo that has Anora backing up. Anora nods at Pawlikowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Pawlikowski throws a series of strikes that have Anora backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Anora has been cut.
Daniel Pawlikowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Pawlikowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anora is looking for a sweep. Pawlikowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pawlikowski with a nice head shot there.
Pawlikowski wants to control from the top but Anora keeps moving.
Anora controls Pawlikowski momentarily but Pawlikowski frees himself. #SUB2#
Anora looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pawlikowski has picked Anora up and slammed him! Anora can't keep hold of the triangle and Pawlikowski manages to pass to side control!
Anora avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pawlikowski. #T4#
Anora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anora can't do much from the bottom here.
Anora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anora struggling a bit here.
Anora is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anora keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Pawlikowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Anora's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anora misses with a right hand
and Pawlikowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Pawlikowski. Those never looked like landing.
Anora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Pawlikowski clinches up with Anora and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Anora pulls guard successfully.
Pawlikowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Pawlikowski tries to stand but Anora is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawlikowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pawlikowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski trying to control but Anora is working from the bottom.
Pawlikowski is working Anora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Pawlikowski wants to stand and escape but instead Anora has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Anora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pawlikowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Anora advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anora trying to control from Pawlikowski's half guard. Pawlikowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pawlikowski keeping full guard, as Anora tries to pass. #T2#
Pawlikowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anora controls the pace.
Pawlikowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anora can do to turn this around?
Pawlikowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawlikowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anora controls the pace.
Anora is looking to work some ground and pound but Pawlikowski has wrist control.#T3#
Anora trying to control but Pawlikowski is working from the bottom.
Anora won't allow Pawlikowski to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pawlikowski trying to keep a closed guard but Anora is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anora has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Pawlikowski rushes Anora and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Anora has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pawlikowski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pawlikowski is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Anora is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Pawlikowski won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Anora off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Anora!
Ricardo Anora bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HRL41
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Havas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a nice looking combination but Havas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Havas misses with a body shot.
Shewmaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Havas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shewmaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Havas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Shewmaker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab
and Havas counters with a stiff right hand.
Shewmaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Havas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havas throws a nice looking combination but Shewmaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Havas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shewmaker stalks Havas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Havas's face. Havas staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Havas counters with a right hand to the body.
Havas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Havas lands a jab to the head.
Shewmaker misses with a combination
and Havas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Havas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havas ducks under a wild hook from Shewmaker.
Havas misses with a looping right.#T2#
Shewmaker scores with a one two! Havas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Havas digs a good body shot into Shewmaker's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havas, as that shot connected.
Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Havas has knocked Shewmaker down with a huge combo! Havas steps away and waves a wobbly Shewmaker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Shewmaker is rocked!
We've been told by Shewmaker's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Havas.
Havas walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Shewmaker scores with the left hand. Havas knows he should have avoided that one.
Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Havas misses.
Havas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shewmaker.#KD2#
Havas sends Shewmaker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Havas is motioning to the referee to let Shewmaker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Shewmaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Havas is stalking Shewmaker. Shewmaker circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Havas, and it's lights out! Shewmaker really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamu Havas!
In his post fight interview, Kamu Havas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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