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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Booth shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Kong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ty Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Booth gets a double leg takedown into Kong's guard.
Booth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Booth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Booth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Booth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throwing strikes but missing.
Booth tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Booth scoring with some ground and pound.
Booth with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Booth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Booth 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Booth with a poor takedown
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiniiiiii Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Booth.
Booth with a poor takedown
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Kong as Booth shoots in.
Booth closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Booth pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Booth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Booth misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Booth gets a double leg takedown into Kong's guard.
Booth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Booth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kong's guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth content to control rather than advance.
Booth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kong has hold of Booth's hands but Booth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Booth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kong has hold of Booth's hands but Booth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Booth stalling.
Booth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kong wants to improve his position but Booth is controlling well.
Kong has hold of Booth's hands but Booth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Booth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Booth.
Kong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Booth scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Booth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Booth working Kong over with strikes.
Booth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Booth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Booth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Booth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Booth lands a couple of good shots and Kong has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Kong is rocked!
Kong is trapped and Booth is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oh Kong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Booth punches Kong on the ear.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Booth controlling the positon.
Booth is continuing to stall.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
The adventures of Booth the control monster continue. Boring.
Booth scores with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Booth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Booth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Booth showed some decent athleticism there.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Booth on the ground.
Booth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Booth drops an elbow to the side of Kong's head.
Booth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kong has hold of Booth's hands but Booth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Booth connects with a nice short shot to Kong's temple.
Booth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Booth is nestled in close to Kong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Booth not doing much here.
Booth working Kong over with strikes.
Booth slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Booth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Booth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Booth.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Booth connects with a nice short shot to Kong's temple.
Booth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Booth works his way into full mount!
Booth looking to finish Kong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kong!#T3#
Booth lands a big elbow - Kong is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kong is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ty Booth!
In defeat, Kiniiiiii Kong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romanov sprawls well. Romanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Romanov scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Romanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romanov prevents it.
Dawson can't get the takedown.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydin Dawson.
Dawson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Romanov gets control of Dawson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Romanov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Romanov keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov 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.
Romanov is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Romanov keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Dawson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Romanov tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romanov stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Dawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson advances position into side control!#T3#
Dawson working the strikes but Romanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dawson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Romanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawson.
Dawson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dawson is controlling the pace.
Dawson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Romanov pushes Dawson off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD#
Romanov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Dawson struggling a bit here.
Dawson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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Dawson is not content to let Romanov control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson is looking to regain half guard here but Romanov keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seregei Romanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but Romanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Romanov feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, Romanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawson has his hands on Romanov's head, controlling the position.
Romanov throws a strike but Dawson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dawson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Dawson is in close to Romanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Dawson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Romanov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawson pulls Romanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Romanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanov.
Seregei Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Romanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dawson keeping control of the position. #T2#
Romanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working.
Romanov is looking to stall here but Dawson recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson pushing down on Romanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romanov's head. #ES#
Romanov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dawson is on him like a limpet, forcing Romanov back against the cage.
Romanov is pressed up against the cage. Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romanov down to the mat. Romanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Dawson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydin Dawson.
Romanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dawson.
Romanov leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Dawson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Romanov closes the distance and pushes Dawson back into the cage.
Romanov lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Romanov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Romanov trying to control from Dawson's half guard. Dawson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dawson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawson is controlling him.
Romanov keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seregei Romanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Romanov.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romanov sprawls well. Romanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov wants to clinch.#TD2#
Dawson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dawson trying to control the position but Romanov is working away.
Romanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson grinds an elbow into Romanov's temple.
Dawson taking a breather here.
Dawson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Dawson scoring with punches and elbows.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romanov defending against the ground and pound.
Romanov is looking for a sweep.
Dawson is putting a hurting on Romanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dawson is working Romanov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dawson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson scores with punches from side control.
Dawson landing strikes.
Dawson is putting a hurting on Romanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dawson lands a nice forearm strike.
Dawson scoring with punches from side control.
Dawson lands a few punches from side control.
Romanov is not content to let Dawson control the position.
Dawson working the head with strikes.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Romanov is trying to escape the position but Dawson is controlling the position. #T3#
Romanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dawson landing strikes.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson working the head with strikes.
Dawson lands an elbow.
Romanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dawson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dawson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dawson lands an elbow.
Dawson trying to control the position but Romanov is working away.
Dawson scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Romanov is rocked!#T4#
Romanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Romanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dawson cracks Romanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here as Dawson stalls from top position.
Dawson scoring with punches from side control.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romanov down.
Dawson lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Jaydin Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seregei Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawson happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaydin Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seregei Romanov! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Jack misses with a body shot
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jack catches Lloyd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lloyd slips a jab from Jack.
Lloyd's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lloyd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jack throws a jab when Lloyd was well out of range.
Lloyd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Lloyd is out of range.
Lloyd throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Lloyd blocks a jab.
Jack slips a jab from Lloyd.
Jack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lloyd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jack scrambles back to his feet.
Lloyd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Jack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Lloyd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Lloyd throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lloyd! But no joy.
Jack defending well as Lloyd loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Jack misses with a double jab.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Lloyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Lloyd moved out of range nicely.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Lloyd lunges at Jack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jack's hand.
A big left from Lloyd misses.
Jack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lloyd throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Jack throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Lloyd throws a right hand that Jack ducks under and follows up with a left that Jack also avoids with ease.
Black Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Jack connects with a nice looking jab.
Jack misses with a left hand
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Lloyd's shoulder, as Lloyd tries to avoid the shot.
Jack misses with a combination
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack avoids the body shot from Lloyd.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack lands a nice shot that snaps Lloyd's head back.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Lloyd ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Lloyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack misses with a hook. Lloyd ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lloyd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack misses with a left hand
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
Lloyd misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Jack misses its target.
A big right from Jack misses.
Lloyd throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lloyd.#T3#
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack punishes Lloyd's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack connects with a single shot there.
Lloyd throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Lloyd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Lloyd.
The fighters circling - Lloyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Lloyd ducks down to avoid it.
Jack connects with a nice looking jab.
Jack moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Lloyd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jack scores with the left hand. Lloyd knows he should have avoided that one.
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Jack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.#T4#
Lloyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lloyd! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
A jab from Jack misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lloyd misses the target.
Lloyd misses with a double jab.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Lloyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Lloyd throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack misses with a left hand
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Lloyd drops Jack with a beautiful combination! Jack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lloyd is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Jack is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Black Jack has been cut.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a crisp right that sends Jack to the canvas! Lloyd follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aled Lloyd! |
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Event:
CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunnarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunnarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Gunnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nogueira wants to clinch.#CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunnarsson.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Nogueira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Gunnarsson is stalling here.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunnarsson 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. #SUB#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #T2#
Gunnarsson cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Nogueira pushing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nogueira works his way into full mount!
Nogueira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gunnarsson is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Nogueira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunnarsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunnarsson shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Nogueira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gunnarsson is on top in guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Gunnarsson is defending the position.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gunnarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nogueira's guard. #REVB#
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB#
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Nogueira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Gunnarsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is fighting to break Nogueira's control of his arms but Nogueira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunnarsson won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here. #T1#
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Nogueira darts in and clinches Gunnarsson up against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to stall.
Nogueira jumps guard but Gunnarsson stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Gunnarsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Nogueira is trying to maintain the position but Gunnarsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Gunnarsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Gunnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gunnarsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nogueira regains guard immediately.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.#T1#
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson advances position into side control!#SU2#
Gunnarsson decides to stand back up.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Nogueira gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gunnarsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nogueira can't fight it off and eventually Gunnarsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Nogueira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nogueira trying to control here.
#T3#
Gunnarsson tries to pass to full mount but Nogueira defends it. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that Nogueira semi-blocks.
#CL#
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Diego Nogueira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunnarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Nogueira pushes him away.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.#CL#
Nogueira moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Gunnarsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Gunnarsson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gunnarsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nogueira to get to his feet.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Nogueira down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira is looking to counter the offense by Gunnarsson and move into the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Gunnarsson trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Nogueira manages to pull guard.
Gunnarsson content to stall in guard here.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nogueira is trying to keep Gunnarsson in close.
#T2#
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson looking to control.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#ES2#
Gunnarsson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nogueira tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Gunnarsson feints and as Nogueira raises his hands in defense, Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Nogueira sits in half guard.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nogueira controlling the action here.#T4#
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Gunnarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gunnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira mounts Gunnarsson! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gunnarsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nogueira's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5##CL2#
Gunnarsson darts in and clinches Nogueira up against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Nogueira pulls guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Gunnarsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
#CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nogueira pulls guard successfully.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#T1#
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Gunnarsson has passed into half guard.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace.
Gunnarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunnarsson.
#SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nogueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira looking to control.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Gunnarsson defends it.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunnarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
Magnus Gunnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Magnus Gunnarsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 23
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Da Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanoid moves away.#TD#
Mechanoid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mechanoid lands in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva pulls Mechanoid in close to prevent any damage.
Da Silva 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mechanoid trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Mechanoid looking to pass the guard.
Mechanoid throwing strikes but missing.
Mechanoid stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mechanoid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mechanoid.
Mechanoid is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mechanoid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mechanoid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mechanoid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mechanoid chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mechanoid is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Mechanoid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Mechanoid is stalling in the full guard.
Mechanoid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mechanoid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Mechanoid landing some decent shots from guard.
Mechanoid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Da Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mechanoid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mechanoid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mechanoid stands and throws Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mechanoid working away.#T3#
Mechanoid taking a breather here.
Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face as Mechanoid controls the position.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Mechanoid working the head with strikes.
Mechanoid controls the position from side control.
Mechanoid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Mechanoid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Mechanoid grinds an elbow into Da Silva's temple.
Mechanoid lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Da Silva down.
Mechanoid cracks Da Silva with a big right hand but Da Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Da Silva being controlled for a moment.
Mechanoid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Da Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Da Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC#Da Silva is rocked!
Mechanoid controls the position from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mechanoid connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid dominated that round.
That's time! Mechanoid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Mechanoid looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mechanoid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mechanoid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mechanoid passes into half guard.
Mechanoid drops an elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Mechanoid works his way into side control.
Kryten Mechanoid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mechanoid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Da Silva some visible discomfort.
Da Silva is still in real trouble! Can Mechanoid finish him?
Mechanoid happy to just control the position for now.
Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mechanoid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mechanoid scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Da Silva to see if he's OK.
Mechanoid lands an elbow. #T1#
Mechanoid wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Mechanoid working the ground and pound.
Mechanoid wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Mechanoid is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face as Mechanoid controls the position.
Mechanoid scoring with punches and elbows.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mechanoid here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mechanoid lands a nice forearm strike.
Mechanoid just content to control the position.
Mechanoid scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Da Silva is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mechanoid can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kryten Mechanoid!
A relieved looking Kryten Mechanoid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 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 30 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Bar
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bar prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall keeping hold of Bar's head, controlling as best he can.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hall wants to control but Bar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Bar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #T1#
Hall tries to buck Bar off but Bar is having none of it.
Hall isn't going anywhere.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Bar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Bar's back. He's all about the action.
Bar is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Hall is controlling Bar's trapped leg to prevent Bar from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall gets back to full guard.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there.
Hall pulls Bar in to control the position. #T4#
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Bar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Bar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (8) Bar
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bar is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now. #T6#
Hall is concentrating on defense, preventing Bar from advancing position.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hall! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (11) Bar
Bar content just to control the position here.
Hall holds on to Bar as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bar prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall trying to control but Bar postures up.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Bar's back. He's all about the action.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (11) Bar
Bar can't escape the position.
Hall gets his hands free as Bar looks to control.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bar 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.#T9#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hall gets his hands free as Bar looks to control.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bar for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Hall continues to stall.#T11#
Bar trying to control but not successfully.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Bar tries to buck him off.
Bar is trying to break free.
Hall biding his time, controlling Bar. #T12#
Bar is trying to break free.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.
Bar can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Hall.#T13#
Hall controlling well, preventing Bar from escaping the position.
Bar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bar.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 11 to 4. Wilhelm Bar retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 33 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Farquharson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farquharson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ozymandias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (0) vs (4) Ozymandias
Farquharson can't do much from the bottom here.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face as Ozymandias controls the position.
It looks like Ozymandias 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.
Farquharson manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson trying to control here.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Farquharson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Farquharson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farquharson. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (7) Ozymandias
Farquharson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozymandias fails to advance to Farquharson's back.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias 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 wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias fails to move to back control. #T3#
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Farquharson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (0) vs (10) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ozymandias not allowing Farquharson to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Ozymandias avoiding Farquharson 's attempts to control his hands.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Farquharson's body.
#T5#
Farquharson trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Farquharson tries to break free.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position as Farquharson tries to break free.
#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Farquharson tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well, with Ozymandias on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Farquharson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T7#
Farquharson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Farquharson right now.
I would not like to be Farquharson right now.
Farquharson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (10) Ozymandias#T8#
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Farquharson content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Farquharson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (12) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farquharson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ozymandias is now in half guard.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Farquharson defending well.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (2) vs (15) Ozymandias
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Farquharson tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farquharson is looking to escape.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #T12#
Farquharson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Farquharson prevents Ozymandias from taking his back.
Farquharson is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farquharson is squirming around, avoiding Ozymandias's attempts to control the action.
Farquharson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Farquharson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Farquharson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Ozymandias.
The adventures of Ozymandias the control monster continue. Boring.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Cyrus Ozymandias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 144
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 39 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Suarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamenev.#TD#
Kamenev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Suarez
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it.
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.
Suarez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Suarez trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev controlling his opponent. #T1#
Kamenev prevents Suarez from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Suarez is in no mood to give up.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Suarez tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Suarez wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3##SUB#
Suarez reaches up to try and pull Kamenev in and control his posture, but Kamenev latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Suarez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laperierre tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laperierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Laperierre pulls Chai into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai postures up.
Laperierre is controlling Chai's posture.
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.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laperierre is trying to push Chai off with his feet but Chai grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Laperierre's ankles and Laperierre is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Leonardinho Chai!
A victorious Leonardinho Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
OBrien clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
OBrien decides to pull guard.
Gean being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Gean wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
Gean wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
Gean wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Gean is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Gean is proving a slippery customer.
Gean 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.
Gean is pushing down on OBrien's leg trying to pass to half guard. OBrien is fighting to maintain full guard but Gean has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Gean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OBrien sees it coming and defends easily.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Gean is controlling well.
Gean wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
Gean tries to pass the half guard into mount. OBrien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OBrien is pressing down on Gean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
OBrien seems keen to control Gean's posture.
Gean preventing the sweep.
Gean trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Gean wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
OBrien 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.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Gean postures up.
OBrien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Gean controlling him for the moment. #T5#
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gean looking to pass the guard.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Gean postures up.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position.
Gean wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard. #T6#
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gean manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (0) vs (2) OBrien
Gean keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OBrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gean is tightening it up a little... OBrien has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! OBrien reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! OBrien taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mean Gean!
Mean Gean thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 30 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Suarez darts in and clinches Jiurgite up against the ropes.
Jiurgite fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Suarez pulls guard successfully.
Jiurgite has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Suarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Jiurgite is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Jiurgite is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Jiurgite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Jiurgite controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jiurgite puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Suarez trying to hold on to Jiurgite's head to control him but Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suarez is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Well, if Jiurgite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Suarez wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiurgite is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suarez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Suarez wants to get back to full 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.#T5#
Jiurgite is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
#T6#
Suarez trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (3) Jiurgite
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jiurgite prevents Suarez from improving position.
Suarez has knee on belly momentarily but Jiurgite bucks him off and regains half guard. #T8#
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Suarez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (8) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Suarez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (11) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB#
Suarez working for a choke but Jiurgite is defending well.
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Suarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Jiurgite looking very determined here, making life difficult for Suarez.
Suarez is trying to control but Jiurgite is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Suarez fails to move to back control.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to improve his position but Suarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Suarez wants to take his opponent's back but Jiurgite doesn't allow it. #T10##SUB#
Suarez goes for an armbar but he's not got it Jiurgite turns into him and now he's in Suarez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (11) vs (5) Jiurgite
Suarez wants to control but Jiurgite passes easily into half guard.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working. #T11#
Jiurgite is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiurgite is trying to control the action in half guard but Suarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Suarez trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
#T12#
Jiurgite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment.
Suarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (13) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Suarez looking to sit in guard and control but Jiurgite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (13) vs (7) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Jiurgite advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (13) vs (10) Jiurgite
Suarez is trying to control Jiurgite's posture but Jiurgite avoids it.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jiurgite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Jiurgite wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Suarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jiurgite is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suarez takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Felix Suarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 32 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schaubi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schaubi tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been informed that Murphy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Schaubi has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Murphy jumps guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Schaubi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
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.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Schaubi is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle here but Schaubi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (3) vs (0) Murphy
Murphy wants to control but Schaubi postures up.
Murphy seems a little lost for a moment, as Schaubi dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Schaubi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schaubi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy wants to control but Schaubi postures up.
Murphy tries to bench press Schaubi off him but Schaubi keeps the position. #SUB#
Schaubi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Schaubi swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (3) vs (2) Murphy#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura here.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murphy is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Schaubi is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
#T4#
Schaubi manages to get to full guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Schaubi is pulling down on Murphy's head. It's preventing any offense from Murphy, at least for the moment.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schaubi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schaubi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schaubi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (7) vs (2) Murphy#T5#
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaubi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murphy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (9) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Schaubi maintains control.#T6#
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Schaubi tries to control but Murphy wriggling away.
Schaubi avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Murphy regains half guard.
Schaubi is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Schaubi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (12) vs (2) Murphy#T8#
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face as Schaubi controls the position.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy seems a little lost for a moment, as Schaubi dominates the positioning.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face as Schaubi controls the position. #SUB#
Schaubi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schaubi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Murphy wants to control but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaubi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Schaubi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (14) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy is squirming around, avoiding Schaubi's attempts to control the action.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schaubi content just to control the position here.
Schaubi tries to control but Murphy wriggling away. #T11#
Schaubi mounts Murphy! Really nice guard pass there!
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy can't escape the position.
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Murphy stops Schaubi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T12#
Murphy is trying desperately to improve position.
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Murphy wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Murphy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
Schaubi fails to advance to Murphy's back.
Schaubi avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.#T13#
Schaubi controlling from the full mount.
Schaubi continues to stall.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon fails with the takedown.
Virus tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Virus clinches up against the ropes.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vernon just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Vernon has Virus pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vernon pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Virus tumbling to the mat - Vernon dives into Virus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Virus
Virus 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.
Vernon advances to half guard.
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to advance position but Virus counters by regaining guard.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Vernon stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Virus
Vernon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Virus can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus is not content to let Vernon control the position. #T2#
Virus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Virus is still trying to improve position.
Vernon trying to control the position but Virus is working away.
Virus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Virus trying to control here.
Virus is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus keeping hold of Vernon's head, controlling as best he can.
Virus tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#T4#
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Virus trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Vernon prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending the position. #T5#
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Virus defends it.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away.
Virus regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (0) Virus
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.#T6#
Virus gets back to half guard.
Virus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Virus defends it.
Vernon prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Vernon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (0) Virus#T7#
Virus is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Virus manages to get back to half guard.
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Virus is trying is best to control the position here.
Virus trying to control here.
#T8#
Virus is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Virus has his hands on Vernon's head, controlling the position.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Virus is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Virus 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: Vernon (11) vs (2) Virus
Vernon trying to control here.
Virus trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away. #SUB#
Vernon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Virus controlling the pace.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Virus postures up.
Virus 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.
Virus wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon trying to control the position.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. #T11#
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virus trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Virus postures up.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vernon looking to control but Virus passes into half guard.
#T13#
Vernon won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Vernon wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Virus trying to pass the guard but Vernon defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Virus in particular looking to stall.
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (15) vs (2) Virus
You can see the frustration on Virus's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Virus is keeping busy.
Vernon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Virus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vernon is looking to control Virus but Virus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vernon keeps control of the position as Virus tries to break free.
Vernon doesn't have the hooks in and Virus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (15) vs (4) Virus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus is pushing down on Vernon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vernon is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vernon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virus is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Isaac Vernon gave a mention to Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Hagler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hagler misses with a body shot.
Rogan wants to counter the offense by Hagler and move into the clinch position.
Rogan misses with a hook.
Rogan misses with a right hand
and Rogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Rogan pushes Hagler up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hagler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hagler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Rogan.
A right hand to the body from Hagler.
Rogan managing to block the knees to the body from Hagler.
Rogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hagler.
Rogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hagler lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hagler backwards. #BC#
Hagler breaks from the clinch.
Rogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hagler ducks under a wild hook from Rogan.
Hagler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hagler throws a sloppy head kick and Rogan moves out of range easily.
Rogan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hagler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hagler dodges the punch combination from Rogan.
#T1#
Hagler throws out a loose jab but Rogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogan wants to counter with a clinch but Hagler pushes him away.
Rogan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hagler counter with a right hand.
Hagler misses with a wild combination.
Rogan lands a jab to the nose.
Rogan throws a shot from downtown. Hagler moves away and avoids it.
Hagler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hagler throws an overhand right that lands on Rogan's shoulder, as Rogan tries to avoid the shot.
Hagler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogan.
Hagler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogan throws a jab when Hagler was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogan. Hagler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogan misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Hagler misses.
Rogan lands with a hook. Hagler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hagler throws out the jab.
Hagler ducks under a wild hook from Rogan.
Rogan lands a head shot.
Hagler throws a big shot that misses.
Rogan tries to clinch but Hagler is having none of it.
Rogan swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Hagler counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Rogan goes down! Will Rogan beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Hagler moves away from the strike by Rogan. #CL#
Hagler clinches with his opponent.
Hagler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogan managing to block the knees to the body from Hagler.
Hagler scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hagler.
Hagler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagler working aggressively here.
Rogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogan working aggressively here.
Rogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hagler backwards.
Hagler misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Hagler should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rogan tests Hagler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hagler needs to keep his hands up - Rogan had a free shot at his head there.
Rogan sizes up Hagler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rogan misses with an uppercut
and Hagler counters with a nice body shot.
Rogan cracks Hagler with a good jab.
Rogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogan slips under a jab from Hagler.
Hagler sets himself, and Rogan steps forward looking for the clinch! Hagler avoids it this time.
Hagler moves forwards but Rogan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rogan slips under a jab.
Rogan throws a body punch but Hagler moves out of range.
Rogan misses with an uppercut
and Hagler counters with a right hand to the body.
Hagler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marvin Hagler is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hagler has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hagler.
Hagler has a couple of punches blocked by Rogan.
Hagler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hagler.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hagler. #T1#
Hagler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Hagler is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Hagler.
A short uppercut from Hagler.
Hagler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagler lands with a right to the head.
Rogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hagler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hagler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogan can do to turn this around?
A short right from Hagler on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
Hagler lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hagler.
Hagler prevents a body shot from Rogan.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hagler.
Hagler pushes Rogan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hagler.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hagler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hagler cracks Rogan with a nice body shot.
Hagler gets through Rogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##BC#
Hagler manages to break the clinch.
Hagler cracks Rogan with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Rogan is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Rogan is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Rogan could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marvin Hagler! |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brittle staying out of range there.
Brittle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blood missing with a left hand there. Brittle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Brittle has closed the distance and engaged Blood in a clinch.
Brittle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blood's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Brittle manages to break the clinch.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blood swings for the body but Brittle moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brittle tries to clinch there but Blood circles away.
Brittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Blood circles away.
Blood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brittle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood looks to throw the jab but Brittle is out of range.
Blood missing with a left hand there. Brittle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brittle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blood.
Brittle defending well as Blood loads up on a big left hand.
Blood tests Brittle's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Blood misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Blood.
Brittle tries to counter with a clinch but Blood shakes him off and moves away.
Blood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blood. Brittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brittle is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brittle moves out of range of the strikes.
Blood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blood misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Brittle instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Brittle breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Brittle has closed the distance and engaged Blood in a clinch.
#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Blood misses with a hook.
Blood loads up on a big right hand but Brittle slips the punch.
Blood throws the left hand but Brittle avoids the punch easily.
Blood looks to throw the jab but Brittle is out of range.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Blood scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brittle tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range. #CL2#
Brittle forces Blood back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Brittle keeps control of Blood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blood misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Brittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brittle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blood misses the target.
Brittle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brittle wants to clinch.
Brittle moves away from the strike by Blood.
Blood swats away the attempt to clinch by Brittle.
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blood throwing a counter right hand but Brittle manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Blood.
Blood misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Blood misses.
Brittle wants to clinch.
Brittle defending well as Blood loads up on a big left hand.
Brittle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blood.
Brittle slips under a jab.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blood lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Brittle rushes Blood and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Brittle manages to break the clinch.
Blood misses with a looping left.
Brittle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blood finds it's way round the side to connect with Brittle's head.
Brittle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blood.
Brittle slips a straight right by Blood.
Brittle moves in looking to clinch but Blood pushes him off.
Blood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Brittle has Blood up against the ropes in a clinch.
Blood throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Brittle breaks from the clinch.
Blood throws a hook but Brittle blocks it.#CL2#
Brittle takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Brittle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Brittle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brittle wants to clinch up but Blood keeps it at a distance.
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Brittle's shoulder, as Brittle tries to avoid the shot.
Blood connects with a body shot that sends Brittle's belly button to the back.
Blood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Brittle drives through and clinches with Blood against the ropes.
#BC2#
Brittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brittle is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Brittle closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brittle tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range. #CL2#
Brittle gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Brittle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brittle's head backwards.
Blood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brittle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Brittle rushes Blood and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Young Blood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blood throws a jab but it's blocked by Brittle. #CL2#
Brittle moves into range and clinches up with Blood.#BC2#
Brittle manages to break the clinch.
Blood works Brittle's body with a nice hook.
Brittle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blood throwing a counter right hand but Brittle manages to avoid it.
Brittle tries to clinch there but Blood circles away.
Brittle ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Blood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brittle backs up against the ropes.
Brittle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brittle can do to turn this around?
Brittle wants to clinch up but Blood keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Brittle pushes Blood up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Brittle breaks from the clinch.
Blood throws a jab but it's blocked by Brittle.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Blood connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brittle tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range.
Blood throws a jab when Brittle was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brittle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blood missing with a left hand there. Brittle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jack Brittle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blood is trying to push Brittle away but Brittle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Blood tries to break the clinch but Brittle is controlling the position.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Blood as he connects with a hook.
Brittle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brittle tries to clinch up.
Blood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brittle ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Brittle blocks a jab.
Brittle tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Brittle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Blood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Brittle manages to break the clinch.
Brittle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Brittle tries to clinch there but Blood circles away.
Blood swings for the body but Brittle moves out of range.
Brittle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blood keeps the fight on the outside.
Blood throws a hook but Brittle avoids it easily.
Blood throws a hook but Brittle blocks it.#T2#
Blood swats away the attempt to clinch by Brittle.
Blood fails to land with a series of punches.
Young Blood is winning the standup battle so far.
Blood throws a series of strikes that have Brittle backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood throws a jab when Brittle was well out of range.
Blood lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Brittle drives through and clinches with Blood against the ropes.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Brittle breaks from the clinch.
Brittle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blood.
Brittle wants to clinch.#CL2#
Brittle takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Brittle breaks from the clinch.
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Brittle's shoulder, as Brittle tries to avoid the shot.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blood is looking to counter punch.
Blood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brittle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blood.#T3#
Brittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brittle tries to clinch up but Blood circles away and keeps his distance.
Brittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brittle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brittle.
Nice jab there from Blood.
Blood scores with a hook.
Brittle is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Blood circles away.
Blood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blood looks to land a right hand but Brittle moved out of range.
Brittle tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range.
Blood throws a looping overhand right but Brittle ducks down to avoid it.
Brittle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
Brittle clinches up with Blood and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brittle is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Brittle is looking to clinch.
Blood lands a really nice looking cross but Brittle seems unphased.
Blood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brittle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brittle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brittle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blood misses with an uppercut. Brittle saw that one coming.
Brittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Brittle's shoulder, as Brittle tries to avoid the shot.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brittle moves away.
Blood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood misses with a looping right.
Brittle tries to clinch there but Blood circles away.
Blood swats away the attempt to clinch by Brittle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Young Blood dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Brittle has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Brittle manages to break the clinch.
Brittle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blood tests Brittle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brittle is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Brittle darts in and clinches Blood up against the ropes.#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Blood misses.
A jab from Blood does it's job there.
Blood keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Brittle clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Brittle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brittle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood works Brittle's body with a nice hook.
Brittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood.
Brittle slips a jab and a cross from Blood.
Blood looks to land a right hand but Brittle moved out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blood working aggressively here.
#T1#
The referee calls for Brittle to work.
#BC2#
Brittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Blood.
Blood clobbers Brittle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Brittle is rocked!
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brittle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brittle closes the distance but Blood moves to the side
and Blood counters with a straight right hand.
Brittle is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?#CL2#
Blood gets tackled into the ropes by Brittle. Brittle maintains the clinch.
Brittle seems to have recovered his senses.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Brittle uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brittle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.#CL2#
Brittle closes the distance and clinches.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Brittle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Brittle.
#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Brittle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brittle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Brittle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Brittle moves into range and clinches up with Blood.#BC2#
Brittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brittle moves out of range as Blood strikes.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Blood misses. #CL2#
Brittle closes the distance and pushes Blood back into the ropes.#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Brittle moves away from the strike by Blood.
Blood misses with a hook. Brittle ducked under it nicely.
Blood lands an overhand right.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brittle manages to avoid it.#T3#
Brittle moves in looking to clinch but Blood pushes him off.
Brittle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blood.
Brittle tries to counter with a clinch but Blood shakes him off and moves away.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Brittle moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Blood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blood swinging wildly here.
Blood connects with a right hand. Brittle shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Blood.
Blood throws out a loose jab but Brittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brittle wants to counter the offense by Blood and move into the clinch position.
Brittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brittle tries to move into range but Blood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blood throws a jab when Brittle was well out of range.
Brittle is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Blood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Brittle forces Blood back against the ropes and clinches.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brittle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Blood.
#T4#
Blood working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Blood tries to keep at a distance but Brittle has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Brittle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blood throws the left hand but Brittle avoids the punch easily.
Blood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brittle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blood is looking to counter punch.
Brittle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Brittle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brittle tries to clinch up but Blood circles away and keeps his distance.
Brittle tries to clinch there but Blood circles away.
Blood misses the jab.
Jack Brittle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, jab by Brittle - just one landing.
Blood lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Young Blood!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Young Blood!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Young Blood!
Young Blood wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Young Blood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cap moves into range and clinches up with Kyng.#TD#
Kyng has Cap pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyng pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cap tumbling to the mat - Kyng dives into Cap's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Cap
Cap keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Cap is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture.
Cap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng 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. #T1#
Cap trying to control the position.
Cap keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cap trying to control the position.
Cap wants to sweep but no luck.
Cap trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Cap keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng 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.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Cap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Cap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng stays in close to Cap's body and controls the position. #T3#
Kyng'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.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.#T4#
Kyng 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.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Cap has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Cap 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.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap looking to control.
#T5#
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.
Cap controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself. #T6#
Cap is trying to hold Kyng in close to prevent damage but Kyng has managed to pass into half guard.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Kyng wants to advance to full mount but Cap doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Cap keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass. #T8#
Cap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Cap is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng pushing down on Cap's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cap wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng is taking a breather. Cap 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.#T9#
Kyng prevents Cap from improving his position.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Cap is defending the position.
Kyng is thwarting Cap's attempts to control the position.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cap regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cap is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Cap trying to control the position here. #T10#
Cap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cap is controlling Kyng's posture.
Kyng stays in close to Cap's body and controls the position.
Cap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Kyng 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.
Cap controlling the position.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.#T12#
Cap trying to control the position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Kyng 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.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Cap wants to improve his position but instead Kyng has moved into half guard.
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Cap defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyng stays in close to Cap's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Cap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyng 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.
Kyng is fighting to break Cap's control of his arms but Cap is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Tanner Kyng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 70 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Laperierre drags the fight down to the ground.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre 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.
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.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Laperierre is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Archer prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Archer is taking a breather. Laperierre 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.
Archer prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Archer trying to control the pace.
Laperierre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laperierre is positioning himself well to prevent Archer advancing to mount.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Archer trying to control from half guard but Laperierre is working away.
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Laperierre is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre has his hands clasped together around Archer's back. He's all about the action.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer is controlling the pace.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre working a defensive guard here.
Laperierre pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Archer wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T8#
Archer prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Archer not doing much here.
Laperierre trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (3) Archer
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it. #T10#
Laperierre tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (0) vs (5) Archer
Archer trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Archer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laperierre to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (0) vs (8) Archer
Laperierre can't escape the position.
Archer is looking to control Laperierre but Laperierre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Archer controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
#T11#
Archer is trying to stick to Laperierre's back but Laperierre is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laperierre. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (8) Archer
Laperierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laperierre passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laperierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (8) Archer
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Archer tries to lock up and control but Laperierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre content just to control the position here.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laperierre content just to control the position here. #T14#
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Laperierre from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Archer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (5) vs (10) Archer
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Able Archer 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:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 55 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Suarez moves into range and clinches up with Esteves.#TD#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Esteves 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.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Suarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Suarez working for a triangle but Esteves defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.#T1#
Suarez has control of Esteves's left arm, preventing Esteves from doing any damage.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez is trying to keep Esteves in close.
#T2#
Esteves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Esteves
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esteves staying calm.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Esteves trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez tries to buck Esteves off but Esteves is having none of it.#T4#
Esteves trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez wants to control but Esteves postures up.
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.
The referee asks Esteves politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Esteves prefers to stall for the moment though.
Suarez struggling a bit here.
Esteves wants to take a breather but Suarez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Esteves.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Suarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esteves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Suarez trying to control the position.
Esteves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteves is pushing down on Suarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6##SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suarez defends it well.
Esteves is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves trying to control the pace.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Esteves wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suarez is just riding it out for now. Esteves eventually gives up the hold.
Suarez moves into full guard.
Esteves looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Esteves works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Suarez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Esteves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Esteves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Esteves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esteves is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Esteves trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Esteves jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (6) Esteves
Esteves taking a breather here.
Esteves wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #T10#
Esteves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Suarez wants to control but Esteves postures up.#SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Esteves wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #T11#
Esteves controlling the position from side mount.
Esteves trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esteves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves controls the position. #T12#
Esteves trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Esteves working away.#SUB2#
Esteves swings around for an armbar but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (6) Esteves
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass. #T13#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
Esteves has Suarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Suarez trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (8) Esteves
Esteves trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. #T14#
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 8 to 2.
Vartan Esteves very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop 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:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Virus jumps guard.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Chai won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Virus is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Virus moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Chai stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Virus
Virus struggling a bit here.
Virus holding on.
Chai working away.
Virus sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Virus is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virus avoid being mounted?
Chai is looking to advance position but Virus won't allow it.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but Virus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Virus pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Virus 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: Chai (3) vs (2) Virus
Virus is controlling the pace.
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.#T5#
Virus is just content to waste time from the top position. Chai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Virus passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Virus slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Virus wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Virus controlling the action here.
Virus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai tries to roll over but Virus keeps him under control.
Chai is not content to let Virus control the position.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virus trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Virus is defending well. Chai quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Virus has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chai celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardinho Chai!
A relieved looking Leonardinho Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 40 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
OBrien rushes Laitila and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Laitila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OBrien is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OBrien has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OBrien defends well.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Laitila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
OBrien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position.
OBrien trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
A lull in the action here.
OBrien wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila 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.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
OBrien trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
Laitila is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Laitila gets back to half guard.
OBrien is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.#T5##SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (8) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OBrien off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (8) vs (4) Laitila
OBrien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien holds on for dear life.
OBrien working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's not got it OBrien turns into him and now he's in Laitila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (10) vs (4) Laitila
Laitila keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #T6##SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OBrien controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien is stalling in the full guard.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
OBrien trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Laitila has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think OBrien should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laitila has tightened it up now! OBrien should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 70 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laperierre clinches. #TD#
Laperierre decides to pull guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laperierre controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel is fighting to break Laperierre's control of his arms but Laperierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Diesel is looking to pass into half guard but Laperierre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laperierre is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Diesel
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Laperierre stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laperierre stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (0) Diesel
Laperierre trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Laperierre happy to just control the position for now.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Laperierre dominates the positioning.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel is trying to control Laperierre's posture but Laperierre avoids it.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to bench press Laperierre off him but Laperierre keeps the position. #T4#
Laperierre tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel prevents Laperierre from moving into mount.
Diesel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (5) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel controlling the pace.
Diesel prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Laperierre trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Laperierre is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (5) Diesel
Laperierre is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diesel is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (5) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Laperierre can't escape the position.
Diesel tries to control but Laperierre wriggling away. #T7#
Laperierre wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Laperierre tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel prevents Laperierre from getting the reversal.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Diesel fails to take his opponent's back.
Laperierre tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Laperierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Let's hope that Diesel 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.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Laperierre is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Laperierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Laperierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Laperierre is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Laperierre working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel fails to advance to Laperierre's back.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 7 to 5.
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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