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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HC GRAP 20
Date: May 13, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rules manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wong on his heels. He'll look to pass Wong's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Rules
Wong keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Wong keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rules drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wong dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (2) Rules#SUB2#
Rules working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Rules.#T1#
Rules is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wong passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rules is trying to maintain the position but Wong is very close to passing his half guard.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Wong is keen to just control but Rules is a slippery customer.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules keeping hold of Wong's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rules works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Wong defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rules is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Wong wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving.
Rules looking for a sweep. Not yet Rules, not yet. #SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rules has his feet on Wong's thighs here. He's pushed Wong 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! Wong screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
UCF 23: Adunga Jr v Roth
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniel Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Lopes has been cut.
Dux scores with a body shot.
Lopes wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Are you kidding me?! Dux ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lopes clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dux! |
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Event:
UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Rahmanko looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Kane Williams has been cut.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rahmanko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Rahmanko counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Williams! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Rahmanko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kharkat Rahmanko! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McWrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rules is trying to defend but McWrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) McWrestler#SUB2#
McWrestler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McWrestler pulls his head out easily.
Rules is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ironbound MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Rules is having none of it.
Rules trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler wants to pass to mount but Rules is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler prevents Rules from improving his position.
McWrestler wants to control but Rules is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg.
McWrestler trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away.
Rules moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rules lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (2) McWrestler#T2#
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler 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.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McWrestler controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
Rules sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McWrestler's guard. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McWrestler defends it well.
Rules prevents McWrestler from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McWrestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules.
McWrestler wants to control but Rules is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWrestler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rules has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (2) McWrestler
Rules trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McWrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
McWrestler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rules.
McWrestler is trying to escape the mount.
McWrestler regains half guard.
McWrestler works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McWrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rules controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
Rules is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (5) vs (4) McWrestler
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rules not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rules is looking to cinch up a triangle. McWrestler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rules's body to avoid the submission. Rules has instead reached around McWrestler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rules arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ruan.
Chao fails to land the takedown.
As Chao backs off Ruan throws a huge counter combo but Chao manages to avoid it all.
Ruan dodges the punch combination from Chao.
#TD#
Chao gets a takedown into half guard.
Chao is nestled in close to Ruan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chao with the ground and pound but Ruan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Chao stopping the sweep attempt from Ruan.
Ruan has momentary wrist control but Chao slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruan is trying to keep Chao in close.
Chao stands up over Ruan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chao landing with the ground and pound.
Chao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chao'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#
Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chao postures up and lands a big shot to Ruan's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chao is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Chao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chao works over Ruan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chao connects with a couple of short punches.
Chao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chao stands up over Ruan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Chao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruan's head.
Chao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Ruan is rocked!
Ruan looks winded!
Chao working some strikes from top position.
Ruan is still in real trouble! Can Chao finish him?
Chao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chao scoring with some ground and pound.
Chao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chao distracts Ruan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chao postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ruan covers up, he's hurt! Chao keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chao and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chao can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gao Chao!
In his post fight interview, Gao Chao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Jicheng Ruan had this to say: 'Where my cream pie at?'. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Piedbatulo drives through and clinches with Brees against the cage.
Piedbatulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Piedbatulo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brees regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brees (0) vs (2) Piedbatulo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brees controls Piedbatulo momentarily but Piedbatulo frees himself.
Piedbatulo tries to free his leg and advance position but Brees is retaining full guard.
Brees trying to control the position.
Piedbatulo won't allow Brees to sweep him here.
Piedbatulo is stalling in the full guard.
Piedbatulo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brees (0) vs (5) Piedbatulo
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.
Brees tries to improve position but can't.
Brees is trying to control Piedbatulo's posture but Piedbatulo avoids it.
Piedbatulo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Brees prevents Piedbatulo from improving position.
Brees can't do much from the bottom here.
Piedbatulo controls the position.
Brees is looking for a sweep.
Piedbatulo controls the position.
Brees tries to bench press Piedbatulo off him but Piedbatulo keeps the position. #T2#
The referee asks Piedbatulo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Piedbatulo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brees is not content to let Piedbatulo control the position.
Brees is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Piedbatulo stalls from top position.
Piedbatulo trying to control the action but Brees is working from the bottom. #T3#
Piedbatulo is staying tight to Brees's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brees is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brees can't do much from the bottom here.
Piedbatulo controlling the position from side mount.
Brees is not content to let Piedbatulo control the position. #T4#
Piedbatulo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brees! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brees (0) vs (7) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo tries to take his opponent's back but Brees turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brees (2) vs (7) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo trying to control the position here.
Piedbatulo controls Brees momentarily but Brees frees himself.
Brees's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piedbatulo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brees (2) vs (9) Piedbatulo#T5#
Brees keeping moving, preventing Piedbatulo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brees working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piedbatulo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piedbatulo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Brees has his foot on Piedbatulo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piedbatulo works his way back into a safe position though.
Piedbatulo pushes down on Brees's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Piedbatulo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brees reverses the position - he's now on top in Piedbatulo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brees (4) vs (9) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.
Piedbatulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Brees trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brees is one step ahead there.
Piedbatulo keeps trying to improve his position.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Brees from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Piedbatulo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brees (4) vs (11) Piedbatulo#T7#
Piedbatulo trying to control but Brees is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brees is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piedbatulo defends well.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piedbatulo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Brees has his foot on Piedbatulo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piedbatulo works his way back into a safe position though.
Piedbatulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8##SUB#
Brees is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Piedbatulo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Piedbatulo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Piedbatulo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brees being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Let's hope that Piedbatulo 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.
Piedbatulo wants to control from the top but Brees keeps moving.
Piedbatulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Piedbatulo.
Piedbatulo slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Brees has his hands clasped together around Piedbatulo's back. He's all about the action.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yet more stalling tactics from Piedbatulo.#SUB#
Brees looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Piedbatulo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brees (4) vs (14) Piedbatulo#T11#
Piedbatulo controlling the pace for now.
Piedbatulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Piedbatulo prevents Brees from getting the reversal.
Piedbatulo controlling from the full mount.
Piedbatulo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Piedbatulo controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Brees can't escape the position.
Piedbatulo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brees has given up his back. Will we see Piedbatulo going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Brees (4) vs (17) Piedbatulo
Good control from Piedbatulo.#T13#
Brees tries to roll but Piedbatulo sticks to his back.
Piedbatulo has good solid back control here. #T14#
Piedbatulo gets his hands free as Brees looks to control.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Piedbatulo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Brees is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Piedbatulo controlling the position well here. Brees rolled but Piedbatulo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo wins on points by 17 to 4.
Azeno Piedbatulo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nevermore Clothing Co for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Strickland fails with the takedown
and Karter counters with a nice body shot.
Karter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strickland on the side of the head. #CL2#
Strickland moves into the clinch.
Karter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karter scores with a shot to the side of Strickland's head.
Karter stops a takedown attempt from Strickland.
#BC#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strickland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tucker Strickland has been cut.
Strickland doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Strickland has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD#
Karter lands a big head kick that sends Strickland tumbling to the mat! Karter takes a step backwards and waves Strickland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karter counters with a crisp right that sends Strickland to the canvas! Karter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Karter! |
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Event:
UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Brlacher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brlacher slips under a jab from Rahmanko.
Kharkat Rahmanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brlacher walks into a stiff left hand from Rahmanko.
Brlacher avoids the head kick by Rahmanko.
Rahmanko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brlacher.
Brlacher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brlacher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Urian Brlacher has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Brlacher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Rahmanko closes the distance and clinches.
Rahmanko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahmanko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahmanko lands a hook that snaps the head of Brlacher backwards.
Rahmanko lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahmanko lands with a right to the head.
Brlacher effectively controlling the action here.
Rahmanko lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Brlacher is rocked!#T1#
Rahmanko misses with the head strike.
Rahmanko lands a big right hand that drops Brlacher! The killer instinct kicks in and Rahmanko finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rahmanko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kharkat Rahmanko! |
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Event:
TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Evans throws a series of punches but Key avoids them all with ease.
Key drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Key ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.#CL#
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Key after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Evans's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Key tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Key has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Key can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans connects with the punch.
Evans goes for a double leg but Key avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Key continues to drive forward.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Key's head. #BC#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Evans forces Key back against the cage and clinches.
Key can't break the clinch.
Key stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flash Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans throws a right hand that Key ducks under and follows up with a left that Key also avoids with ease.
And Key tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Key changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Key tries to advance to mount but can't.
Evans tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Key presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Key is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Evans to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Evans shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Key looking to isolate an arm here. Evans doesn't see it coming and as Key extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Key!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Key!
Jaro Key seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rambo darts in and clinches Rules up against the cage.#TD2#
Rules drags the fight down to the ground.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rules has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo passes into half guard.
Rules keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Rules is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Rules controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo prevents Rules from improving his position.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rules 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.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Rules regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rambo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rules has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rambo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Rules
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rules postures up.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rules got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rules has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules postures up.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rambo is trying to keep Rules in close.
#T4#
Rules pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #SUB2#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5#
Rambo trying to control but Rules postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
Rules advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Rambo is staying active underneath Rules, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB2#
Rules is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass.
Rules wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Rules wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it. #T10#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rules passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Rules#SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rambo, who protects the arm well. #T11##SUB2#
Rules swings around for an armbar but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rules's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (5) Rules
Rambo stands and throws Rules's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (5) Rules
Rules looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (7) vs (5) Rules
Rules slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Rules trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (5) Rules#T12##SUB#
Rambo looking to secure an arm triangle but Rules defends it well.
Rambo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rules can't escape the position.
Rules tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Rules is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rules sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rules is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rules wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Rules keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rules trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Rules is trying to keep Rambo in close.
#T14##SUB2#
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rules has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rambo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rules has tightened it up now! Rambo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Maxwell lands with a shot to the body.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Lopes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maxwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Maxwell breaks the clinch.
Maxwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Maxwell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maxwell stuns Lopes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopes tries to clinch up.
Maxwell misses with a body kick.
Maxwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Lopes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lopes jumps guard and drags Maxwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell trying to control but Lopes is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Lopes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Maxwell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lopes has tightened it up now! Maxwell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Lopes! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Oliveira manages to pull guard.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Rules controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rules won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rules working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rules trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rules 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.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Rules is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Rules
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira won't allow Rules to sweep him here.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rules swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Rules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rules throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (0) Rules
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Rules defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily.
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Rules gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rules looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Rules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rules is holding on for now. #T4#
Oliveira is trying to control. Rules wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rules moves into full guard.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (0) Rules
Rules manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (2) Rules
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage.
Rules prevents Oliveira from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Rules working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Oliveira's thigh. Oliveira counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Rules postures up.
Oliveira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rules wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #T7#
Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rules wants to advance to full mount but Oliveira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Rules is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rules is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Rules seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB2#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold.
Oliveira trying to control but Rules postures up.
Oliveira is concentrating on defense, preventing Rules from advancing position. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (5) Rules#T10#
Rules wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #T11#
Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here. #T12##SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rules goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rules's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (10) vs (5) Rules
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working. #SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily.#T14##SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (10) vs (9) Rules
Well, with Rules on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oliveira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Oliveira breaks Rules's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (12) vs (9) Rules
Rules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira is pushing down on Rules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rules is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Archie Oliveira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 26 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hageman.
Brees drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well.#CL#
Hageman closes the distance and pushes Brees back into the cage.
Brees fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brees gets underhooks to prevent Hageman's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Brees has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hageman regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Brees
Hageman controls Brees momentarily but Brees frees himself.
Brees sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brees wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Brees engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Hageman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hageman, not yet.
Brees sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brees passes Hageman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brees is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Brees is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hageman sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brees is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Brees wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hageman wants to improve his position but Brees is controlling well.
Brees content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Brees is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
Brees is taking a breather. Hageman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
It looks like Brees might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brees is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brees wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brees passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Brees#T4#
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Brees's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Brees goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Brees#SUB2#
Hageman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brees has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hageman is looking to defend but Brees has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hageman! Brees pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hageman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Brees! |
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Event:
SPFT #15
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Jimmy Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
George Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
George Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jimmy Johnson takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
George Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Jimmy Johnson is defending well but George Johnson drives through and ends up in Jimmy Johnson's guard.
Jimmy Johnson keeping moving, preventing George Johnson from controlling successfully.
George Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
George Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
George Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimmy Johnson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jimmy Johnson controlling the position.
Jimmy Johnson keeping moving, preventing George Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimmy Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
George Johnson delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Jimmy Johnson closes the distance and pushes George Johnson back into the cage.
George Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmy Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
George Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jimmy Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jimmy Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
George Johnson's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on George Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
George Johnson tries to stall but Jimmy Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jimmy Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of George Johnson backwards.
Jimmy Johnson scores with a shot to the side of George Johnson's head.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like George Johnson has been cut.#T2#
Jimmy Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jimmy Johnson tries to throw a body punch but George Johnson avoids it by throwing Jimmy Johnson back against the cage.
A short right from George Johnson on the inside.
George Johnson has Jimmy Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Jimmy Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimmy Johnson is trying to break free.
Jimmy Johnson avoiding damage as George Johnson throws knees to the body.
Jimmy Johnson lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmy Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Jimmy Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a combination
and George Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jimmy Johnson really felt that one!
Jimmy Johnson looks to land a right hand but George Johnson moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by George Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jimmy Johnson, which made it look bad.
George Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Jimmy Johnson throws a right and a left that George Johnson avoids nicely.
No joy there for Jimmy Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George Johnson is looking to clinch.
Jimmy Johnson sizes up George Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimmy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a double jab.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Jimmy Johnson scores with a one two! George Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
George Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
George Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmy Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
George Johnson is trying to drag Jimmy Johnson to the mat but Jimmy Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Jimmy Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jimmy Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George Johnson keeps control of Jimmy Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimmy Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jimmy Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson throws a right and a left that George Johnson avoids nicely.
Jimmy Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Jimmy Johnson moves into the clinch.
Jimmy Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jimmy Johnson. #BC#
Jimmy Johnson manages to break the clinch.
George Johnson tries to clinch up but Jimmy Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
George Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jimmy Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jimmy Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Johnson'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#
George Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jimmy Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten George Johnson somewhat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#KD#
Jimmy Johnson drops George Johnson with a beautiful combination! George Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jimmy Johnson is looking for the KO!
Jimmy Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
George Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimmy Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George Johnson.
George Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jimmy Johnson pushes him away.#CL#
Jimmy Johnson clinches up against the cage.
George Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jimmy Johnson is defending well.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
George Johnson tries to stall but Jimmy Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jimmy Johnson lands a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up George Johnson's cut even more.
George Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
George Johnson takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jimmy Johnson on the inside.
Jimmy Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
George Johnson tries to pull guard but Jimmy Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jimmy Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from George Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
George Johnson tries a body shot but Jimmy Johnson blocks it.
Jimmy Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Jimmy Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Jimmy Johnson is trying to break free.
George Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimmy Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
George Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
George Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jimmy Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of George Johnson backwards. #CUT#The cut above George Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A bit of stalling here from Jimmy Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmy Johnson stalling against the cage.
George Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
George Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jimmy Johnson wants to break free but George Johnson has control.
Jimmy Johnson is trying to break the clinch but George Johnson is controlling him.
George Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Jimmy Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed George Johnson into the cage.
George Johnson lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Johnson has been cut.
Jimmy Johnson stalling the fight.
Jimmy Johnson is stalling here.
George Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Jimmy Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, George Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jimmy Johnson's brow.
George Johnson slows down the pace here.
George Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Jimmy Johnson is blocking nicely.
Jimmy Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but George Johnson won't allow it.
George Johnson keeps control of Jimmy Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
George Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Jimmy Johnson is blocking nicely.
George Johnson jumps guard but Jimmy Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Jimmy Johnson breaks the clinch.
Jimmy Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a wild combination.
George Johnson misses with a body kick.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from George Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Jimmy Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a double jab.
Jimmy Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jimmy Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jimmy Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jimmy Johnson loads up on a big right hand but George Johnson slips the punch.
George Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jimmy Johnson pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George Johnson throws a head kick that Jimmy Johnson semi-blocks.
George Johnson moves forwards but Jimmy Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#George Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jimmy Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jimmy Johnson pushes him away.
A punch combination from Jimmy Johnson misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
George Johnson dodges the punch combination from Jimmy Johnson.
#TD2#
George Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jimmy Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George Johnson can do to turn this around?
George Johnson throws a strike but Jimmy Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jimmy Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Jimmy Johnson has managed to clinch.
Jimmy Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George Johnson misses with a knee strike.
George Johnson is looking to control Jimmy Johnson's arms but Jimmy Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now George Johnson has his back to the cage.
Jimmy Johnson wants to break free but George Johnson has control.
George Johnson lands an elbow inside that Jimmy Johnson shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jimmy Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from George Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimmy Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimmy Johnson taking a breather.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
George Johnson stalling in the clinch but Jimmy Johnson improves position.
George Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jimmy Johnson backwards. #T1#
Jimmy Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
George Johnson has Jimmy Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Jimmy Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimmy Johnson lands an uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but George Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
George Johnson prevents a body shot from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jimmy Johnson gets an underhook and turns George Johnson into the cage.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George Johnson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Jimmy Johnson's cut is getting worse.
George Johnson wants a takedown.
George Johnson fails to pull guard.
Jimmy Johnson works on George Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
George Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimmy Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of George Johnson backwards.
Jimmy Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson tries to break free but George Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
George Johnson can't get the takedown.
George Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Jimmy Johnson.
A short uppercut from Jimmy Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jimmy Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Johnson! |
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Event:
TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Jimenez throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimenez tries to counter with a takedown but Evans is quick to defend against it.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans wants a takedown.
Jimenez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evans.
#TD#
Jimenez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Evans can't fight it off and eventually Jimenez manages to take the fight to the floor. Evans looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Jimenez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jimenez stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Jimenez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Evans's guard.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Jimenez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jimenez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Nice strikes from Jimenez there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jimenez connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple. #ROC#Evans is rocked!
Evans pushes Jimenez off looking to stand but Jimenez dives back in and keeps control.
Jimenez slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead.
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Jimenez finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jimenez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Evans quite badly. Evans pulls Jimenez in close trying to recover. Jimenez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Evans on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Evans doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvador Jimenez!
Our winner, Salvador Jimenez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chao is looking for a counter combo.
Knightley scores with a nice strike.
Chao shoots in but Knightley avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Knightley moves into the clinch.
Chao blocking some punches.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Chao tries for a takedown but Knightley manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Chao closes the distance and pushes Knightley back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley lands a nice shot that snaps Chao's head back.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Chao tries to clinch up.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Knightley. #CUT2#It looks like Gao Chao has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Knightley.
Knightley throws a shot to the body.
Knightley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knightley counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gao Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Chao is looking for a counter combo.
Knightley misses with the combination.
Ender Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knightley tests Chao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knightley - the referee stops the clock and Chao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knightley. Chao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knightley throws a nice looking combination but Chao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Knightley misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Knightley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knightley cracks Chao with a nice body shot.
Knightley prevents the takedown attempt.
Chao is trying to force a seperation but Knightley has the dominant position.
Knightley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knightley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knightley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knightley lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Knightley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knightley wants it to stay on the feet.
And Knightley responds with a good body kick, but Chao manages to step out the way in time.
Knightley lands a jab to the head.
Chao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knightley swivels and escapes.
Knightley falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Chao counters by clinching up. #TD#
Chao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chao manages to end up in side control.
Knightley throws Chao to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chao fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Knightley instigates a clinch.
Chao tries for a takedown but Knightley manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Knightley manages to break the clinch.
Knightley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ender Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Chao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knightley avoids it really well and circles away.
Knightley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chao.
Chao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chao shoots for a double leg takedown but Knightley sprawls well. He's pushed Chao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knightley looks to land a combination. Chao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knightley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chao scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Knightley gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Knightley.
Chao is trying to break the clinch but Knightley is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chao.
Knightley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knightley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ender Knightley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gao Chao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knightley lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chao misses with a series of wild punches.
Knightley unleashes a big counter combination but Chao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ender Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chao moves in looking to clinch but Knightley pushes him off.
Knightley misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Chao's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knightley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#Gao Chao's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Knightley rushes Chao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knightley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Chao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Knightley clinches up with Chao and pushes him back against the cage.
Knightley prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Knightley fails to land. #TD#
Chao gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Knightley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chao shoots for a takedown but Knightley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knightley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chao darts in looking for a takedown but Knightley gets double underhooks and turns Chao into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gao Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knightley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Knightley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Chao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knightley avoids it really well and circles away.
Knightley is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Knightley shuts the power down on Chao. Lights out, game over! Knightley is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ender Knightley!
A very excited looking Ender Knightley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Battleaxe stuffs the takedown.
Strickland staying out of range there.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown but Battleaxe shows good takedown defense.
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Strickland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battleaxe finds it's way round the side to connect with Strickland's head.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleaxe with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Tucker Strickland has been cut.
Battleaxe throws a body punch but Strickland moves out of range. #CL#
Strickland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Strickland has picked Battleaxe up - he's going for a ride! Strickland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Battleaxe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Strickland manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleaxe tries to buck Strickland off but Strickland takes his back!
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
Battleaxe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Strickland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Strickland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battleaxe is defending well though. Strickland let's go of the attempt for now.
Battleaxe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Battleaxe is trying to get back to his feet but Strickland has full control of the position and if anything, Battleaxe has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Strickland looking to break Battleaxe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Battleaxe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strickland will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Strickland controlling the positon.#SUB#
Strickland looking for the choke but no joy.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Strickland is landing with strikes from the back.
Strickland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Battleaxe doesn't escape.
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Battleaxe right now.
#T3##SUB#
Strickland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battleaxe is defending well though. Strickland let's go of the attempt for now.
Strickland lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Strickland throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
What can Battleaxe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Strickland working for a choke but Battleaxe is defending well. #SUB#
Strickland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strickland 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.
#T4##SUB#
Strickland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
Strickland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Battleaxe doesn't escape.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Battleaxe fending off the submission attempt from Strickland. #SUB#
Battleaxe 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 Strickland gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Strickland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tucker Strickland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Strickland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Battleaxe manages to circle out of the way.
Battleaxe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Strickland rushes Battleaxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Battleaxe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Strickland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Battleaxe to the mat. Battleaxe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Strickland stops Battleaxe from standing up. #ES2#
Battleaxe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strickland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strickland is defended easily by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battleaxe can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battleaxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strickland somewhat.
Battleaxe connects with a nice looking jab.
Battleaxe scores with a sloppy right hand. Strickland should have avoided that one.
Battleaxe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battleaxe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strickland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battleaxe scores with the left hand. Strickland knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A jab from Battleaxe misses.
Nice sprawl there from Battleaxe as Strickland shoots in.
Tucker Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Battleaxe.
Strickland dives in for a single leg takedown but Battleaxe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strickland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strickland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battleaxe wants to get back to striking at distance but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland has Battleaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Battleaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Strickland is trying to drag Battleaxe to the mat but Battleaxe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Battleaxe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Battleaxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Strickland has double underhooks.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling him.
Battleaxe has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Battleaxe stops a takedown attempt from Strickland.
Battleaxe can't break the clinch.
Battleaxe wants to break free but Strickland has control.
Strickland is looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strickland is looking for a takedown.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Battleaxe tries to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling the position.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battleaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battleaxe avoiding damage as Strickland throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Strickland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Battleaxe regains guard.
Battleaxe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mon Battleaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battleaxe's efforts to push away.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battleaxe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battleaxe wants to break free but Strickland has control.
Strickland keeps control of Battleaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Strickland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battleaxe regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Battleaxe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strickland is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Battleaxe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Strickland has clasped his hands together around Battleaxe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Battleaxe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Strickland lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Battleaxe.
Battleaxe is trying to get back to his feet but Strickland has full control of the position and if anything, Battleaxe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Strickland missing with punches from the back.
Battleaxe covering up well under a series of strikes from Strickland.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Battleaxe trying to get back to his feet but Strickland is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Battleaxe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tucker Strickland's cut.
That's time! Strickland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Strickland rushes Battleaxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland pushes Battleaxe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strickland can't get the takedown.
Strickland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strickland lands with a light punch inside.
Battleaxe can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Strickland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Battleaxe sneaks out the side door and pushes Strickland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Strickland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battleaxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strickland taking a breather.
Strickland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strickland tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##TD#
Strickland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battleaxe regains guard immediately.
Tucker Strickland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strickland forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Strickland is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
Battleaxe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Strickland is on him like a limpet, forcing Battleaxe back against the cage.
Strickland keeps control of Battleaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battleaxe is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battleaxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battleaxe tries to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling the position.
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strickland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Battleaxe is defending well.#T2#
Battleaxe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strickland.
Battleaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battleaxe throws a right hand that misses
and Strickland counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Strickland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battleaxe, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Strickland drives through with a takedown into Battleaxe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Battleaxe can't keep his opponent in guard - Strickland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strickland in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Strickland decides to stand up. #T3#
Battleaxe cracks a nice hook into Strickland's ribs.#CL#
Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strickland has Battleaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Battleaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Strickland lands a takedown into guard.
Battleaxe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strickland dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Strickland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Battleaxe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Strickland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Battleaxe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Battleaxe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Battleaxe bucks up and tries to throw Strickland off but instead Strickland has got his back!#SUB#
Strickland working for a choke but Battleaxe is defending well.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
Strickland landing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tucker Strickland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strickland 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tucker Strickland! |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Brees. Brees maintains the clinch. #TD#
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Brees
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brees wants to sweep but no luck.
Brees keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Brees looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Brees has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brees swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brees has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brees is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Brees looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee stands and throws Brees's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Brees#SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Brees is defending well.
Brees is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brees keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brees moves into full guard.
#T2#
Lee trying to control but Brees is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brees looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Brees throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee trying to control but Brees is working from the bottom.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brees's guard. #SUB#
Lee is working for a kimura but Brees is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Brees trying to control but Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Brees looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brees gets back to full guard.
Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brees working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Lee wants to control from the top but Brees keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brees has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Brees lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Brees
Brees's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Brees drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brees has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Brees#T5##SUB2#
Brees looking for a triangle here. Lee is fighting it but it looks tight! Brees pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lee is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mark Brees! |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jordy Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Juggernaut pushes Brees up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Juggernaut has hold of one of Brees's legs. Brees is fighting the takedown attempt but Juggernaut gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brees (0) vs (2) Juggernaut
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Brees looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Juggernaut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brees has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juggernaut has managed to get both his arms back between Brees's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Juggernaut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brees looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brees looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brees! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brees (4) vs (2) Juggernaut
Juggernaut struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Brees working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut is not content to let Brees control the position. #T1##SUB#
Brees is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juggernaut knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juggernaut tries to bench press Brees off him but Brees keeps the position.
Juggernaut wants to control but Brees postures up.
Juggernaut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brees haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juggernaut is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brees is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juggernaut has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brees wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juggernaut keeps working. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juggernaut is trying to improve his position.
Juggernaut can't do much from the bottom here.
Juggernaut being controlled for a moment.
Brees laying and praying for a moment but Juggernaut takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Juggernaut is controlling Brees's trapped leg to prevent Brees from advancing to side control.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to full guard.
Brees controlling the pace.
Juggernaut is trying to control but can't.
Brees perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brees wants to pass to mount but Juggernaut is defending the position.
Brees stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Juggernaut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Brees seems to be looking for submissions.
Brees wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juggernaut keeps working.
Juggernaut has a hand on Brees's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brees takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brees (7) vs (2) Juggernaut
Juggernaut working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Juggernaut is still trying to improve position.
Brees looking to control but Juggernaut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brees tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brees manages to capitalize on a mistake by Juggernaut to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brees (10) vs (2) Juggernaut
Brees really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juggernaut.#SUB#
Brees has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Juggernaut is in real trouble here. Brees gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Juggernaut is tapping out! Brees wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Brees! |
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Event:
TOF 78
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Papi Chichilla has been cut.
Evans looks to land a combination but Chichilla avoids it well.
Chichilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chichilla throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chichilla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Chichilla gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chichilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chichilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Chichilla misses.
Chichilla connects with a right that clearly hurt Evans. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Chichilla proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Evans collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Chichilla!
After winning the bout, Papi Chichilla 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:
RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kenyatta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenyatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenyatta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Kenyatta manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Kenyatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strickland wants to control from the top but Kenyatta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kenyatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strickland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kenyatta has his foot on Strickland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strickland works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Strickland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta pulls Strickland in close to prevent any damage.
Kenyatta trying to keep a closed guard but Strickland is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kenyatta looking for a guillotine here but Strickland defends easily.
Strickland throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strickland looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenyatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strickland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Kenyatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenyatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenyatta stopping the sweep attempt from Strickland.
Kenyatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kenyatta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland wants to sweep here but Kenyatta controlling him for the moment.
Kenyatta forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura but Strickland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenyatta to get the leverage.
Kenyatta prevents Strickland from improving his position.
Strickland 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#
Kenyatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strickland sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kenyatta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strickland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Strickland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenyatta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenyatta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kenyatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt.
Strickland tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kenyatta counters with a single leg into guard. Strickland didn't expect that.
Strickland has momentary wrist control but Kenyatta slips an elbow through the middle.
Strickland working a defensive guard but Kenyatta manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face as Kenyatta controls the position.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strickland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Strickland tries to buck Kenyatta off but Kenyatta is having none of it.
Kenyatta trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenyatta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Strickland works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Kenyatta is looking to pass Strickland's guard but actually Strickland recovers to full guard.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenyatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kenyatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenyatta with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strickland throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kenyatta postures up.
Kenyatta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strickland can do to turn this around?
Kenyatta cracks Strickland with a solid left hand.
Strickland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenyatta trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenyatta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strickland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenyatta dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenyatta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strickland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adisa Kenyatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenyatta jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Kenyatta around his waist. Kenyatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Strickland darts in and clinches Kenyatta up against the cage.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
#TD#
Kenyatta decides to pull guard.
Strickland wants to stand but Kenyatta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenyatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenyatta has control of Strickland's left arm, preventing Strickland from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kenyatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strickland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strickland 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.
Strickland tries to stand but Kenyatta is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Kenyatta keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
Strickland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenyatta is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Strickland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kenyatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Strickland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenyatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland is looking to sweep but instead, Kenyatta has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Kenyatta is working for a kimura but Strickland is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strickland manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kenyatta works over Strickland with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenyatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strickland's guard.
Strickland has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strickland taking some punishment here, with Kenyatta in his half guard.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Strickland dodges it nicely.
Strickland is not content to let Kenyatta control the position.
Strickland wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
#T4#
Strickland wants to control but Kenyatta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kenyatta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strickland is refusing to be controlled, as Kenyatta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adisa Kenyatta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenyatta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adisa Kenyatta! |
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