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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Montes rushes World and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Montes manages to break the clinch.
World avoids a punch combination nicely.
World changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
World avoids the head kick by Montes.
World changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck World on the side of the head.
Sheldon Montes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
World takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montes lands with a kick to the temple. World shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Montes forces World back against the cage and clinches.
Montes prevents the takedown attempt.
World goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montes prevents it.
#T1##BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Montes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Montes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
World on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Shocking World has been cut.#CL2#
Montes clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montes.
#CL2#
World tries to keep at a distance but Montes has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Montes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Montes forces World back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montes with a jab.#CL2#
Montes clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Montes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Montes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Montes throws a head kick but World moves out of range.
#CL2#
Montes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with World, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Montes has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Montes manages to break the clinch.
Montes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and World counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
World working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks World politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. World prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
World is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Montes looks calm but he's in trouble here. World gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Montes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! World lets go of the hold and Montes can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shocking World! |
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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than El Luchador was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raheem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Raheem gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
El Luchador mounts Raheem! Really nice guard pass there!
El Luchador putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
El Luchador breaks from Raheem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now. #T1#
El Luchador with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Raheem is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Radio Raheem has been cut.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raheem is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! El Luchador has taken his back!
Raheem is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Raheem wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
El Luchador controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raheem is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Raheem right now.
El Luchador trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Luchador is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raheem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##ES2#
Raheem manages to escape to his feet.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raheem lands the left hand.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Luchador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raheem tries to avoid it but El Luchador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raheem to the ground. Raheem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Raheem. No joy for El Luchador on that attempt.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nacho El Luchador will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Raheem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Luchador.
El Luchador darts in looking for a takedown but Raheem gets double underhooks and turns El Luchador into the cage. #BC2#
Raheem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador has been working on his balance at Canucks Combat Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador shoots in for a double leg but Raheem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Luchador doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raheem counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Luchador is defended easily by Raheem.#T1#
Nice cross by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Luchador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raheem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raheem! But no joy.
El Luchador looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radio Raheem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raheem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Luchador closes the distance and clinches up with Raheem, looking for a takedown. El Luchador pushes Raheem against the cage but Raheem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
El Luchador shoots in looking for a takedown. Raheem tries to sprawl out of it but El Luchador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raheem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raheem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Luchador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem circles away easily
letting Raheem counter with a right hand.
Raheem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Raheem lands an impressive looking overhand right. El Luchador doesn't seem phased though.
El Luchador fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy body kick from Raheem #TD#
and El Luchador counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raheem wriggles free and stands up.
Raheem throws a chopping leg kick but El Luchador manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raheem throws out a powerful jab.
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raheem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Raheem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raheem wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
El Luchador looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raheem!
Raheem tries to escape but El Luchador is in control.
Raheem stops El Luchador from passing to mount.
Raheem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but El Luchador has just dragged him back down to the mat.
El Luchador is looking to take a break and control but Raheem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Raheem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Raheem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Luchador on the side of the head.
Raheem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raheem swivels and escapes.
El Luchador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Raheem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raheem connects with a right hand. El Luchador shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but Raheem shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raheem.#T1#
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Raheem as El Luchador shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Raheem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
El Luchador gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Luchador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raheem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Luchador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raheem.
#T2#
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
Radio Raheem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raheem looks to land a combination but El Luchador avoids it well.
Raheem lands the left hand.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raheem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raheem, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
El Luchador shoots in and bounces Raheem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Raheem is retaining full guard.
El Luchador stops Raheem from standing up. #ES2#
Raheem pushes El Luchador off and scrambles back to his feet.
El Luchador has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Luchador there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raheem as he avoids it easily. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Raheem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
El Luchador goes for a double leg but Raheem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raheem continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Raheem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Luchador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raheem to score with a decent uppercut.
El Luchador takes one to the chin there.
Raheem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raheem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radio Raheem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raheem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radio Raheem! |
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Event:
Fury!
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quantou wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quantou.
Quantou 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.#T1#
Quantou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
Kakuto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quantou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quantou is looking to improve his position.
Quantou is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Quantou wants to get back to full guard.
Quantou has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Quantou 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.#T2#
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops!
Quantou wants to escape the position.
Quantou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quantou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Quantou's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Quantou is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Fury!
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Rikishi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Boulder.
Rikishi attempts a counter takedown but Le Boulder avoids it well and moves away.
Le Boulder circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Le Boulder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rikishi being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder passes into half guard.
Rikishi is trying to escape back to his feet but Le Boulder uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder drags him back down.
Le Boulder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Rikishi is pushing Le Boulder's head away, looking to escape. Le Boulder manages to hold on to the position though.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Rikishi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Le Boulder 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.
Rikishi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Le Boulder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Le Boulder is staying tight to Rikishi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder drags him back down.
Le Boulder controls the position. #SUB2#
Le Boulder has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rikishi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Le Boulder yanks on the arm and Rikishi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Le Boulder.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Le Boulder!
Bob Le Boulder very nearly forgot to thank Pulling Guard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Legs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zuki 's hands.
Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Legs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
Zuki misses with a leg kick.
Zuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Legs darts in and clinches Zuki up against the cage.#BC#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Zuki misses with a body shot.
Zuki throws a head kick but Legs moves out of range.
Zuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Legs misses with a hook.
Zuki blocks a jab.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Legs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Legs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legs keeps control of Zuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Zuki .
Legs misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Legs.
Zuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legs.
Zuki has had enough of the clinch but Legs keeps him there for the moment.
Legs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuki is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuki is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zuki is trying to break free.#T2#
Legs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Legs fails to land.
Zuki prevents a body shot from Legs.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuki is trying to push Legs away but Legs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legs scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legs.
Zuki misses with a kick to the body.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Legs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legs thinking.
Legs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuki in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Legs jabs Zuki right on the nose. Zuki blinks but takes it well.
Zuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Legs.
Legs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuki slips a straight right by Legs.
Zuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legs throws a solid leg kick but Zuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legs.
Legs jabs Zuki right on the nose. Zuki blinks but takes it well.
Zuki with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Zuki connects with a single shot there.
Zuki moves out of range as Legs strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Zuki scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Legs tries to clinch but Zuki moves out of range. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Zuki misses the target.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legs.
Legs throws the left hand but Zuki avoids the punch easily.
Legs throws a shot from downtown. Zuki moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zuki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Legs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legs looks to throw the jab but Zuki is out of range.
A big left from Legs misses.
Zuki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legs scores with a nice strike.
Zuki moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crazy Legs will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Legs fakes the leg kick and cracks Zuki in the body.
Legs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Legs misses with an uppercut.
Legs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legs.
Legs throws a solid leg kick but Zuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legs.
Zuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki misses with a body kick.
Zuki staying out of range there.
Legs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zuki swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Zuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zuki throws out a loose jab but Legs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuki throws a wild body kick that Legs sees coming a mile off.
Zuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legs moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legs takes a swing at Zuki 's ribcage but misses.
Zuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zuki lands a body shot.
Zuki lands a jab to Legs's midsection.#T2#
Legs looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuki is just out of range.
Legs blocks a head kick by Zuki .
Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Legs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuki scores with a nice body kick.
Legs is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oki Zuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Legs.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Zuki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Legs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zuki - the referee stops the clock and Legs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zuki . Legs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zuki lands a glancing blow to the side of Legs's head.#CUT#That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing.
Zuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Legs. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Legs throws a solid leg kick but Zuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legs.
Legs throws a big shot that misses.
Zuki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Legs tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Legs has Zuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Legs swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Zuki breaks the clinch.
Legs misses with a looping left.
Legs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Legs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zuki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki misses with the combination.
Zuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuki is looking to land body kicks.
Zuki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legs throws a lazy body kick
and Zuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuki with a hook.
A low kick from Legs is predictable there
letting Zuki counter with a right hand.
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Legs misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs.
Zuki throws a quick counter head kick but Legs was just out of range.
Legs blocks a head kick by Zuki .
A looping hook to the body misses from Legs. Zuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legs works Zuki 's body with a nice hook.
Zuki looks for the body kick but Legs saw that one coming.
Legs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Legs throws a body punch but Zuki moves out of range.
Zuki throws a big counter combination but Legs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zuki misses with a head kick.
A cross from Zuki lands.#CUT#The cut above Crazy Legs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Legs throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Legs! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Legs to his feet! Legs is in big trouble!
Zuki lands with a right hand.
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Zuki misses the shot to the body.
Legs missing with a left hand there. Zuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legs misses with a hook.
Zuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Legs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Legs throws a jab when Zuki was well out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legs.
Legs throws a big shot that misses.
Legs sizes up Zuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Legs lands the left hand.
Zuki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legs connects with a body shot that sends Zuki 's belly button to the back.
Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Zuki blocks a low kick nicely.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Legs misses with a lunging right hand
and Zuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legs misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely.
Legs tries to score with a low kick but Zuki moves his leg out of the way.
Zuki moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Legs takes a swing at Zuki 's ribcage but misses.
Legs misses with a jab to the body
and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Legs. #CUT#Crazy Legs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki .
Legs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Zuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legs.
Legs digs a good body shot into Zuki 's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zuki misses with a double jab.
Legs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legs was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuki .
Sloppy strikes from Legs. Those never looked like landing.
Zuki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Legs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legs misses with a hook.
Zuki looks to land a combination but Legs avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crazy Legs.
I think Legs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs!
Crazy Legs 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Rikishi rushes Ol and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rikishi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ol smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Rikishi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Rikishi stands up and beckons Ol to his feet. #CL#
Rikishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rikishi slows down the pace here.
#T1##BC2#
Ol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Rikishi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ol's guard.
Rikishi stops Ol from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rikishi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rikishi stops Ol from standing up.
Rikishi won't allow Ol to sweep him here.
Rikishi postures up in Ol's guard and throws a big left but Ol blocks it.
Rikishi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Rikishi with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rikishi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rikishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rikishi throws a big elbow that misses.
Rikishi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rikishi controls the pace.
Rikishi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ol for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kyojin Rikishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rikishi misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ol misses.#CL#
Rikishi closes the distance and clinches.
Rikishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Ol breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Rikishi has Ol up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Rikishi keeps control of Ol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rikishi stalls.
Ol wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rikishi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rikishi tries to pull guard but Ol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyojin Rikishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rikishi is trying to pull guard but Ol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Ol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ol. No joy for Rikishi on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyojin Rikishi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Rikishi gets a takedown into half guard.
Rikishi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rikishi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rikishi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rikishi wants to free his trapped foot but Ol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rikishi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rikishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rikishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ol wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rikishi throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Ol's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rikishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rikishi misses with a double jab
and Ol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rikishi moves in looking to clinch but Ol pushes him off.
Rikishi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rikishi misses with a takedown attempt
and Ol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kyojin Rikishi has been cut.
Rikishi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ol can do to turn this around?
Rikishi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ol counters with a huge left! Rikishi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ol isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rikishi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loo Ol! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Standish closes the distance and clinches.
Standish wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Standish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Standish
Totemo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Standish has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (5) Standish
Totemo stops Standish from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Standish avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo 's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Standish manages to capitalize on a mistake by Totemo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (0) vs (8) Standish#T1#
Standish keeps control of the position as Totemo tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Standish has managed to slip his arm under Totemo 's chin. This could be all over... yep, Totemo is tapping out! Submission win for Standish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niles Standish!
A very excited looking Niles Standish 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:
UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
El Luchador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
El Luchador takes one to the side of the head.
Cabrazzi tries to clinch up.
El Luchador blocks a jab.
Cabrazzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrazzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cabrazzi clinches with his opponent.
Cabrazzi lands a left hand.
El Luchador blocks an uppercut.
El Luchador has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrazzi after a bit of a struggle.
El Luchador is working for takedown but Cabrazzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cabrazzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cabrazzi prevents the takedown attempt.
El Luchador's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on El Luchador's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lou Cabrazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
Cabrazzi lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrazzi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Luchador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabrazzi is defending well.
El Luchador takes a shot to the head.
El Luchador wants a takedown.
#T1#
El Luchador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabrazzi is defending well.
Cabrazzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrazzi.#KD#
Cabrazzi drops El Luchador onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! El Luchador is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#El Luchador is rocked!#KD#
Cabrazzi drops El Luchador onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! El Luchador is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
El Luchador is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrazzi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Cabrazzi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cabrazzi clinches.
El Luchador seems to have recovered his senses.
El Luchador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrazzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Cabrazzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrazzi drops El Luchador with a huge uppercut! El Luchador drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cabrazzi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Cabrazzi!
An out of breath Lou Cabrazzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rhodeo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Le Boulder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rhodeo regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Le Boulder has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder'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.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is keeping the position.
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Rhodeo won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo passes Le Boulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Rhodeo wants to take a breather but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (5) Rhodeo
Le Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Le Boulder has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (2) vs (8) Rhodeo
Le Boulder's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
What can Le Boulder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rhodeo controlling well, preventing Le Boulder from escaping the position.
Rhodeo 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.
It looks like Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo gets his hands free as Le Boulder looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Le Boulder tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Rhodeo.#T3#
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
Le Boulder just trying to survive but Rhodeo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Le Boulder tries to break free.
Rhodeo not allowing Le Boulder to control his hands.
Le Boulder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Le Boulder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Le Boulder tries to lock up and control but Rhodeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Boulder is looking to escape.
Le Boulder is looking to get to half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Le Boulder is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhodeo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhodeo tries to control but Le Boulder wriggling away.
Le Boulder has given up his back. Will we see Rhodeo going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (2) vs (11) Rhodeo
Le Boulder wants to escape the position.
Good control from Rhodeo.
Le Boulder prevents Rhodeo from getting a body triangle.
Le Boulder trying to control the position but Rhodeo manages to sink in the hooks.
Le Boulder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Le Boulder's back as he tries to escape.
Le Boulder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rhodeo.
Le Boulder tries to break free.
#T5#
Rhodeo controls the position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Le Boulder tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Le Boulder wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhodeo gets his hands free.
Le Boulder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rhodeo not allowing Le Boulder to control his hands.
Rhodeo tries to get the hooks in deep but Le Boulder pushed the leg off.
Le Boulder tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Rhodeo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.#T6#
Le Boulder breaks Rhodeo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (4) vs (11) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Le Boulder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodeo has control of Le Boulder's left arm, preventing Le Boulder from doing any damage.
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Le Boulder controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Boulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Boulder postures up.
Rhodeo managing to control the position.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Boulder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (4) vs (13) Rhodeo
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up. #T10#
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder controlling Rhodeo's posture.
Rhodeo won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Le Boulder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (6) vs (13) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11#
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
Rhodeo is positioning himself well to prevent Le Boulder advancing to mount.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodeo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace. #T12#
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Le Boulder prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
#T14#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 13 to 6.
Dusty Rhodeo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Totemo as he avoids it easily.
Laulhere shoots in for a double leg but Totemo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laulhere fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Laulhere. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Totemo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laulhere was covering up waiting for the punch and Totemo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Totemo
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Totemo controls the pace.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass. #T2#
Laulhere is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Totemo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Laulhere can't keep his opponent in guard - Totemo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Totemo is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Totemo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laulhere is just riding it out for now. Totemo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Totemo trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Totemo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Laulhere is trying to control Totemo 's posture but Totemo avoids it. #SUB2#
Totemo tries for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well.
Totemo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laulhere's legs.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Totemo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Totemo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.
Laulhere postures up.
#T7#
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laulhere uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Totemo is working away.
Laulhere is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Totemo 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Totemo 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.
Totemo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Totemo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Totemo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Totemo 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.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Laulhere won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laulhere has passed into half guard!
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo gets full guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#T11#
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo working a defensive guard but Laulhere passes into half guard.
#T12#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Totemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Totemo is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Totemo wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
Laulhere slows the pace down in half guard.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Totemo won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (8) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Laulhere trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Laulhere avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kueller throws a low kick, looking for Zuki 's leg but Zuki calmly moves out of range.
Kueller missing with a left hand there. Zuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kueller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kueller tries to clinch up
letting Zuki counter with a right hand.
Kueller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuki .
Zuki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zuki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Kueller misses.
Zuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benjamin Kueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Zuki .
Zuki checks a leg kick nicely.
Kueller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kueller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kueller digs a good hook to Zuki 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kueller tries to clinch but Zuki moves out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from Kueller misses its intended target.
Zuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kueller misses with a looping left.
Kueller tries to clinch up but Zuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kueller checks a low kick from Zuki .
Zuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kueller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki .
Kueller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zuki digs a good body shot into Kueller's ribs.
Kueller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Kueller.#T2#
Kueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kueller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kueller avoids the head kick by Zuki .
Zuki misses with a wild body shot.
Kueller misses with an uppercut
and Zuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zuki takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kueller misses the shot to the body.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kueller misses with a left hand
and Zuki counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kueller is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Geri lands with a nice body kick.
Geri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Geri throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Geri cracks Pierre with an open hand slap.
Mawashi Geri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geri.
Despite the aggression on Geri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geri scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Geri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Geri dives in for a single leg takedown but Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Pierre looks to land a left hand but Geri moved out of range nicely.
Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Geri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre .
Pierre avoids the body shot from Geri.
Pierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Jacques Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawashi Geri.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Geri.
A head kick from Geri lands but Pierre takes it in his stride. #T2#
Geri misses with a takedown
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
Geri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pierre .#CUT2#Jacques Pierre 's cut is getting worse.#T3##TD2#
Geri drives through with a takedown into Pierre 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pierre is wriggling around but Geri manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Pierre tries to roll over but Geri keeps him under control.
Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Geri sits in half guard.
Pierre is trying to control but can't.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Geri is controlling well.
Geri blocks the strikes from Pierre .
#T4#
Pierre is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Geri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Geri takes Pierre 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pierre is in trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Geri controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Geri has his arm under Pierre 's chin here. Game over son! Geri squeezes tightly and Pierre is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mawashi Geri!
Mawashi Geri managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Legend Jr is looking to clinch but Zuki is avoiding it.
Zuki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zuki scores with a shot to the body.
Zuki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zuki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! Zuki slams his shin into Legend Jr's torso.#KD2#
Zuki drops Legend Jr with a beautiful combination! Legend Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zuki is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Zuki ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Legend Jr out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki gave a mention to Champion Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chancel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Totemo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (4) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo manages to get back to half guard.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Totemo trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is taking a breather. Totemo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo manages to get to full guard.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo 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.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#T1#
Totemo being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel advances to half guard.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Totemo controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (6) vs (2) Totemo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Chancel is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.
Totemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chancel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chancel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (6) vs (6) Totemo #T4##SUB2#
Totemo tightening his grip on Chancel, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Totemo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chancel is defending well though. Totemo let's go of the attempt for now.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Totemo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel is not content to let Totemo control the position.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Totemo is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Totemo prevents Chancel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard but Totemo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (9) Totemo
Chancel gets back to half guard.#T6#
Chancel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Totemo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (12) Totemo
Totemo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chancel is holding on tight.
Totemo wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Totemo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Cabrazzi lands with an uppercut that bounces El Luchador off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.
El Luchador throws a wild hook but Cabrazzi just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! El Luchador gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Cabrazzi raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Cabrazzi!
Our winner, Lou Cabrazzi, 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:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 28 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ozymandias gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (0) Le Boulder
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Le Boulder struggling a bit here.
Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder is trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias working away.
Ozymandias staying calm.
Le Boulder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ozymandias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (4) Le Boulder
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ozymandias trying to control the hands but Le Boulder breaks the grip. #T1##SUB2#
Le Boulder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ozymandias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ozymandias manages to reverse the position and now he's in Le Boulder's guard. Nice work there by Ozymandias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (6) vs (4) Le Boulder
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Boulder is retaining full guard.
Le Boulder is adopting a defensive guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Le Boulder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (6) vs (6) Le Boulder
Le Boulder sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ozymandias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias 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.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (6) Le Boulder
Le Boulder is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Le Boulder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Le Boulder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Boulder trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Le Boulder is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Le Boulder is concentrating on defense, preventing Ozymandias from advancing position. #T4#
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Boulder keeps working.
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Le Boulder defends it.
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is trying to control. Le Boulder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ozymandias is keen to just control but Le Boulder is a slippery customer.
Le Boulder tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Le Boulder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias forces his way into half guard.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Boulder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Le Boulder wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias is fighting to break Le Boulder's control of his arms but Le Boulder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Boulder being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ozymandias.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Le Boulder's guard.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder is controlling Ozymandias's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Le Boulder is continuing to stall.
Le Boulder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ozymandias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ozymandias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (10) Le Boulder
Ozymandias breaks Le Boulder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (10) Le Boulder#T7#
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Boulder is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (12) Le Boulder
Ozymandias controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Le Boulder stays in close to Ozymandias's body and controls the position.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Le Boulder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ozymandias pulls Le Boulder in close to his closed guard and prevents Le Boulder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozymandias'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.#T8#
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias working a defensive guard but Le Boulder passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Le Boulder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ozymandias wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Le Boulder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Ozymandias trying to control from the bottom.
Le Boulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Ozymandias pulls Le Boulder in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias is looking to sweep but instead, Le Boulder has passed into half guard.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
#T11#
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Le Boulder controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias pulls Le Boulder in close to prevent any damage.
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Le Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Le Boulder stands and throws Ozymandias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (15) Le Boulder
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder wants to control for a moment but Ozymandias uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace. #T13#
Le Boulder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ozymandias! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (18) Le Boulder
Le Boulder looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Boulder prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.
Ozymandias tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Le Boulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Le Boulder avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 18 to 10.
Bob Le Boulder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pulling Guard logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BE 3: Bronson vs Alyoshin
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Mazepin looks for a takedown but Geri sprawls well.
Mazepin shoots in looking for a takedown but Geri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mazepin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mazepin dives in for a single leg takedown but Geri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Geri is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mazepin can't fight it off and eventually Geri manages to take the fight to the floor. Mazepin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Geri with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Geri is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Mazepin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Geri has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Geri controlling the pace.
Mazepin taking some punishment here, with Geri in his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Geri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Geri tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mazepin. #SUB#
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mazepin wants to improve his position but Geri is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Geri in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Geri escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mazepin dodges the punch combination from Geri.
Mazepin fails with the takedown.#T3#
Good leg kick by Geri.
Geri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geri misses with the body kick#TD#
and Mazepin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mazepin.
Mazepin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Mazepin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Geri manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Geri has picked Mazepin up - he's going for a ride! Geri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geri is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back.
Geri controlling the action here.
Mazepin punching from the bottom.
Geri works his way into full mount!
Geri controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Mazepin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Geri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Geri scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mazepin tries to lock up and control but Geri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mazepin is looking to improve his position but Geri isn't that keen on the idea.
Geri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Geri has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mazepin's face.
Geri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Geri tries to control but Mazepin wriggling away. #SUB2#
Geri has control of Mazepin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mazepin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Geri looking to control but Mazepin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Geri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Geri lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mazepin hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazepin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is getting worse.
Geri landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Mazepin is rocked!#CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mawashi Geri!
Mawashi Geri very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Head throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuki counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hyu Head has been cut.
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuki lands a head shot.
Head tries for a takedown but Zuki circles away easily
and Zuki counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Zuki .
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zuki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Head looks winded!
Zuki connects with a looping right hand.
Zuki closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Head! Zuki dives in looking to finish! Head is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Hyu Head stepped up to the mic, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Strakapoud scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Totemo (0) vs (4) Strakapoud
Totemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Totemo 's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Strakapoud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Totemo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Totemo .
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.#SUB#
Strakapoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Strakapoud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strakapoud trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Totemo controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself.
Strakapoud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (7) Strakapoud
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Strakapoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Totemo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Totemo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strakapoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Totemo wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Totemo tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working. #T4#
Still in half guard, Strakapoud seems content to control.
More stalling from Strakapoud.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Totemo tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud is taking a breather. Totemo 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.
Totemo moves into full guard.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Totemo trying to control the position.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully. #T6#
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Totemo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud forces his way into half guard.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Strakapoud is controlling well.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Totemo keeps working.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strakapoud is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Strakapoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Totemo trying to control the position.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (7) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Strakapoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself. #T8#
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck.
Totemo trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Strakapoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo is really struggling to control Strakapoud but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Strakapoud has control of Totemo 's left arm, preventing Totemo from doing any damage.
Strakapoud being controlled here, momentarily.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck. #T9##SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle here but Totemo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (7) Strakapoud
Strakapoud gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Totemo (7) vs (7) Strakapoud
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Totemo pushes him away.#SUB#
Strakapoud defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Totemo . #SUB#
Totemo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Strakapoud is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Standish closes the distance and clinches.
Le Boulder stops a takedown attempt from Standish.
Standish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Boulder prevents it.
Standish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Boulder after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niles Standish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Le Boulder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Standish can't fight it off and eventually Le Boulder manages to take the fight to the floor. Standish looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Le Boulder
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Le Boulder stays in close to Standish's body and controls the position.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Le Boulder prevents Standish from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder is thwarting Standish's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Standish tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Le Boulder not doing much here.
#T3#
Standish tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Standish preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Standish wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Standish manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Standish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Standish can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Standish holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Standish is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder preventing the sweep.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Standish seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
Le Boulder is pushing down on Standish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Standish is fighting to maintain full guard but Le Boulder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Le Boulder is thwarting Standish's attempts to control the position.
Standish wants to get back to full guard.
Standish is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Le Boulder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (0) vs (5) Le Boulder
Le Boulder fails to take his opponent's back.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Standish defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Le Boulder.
Standish wants to hold on but Le Boulder pushes him away.
Le Boulder content just to control the position here. #T8#
Le Boulder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Standish wants to hold on but Le Boulder pushes him away.#T9#
Standish can't escape the position.
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
It looks like Le Boulder 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.
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Standish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Standish is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Boulder has a good base and remains in mount.
Le Boulder controlling from mount.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11##SUB2#
Le Boulder goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Standish is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (5) Le Boulder
Le Boulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (7) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controlling from the top position.
Standish 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.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Standish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Boulder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Standish keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (10) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controls the position.#T13#
Le Boulder laying and praying for a moment but Standish takes advantage and regains half guard.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
Standish wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
#T14#
Le Boulder is taking a breather. Standish says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Le Boulder seems to be working for a kimura but Standish defends the submission attempt.
Standish wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 10 to 2.
Bob Le Boulder very nearly forgot to thank Pulling Guard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
BE 2: Bronson vs Smithers
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Stankovic takes a swing at Geri's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic scores with a jab.
We've been told by Stankovic's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Geri dodges the punch combination from Stankovic.
Geri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Geri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic throws a good cross that connects.
Stankovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Geri is able to avoid easily.
Geri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Stankovic lands a jab.
Geri shoots in looking for a takedown but Stankovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Stankovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Geri.
Geri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Geri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Geri.
Djordje Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Geri avoids them all with ease.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geri connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Geri.
Nice shot lands for Stankovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stankovic's sensitive parts. #T2#
Geri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stankovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Geri blocks a head kick by Stankovic.
Stankovic looks to land a combination but Geri avoids it well.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stankovic lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Geri.
Geri looks for a takedown but Stankovic sprawls well.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stankovic as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawashi Geri.
Geri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stankovic.#ROC2#Stankovic is rocked!#T3#
Stankovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Geri.
Stankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Geri scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Geri. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Stankovic has knocked Geri down with a huge combo! Stankovic steps away and waves a wobbly Geri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Stankovic sends Geri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stankovic is motioning to the referee to let Geri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Geri is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankovic cracks Geri with a hook to the temple - Geri is on wobbly legs here! Stankovic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Geri falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stankovic wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Djordje Stankovic!
After the fight, Djordje Stankovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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