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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macker to the ground. Elvul is now in Macker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Macker pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macker is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.#T1#
Elvul won't allow Macker to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Macker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Macker
Elvul can't keep his opponent in guard - Macker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Elvul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elvul being controlled here, momentarily.
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Macker 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.
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Elvul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macker is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Macker wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker passes into half guard.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Elvul is defending the position.
Macker trying to advance position but Elvul counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Elvul trying to control the position.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Macker lying in Elvul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Elvul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Macker taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macker avoids it really well and circles away.
Macker tries to clinch there but Dew circles away.
Dew shoots in for a takedown but Macker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dew goes for a double leg but Macker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Macker continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dew prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Dew tightens his grip and picks Macker up, before dumping him to the ground. Macker manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker looking to control.
Macker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dew wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker is trying to control the position but Dew postures up.
Dew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Macker keeping full guard, as Dew tries to pass.
Dew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macker pulls Dew in to control the position.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully.
Macker is trying to control the position but Dew postures up.
Dew trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (2) Macker
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dew 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.
Macker wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Dew looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Macker passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (2) vs (5) Macker
Macker controls the position.
Macker wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Macker swings around for an armbar but Dew sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Macker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (4) vs (5) Macker#T4#
Dew trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker is trying to control the position but Dew postures up.
Macker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dew wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
Dew tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dew content to stall in guard here.
Dew preventing the sweep. #T5#
Dew content to stall in guard here.
Macker 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: Dew (4) vs (7) Macker
Dew manages to get to full guard.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Dew 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.
Macker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Dew is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dew is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Macker 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#
Dew working for a triangle but Macker defends it easily.
#T8#
Macker passes Dew's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macker not doing much here.
Dew might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker prevents Dew from improving his position.
Dew is looking to get back to full guard here but Macker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (4) vs (10) Macker#T9#
Macker has knee on belly momentarily but Dew bucks him off and regains half guard.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Dew defending well.
Dew is in trouble now - Macker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (4) vs (13) Macker
Macker controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Macker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Dew is defending well.
Dew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Macker preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dew working for a triangle but Macker defends it easily.
Macker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Macker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dew manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (6) vs (13) Macker
Dew controlling from the top position.
Dew trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13##SUB2#
Macker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dew wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Dew content to stall in guard here.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Dew is proving a slippery customer.
Dew is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet. #T14#
Dew trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Dew wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Dew is proving a slippery customer.
Dew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Dew wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 13 to 6.
Our winner, Dan Macker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova forces Macker back against the cage and clinches.
Sova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macker can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Sova gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Sova
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Macker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Macker is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Macker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sova has picked Macker up and slammed him! Macker can't keep hold of the triangle and Sova manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Sova
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova working away.
Macker being controlled for a moment.
Macker stops Sova from passing to mount.
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Macker prevents Sova from moving into mount. #T2#
Macker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sova's best efforts.
Sova is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Sova controlling the pace.
Macker tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Macker is positioning himself well to prevent Sova advancing to mount.
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Macker is trying to control the position but Sova postures up.
Sova passes Macker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sova.
Sova is looking to pass Macker's guard but actually Macker recovers to full guard.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (5) Sova
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Sova seems keen to control Macker's posture.#T5#
Sova can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova looking to control.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macker wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Sova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macker trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (5) Sova
Macker trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Macker works to advance to full mount. Sova defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (7) vs (5) Sova#T7#
Macker controlling the pace for now.
Macker trying to control but Sova is having none of it.
Sova tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Sova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sova to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (10) vs (5) Sova
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Macker has good solid back control here.
Sova is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Sova is trying to control the position but Macker manages to sink in the RNC - Sova is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Macker!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 33 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Macker tries to sprawl but Chai drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai controlling the action here.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Macker manages to get to full guard.
Macker wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Macker there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Macker has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Macker
Chai looking to hold on to the position here but Macker rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Macker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Macker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is trying to keep Macker in close.
Chai 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.#T3#
Macker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (5) Macker
The referee asks Macker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Macker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Macker trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker stalling. #T4#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Macker is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Macker has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (8) Macker#T6#
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macker is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Macker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Chai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (8) vs (10) Macker
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
It looks like Macker 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.
Macker trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Macker has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Macker is controlling the pace.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (10) Macker
Macker tries to break free.
#T10#
Macker turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (12) Macker
Chai is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (12) Macker
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11##SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (14) Macker
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (14) vs (17) Macker#SUB2#
Macker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Macker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai prevents Macker from improving position.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Chai sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Macker.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Well, if Macker 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.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Macker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 17 to 14.
Dan Macker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Macker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finn! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macker (4) vs (0) Finn
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (4) vs (2) Finn
Macker tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Finn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Finn 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.
#SUB#
Macker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn stalling. #T1#
Macker tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.
Finn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker trying to control but Finn postures up.
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Macker defends it.
Finn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Finn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Finn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Finn 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.
Macker wants to improve his position but Finn is controlling well.
Finn tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Macker tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.#T3#
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Macker gets full guard.
Finn preventing the sweep.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Finn trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macker wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Finn.
It looks like Finn 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.
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Finn 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#
Macker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macker's guard.
Finn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Finn moves into full mount! Macker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (4) vs (5) Finn#T7#
Finn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is working to get back to half guard.
Finn controlling the pace for now.
Finn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Macker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (4) vs (8) Finn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn controlling the position well here. Macker rolled but Finn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Despite being in a bad position, Macker is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Finn controls the action.#T8#
Finn is continuing to stall.
Macker trying to control the action but Finn just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Macker right now.
I would not like to be Macker right now.
#T9#
Finn tries to keep control of the position but Macker is staying busy.
Macker tries to break free.
Macker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The adventures of Finn the control monster continue. Boring.
Macker wants to control his opponent's hands but Finn gets his hands free.
Finn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Macker.
Finn trying to control momentarily.
Macker tries to break free.
Finn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T10#
Macker staying busy and making it hard for Finn to control. #T11#
Finn controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Finn tries to keep control of the position but Macker is staying busy.
Macker tries to roll but Finn sticks to his back.
Finn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macker trying to control the hands but Finn won't let him.
Macker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Finn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yet more stalling tactics from Finn.
Finn tries to keep control of the position but Macker is staying busy.
What can Macker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've been informed that Finn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Finn is looking to control Macker but Macker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Macker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Macker prevents Finn from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Macker right now.
Finn trying to control momentarily.
#T14#
Finn controls the position.
Finn tries to get the hooks in deep but Macker pushed the leg off.
Finn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Macker's body.
Macker is in bad spot here.
Finn is not going to allow Macker to sit and survive in this position.
Macker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Finn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Macker doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Finn is taking a breather. Macker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn wins on points by 8 to 4. Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Macker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flenderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
It looks like Macker 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.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Macker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macker is fighting to break Flenderson's control of his arms but Flenderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Macker content to stall in guard here.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Macker content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Flenderson wants to hit a sweep here but Macker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Flenderson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (0) vs (5) Macker
Flenderson wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
Flenderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Flenderson reaches up and holds on to Macker to control the position.#T5#
Macker forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (0) vs (8) Macker
Macker is hanging on to Flenderson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Macker looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Macker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Macker.#T6#
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macker is continuing to stall.#T7#
Flenderson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Macker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Flenderson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Macker avoiding Flenderson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Macker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T9##SUB2#
Macker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Macker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Flenderson trying to control the hands but Macker breaks the grip. #T10#
Macker has the hooks in. Flenderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker controls the action.
Flenderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Macker content just to control the position here.
Flenderson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (0) vs (11) Macker
Good control from Macker.#T11#
The adventures of Macker the control monster continue. Boring.#T12#
Flenderson trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Well, with Macker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Flenderson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Flenderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Macker.
Macker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Flenderson doesn't escape. #T13##SUB2#
Macker looking for the RNC.
Macker controlling from the back.#T14#
Let's hope that Macker 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.
More stalling from Macker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Dan Macker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Macker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macker prevents the takedown attempt.
Delisle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but Macker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Macker looking to score a takedown here. Delisle is defending well but Macker drives through and ends up in Delisle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker preventing the sweep.
Delisle pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Delisle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delisle is trying to keep Macker in close.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet. #T2#
Macker content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (2) Macker
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delisle trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Delisle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macker's guard. #T3#
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Macker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Macker keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Delisle looking to sit in guard and control but Macker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (4) Macker#T4#
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle looking to control.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Delisle trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Delisle trying to get back to full guard but Macker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (2) vs (7) Macker
Macker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delisle is looking to escape. #T5#
Macker moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Delisle (2) vs (10) Macker
Delisle prevents Macker from getting a body triangle.
Macker is hanging on to Delisle's back as he tries to escape.
Delisle wants to control his opponent's hands but Macker gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Delisle trying to control the hands but Macker won't let him. #T6##SUB2#
Macker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Delisle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Delisle for a finish.
Delisle wants to escape the position.
Macker is not going to allow Delisle to sit and survive in this position.
Macker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Delisle doesn't escape. #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Macker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Delisle is trying to break free.
Macker is not going to allow Delisle to sit and survive in this position.
Delisle tries to break free.
Good control from Macker.
Delisle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Delisle tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle'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.#T8#
Macker is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Macker wants to take a breather but Delisle is having none of it.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Macker 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.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle trying to control but Macker postures up.
Delisle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delisle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Macker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker won't allow Delisle to sweep him here. #T11#
Macker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Delisle looking for submissions off his back.
Delisle tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.#T12#
Macker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Delisle moves into full guard.
Delisle being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Delisle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Delisle trying to control from the bottom.
Delisle is looking to improve his position.
Macker is looking to advance position but Delisle won't allow it.
Delisle tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker stalling.
Macker is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Macker controlling the pace.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but Macker is very close to passing his half guard.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macker wants to take a breather but Delisle is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Dan Macker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Macker is pressed up against the cage. McCain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macker down to the mat. Macker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Macker dives in for a single leg takedown but McCain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Macker has picked McCain up - he's going for a ride! Macker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain 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.
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) McCain#T1#
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Macker's attempts to control the action.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McCain wants to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
McCain is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker controlling from mount. #T3#
McCain regains half guard.
McCain is looking to control Macker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCain avoid being mounted?
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Macker is looking for a kimura but McCain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macker to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.#T4##SUB#
Macker 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macker wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
McCain trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Macker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (8) vs (0) McCain#T5#
Macker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Macker's attempts to control the action.
Macker fails to move to back control.
Macker content just to control the position here.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Macker controlling from the full mount.
McCain tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker controlling from the full mount.
McCain regains half guard.
Well, if Macker 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.
#T7#
Macker is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Macker is very close to passing his half guard.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard. #T8#
McCain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCain.
Macker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (8) vs (2) McCain
McCain postures up.
Macker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (10) vs (2) McCain
McCain keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker 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. #T9#
Macker won't allow McCain to sweep him here.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain wants to hit a sweep here but Macker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCain there! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (13) vs (2) McCain
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
McCain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain is still trying to improve position.
Macker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T12#
McCain keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass. #SUB2#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macker defends it easily.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
McCain wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Macker stays in close to McCain's body and controls the position.
Macker advances to half guard. #T14#
McCain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (16) vs (2) McCain
McCain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Dan Macker 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 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Macker wants the takedown. Ieyasu is fighting it off but Macker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ieyasu's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (2) Macker#SUB#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ieyasu is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Macker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ieyasu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macker has managed to get both his arms back between Ieyasu's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Macker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ieyasu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macker has managed to get both his arms back between Ieyasu's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ieyasu looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (5) Macker#SUB2#
Macker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ieyasu trying to control but Macker flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ieyasu (0) vs (8) Macker#T2#
Good control from Macker.
Macker has the hooks in. Ieyasu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ieyasu tries to escape the position.
Ieyasu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macker's guard. Nice work there by Ieyasu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (8) Macker
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Macker 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: Ieyasu (2) vs (10) Macker
Ieyasu wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Ieyasu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ieyasu is controlling Macker's trapped leg to prevent Macker from advancing to side control.
Ieyasu tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Ieyasu is working hard here to advance position.
Macker trying to control from half guard but Ieyasu is working away. #T5##SUB2#
Macker has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ieyasu defend it? Macker steps over the head and cranks it - Ieyasu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Macker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Macker!
A relieved looking Dan Macker 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 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Helvig gets caught flat footed, as Macker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T1#
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Helvig has his foot on Macker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macker works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #T2#
Macker wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macker preventing the sweep.
Helvig controls Macker momentarily but Macker frees himself.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Helvig is trying to keep Macker in close.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Helvig looking to control.
Helvig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Macker.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker passes Helvig's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Helvig is not content to let Macker control the position.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig trying to control from the bottom.
Macker is taking a breather. Helvig 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.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Helvig won't allow Macker to pass to mount. #T6#
Macker trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is looking to control Macker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
Helvig trying to control but Macker postures up.
#T7#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Helvig is trying to control but Macker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) Macker
Macker trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Helvig is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helvig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Macker trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig trying to control here.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Macker 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.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it. #T9##SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker not doing much here.
#T10#
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Helvig wants to control but Macker passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (8) Macker
Helvig manages to get back to half guard.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Helvig won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.
Helvig is pulling down on Macker's head. It's preventing any offense from Macker, at least for the moment.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Macker is still trying to improve position.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T13#
Macker stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (11) Macker
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helvig tries to improve position but can't.
Macker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (0) vs (13) Macker
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
Helvig tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away. #T14#
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (0) vs (16) Macker#SUB2#
Macker is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig trying to control the action but Macker just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 16 to 0.
Dan Macker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Macker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Macker
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macker trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai 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 (2) vs (2) Macker#SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Macker is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macker avoid being mounted?
Macker is not content to let Chai control the position.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Macker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai stands and throws Macker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Macker
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Macker! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (2) Macker#T2#
Macker tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai 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.
Chai moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (2) Macker
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Macker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Macker
Chai 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.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai trying to control the position.
#T3#
Macker is stalling in the full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (7) Macker
Chai sneaks back into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macker pulls his head out easily.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Macker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (10) Macker
Macker prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Macker wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker content just to control the position here.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Macker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Macker has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (13) Macker
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macker's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (13) Macker
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macker's guard. #T6#
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Macker manages to get to full guard.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (13) Macker
Macker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Chai easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (17) vs (13) Macker
Macker tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Macker prevents Chai from taking his back.
Macker is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Macker tries to control Chai's body but Chai pushes him off. Macker squirms to his side and now Chai has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (20) vs (13) Macker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
#SUB#
Macker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macker is not content to let Chai control the position.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Macker is working away.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Macker actively working from the bottom here.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Macker is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Macker moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard. #T11#
Chai trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Macker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Macker keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai postures up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Macker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (15) Macker
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chai working a defensive guard but Macker passes into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Macker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macker looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (22) vs (15) Macker
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Macker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chai uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (25) vs (15) Macker
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Chai working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 25 to 15.
A relieved looking Dragon Li 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:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Macker and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Macker lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson wants to control the position but Macker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson trying to control here.
Macker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Johnson
Macker controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Macker looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker controlling his opponent.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Macker tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Macker avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson 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.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Macker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
#T4#
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macker defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Macker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Macker doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Macker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macker tries to clinch up.#TD#
Erwin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Erwin showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Erwin'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.
Erwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is looking to control Erwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macker avoid being mounted?
Erwin is keen to just control but Macker is a slippery customer.#T1#
Erwin tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Erwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erwin is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Erwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Erwin trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker trying to control here.
#T2#
Erwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Erwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Erwin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Macker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Erwin!
Derek Erwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 18 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Macker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zulu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Macker gets caught napping as Zulu dives in and scores a takedown. Macker manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Macker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Macker 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.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Macker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zulu stacks Macker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zulu! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Zulu
Macker stops Zulu from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
Macker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Zulu controlling the position from side mount.
Macker is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it. #T5#
Zulu has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zulu wants to take his opponent's back but Macker doesn't allow it.
Macker wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zulu prevents Macker from getting the reversal.
Macker wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Macker is looking to improve his position but Zulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Zulu prevents Macker from getting the reversal.
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Zulu 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.
Zulu is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zulu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Macker tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (0) vs (10) Zulu
Macker is in bad spot here.
Macker trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zulu has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Zulu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Macker.
Zulu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macker is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Macker just trying to survive but Zulu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Macker tries to buck him off.
It looks like Zulu 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.#T12#
Macker wants to escape the position.
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Macker tries to buck him off.
Macker trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Zulu.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zulu.
Macker is really stuck here.
#T13#
Well,Macker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macker trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zulu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Macker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Macker from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu controls the position.
Zulu is hanging on to Macker's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Shaka Zulu 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:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Macker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macker (4) vs (0) Marden
Marden is trying to get back to half guard.
Marden 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.
Macker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marden tries to bench press Macker off him but Macker keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden is not content to let Macker control the position.
Macker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marden's legs. #T1#
Marden is looking to reverse the position.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker just content to control the position.
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker 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.#T2##SUB#
Macker is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Marden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macker's best efforts.
Marden wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
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.
Marden is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard.
Macker prevents Marden from improving his position.#T3#
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Marden working for a triangle but Macker defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Macker passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (0) Marden
Marden is trying to work for a sweep but Macker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (9) vs (0) Marden
Macker wants to control the pace but Marden is squirming around nicely.
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marden to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (12) vs (0) Marden#T4#
Macker controls the position.
Macker tries to get the hooks in deep but Marden pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Marden right now.
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macker prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (12) vs (2) Marden
Macker 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.#SUB#
Macker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Marden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Macker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Macker looking to control.
#T6##SUB2#
Marden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Macker 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.
Macker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (14) vs (2) Marden
Marden can't keep his opponent in guard - Macker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Macker stays in close to Marden's body and controls the position.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Macker pushes down on Marden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Marden gets back to full guard.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macker defends well.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Macker passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (17) vs (2) Marden#T9#
Marden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (19) vs (2) Marden
Macker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Macker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Marden is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (22) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Macker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marden has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marden breaks Macker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (22) vs (4) Marden
Macker pulls Marden in close to prevent any damage. #T10##SUB#
Macker is looking for a triangle but Marden pushes his legs off easily.
Marden passes Macker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macker wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden. #SUB2#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macker is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #T11##SUB2#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
Macker gets full guard.#T12#
Macker can't keep his opponent in guard - Marden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macker gets full guard.
Macker is trying to hold Marden in close to prevent damage but Marden has managed to pass into half guard.
Macker manages to get to full guard.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet. #T13#
Macker is trying to control the position but Marden postures up. #SUB#
Macker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marden is defending well. Macker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marden has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Macker celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Macker!
Dan Macker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 396
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Macker as Bar shoots in.
Macker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bar's waist but Bar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macker off to one side. #CL2#
Macker clinches up against the ropes.
Macker can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Bar jumps into guard, dragging Macker to the mat.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bar is aware though and is defending well.
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bar forces his way into half guard.
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.
Bar trying to pass the guard but Macker defending well.
Macker trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
Bar is pressing down on Macker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macker is holding on for now. #T2#
Macker is concentrating on defense, preventing Bar from advancing position.
Macker trying to control here.
Bar stalling.
Bar is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Bar wants to pass to mount but Macker is defending the position. #T3#
Macker wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Bar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macker trying to control the position.
#T4#
Bar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macker 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: Bar (2) vs (2) Macker
Macker wants to take a breather but Bar is having none of it.
Macker is just content to waste time from the top position. Bar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bar being controlled here, momentarily.
Macker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (2) vs (5) Macker#T6#
Macker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bar is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control.
Bar is not content to let Macker control the position. #T7#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macker moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (2) vs (7) Macker
Bar wants to hold on but Macker pushes him away.#T8#
Macker tries to control but Bar wriggling away.
Macker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Macker takes Bar's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bar (2) vs (10) Macker
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.
Macker has the hooks in. Bar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bar is working hard here to advance position.
Bar just trying to survive but Macker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bar staying busy and making it hard for Macker to control.
I would not like to be Bar right now.
#T9#
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Macker not allowing Bar to control his hands.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Macker keeps control of the position as Bar tries to break free.
Macker controls the position.#T10#
Bar prevents Macker from getting a body triangle.
Bar breaks Macker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (10) Macker
Bar wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Bar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macker controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself. #T11#
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Macker managing to control the position.
Bar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Bar won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
Macker is pulling down on Bar's head. It's preventing any offense from Bar, at least for the moment.
Macker 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.#T13#
Macker 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: Bar (4) vs (12) Macker
Bar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Bar is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Bar keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macker postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 12 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Chai postures up.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker 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.
Macker wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for 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.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (2) Chai#T1#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
#SUB2#
Macker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai controlling the position.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Chai looking for subs off his back but Macker has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai gets full guard.#T6#
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Macker won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Macker stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (2) Chai
Macker controls the position from side control.#T7#
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Macker trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T8#
Macker controls the position.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai trying to control but Macker postures up.
#T9#
Macker is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macker prevents Chai from improving his position.
Macker slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker prevents Chai from improving his position.#T10#
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (5) vs (4) Chai
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T12#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Macker.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Macker managing to control the position.
Macker trying to control the position.
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Chai trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Macker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (7) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker controlling from the top position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (10) vs (4) Chai#T14#
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Macker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (12) vs (4) Chai
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Dan Macker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 390
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 38 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alopodis gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (0) Macker
Macker stops Alopodis from passing to mount.
Macker is looking to reverse the position.
Macker stops Alopodis from passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macker tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis trying to control the position but Macker is working away.
Alopodis has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (6) vs (0) Macker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Macker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (9) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Alopodis looking to break Macker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Macker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alopodis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alopodis trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Macker rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Macker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Macker tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Macker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Macker for a finish. #SUB#
Alopodis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Macker wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alopodis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Macker tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back.
#T3#
Macker breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (2) Macker
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (2) Macker
Alopodis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macker's guard.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Macker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
#SUB#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Macker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Macker is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass Macker's guard but actually Macker recovers to full guard.
Macker looking to control.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis passes into half guard. #T5#
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (2) Macker
Macker tries to reverse the position but Alopodis maintains control.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Macker doesn't allow it.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
#T6##SUB#
Alopodis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Macker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Macker and Alopodis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Macker tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Macker manages to get back to half guard.
Macker trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Macker is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (2) Macker#SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (17) vs (4) Macker#SUB#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Macker trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Macker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis 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.#T8#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Macker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (7) Macker
Alopodis is just holding on here. Macker manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (17) vs (10) Macker
Macker wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alopodis turns into Macker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (19) vs (10) Macker#T9#
Macker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (19) vs (12) Macker
Macker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (21) vs (12) Macker
Alopodis is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Macker is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker can't keep his opponent in guard - Alopodis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alopodis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (24) vs (12) Macker
Macker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macker is looking to improve his position but Alopodis isn't that keen on the idea.
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Macker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alopodis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (27) vs (12) Macker
Macker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Macker trying to control the hands but Alopodis breaks the grip. #SUB#
Alopodis is persistently looking for the submission but Macker is defending it well.
#SUB#
Macker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms.
Alopodis is hanging on to Macker's back as he tries to escape.
#T12##SUB#
Alopodis looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Macker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Macker for a finish.
Macker is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alopodis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the RNC.
Macker rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Alopodis has got his arm under Macker's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Macker has spun round into Alopodis's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (27) vs (14) Macker#SUB#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Macker wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (29) vs (14) Macker
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Macker is defending the position.
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (32) vs (14) Macker#T14#
Macker tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Macker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Macker is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
#SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 32 to 14.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ceph Alopodis waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 387
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Warrior rushes Macker and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Macker has picked Warrior up - he's going for a ride! Macker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Warrior
Warrior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macker is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior wants to improve his position but instead Macker has moved into half guard.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Warrior defends it.
Warrior wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Macker seems content to control.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warrior is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warrior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Warrior 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: Macker (2) vs (2) Warrior
Macker won't allow Warrior to pass to mount. #T2#
Warrior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker manages to get to full guard.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warrior is one step ahead there.
Warrior advances to half guard. #T3#
Warrior works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (5) Warrior
Macker tries to hold on but Warrior postures up.
Warrior trying to control but Macker is having none of it.
Warrior wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Warrior's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Warrior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Macker tries to reverse the position but Warrior maintains control.
Macker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Warrior trying to advance position but Macker counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Macker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warrior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warrior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Warrior advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (8) Warrior
Warrior gets to mount! Macker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (2) vs (10) Warrior#T5##SUB2#
Warrior is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Macker is surviving well by controlling Warrior's body position as best he can.
Warrior is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Macker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (2) vs (13) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior looking to break Macker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Macker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Warrior will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Macker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Warrior gets his way!
Macker trying to control the position but Warrior manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Warrior looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Macker is controlling Warrior 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (4) vs (13) Warrior
Macker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (13) Warrior
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Macker taking a breather here.
Warrior manages to get back to half guard.
Warrior wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Macker is taking a breather. Warrior 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.
Macker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg. #T7#
Warrior wants to sweep but Macker has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (10) vs (13) Warrior
Warrior tries to improve position but can't.
Warrior tries to control but Macker manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Macker (13) vs (13) Warrior
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Warrior can't escape the position.
Warrior wants to control his opponent's hands but Macker gets his hands free.
Macker has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Macker is persistently looking for the submission but Warrior is defending it well.
#T8#
You can see the frustration on Warrior's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Macker doesn't have the hooks in and Warrior manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (13) vs (15) Warrior
Macker seems keen to control Warrior's posture.
Warrior postures up.
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
Macker 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.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Macker is controlling Warrior's posture.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macker is controlling Warrior's posture.
Macker keeping full guard, as Warrior tries to pass.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Warrior passes Macker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Warrior is working for a kimura but Macker is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Macker is in trouble now - Warrior has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (13) vs (18) Warrior
Macker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker stops Warrior from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Warrior wants to pass to mount but Macker is defending the position. #T11#
Macker trying to control but Warrior postures up.
Warrior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Macker looking for submissions off his back.
Warrior wants to free his trapped foot but Macker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Warrior works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (13) vs (21) Warrior
Macker is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Macker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Macker won't allow Warrior to pass to mount.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warrior is working away from the top position though.
Macker is pressing down on Warrior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Warrior passes Macker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Warrior is working for a kimura but Macker is defending it quite comfortably.
Macker is in trouble now - Warrior has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (13) vs (24) Warrior#T13#
Warrior tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Warrior with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Macker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macker regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Macker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14#
Macker keeping full guard, as Warrior tries to pass.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Warrior is proving a slippery customer.
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warrior wins on points by 24 to 13.
Ultimate Warrior bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 385
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker clinches up against the cage.
Macker stops a takedown attempt from Helvig.
Macker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helvig.
Helvig goes for a takedown attempt but Macker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjørn Helvig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Macker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Helvig tries to score a body lock takedown but Macker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macker can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Macker has hold of one of Helvig's legs. Helvig is fighting the takedown attempt but Macker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Macker
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Helvig has his foot on Macker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macker works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig controls Macker momentarily but Macker frees himself. #T2#
Macker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Helvig looking for subs off his back but Macker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Macker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Helvig reverses the position - he's now on top in Macker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Macker
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Macker 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.
Helvig stands and throws Macker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Macker#SUB#
Helvig goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Helvig but great work by Macker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (5) vs (6) Macker#T4#
Helvig is trying to work for a sweep but Macker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (5) vs (8) Macker
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helvig tries to hold on but Macker postures up.
Macker prevents Helvig from getting the reversal.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker prevents Helvig from getting the reversal.
Helvig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Helvig tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Helvig working a defensive guard here.
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Macker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Macker trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helvig is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (8) Macker
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helvig manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (10) Macker
Macker postures up.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Helvig is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Macker seems content to control.
Helvig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (13) Macker#T7#
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (7) vs (16) Macker#T8##SUB2#
Macker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Helvig is in bad spot here.
Helvig manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macker's guard. Nice work there by Helvig.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (16) Macker
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (18) Macker#T9#
Macker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Macker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (21) Macker
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker controlling the pace for now.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker fails to take his opponent's back.
Macker wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker is taking a breather. Helvig 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.
Macker prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Macker trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away. #T11#
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Macker is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
Macker is controlling the pace.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #T12#
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macker trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macker defends well.#SUB#
Macker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macker has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Macker is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macker uses his free foot to push down on Helvig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (24) Macker
Helvig is controlling an arm, preventing Macker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig regains half guard.#SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Macker stalling.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 24 to 9.
An out of breath Dan Macker 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:
CWC 381
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker rushes Bremner and presses him up against the cage.
Macker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bremner prevents it.
Bremner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macker prevents it.
#TD2#
Macker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Macker
Bremner is looking to control Macker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bremner 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.
Bremner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (5) Macker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Macker's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Bremner regains half guard.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bremner gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Macker controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macker won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Macker content to stall in guard here.
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Bremner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Macker uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (8) Macker#T3#
Macker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (0) vs (10) Macker
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
Macker tries to control but Bremner wriggling away.
Bremner can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bremner tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Macker prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker tries to control but Bremner wriggling away.
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bremner has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (0) vs (13) Macker
Bremner tries to escape but Macker has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Macker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Macker is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
#T5##SUB2#
Macker tightening his grip on Bremner, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Macker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bremner is defending well though. Macker let's go of the attempt for now.
Bremner tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.#T6#
Macker doesn't have the hooks in and Bremner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (13) Macker
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Macker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Bremner trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (15) Macker#SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macker defends it easily.#T7#
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bremner working for a triangle but Macker defends it easily.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8##SUB#
Bremner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Macker has picked Bremner up and slammed him! Bremner can't keep hold of the triangle and Macker manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (18) Macker
Bremner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Macker wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Macker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Macker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bremner can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Macker stalling.
Bremner wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner trying to get back to full guard but Macker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (21) Macker
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Macker controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker fails to advance to Bremner's back.
Bremner regains half guard.
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker moves into full mount! Bremner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (24) Macker#T11#
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.
Macker trying to control but Bremner is having none of it. #SUB2#
Macker working for a submission but Bremner is keeping him at bay.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Bremner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bremner trying to control here.
Macker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner is breathing heavily.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Macker wants to pass the guard but Bremner is defending well.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bremner is looking to control Macker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?
Macker is pressing down on Bremner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bremner is holding on for now.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner wants to control but Macker is keeping busy.
Bremner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T14#
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bremner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker wants to take a breather but Bremner is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Macker has latched onto it... Big trouble! Macker pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bremner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Macker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Macker!
A very excited looking Dan Macker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 378
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 33 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Macker rushes Esteves and presses him up against the cage.
Esteves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Macker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back.
Macker is pressing down on Esteves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esteves is holding on for now.
Macker prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Macker controlling the pace.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker uses his free foot to push down on Esteves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Esteves. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves tries to improve his position but instead Macker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (8) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves just trying to survive but Macker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Macker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Esteves is in bad spot here.
Macker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Esteves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Esteves can't escape the position.
#T2#
Macker biding his time, controlling Esteves. #SUB#
Macker is persistently looking for the submission but Esteves is defending it well.
Macker keeps control of the position as Esteves tries to break free.
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Esteves trying to control the hands but Macker breaks the grip.
Macker controlling from the back.#T3#
Esteves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Macker moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Macker (11) vs (0) Esteves
Macker trying to control.
Macker biding his time, looking for the opening.
Macker is trying to stick to Esteves's back but Esteves is turning into Macker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Macker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Esteves. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (11) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves trying to move into half guard but instead Macker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (13) vs (2) Esteves
Macker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Esteves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Macker stacks Esteves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Macker! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (16) vs (2) Esteves#T4#
Esteves manages to get back to half guard.
Esteves wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Macker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Esteves! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (19) vs (2) Esteves
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Esteves tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount.
Esteves is trying to reverse the position but instead Macker has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (22) vs (2) Esteves
Macker is riding his opponent, not letting Esteves buck him off.
Esteves is really stuck here.
Macker controlling the position well here. Esteves rolled but Macker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Esteves turns into Macker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (22) vs (4) Esteves#SUB#
Macker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (24) vs (4) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
Macker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Macker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Esteves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macker has managed to get both his arms back between Esteves's legs - danger averted.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB#
Esteves wants to control position but Macker is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Esteves here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan Macker!
Our winner, Dan Macker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker clinches. #TD2#
Macker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Macker
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Macker stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #T1#
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Macker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macker.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Smith is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Macker jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Macker
Macker tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Macker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Macker controlling the position. #T4#
Smith is holding Macker down, trying to stall.
Macker taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (7) Macker
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Smith wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
Macker fails to advance to Smith's back.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.
Macker content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macker looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.#T7#
Macker tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Macker controlling from mount.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T8#
Macker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Macker tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #T9#
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Macker moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (10) Macker
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Well, with Macker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smith is in bad spot here.
#T11#
I would not like to be Smith right now.
#SUB2#
Macker has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Smith is defending well but eventually Macker manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Smith has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Macker!
Dan Macker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 39 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mondragon but Mondragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Mondragon has managed to clinch.
Macker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mondragon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mondragon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Mondragon
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.
Mondragon trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.#SUB#
Macker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Macker is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.#T2#
Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macker defends it well.
Macker is doing well to control the position and prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T3#
Macker tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Macker wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Macker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macker keeps working.
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.
Macker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (7) Mondragon
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Mondragon wants to take a breather but Macker is having none of it.
Mondragon is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mondragon prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker is trying to control but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macker is looking to escape. #T7#
Mondragon can't control as he wanted to and Macker manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Macker is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon is keen to just control but Macker is a slippery customer.
Mondragon prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker moves into full guard.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (10) Mondragon#T9##SUB2#
Mondragon has his foot on Macker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macker works his way back into a safe position though.
Macker trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Macker postures up.
Mondragon is pulling down on Macker's head to control his posture.
Mondragon is trying to keep Macker in close.
Macker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Macker is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker trying to control the pace.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Macker is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Mondragon won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Macker seems content to control.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it. #T14#
Macker prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (12) Mondragon
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 363
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Camara clinches up against the cage.
Camara is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Macker gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camara trying to control but Macker postures up.
Macker is just content to waste time from the top position. Camara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara controls Macker momentarily but Macker frees himself.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.#T1#
Camara seems keen to control Macker's posture.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.#T2#
Camara is trying to keep Macker in close.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara pulls Macker in to control the position.
Macker trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T3#
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Macker stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara trying to control the position here.
Camara'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.#T5#
Macker controlling from the top position.
Camara trying to control the position.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker 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. #T7#
Macker wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Macker is stalling in the full guard.
Camara has his hands on Macker's head, controlling the position.
Camara keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass. #T8#
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macker trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Camara trying to control the position.
#T10#
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Macker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Macker#T11#
Macker is trying to control the position but Camara postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker is pulling down on Camara's head. It's preventing any offense from Camara, at least for the moment.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Camara wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Macker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Macker working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Macker defends it.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Macker is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Camara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Macker wants to sweep but Camara has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Macker
Macker is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Camara trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker seems a little lost for a moment, as Camara dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Abdelrahman Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 360
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ultimate Warrior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Warrior moves into the clinch.#TD#
Warrior works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warrior (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Warrior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (5) vs (0) Macker
Warrior is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (5) vs (2) Macker
Macker prevents Warrior from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior trying to control but Macker postures up.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker controlling the pace. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Warrior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Warrior has an active guard here but Macker has managed to pass into half guard.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Warrior wants to get back to full guard.
Warrior is working hard here to advance position.
Macker content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Warrior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macker controlling the action here.
Warrior is looking to improve his position.
Macker not doing much here.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Warrior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warrior wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (5) vs (5) Macker
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Warrior wants to control but Macker postures up.
Macker controls the position.
Warrior is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control.
Warrior can't do much from the bottom here.
Warrior is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Macker tries to move to mount but Warrior blocks the move with his legs.
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Macker taking a breather here.
Warrior tries to improve position but can't.
Warrior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Macker is trying to control. Warrior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macker controlling the action here.
Warrior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Warrior is in trouble now - Macker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (5) vs (8) Macker
Warrior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warrior tries to improve his position but instead Macker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Warrior (5) vs (11) Macker
Macker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Warrior is in bad spot here.
Macker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Warrior tries to roll but Macker sticks to his back.
Macker controls the action.
Warrior rolls, trying to escape but Macker keeps control of the position.
Warrior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker gets his hands free as Warrior looks to control.
Warrior wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Macker is riding his opponent, not letting Warrior buck him off.
Warrior tries to break free.
Macker has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Macker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Warrior knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Warrior for a finish.
Warrior looking very determined here, making life difficult for Macker.
#SUB2#
Warrior showing good submission defense here.
Warrior tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Warrior trying to control the position but Macker manages to sink in the hooks.
Macker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macker is hanging on to Warrior's back as he tries to escape.
Warrior manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macker's guard. Nice work there by Warrior.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (7) vs (11) Macker
Macker controls Warrior momentarily but Warrior frees himself.
Warrior trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Macker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Macker 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.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker wants to sweep here but Warrior controlling him for the moment.
Warrior is looking to advance position but Macker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Warrior (7) vs (15) Macker
Macker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warrior is looking to escape.
Warrior tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warrior tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Macker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Macker trying to control but Warrior is having none of it.
Warrior is desperately trying to improve his position but Macker has a good base and remains in mount.
Macker fails to advance to Warrior's back.
Warrior sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Warrior gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Macker stands and throws Warrior's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (7) vs (18) Macker
Macker working away.
Macker advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Warrior (7) vs (20) Macker
Warrior is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount.
Warrior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Warrior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Warrior is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Macker moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Warrior (7) vs (23) Macker
Warrior tries to escape the position.
Macker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Warrior rolls, trying to escape but Macker keeps control of the position.
Macker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Warrior's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Macker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13#
Warrior is in bad spot here.
Macker is trying to stick to Warrior's back but Warrior is turning into Macker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Macker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Warrior. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (9) vs (23) Macker
Macker 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: Warrior (9) vs (25) Macker
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Macker is very close to passing his half guard.
Macker stalling.
Warrior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Warrior (13) vs (25) Macker
Warrior doesn't have the hooks in and Macker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (13) vs (27) Macker#T14#
Warrior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Warrior looking for a sweep. Not yet Warrior, not yet.
Warrior trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Warrior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Macker stands and throws Warrior's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (13) vs (30) Macker
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 30 to 13.
Our winner, Dan Macker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 356
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Macker closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Macker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marden regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macker wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Macker is pushing down on Marden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marden is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a triangle here but Macker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Marden
Macker tries to advance to mount but Marden denies him.
Macker wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Macker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marden is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Macker working away.
A lull in the action here as Macker stalls from top position.
Macker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marden is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control.
Macker taking a breather here.
Macker wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Marden is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Marden looks to move to half guard but instead Macker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (7) vs (0) Marden
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marden tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Marden is trying to reverse the position but instead Macker has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (10) vs (0) Marden
Marden is in bad spot here.
Macker has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Marden right now.
#T4#
Macker is looking to control Marden but Marden is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Macker is not going to allow Marden to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden rolls, trying to escape but Macker keeps control of the position.
Macker controls the position.#T5#
Macker controlling well, preventing Marden from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Macker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Marden rolls, trying to escape but Macker keeps control of the position.
Macker keeps control of the position easily here as Marden tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Macker is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Macker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Macker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (10) vs (2) Marden
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Macker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (12) vs (2) Marden
Marden trying to control the position.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker is stalling in the full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Macker trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Marden pulls Macker in close to his closed guard and prevents Macker from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Marden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marden pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.#T8##SUB2#
Macker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macker has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macker'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.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Marden 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.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden trying to control the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Macker trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Marden looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Macker pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (15) vs (2) Marden
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marden to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (18) vs (2) Marden
Macker controls the position.#T11#
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Marden trying to control the position but Macker manages to sink in the hooks.
Marden prevents Macker from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Macker.
Marden tries to roll but Macker sticks to his back.
#T12##SUB#
Macker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marden is defending well though. Macker let's go of the attempt for now.
Macker gets his hands free as Marden looks to control.
Marden turns into Macker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (18) vs (4) Marden
Marden trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.
Marden wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (20) vs (4) Marden
Macker preventing the sweep. #T13#
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Marden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macker has passed into half guard!
Marden is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (23) vs (4) Marden
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
An out of breath Dan Macker 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:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Aku Serronen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker gets a clinch.
Serronen wants to take the fight to the mat but Macker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Serronen has Macker pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Macker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macker wants to take the fight to the mat but Serronen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Macker wants the takedown. Serronen is fighting it off but Macker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Serronen's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Serronen (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Serronen 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.
Serronen trying to control the position.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Serronen is adopting a defensive guard.
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Macker preventing the sweep.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard. #T3#
Macker controlling from the top position.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Serronen tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.#T4#
Macker is taking a breather. Serronen 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.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Serronen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Serronen tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serronen is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Serronen has his hands clasped together around Macker's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Macker prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Macker moves into full mount! Serronen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (0) vs (5) Macker
Serronen 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: Serronen (2) vs (5) Macker
Macker is trying to hold Serronen in close to prevent damage but Serronen has managed to pass into half guard.
Macker wants to improve his position but Serronen is controlling well.
#T8#
Macker is trying to control but Serronen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (5) vs (5) Macker
Macker tries to reverse the position but Serronen maintains control.
Serronen controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Serronen avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker can't escape the position.
Serronen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker is trying desperately to improve position.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Serronen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serronen wants to control the pace but Macker is squirming around nicely.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Serronen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Serronen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Macker tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.
Macker is working to get back to half guard.
Macker tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.
Serronen tries to control but Macker wriggling away. #T11#
Macker is looking to improve his position but Serronen isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Serronen (8) vs (5) Macker
Serronen is trying to stick to Macker's back but Macker is turning into Serronen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Serronen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Macker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (8) vs (7) Macker
Macker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Serronen.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Serronen wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Serronen trying to control the position.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serronen trying to control the position.
#T14#
Macker wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Macker being controlled here momentarily.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Aku Serronen 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:
CWC 346
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Macker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macker (4) vs (0) Dukat
Macker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dukat tries to bench press Macker off him but Macker keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Macker stalls from top position.
Dukat is trying to work for a sweep but Macker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (6) vs (0) Dukat
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat wants to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Dukat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukat tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Dukat is trying to escape the mount.
Macker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dukat is holding on tight.
Macker controlling his opponent.
Macker wants to take Dukat's back but he can't do it this time.
Dukat wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
Dukat tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.#T2#
Dukat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dukat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dukat wants to get back to full guard.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dukat regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dukat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dukat is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dukat is controlling Macker's posture.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dukat wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Dukat.#SUB2#
Dukat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dukat. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (9) vs (0) Dukat#T4#
Dukat is looking for a sweep.
Macker staying calm.
Dukat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Dukat is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dukat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The House Of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dukat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Macker trying to control the action but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat moves into full guard.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Dukat wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dukat is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Macker won't allow Dukat to sweep him here.
Macker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dukat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Dukat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Macker has picked Dukat up and slammed him! Dukat can't keep hold of the triangle and Macker manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (12) vs (0) Dukat
Dukat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
Macker has control of an arm but Dukat manages to advance to Macker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macker (12) vs (4) Dukat
Dukat has the hooks in. Macker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Macker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dukat's arms.
Dukat avoiding Macker 's attempts to control his hands.
Macker wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dukat sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Macker taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macker tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Macker#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Macker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Macker trying to control here.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Macker desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Macker is defending well.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Macker wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson prevents Macker from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Macker#SUB#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Macker is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Macker is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Macker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (5) vs (4) Macker#T5#
Macker controls the position.
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Johnson tries to roll but Macker sticks to his back.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.
Macker is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Macker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Macker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (7) vs (4) Macker#SUB2#
Macker looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Macker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (7) vs (6) Macker#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is pulling down on Macker's head to control his posture.
Johnson looking to control.
Macker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T7#
Macker looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (9) vs (6) Macker
Macker keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macker has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (9) vs (8) Macker
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Macker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Johnson wants to control but Macker passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (11) Macker
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Macker has knee on belly momentarily but Johnson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson has a hand on Macker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (14) Macker#T12#
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Macker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Macker controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Macker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Macker forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (9) vs (17) Macker
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Macker to control.
Macker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but Macker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (20) Macker
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 20 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Macker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serronen. #CL#
Macker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serronen prevents the takedown attempt.
Macker wants a takedown but no success here.
Serronen wants a takedown.
Macker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Serronen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Macker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serronen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Macker wants a takedown.
Serronen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macker tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Macker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Serronen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Macker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Serronen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Serronen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Serronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serronen controlling Macker's posture.
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker passes Serronen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Serronen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Macker is taking a breather. Serronen 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.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Serronen defends it.
Macker prevents Serronen from improving his position.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Macker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Serronen tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.#T7#
Serronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macker looking to control but Serronen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Serronen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Serronen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Serronen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Macker seems content to control.#SUB#
Macker is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Serronen as he works his way to full guard.
Serronen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (8) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen trying to remain calm as Macker controls from the top position.
Macker tries to advance to mount but Serronen denies him. #T10#
Macker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Serronen is not content to let Macker control the position.
Macker tries to advance to mount but Serronen denies him. #T11#
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
Serronen tries to buck Macker off but Macker is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Serronen manages to get back to half guard.#T12#
Macker wants to pass the guard but Serronen is defending well.
Macker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (11) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serronen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Serronen is trying to maintain the position but Macker is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Serronen is controlling Macker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Serronen trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Serronen defends it.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
#T14#
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Serronen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Serronen tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Macker seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Dan Macker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWCFN 13
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macker but Macker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Macker has closed the distance and engaged Feet in a clinch.
#TD#
Macker has clasped his hands together around Feet's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macker (4) vs (0) Feet
You can see the frustration on Feet's face as Macker controls the position.
Macker tries to move to mount but Feet blocks the move with his legs.
Macker working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet is looking to reverse the position.
Macker trying to control the action but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (6) vs (0) Feet#T1#
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feet tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Feet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Feet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Macker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Feet! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (9) vs (0) Feet
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Feet regains half guard.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Feet moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Feet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Macker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (12) vs (0) Feet
Feet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Macker is looking to stall here but Feet recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Feet looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
#SUB2#
Feet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Feet keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Feet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (15) vs (0) Feet
Feet can't do much from the bottom here.
Feet stops Macker from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Feet's face as Macker controls the position. #T6#
Macker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Feet is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Feet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Feet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macker wants to take a breather but Feet manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Macker.
Feet working a defensive guard but Macker passes into half guard.
#T7#
Feet trying to control but Macker postures up.
Feet is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Feet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Feet is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feet trying to control but Macker postures up.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Feet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Feet manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Macker wants to pass the guard but Feet is keeping the position.
Feet managing to control the position.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Feet controls Macker momentarily but Macker frees himself. #T9#
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feet working a defensive guard but Macker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (18) vs (0) Feet
Feet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Feet trying to control but Macker postures up.
Macker slows the pace down in half guard.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.#T10##SUB2#
Feet actively working from the bottom here.
Feet wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Feet trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (21) vs (0) Feet
Feet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T11#
Macker controlling his opponent.
Feet wants to control but Macker is having none of it.#SUB#
Macker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Feet is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Feet keeps trying to improve his position.
Macker avoids the attempt from Feet to control.
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Feet tries to hold on but Macker postures up.#T13#
Feet is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
Feet manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Macker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (24) vs (0) Feet
Feet is working to get back to half guard.
Macker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Feet is looking to escape. #T14#
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Feet to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (27) vs (0) Feet
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Macker controlling well, preventing Feet from escaping the position.
Macker keeps control of the position easily here as Feet tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 27 to 0.
Dan Macker 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:
CWCFN 11
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Alvarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Macker to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Macker pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Macker 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.
Alvarez gets full guard.#T1#
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (2) Alvarez#T2#
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (5) Alvarez
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Macker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Macker is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Alvarez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Macker as he works his way to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Macker 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: Macker (4) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Macker controlling the pace.
Macker is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to control but Macker is having none of it.#T5##SUB#
Macker goes for an armbar but Alvarez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alvarez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (7) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Alvarez trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Alvarez pushing down on Macker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Macker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez uses his free foot to push down on Macker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Macker. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (10) Alvarez
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Macker wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.#T7#
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Macker stops Alvarez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez fails to advance to Macker's back.
Macker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (7) vs (13) Alvarez
I really don't envy Macker right now.
#T8#
Alvarez tries to get the hooks in deep but Macker pushed the leg off.
Macker trying to control the position but Alvarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Macker staying busy and making it hard for Alvarez to control.
Alvarez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Macker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Macker tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Alvarez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alvarez wants to control but Macker is keeping busy.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Macker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
Alvarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (16) Alvarez
Macker prevents Alvarez from moving into mount. #T11##SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Macker is defending well.
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Macker blocks the move with his legs.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Macker blocks the move with his legs.
Macker is trying to get back to half guard.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (19) Alvarez#T13#
Alvarez looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macker can't escape the position.
Alvarez tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Macker tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez trying to control but Macker is having none of it.
Alvarez is looking to take Macker's back but instead Macker gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 19 to 7.
Owen Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 497: Mataitai v Chestner
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Macker throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macker blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macker misses with a straight right.
Macker misses with a straight left.
Silva clobbers Macker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva throws a jab when Macker was well out of range.
Macker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Macker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Macker moved out of range.
Macker misses with a two punch combination.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Macker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Macker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Macker.
Macker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macker misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Macker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Macker moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Dan Macker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silva throws a leg kick
and Macker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Macker, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Macker against the cage but Macker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macker misses with a jab to the body
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Macker throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Macker throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Macker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dan Macker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.#TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Macker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Macker is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Macker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Macker is looking to get to half guard.
Silva lands a big elbow.
Macker tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Macker is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Silva raining down hammerfists from mount.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Macker is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva prevents Macker from getting the reversal.
My spies in Iron Sharpens Iron inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Macker looks a forlorn figure.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Macker misses.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Macker misses the target.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Macker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Macker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva misses with a right hand
and Macker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva scores with a one two! Macker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Macker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Macker.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Macker misses its target.
Macker misses the shot to the body.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Macker, which made it look bad.
Dan Macker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rickson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Macker's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva postures up in Macker's guard and throws a big left but Macker blocks it.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Macker looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
#SUB#
Macker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Macker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva. #SUB#
Macker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Macker to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva trying to control the position but Macker is working away.
Macker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Macker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Macker!
Silva looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Macker misses the shot to the body.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Macker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Macker rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva throws a right and a left that Macker avoids nicely.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Macker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Macker.
Silva shoots and misses #KD#
and Macker counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Silva down! Macker is looking to finish but Silva is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Silva is rocked!
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!
Macker stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Macker finish him?
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macker advances to mount. #T1#
Macker controlling from mount.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Macker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Macker's body position as best he can.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Dan Macker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Macker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rickson Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Macker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Macker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Macker's head.
Macker is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Macker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rickson Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Macker is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Silva!
Our winner, Rickson Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Liu lunges at Macker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macker's hand.
Liu cracks Macker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Macker avoids it.
Macker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Macker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macker.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Macker ducks down to avoid it.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Macker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macker somewhat.#T1#
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Macker ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Macker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Macker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Macker is looking to counter punch.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Macker scores with a jab to the body.
Macker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nap or Tap in the buildup to the fight.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macker.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Macker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Macker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Macker.
Liu throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Macker counters with a shoot takedown. Liu fights it but they end up in guard.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Macker passes into half guard.
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!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Liu is trying to control but Macker manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Macker working for a submission but Liu is keeping him at bay.
Macker controlling from mount.
Macker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Liu is holding on tight.
Liu working to try and regain half guard.
Liu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Macker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Liu is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Macker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liu is looking to advance position but Macker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Liu looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#SUB#
Macker working for a submission but Liu is keeping him at bay.
Liu tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Macker wants to control the pace but Liu is squirming around nicely.
Liu tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Liu working to try and regain half guard.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Liu working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Macker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Macker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Macker sees coming a mile off.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Macker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Macker misses its intended target.
Macker loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Macker swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu works over Macker's head and body with a nice combination.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Macker slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu throws a jab when Macker was well out of range.
Macker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Macker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu defending well as Macker loads up on a big left hand.
Liu slips under a jab from Macker.
Macker closes the distance and clinches up with Liu, looking for a takedown. Macker pushes Liu against the cage but Liu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Macker counter with a right hand.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macker.
Macker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu moves away from the strike by Macker. #T2#
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu misses the jab.
It looked like Macker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu slips a straight right by Macker.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Macker is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macker's hands.
Liu misses with a double jab
letting Macker counter with a right hand.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Macker misses its target.#TD#
Macker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liu was covering up waiting for the punch and Macker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Liu is pulling down on Macker's head. It's preventing any offense from Macker, at least for the moment.#T3#
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker postures up.
Liu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Macker is controlling him.
Macker trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Macker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macker momentarily.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Macker's head backwards.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Macker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liu's knee momentarily.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macker.
Macker attempts a counter takedown but Liu avoids it well and moves away.
Macker misses with a wild body shot.
Macker throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu slips a jab from Macker.
Macker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macker takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jun Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macker throws out the jab.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu throws a push kick but Macker slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Macker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macker. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu lands a body shot.
Macker misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Macker shrugs it off.
Macker throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Macker's head.
Macker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Macker. Beautiful body shot.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Liu looks to land a left hand but Macker moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a head kick that Macker semi-blocks.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Macker moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macker.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Macker moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macker misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macker was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Macker swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a combination. Macker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Liu takes a swing at Macker's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Macker throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Macker moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Macker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Liu takes one on the button.
Macker moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macker.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Macker has a takedown stuffed.
Macker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Macker drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
Macker gets through Liu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Macker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Macker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Macker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macker looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Macker misses with a straight left.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Macker or perhaps it was just good defense by Liu, which made it look bad.
Macker moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macker moves away.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macker.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A victorious Jun Liu 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:
CFC 480: Tiotio v IsMore 2
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macker throws out a counter right but Bizihwaeile avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Macker is trying to pull guard but Bizihwaeile turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Macker misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Macker.
#TD2#
Macker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bizihwaeile uses from the top position.
Macker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bizihwaeile puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bizihwaeile tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Macker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bizihwaeile pulls his head out easily.
Macker is not content to let Bizihwaeile control the position.
Macker tries to roll over but Bizihwaeile keeps him under control.
Bizihwaeile will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macker is trying to maintain the position but Bizihwaeile is very close to passing his half guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand up but Macker is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Macker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bizihwaeile moves to clinch but Macker breaks away
and Macker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Macker circles away and keeps his distance.
Macker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaeile.
Macker lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Macker blocking some punches.
Macker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile. #T3#
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile'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.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Macker blocks it.
#TD2#
Macker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bizihwaeile wants to get up but he can't break Macker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bizihwaeile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bizihwaeile slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bizihwaeile trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macker's guard.#SUB2#
Macker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bizihwaeile can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bizihwaeile wants to get up but he can't break Macker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Macker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Macker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Macker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Macker gets through Bizihwaeile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Macker. #BC2#
Macker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bizihwaeile but Bizihwaeile pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Macker in a clinch.
Macker takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Macker.
Macker has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Macker misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Macker tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Macker back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Macker blocks it.
#TD2#
Macker manages to pull guard.
Macker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Macker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bizihwaeile can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bizihwaeile is aware though and is defending well.
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macker has a closed guard, preventing Bizihwaeile from standing up. #T2#
Macker is trying to keep Bizihwaeile in close.
#SUB2#
Macker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bizihwaeile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bizihwaeile manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bizihwaeile content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Macker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macker.
Macker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch but Macker slips to the side
and Macker counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL#
Bizihwaeile darts in and clinches Macker up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macker's elbow.
Bizihwaeile has Macker pressed against the cage.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Macker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Macker misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Macker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Macker misses with a punch to the body.
Macker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
Macker blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Macker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile trying to stall but Macker improves his position.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
#TD2#
Macker pulls guard. #SUB2#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bizihwaeile is aware though and is defending well.
Macker pulls Bizihwaeile in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Bizihwaeile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bizihwaeile tries to stand but Macker is controlling from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile is fighting to break Macker's control of his arms but Macker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaeile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Macker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Macker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Macker in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bizihwaeile to keep the fight standing.
Macker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Macker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macker scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
Macker jumps guard but Bizihwaeile stands there with Macker around his waist. Macker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Macker.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macker lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Macker.
#T1#
Macker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Macker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Macker. #TD2#
Macker drags the fight down to the ground.
Bizihwaeile is looking to stand up but Macker won't let him.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand and escape but instead Macker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Macker is stalling in the full guard.
Bizihwaeile keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Bizihwaeile is looking to stand up but Macker isn't so interested in that idea.
Dan Macker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Macker stays in close to Bizihwaeile's body and controls the position.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Macker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Macker stalling.
Macker stops Bizihwaeile from getting back to his feet.
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dan Macker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizihwaeile pushes Macker off looking to stand but Macker dives back in and keeps control.
Macker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Macker throws a leg kick which misses Bizihwaeile's front leg but catches the back leg as Bizihwaeile tries to avoid it.
Macker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bizihwaeile tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Macker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches with his opponent.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Macker controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Macker blocks it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Macker.
Macker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Macker controls the action.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Macker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Macker blocks it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Macker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Macker!
Dan Macker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 126
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Legions misses with an uppercut
letting Macker counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Macker uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Legions scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Legions wants to take a breather but Macker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Legions.
Legions pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Legions postures up and lands a big shot to Macker's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legions passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker trying to hold on to Legions's head to control him but Legions postures up.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legions uses his free foot to push down on Macker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Macker.
Macker tries to hold on but Legions postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macker is looking to get to half guard.
Macker wants to hold on but Legions pushes him away.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Legions lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Macker reaches up and holds on to Legions to control the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee warns Macker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Legions avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker regains half guard.
Macker gets full guard.
Legions is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.#T4#
Macker is trying to control the position but Legions postures up.
Legions is working Macker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Macker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legions defends well.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legions scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legions postures up in Macker's guard and throws a big left but Macker blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Macker doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
Macker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
Macker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macker misses with a straight left.
Macker looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
A big left from Macker misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Macker blocks the leg kick.
Macker looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Legions does it's job there.
Legions lets loose with a powerful body kick. Macker will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Legions misses.
Macker ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Macker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Macker checks a leg kick.
Legions is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macker can do to turn this around?
Legions misses with a hook
and Macker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legions scoring well with a low kick there.
Macker connects with a right hand. Legions shakes it off.#TD#
Legions gets the takedown into side control.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Macker is doing well to control the position and prevent Legions from advancing to side control.
Legions not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Macker moves into full guard.
Fidel Legions overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.#T2#
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Macker is looking for a triangle but Legions pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions postures up and lands a big shot to Macker's brow. #T3#
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions stopping the sweep attempt from Macker.
Legions wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macker takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions punishes Macker's body with a nice straight punch.
Macker moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Macker lands with a shot to the body.
Legions takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Macker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legions counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macker is out of range. #T4#
Macker throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Macker clobbers Legions with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Macker, as that shot connected.
Macker throws a front kick aimed at Legions's knee but Legions avoids it well.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Macker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dan Macker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions throws a head kick that half lands.
Macker looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macker at a distance.
Macker checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macker! But no joy.
Legions misses with a hook to the body
and Legions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legions scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Macker misses with a double jab
and Legions counters with a straight right hand.
Legions thows a leg kick but Macker checks it
and Macker counters with a nice body shot.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legions throws a leg kick that is checked
and Macker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Legions blocks the low kick.
Legions throws a lazy uppercut
and Macker counters with a stiff right hand.
Legions lands with a hook. Macker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Macker slips the punch.
Macker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Legions with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Legions, right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Macker slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macker manages to avoid it.
Macker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Legions misses.
Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legions.
Macker checks a low kick from Legions.
Macker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Legions misses.
Macker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Macker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dan Macker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Macker blocks a head kick by Legions.
Legions moves out of range as Macker strikes.
Legions shoots and misses
and Macker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macker lands a head shot.
Legions bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macker's head.#TD#
Legions shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macker is trying to defend but Legions finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legions is working away from the top position though.
Macker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legions trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Macker working for a triangle but Legions defends it easily.
Legions looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Macker wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Macker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legions is fighting to break Macker's control of his arms but Macker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Legions is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legions throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Legions lands a glancing blow to the side of Macker's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legions has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
After winning the bout, Fidel Legions 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:
HFC 123 - Joad vs Petrov
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Macker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cannabino throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Macker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino takes a shot to the head.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Macker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Macker.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Macker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Macker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Macker lands a nice hook to Cannabino's body. Cannabino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
It seemed like Macker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cannabino misses with an uppercut. Macker saw that one coming.
Macker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Macker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Macker connects with a right hand. Cannabino shakes it off.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macker tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macker checks the leg kick.
Cannabino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Macker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cannabino scrambles back to his feet.
Cannabino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macker's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Macker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Macker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
#T2#
Macker misses with an uppercut.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macker moves away.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macker moves away.
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!
Macker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannabino manages to avoid it.
Cannabino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannabino.
Macker looks for a takedown but Cannabino sprawls well.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macker throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Macker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cannabino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Macker eats them both and turns towards Cannabino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Macker lands a lovely overhand right.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Macker misses with a hook.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cannabino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macker counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Cannabino has Macker up against the cage in a clinch.
Macker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Macker lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Cannabino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that Cannabino has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cannabino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Macker. #BC#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino swinging wildly here.
#T4#
A leg kick checked by Macker.
Macker dodges the punch combination from Cannabino.
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!
Cannabino wants to clinch but Macker slips to the side#KD2#
and Macker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cannabino! Macker lets Cannabino back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nice takedown defense from Cannabino. No joy for Macker on that attempt.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Macker.
A head kick by Cannabino misses
and Macker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cannabino stuffs the takedown attempt from Macker. Macker gets slowly back to his feet.
Macker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Macker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Macker misses.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Macker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macker unleashes a big counter combination but Cannabino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses
and Macker counters with a left right combination that sends Cannabino crashing to the mat - Macker wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Cannabino out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Macker!
After winning the bout, Dan Macker 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:
HFC 117 - Randleman vs Higgins
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Unknown throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Unknown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Unknown avoids it with no problem.
Unknown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Unknown misses.
Nice straight punches there by Unknown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unknown.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a big counter head kick but Unknown avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Unknown.
Unknown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Unknown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Unknown throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Unknown with a hook.
Unknown scores with a spinning back kick!
Unknown connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt slips a straight right by Unknown.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Unknown tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.#CUT2#It looks like Manco Unknown has been cut.
Unknown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Unknown lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Unknown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Unknown cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Unknown misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt tries to bum rush Unknown with a series of wild strikes but Unknown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt throws a series of strikes that have Unknown backpedaling.
#ROC2#Unknown is rocked!
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Unknown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Unknown steps away.
Unknown lands a jab.#T3#
Hunt misses with a hook
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Unknown misses with an uppercut.
Unknown avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Unknown throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unknown. Unknown obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Unknown throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Unknown counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Unknown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown connects with an inside leg kick.
Unknown takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Unknown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Unknown looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unknown.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Unknown feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manco Unknown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Unknown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Jab by Hunt.
Unknown swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Unknown throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Unknown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Unknown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Unknown connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Unknown scores with a decent looking hook.
Unknown with the inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Unknown has got the better of the exchanges.
Unknown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1##KD2#
Hunt drops Unknown with a beautiful combination! Unknown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hunt is looking for the KO!
Oh Unknown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manco Unknown is winning the standup battle so far.
Unknown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unknown throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a solid body kick.
Unknown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Unknown seems to have got his legs back now.
Unknown throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Unknown only half commits. #KD2#
Hunt drops Unknown with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Unknown looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown ducks into an uppercut from Hunt and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, James Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 113 - McGuire vs Randleman
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Unknown moves forwards but Legions connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legions feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down.
Legions throws a leg kick that misses.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Legions rushes Unknown and presses him up against the cage.
Unknown lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unknown.
A hook to the body from Legions.
#TD#
Unknown jumps into guard, dragging Legions to the mat.
Legions wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unknown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legions is one step ahead there.
Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Unknown throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Legions won't allow Unknown to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Legions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Unknown defends well.
Unknown trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Unknown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Legions wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Legions had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Unknown defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Unknown tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Legions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Unknown defends well.
Unknown wants to pass the guard but Legions is keeping the position.
Unknown postures up.
Unknown looking to sit in guard and control but Legions gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Unknown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Legions wants to sweep here but Unknown controlling him for the moment.
Unknown pushes down on Legions's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Unknown passes to full mount! #SUB#
Unknown has hold of Legions's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Legions manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Legions is desperately trying to improve his position but Unknown has a good base and remains in mount.
Unknown tries to control but Legions wriggling away. #T4#
Legions is looking to get to half guard.
Legions sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Legions is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Unknown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legions sees it coming and defends easily.
Legions is looking for a sweep. Unknown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legions is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Unknown seems to be working for a kimura but Legions defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manco Unknown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Unknown.
Legions is looking to clinch.
Legions takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unknown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Legions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Legions misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Unknown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Unknown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Legions has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legions and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legions appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions slips a jab from Unknown.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unknown.
A good leg kick by Legions.
Legions scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Legions misses with a head kick.
Unknown thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions throws a leg kick that misses.
Unknown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Unknown misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
Legions lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Legions misses with some punches.
#T2#
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Unknown manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Legions wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unknown keeps working.
Unknown misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Unknown throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Unknown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legions wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Unknown manages to get back to half guard.
Legions missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Unknown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Unknown.#T3#
Unknown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Unknown throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Legions lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Unknown is keeping the position.
Unknown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Unknown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Unknown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legions passes Unknown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legions seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Unknown is pressing down on Legions's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Unknown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Legions is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Legions 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.#SUB2#
Legions is looking for a triangle but Unknown pushes his legs off easily.
Unknown wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
Manco Unknown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unknown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legions is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Legions throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Legions tries to clinch up.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions connects with a leg kick.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Legions.
Unknown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legions.
Legions scores with a head kick. Unknown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legions swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unknown.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Unknown thows a leg kick but Legions checks it
and Legions counters with a stiff right hand.
Legions does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Unknown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Legions manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unknown.
Legions moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions misses with a low kick.#T1#
Legions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions throws a head kick that Unknown semi-blocks.
Legions tries to clinch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legions throws a series of punches but Unknown avoids them all with ease.
Unknown tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Unknown moves into the clinch.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Legions turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Legions to keep the fight standing.
Unknown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Legions forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Unknown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legions blocking some punches.
Unknown misses with some punches.
Unknown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
Legions tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Unknown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
Unknown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions takes a shot to the head.
Unknown has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Legions prevents Unknown from breaking the clinch.
Legions misses with some punches.
Unknown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Unknown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Unknown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legions is one step ahead there.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Unknown trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Unknown throwing short punches from the bottom.
Unknown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Unknown thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Legions slips nicely into half guard.
Unknown tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Unknown gets back to full guard.
Unknown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Unknown can't keep his opponent in guard - Legions advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Unknown wants to get back to full guard.
Unknown won't allow Legions to pass to mount.
Legions is trying to control. Unknown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Unknown is pressing down on Legions's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Unknown wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Legions has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
Fidel Legions seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 109 - Bigg vs Washington
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olsen, as that shot connected.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Unknown! But no joy.
Unknown walks into a straight right hand from Olsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Unknown scores with a head kick. Olsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Unknown has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Olsen lands a nice shot that snaps Unknown's head back.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Unknowns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Unknown scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olsen.
Crunch! Unknown slams his shin into Olsen's torso.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Olsen forces Unknown back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Unknown pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Olsen wants to stand but Unknown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Unknown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olsen is one step ahead there.
Olsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unknown's guard.
Unknown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olsen is looking to stand up but Unknown won't let him. #SU#
Olsen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Unknown, up you get! #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.
Olsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Olsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olsen throws out the jab.
Olsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Unknown throws the kick towards the body but Olsen avoids it.
Olsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unknown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Harry Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Nice jab there from Olsen.
Nice defenses there by Unknown.
Olsen throws a hook but Unknown blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Unknown.#T3#
Olsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Unknown counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unknown.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Olsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unknown throws a shot from downtown. Olsen moves away and avoids it.
Olsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Olsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Olsen misses. #CL#
Olsen closes the distance and pushes Unknown back into the cage.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Unknown pulls guard successfully.
Unknown looking for a sweep. Not yet Unknown, not yet.
Unknown is still trying to improve position.
Unknown trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Olsen won't allow Unknown to sweep him here.
Olsen postures up.
Unknown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unknown is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
Olsen wants to stand but Unknown is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Unknown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olsen! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Unknown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Olsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Olsen misses with a hook
and Unknown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olsen's knee momentarily.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Harry Olsen has been cut.
Unknown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Unknown moves away and avoids it.
Unknown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Unknown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown throws a nice looking combination but Olsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Olsen scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Olsen misses with an uppercut
and Olsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Unknown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown throws the kick towards the body but Olsen avoids it.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Olsen tries to clinch there but Unknown circles away.
#T1#
A low kick from Unknown is predictable there
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Unknown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Olsen finds it's target.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Unknown slips a jab from Olsen.
Olsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Olsen moves out of range as Unknown strikes.
Olsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Unknown counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Olsen clinches with his opponent.
Olsen pushes Unknown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olsen working aggressively here.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olsen to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Olsen.
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!
A short left from Olsen.
Unknown lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Unknown swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olsen walks away with a smile on his face. Unknown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Unknown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Unknown counters with an outside leg kick.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Unknown thuds his right hand into Olsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown wants to counter with a clinch but Olsen pushes him away.
A cross from Olsen lands.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
A good leg kick by Olsen.
Olsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olsen checks a leg kick.
Unknown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Unknown misses with a low kick.
A jab from Olsen misses.
Unknown throws a big counter head kick but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Olsen.
Unknown takes one to the side of the head.
Olsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Olsen misses with an uppercut
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unknown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Olsen misses. #T4#
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Harry Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olsen is looking to clinch but Unknown is avoiding it.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unknown.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Harry Olsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Olsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olsen tries to clinch up but Unknown circles away and keeps his distance.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Unknown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Unknown misses with a low kick.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Unknown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Olsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Olsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Olsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Unknown.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Olsen scores with a nice strike.
Unknown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Unknown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Unknown.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Olsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unknown.
Unknown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olsen tries to clinch there but Unknown circles away.
#T1#
Olsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown.
Olsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
Unknown cracks Olsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Olsen tests Unknown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Unknown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Unknown blocks a jab.
Unknown tries a quick counter leg kick but Olsen is wise to it.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Unknown cracks Olsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Unknown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Olsen to stand back up!#ROC2#Olsen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unknown drops Olsen with a naaaaasty hook - Olsen is in real trouble here! Unknown dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 105 - Babinski vs Bigg
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Todd misses
enabling Unknown to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Todd cracks Unknown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Unknown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Unknown throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Unknown cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unknown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Unknown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Unknown's knee but Unknown avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Unknown is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Todd throws a head kick but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown thuds his shin into the meat of Todd's side.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Todd jabs Unknown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Unknown tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd backing away here, and Unknown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unknown flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Unknown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Unknown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Unknown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Unknown looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Unknown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Unknown wants to counter with a clinch but Todd pushes him away.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown with the inside leg kick.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd misses with an uppercut
enabling Unknown to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Unknown fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
Todd looks to land a combination but Unknown avoids it well.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown.#T3#
A low kick from Todd misses
and Unknown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Unknown gets a double leg takedown into Todd's guard.
Todd is looking to stand back up but Unknown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Todd. #REVR#
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Unknown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Todd trying to hold on to Unknown's head to control him but Unknown postures up.
Todd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Todd wants to improve his position but Unknown is controlling well.
Unknown is looking to pass Todd's guard but actually Todd recovers to full guard.
Unknown stands and throws Todd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Unknown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Unknown moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Unknown counters with a leg kick.
Todd swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
#TD2#
Unknown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Todd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Unknown is in Todd's guard.
Todd has Unknown pulled in close to control his posture.
Unknown wants to pass the guard but Todd is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Unknown tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well. #T1#
Todd is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Unknown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Todd is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Todd has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Unknown tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
Todd is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Unknown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Todd is looking to reverse the position.
Todd is not content to let Unknown control the position. #SUB2#
Unknown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Unknown swings around for an armbar but Todd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Unknown's guard.#T4#
Unknown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todd is one step ahead there.
Unknown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Unknown misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Unknown defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Unknown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Unknown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Unknown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Unknown dodges the punch combination from Todd.
A big left from Unknown misses.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
A big right from Todd misses.
Unknown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Unknown throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Todd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Unknown defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Unknown.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Todd.
Unknown misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd tests Unknown's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A low kick from Todd misses
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd thuds his shin into the meat of Unknown's side.
Unknown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Unknown scrambles back to his feet.
Unknown checks a leg kick.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Unknown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Unknown moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd checks a low kick from Unknown.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Unknown avoided it.
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Unknown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Unknown lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
Unknown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unknown.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Unknown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manco Unknown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T4#
Unknown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unknown throws a strike from the bottom but Todd passes into side control!
Todd is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Unknown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Unknown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Todd 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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:
HFC 99 - McGuire vs Higgins
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Cressbeckler is predictable there
and Unknown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Unknown scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Unknown.
Cressbeckler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Unknown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Unknown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown.
Unknown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Unknown takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Unknown throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Unknown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Unknown throws out a powerful jab.
Unknown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick as Unknown jumps back.
Unknown lands with a right hand.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unknown.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Unknown rather than just go for the knockout.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown works Cressbeckler's body with a nice hook.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
#T2#
Unknown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Cressbeckler 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.
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
Unknown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown connects with an inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unknown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cressbeckler - the referee stops the clock and Unknown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cressbeckler. Unknown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Unknown misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Unknown.
Good exchange - Cressbeckler coming out on top.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cressbeckler lands the left hand.
Cressbeckler ducks right into an uppercut from Unknown.
Cressbeckler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Unknown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.#TD#
Cressbeckler tries to sprawl but Unknown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cressbeckler tries to get to full guard but Unknown has control of the leg.
Unknown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Unknown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cressbeckler is trying to get back to full guard.
Cressbeckler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unknown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unknown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cressbeckler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Unknown.
Unknown slips a nice elbow through Cressbeckler's hands, connecting with Cressbeckler's forehead.#T4#
Unknown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cressbeckler's head.
Cressbeckler tries to get to full guard but Unknown has control of the leg.
Unknown wants to control but Cressbeckler is keeping him busy.
Unknown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cressbeckler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown is looking to stall here but Cressbeckler recovers full guard.
Cressbeckler working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manco Unknown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown wants to slow Cressbeckler down by chopping away at his legs.
Unknown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cressbeckler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Unknown misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unknown.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Unknown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick there by Unknown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Unknown throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Cressbeckler lands a front kick.
Cressbeckler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Unknown tries to land a leg kick but Cressbeckler saw it coming and moves away.
Cressbeckler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Unknown counters with a good low kick that Cressbeckler was not able to check.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unknown is out of range and Cressbeckler settles back down.
Cressbeckler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unknown moves out of range of the strikes.
Cressbeckler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Unknown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cressbeckler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cressbeckler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Cressbeckler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unknown throws a right hand that misses
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Unknown throws a low kick, looking for Cressbeckler's leg but Cressbeckler calmly moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a body shot.
Unknown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Unknown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Unknown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Unknown.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cressbeckler. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Cressbeckler throws out a counter right but Unknown avoids it with no problem.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Cressbeckler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Unknown.
Unknown connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Unknown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a right hand to the body.
Cressbeckler scores with a sloppy right hand. Unknown should have avoided that one.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unknown lands a body shot.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Unknown.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to Unknown's midsection.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and Unknown counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.#T4#
Cressbeckler throws the kick towards the body but Unknown avoids it.
Unknown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cressbeckler just manages to avoid it.
Unknown takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Unknown moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler throws the kick towards the body but Unknown avoids it.#TD#
Unknown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Unknown throwing strikes but missing.
Unknown preventing the sweep.
Cressbeckler wants to improve his position but instead Unknown has moved into half guard.
Cressbeckler is not content to let Unknown control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
Unknown misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cressbeckler thows a leg kick but Unknown checks it
and Unknown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down.
Unknown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Unknown throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Unknown.
Cressbeckler misses with a kick to the body.
Unknown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler cracks a nice hook into Unknown's ribs.
Cressbeckler scores with a body shot.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cressbeckler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Unknown.
#T1#
Unknown throws out a powerful jab.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cressbeckler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cressbeckler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Unknown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the body.
Unknown lands a glancing blow to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
Unknown throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Unknown.
Nice uppercut there from Cressbeckler.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Unknown's corner calls for a 1-2. Unknown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Unknown takes one to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler defending well as Unknown loads up on a big left hand.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler swats away the attempt to clinch by Unknown.
Cressbeckler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unknown loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Cressbeckler lands a jab.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unknown throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Unknown blocks a leg kick.
Unknown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cressbeckler throws out the jab.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range.
Cressbeckler misses the body punch
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cressbeckler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cressbeckler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cressbeckler.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cressbeckler lands a glancing blow to the side of Unknown's head.#T4#
Unknown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unknown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cressbeckler's sensitive parts.
Unknown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Unknown throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown slips under a jab.
Cressbeckler lands a head shot.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
Cressbeckler swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Unknown misses.
Unknown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Unknown tenderised Cressbeckler's leg. Cressbeckler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Unknown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joad Cressbeckler.
I think Cressbeckler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
In his post fight interview, Joad Cressbeckler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 91 - Leifsson vs Babinski
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Unknown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Izmaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Izmaylov looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
Unknown moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Izmaylov's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unknown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izmaylov at a distance.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov stuns Unknown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
It appears Izmaylov was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Izmaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izmaylov.
Unknown lands a right hook to the body.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izmaylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Manco Unknown has been cut.
Unknown moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
#T1#
Izmaylov looks to land a combination but Unknown avoids it well.
Unknown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izmaylov. That did some damage!
Unknown misses with a right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice leg kick.
Unknown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izmaylov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Izmaylov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Izmaylov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down.
Unknown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Izmaylov as he checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov is looking to counter punch.
Unknown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unknown. That did some damage!
Unknown digs a good body shot into Izmaylov's ribs.
Unknown thuds a left hand into Izmaylov's body.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Unknown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Izmaylov is looking to score with low kicks.
Izmaylov missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Izmaylov.
Nice shot lands for Unknown.
A shot to the body from Unknown misses
and Izmaylov counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Potemkin Izmaylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Unknown thuds a left hand into Izmaylov's body.
Good work by Unknown as he checks the leg kick.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Izmaylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Unknown tries to land a leg kick but Izmaylov saw it coming and moves away.
Izmaylov lands a glancing blow to the side of Unknown's head.
Unknown thuds his right hand into Izmaylov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov is looking to counter punch.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
Unknown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Izmaylov rather than just go for the knockout.
Unknown slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
Unknown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Izmaylov has time to react.#T4#
Izmaylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unknown can pounce on him.
Unknown scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown scores with a nice head shot.
Unknown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov throws a hook but Unknown blocks it.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Unknown moved away.
Izmaylov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Izmaylov thows a leg kick but Unknown checks it #TD2#
so Unknown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Izmaylov wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Potemkin Izmaylov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manco Unknown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Unknown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Unknown scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Izmaylov - that will leave a mark!
Izmaylov throws a hook but Unknown avoids it easily.
Izmaylov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Unknown counters with a three punch combo that has Izmaylov backing up. Izmaylov nods at Unknown to acknowledge the strikes.
Unknown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Potemkin Izmaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Unknown.
Unknown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Izmaylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Izmaylov looks to land a right hand but Unknown moved out of range.
Unknown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unknown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unknown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Izmaylov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izmaylov. That's going to slow Unknown down.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov. #T1#
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Unknown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Unknown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Unknown slaps the foot to one side.
Izmaylov jabs Unknown right on the nose. Unknown blinks but takes it well.
Izmaylov connects with the punch.
Unknown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Unknown misses with an uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a body shot.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Good exchange - Izmaylov coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown throws a lazy head kick
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Unknown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Unknown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Unknown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Unknown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a shot from downtown. Unknown moves away and avoids it.
Unknown blocks a low kick nicely.
Izmaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov connects with a jab.
Izmaylov motions for Unknown to come forward. Izmaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Izmaylov cracks Unknown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Izmaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izmaylov tries to land a leg kick but Unknown saw it coming and moves away.
Unknown connects with a high kick.
Unknown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Unknown.
Izmaylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unknown just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Izmaylov lunges at Unknown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unknown's hand.
Unknown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unknown scores with a leg kick.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Unknown scores with a shot to the body.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Izmaylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unknown circles away quickly and effectively.
Izmaylov throws a right hand that misses
and Unknown counters with a series of strikes. Izmaylov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov jabs at Unknown's body.#T4#
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Unknown misses.
Izmaylov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Unknown.
Izmaylov scores with a hook.#ROC#Unknown is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Unknown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Unknown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unknown is still on wobbly legs! Can Izmaylov finish him?
Izmaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unknown.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Unknown seems to have recovered his senses.
Izmaylov throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov motions for Unknown to come forward. Izmaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Unknown connects with a jab.
Izmaylov misses with the body kick
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manco Unknown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Unknown scoring well with a low kick there.
Unknown blocks a leg kick.
Unknown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izmaylov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Unknown misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Unknown misses
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Unknown thows a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it
and Izmaylov counters with a head kick. That will keep Unknown thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Unknown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov slips a jab from Unknown.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izmaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Izmaylov. #T1#
Unknown moves out of range of the body kick.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Izmaylov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Unknown momentarily.
Unknown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Unknown on the side of the head.
Izmaylov wants to land a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izmaylov. That's going to slow Unknown down.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Unknown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Izmaylov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unknown can pounce on him.
Izmaylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Unknown.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Manco Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Izmaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unknown can do to turn this around?#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Izmaylov - that will leave a mark!
Izmaylov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Unknown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown scores with a one two! Izmaylov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Unknown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
Unknown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Izmaylov's sensitive parts.
Izmaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Unknown throws a right and a left that Izmaylov avoids nicely.
Unknown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Unknown fails with the takedown.
A jab from Izmaylov finds it's way through Unknown's defenses.
A solid body kick from Izmaylov. #T3#
Unknown throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Izmaylov. Beautiful body shot.
Unknown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Izmaylov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Unknown avoids it.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unknown. That did some damage!
Izmaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Unknown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Izmaylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unknown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
A bone on bone clash there as Izmaylov blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Unknown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Potemkin Izmaylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Unknown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Izmaylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Unknown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Izmaylov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unknown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Unknown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unknown misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Izmaylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unknown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izmaylov can pounce on him.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Izmaylov there.
Unknown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Izmaylov swats away the attempt to clinch by Unknown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Izmaylov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 84 - Leifsson vs Wanker
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Chacing looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Unknown!#SUB2#
Chacing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Chacing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unknown, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Chacing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chacing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Chacing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chacing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Chacing trying to control the position but Unknown is working away.
Unknown 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.
Unknown tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Chacing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Unknown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chacing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chacing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Unknown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chacing moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chacing working away.#SUB2#
Chacing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Unknown struggling a bit here.
Chacing trying to control the position but Unknown is working away. #T3#
Chacing taking a break here but Unknown is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chacing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unknown keeps working.
Chacing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Unknown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Unknown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chacing is working away from the top position though.
Chacing is trying to control. Unknown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Unknown fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chacing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Chacing.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
Chacing looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Unknown thumps Chacing with a low kick.#CL2#
Unknown tries to keep at a distance but Chacing has taken the fight into the clinch.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
Unknown lands with a left to the head.
Unknown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unknown takes a shot to the head.
Chacing struggles to land a body shot inside as Unknown controls his hands.
Chacing misses with the head strike.
Unknown swings wildly with an uppercut but Chacing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chacing taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unknown lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Unknown.
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
Chacing tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manco Unknown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chacing.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Chacing.
Unknown is looking to counter punch.
Chacing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chacing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Unknown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Unknown.
Chacing looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Unknown misses the target.
Crunch! Unknown slams his shin into Chacing's torso.
Unknown slips a straight right by Chacing.
Chacing darts in looking for a takedown but Unknown gets double underhooks and turns Chacing into the cage.
Chacing tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unknown connects with a jab.
Unknown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Unknown misses.
Chacing wants to clinch up but Unknown keeps it at a distance.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chacing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Chacing moves forwards but Unknown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chacing throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chacing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chacing shoots in but no luck this time.
Manco Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chace Chacing.
Chacing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Chacing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chacing.
Chacing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Unknown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Unknown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Chacing.
Unknown slips a jab from Chacing.
Unknown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manco Unknown is winning the standup battle so far.
Unknown misses with a straight right.
Chacing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chacing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unknown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chacing connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Unknown. No joy for Chacing on that attempt.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chacing throws out the jab.
Unknown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unknown scores with a body shot.
Chacing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Chacing.
Unknown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Unknown throws a right and a left that Chacing avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Unknown - just one landing.
Unknown clobbers Chacing with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chacing takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chacing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Unknown but Unknown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chacing shoots for a takedown but Unknown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chacing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Unknown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Unknown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown tries to work over Chacing's front leg with a kick but Chacing checks it.
Unknown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chacing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Chacing tries to move into range but Unknown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Unknown!
Chacing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Chacing drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Unknown defends it well.
Chacing misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Unknown lands a leg kick that knocks Chacing off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unknown.
Chacing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Chacing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chacing with a jab.
Unknown lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chacing.
Unknown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chacing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Chacing shoots in and gets a takedown into Unknown's guard.#SUB#
Unknown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Unknown looking for a triangle here. Chacing is fighting it but it looks tight! Unknown pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chacing is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Unknown. That's going to slow Butcher down.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unknown.
It looked like Butcher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
Unknown's corner calls for a 1-2. Unknown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Butcher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Unknown is looking to control Butcher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unknown avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Unknown actively working from the bottom here.
Butcher wants to take a breather but Unknown is having none of it.
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Unknown moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Unknown keeping full guard, as Butcher tries to pass.
Butcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Unknown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Butcher stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Unknown throws up his legs and catches Butcher in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Butcher tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Unknown! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Unknown scores with the left hand. Chontamenti knows he should have avoided that one.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown swings for the body but Chontamenti moves out of range.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chontamenti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unknown in his tracks.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Chontamenti with a nice calf kick.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body. Unknown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Unknown moves out of range easily.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Chontamenti counters with a nice leg kick.
Unknown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Chontamenti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unknown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Chontamenti as he checks the leg kick.
Unknown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Unknown
and Chontamenti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Unknown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manco Unknown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Unknown misses with a straight left.
Unknown slips a jab and a cross from Chontamenti.
Unknown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chontamenti lands with an overhand left.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Unknown misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Unknown rather than just go for the knockout.
Unknown throws a low kick but Chontamenti avoids it.
Unknown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chontamenti! But no joy.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down.
Unknown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Unknown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.#T2#
Unknown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chontamenti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Unknown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Unknown cracks Chontamenti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unknown throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.#CL2#
Chontamenti rushes Unknown and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Unknown.
Chontamenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the head.
Unknown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unknown.
Chontamenti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti is trying to pull guard but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Chontamenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Unknown.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chontamenti lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Unknown.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Unknown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chontamenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
Unknown digs a right hand into Chontamenti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chontamenti's gas tank.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
Unknown pushes Chontamenti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chontamenti fails to pull guard.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Unknown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unknown's gas tank.
Chontamenti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manco Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bhishma Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chontamenti looks winded!
Chontamenti tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unknown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Unknown lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown pushes Chontamenti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chontamenti has a couple of punches blocked by Unknown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unknown.
A short left from Chontamenti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Unknown.
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
A right handed body shot lands from Unknown.
A body shot lands from Unknown.
A short body shot lands from Unknown as the two fighters clinch.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chontamenti to keep the fight standing.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Unknown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown works on Chontamenti's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Unknown jumps guard.
#SUB#
Unknown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chontamenti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chontamenti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Unknown 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.
Manco Unknown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chontamenti takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown misses with a series of wild punches.
Unknown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Unknown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Unknown - just one landing.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Unknown. That's going to slow Chontamenti down.
Good leg kick by Unknown.
Unknown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chontamenti! But no joy.
Unknown with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Unknown misses.
Chontamenti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown swinging wildly here.
Unknown backing away here, and Chontamenti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Unknown. That's going to slow Chontamenti down. #T1#
Chontamenti moves forwards but Unknown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick.
Unknown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chontamenti can do to turn this around?
Unknown misses with a leg kick.
Chontamenti connects with a body shot that sends Unknown's belly button to the back.
Unknown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Unknown, as that shot connected.
Unknown misses the jab.
Chontamenti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chontamenti misses with a straight right.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Chontamenti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Chontamenti connects with a body shot that sends Unknown's belly button to the back.
Chontamenti misses with a takedown attempt - Unknown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Unknown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chontamenti moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown misses with a leg kick.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chontamenti. Chontamenti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown fails to land with a series of punches.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
Chontamenti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unknown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unknown throws a chopping leg kick but Chontamenti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Unknown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Unknown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti stuns Unknown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unknown.
Chontamenti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Unknown with a body shot.
Unknown connects with the punch.#CL2#
Chontamenti drives through and clinches with Unknown against the cage.
Unknown misses with an elbow strike.
Unknown lands with a light punch inside.
Chontamenti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unknown walks away with a smile on his face. Chontamenti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manco Unknown is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target.
Unknown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chontamenti finds it's way round the side to connect with Unknown's head.
A clash of legs there as Unknown blocks the low kick.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Unknown moves away and avoids it.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Unknown throws a right hand that Chontamenti ducks under and follows up with a left that Chontamenti also avoids with ease.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range. #T4#
Unknown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Unknown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chontamenti. That did some damage!
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Unknown - that will leave a mark!
Unknown avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Unknown tries to work over Chontamenti's front leg with a kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Unknown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chontamenti tries to clinch but Unknown is having none of it.
Unknown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Unknown lands a really nice looking cross but Chontamenti seems unphased.
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Unknown misses with a left hand
and Chontamenti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Unknown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chontamenti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Unknown misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Unknown.
Unknown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chontamenti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Unknown digs a good hook to Chontamenti's body.
Unknown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Unknown pushes Chontamenti away with a front kick.
Chontamenti scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Unknown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Unknown.
Unknown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chontamenti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti throws a sloppy head kick and Unknown moves out of range easily.
Unknown misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Unknown misses.
Chontamenti misses with a head kick.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
#T1#
Unknown lands a really nice looking cross but Chontamenti seems unphased.
Chontamenti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unknown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a leg kick.
Unknown misses with a body kick.
Unknown lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Chontamenti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Unknown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Unknown blocks a low kick nicely.
Chontamenti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Unknown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Unknown lands a glancing blow to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Unknown thuds his shin into the meat of Chontamenti's side.#T2#
Unknown connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown misses with a kick to the body
and Chontamenti counters with a nice body shot.
Unknown throws a solid leg kick but Chontamenti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Unknown.
Chontamenti tries to score with a low kick but Unknown moves his leg out of the way.
Unknown connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
Chontamenti throws a sloppy head kick and Unknown moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Unknown misses with a leg kick.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Unknown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chontamenti. That did some damage!
Chontamenti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Unknown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Unknown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chontamenti with a nice cross.
Unknown throws a low kick but Chontamenti moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Chontamenti throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Unknown connects with a single shot there.
Chontamenti wants to slow Unknown down by chopping away at his legs.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unknown lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Unknown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manco Unknown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unknown with a hook.
Chontamenti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Unknown cracks Chontamenti with a good jab.
Chontamenti throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chontamenti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Unknown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chontamenti scrambles back to his feet.
Chontamenti tries to move into range but Unknown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chontamentis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Unknown throws a leg kick but Chontamenti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chontamenti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Unknown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Unknown looks for the body kick but Chontamenti saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Unknown's head back.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unknown is looking to chop away at Chontamenti's legs.
Unknown thumps Chontamenti with a low kick.
Unknown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Unknown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unknown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Unknown catches Chontamenti right on the button with a cross.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
Unknown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chontamenti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Unknown with the inside leg kick.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Unknown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Unknown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Unknown looks to land a combination. Cannabino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Unknown circles away and keeps his distance.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
Unknown with the inside leg kick.
Unknown scores with the left hand. Cannabino knows he should have avoided that one.
Unknown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unknown misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino swinging wildly here.
As Cannabino backs away, Unknown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Unknown lands with a kick to the temple. Cannabino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Unknown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Unknown throws a hook to the side of Cannabino's head but Cannabino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Cannabino pushes Unknown up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Unknown.
#T1#
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
Unknown 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.
Cannabino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unknown lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Unknown cracks Cannabino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unknown dips to his left and cracks Cannabino with an uppercut!
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unknown throws a leg kick that misses.
Cannabino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
Unknown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Unknown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannabino looks winded!
Unknown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
Cannabino taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Unknown.
Unknown jumps guard but Cannabino stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Unknown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Unknown works on Cannabino's body with a couple of short punches.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unknown.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Unknown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Unknown pulls guard. #SUB#
Unknown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cannabino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cannabino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Unknown is trying to keep Cannabino in close.
Cannabino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Unknown has his foot on Cannabino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cannabino works his way back into a safe position though.
Unknown has a closed guard, preventing Cannabino from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Unknown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Unknown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cannabino should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Unknown has tightened it up now! Cannabino 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 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown 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:
BBFC 4: Unkown Vs. Murska
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Murska moves to clinch but Unknown breaks away
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
Murska swings away with a body shot that misses
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ispa Murska has been cut.#CL2#
Murska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Unknown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murska doesn't manage to clinch there - Unknown circles away.
#CL2#
Murska moves into range and clinches up with Unknown.
Murska blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Unknown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murska uses from the top position. #SUB#
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Unknown has his foot on Murska's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murska works his way back into a safe position though.
Murska is looking to stand up but Unknown won't let him. #SUB#
Unknown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murska has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Unknown is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Unknown looking to control.
Murska wants to stand but Unknown is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murska preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Unknown looking for a guillotine here but Murska defends easily.
Unknown has a closed guard, preventing Murska from standing up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murska wants to stand and escape but instead Unknown has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Unknown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murska wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Unknown 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.
#SUB#
Unknown wants to work for an arm triangle but Murska is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Unknown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murska sees it coming and defends easily.
Unknown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murska knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murska pushes Unknown off looking to stand but Unknown dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Unknown wants to work for an arm triangle but Murska is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Unknown is looking to stall here but Murska recovers full guard.
Unknown trying to control but Murska is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unknown tries to free his leg and advance position but Murska is retaining full guard.
Unknown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murska's guard.
Unknown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murska knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Unknown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Unknown not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Murska is defending against the submission attempts here by Unknown.
#SUB#
Unknown seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murska's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Murska instigates a clinch.
Murska misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Murska as the two fighters clinch.
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Unknown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unknown jumps guard but Murska stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Unknown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Unknown breaks from the clinch.
Murska tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Murska rushes Unknown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Unknown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
Murska misses with a body punch.
Murska scores with a hook to the body.
Murska misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Murska on the inside.
Unknown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
Murska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Unknown takes a shot to the head.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Murska won't allow it.
Murska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Murska.
Unknown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murska backwards.
Murska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Murska.
Murska working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unknown backwards. #BC#
Unknown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murska slips under a jab.#T2#
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Unknown misses the target.#CL2#
Murska moves into range and clinches up with Unknown.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Unknown.
Unknown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Murska.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses.
Unknown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Unknown pushes Murska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unknown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Unknown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murska walks away with a smile on his face. Unknown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Unknown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Murska clinches.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
Unknown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska digs a right hand into Unknown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unknown's gas tank. #T3#
Murska scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Unknown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murska moves in looking to clinch but Unknown pushes him off.
Murska tries to clinch up but Unknown circles away and keeps his distance.
Murska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murska tries to clinch
and Unknown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murska blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Murska misses. #CL2#
Murska has closed the distance and engaged Unknown in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unknown.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Unknown manages to pull guard.
Murska trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unknown's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Unknown has his foot on Murska's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murska works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Murska wanted to stand there but Unknown had control of the position.
Manco Unknown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Murska avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murska has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Unknown is proving hard to escape from.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Unknown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Unknown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Unknown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ispa Murska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murska closes the distance looking to clinch
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Murska moves into the clinch.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Murska.
Ispa Murska seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Murska.
Murska misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murska.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown blocking some punches.
Unknown misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murska blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murska blocks a body shot from Unknown. #T1##BC#
Unknown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murska lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Murska drives through and clinches with Unknown against the cage.
Unknown is trying to break the clinch but Murska has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Unknown.
Unknown connects with a knee to the head.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murska.
Murska misses with some punches.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Murska controls his hands.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murska has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Murska.
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Unknown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murska scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Murska moves into the clinch.#T2#
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murska pushes Unknown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Unknown fails to land.
Unknown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unknown.
Murska pushes Unknown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murska lands a shoulder strike.
Murska misses with some punches.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murska misses with some punches.
#TD#
Unknown pulls guard effortlessly.
Unknown has a closed guard, preventing Murska from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Unknown looking for a guillotine here but Murska defends easily.
Murska is looking to stand up but Unknown won't let him. #SUB#
Unknown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murska wanted to stand there but Unknown had control of the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murska wants to clinch.#CL2#
Murska rushes Unknown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murska lands a nice uppercut.
Unknown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Unknown tries to break free but Murska pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murska.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Murska.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murska has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murska!
Our winner, Ispa Murska, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BBFC Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Todd misses with an uppercut. Unknown saw that one coming.
Todd backing away here, and Unknown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Unknown's coach down at Hardman MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Unknown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Unknown is looking to score with low kicks.
Unknown throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Unknown throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Unknown only half commits.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Unknown is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Todd slips under a jab.
Unknown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Unknown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd thumps Unknown with a low kick.
Unknown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd avoids the head kick by Unknown.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Unknown at a distance.
#T1#
Unknown looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Unknown throws a head kick that half lands.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Unknown saw that one coming.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Unknown takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unknown just manages to avoid it.
Unknown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd misses with an uppercut
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
Unknown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unknown throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unknown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unknown misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Todd lands a jab.
Unknown throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Unknown in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down. #T3#
Unknown connects with a body shot.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unknown staying out of range there.
Unknown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd checks a leg kick.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Unknown throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unknown scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unknown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Unknown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Unknown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Unknown misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unknown.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Unknown sees coming a mile off.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Todd misses the jab.
Unknown defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd moves out of range as Unknown strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Unknown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Todd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Unknown throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unknown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Unknown was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Unknown is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Unknown with a hook.
Unknown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unknown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Unknown's front leg but catches the back leg as Unknown tries to avoid it.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily. #T1#
Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Unknown jabs at Todd's body.
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Todd blocks a jab.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Unknown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Todd.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Unknown checks a low kick from Todd.
Unknown slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Unknown off balance momentarily.
Unknown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a hook. Unknown ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Unknown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unknown.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
Unknown throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Unknown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Unknown cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unknown's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Unknown looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Unknown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Unknown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unknown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd delivers a nice body kick.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Unknown cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Unknown is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Unknown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown moved away.
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Unknown checks a leg kick.#T4#
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
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!
Todd slips a jab from Unknown.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Unknown sees coming a mile off.
Unknown misses the jab.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
Unknown moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Unknown scores with a nice strike.
Todd checks a leg kick.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd throws a low kick but Unknown avoids it.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Unknown.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manco Unknown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
Unknown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Unknown cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unknown throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Unknown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Unknown throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
Unknown misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Unknown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Unknown misses.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unknown just manages to avoid it.
Unknown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Unknowns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Unknown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Unknown lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Unknown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Unknown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Unknown.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unknown thumps Todd with a low kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Unknown avoids it.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Unknown swings widly with a right hand
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Jab by Todd.#T3#
Unknown connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Todd defending well as Unknown loads up on a big left hand.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unknown. Unknown obviously looking to wear him down.
Unknown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Todd is looking to slow Unknown down with leg kicks.
Todd checks a low kick from Unknown.
Todd misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Unknown scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Todd.
Unknown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd throws a low kick but Unknown moves out of range easily.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Unknown throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd punishes Unknown's body with a nice straight punch.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd slips a jab from Unknown.
Todd scores with a jab. Unknown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Unknown.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Unknown under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Unknown scores with a jab to the head.
Unknown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Unknown slips under a jab.
Unknown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Unknown.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd throws a jab when Unknown was well out of range.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a head kick that misses
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Unknown. That snapped Todd's head back.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Todd.
Unknown scores with a head kick.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Unknown throws a head kick that misses.
Todd with a nice cross.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Unknown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unknown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Todd's head.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Unknown has time to react.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Unknown.
Unknown jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Unknown avoided it.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Good shot there by Unknown.
Todd digs a good hook to Unknown's body.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Unknown staying out of range there.
Unknown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Todd scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd thumps Unknown with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unknown looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
Todd digs a good hook to Unknown's body.
Unknown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
As Unknown backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unknown moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd lands a jab to Unknown's midsection.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Unknown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick from Unknown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unknown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
Todd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Unknown.
Todd blocks a head kick by Unknown.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Unknown moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Unknown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Unknown digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd slips a jab from Unknown.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Unknown. Unknown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Unknown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Unknown misses with a looping left.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Unknown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Unknown's head back.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.#T1#
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unknown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unknown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Unknown.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd catches Unknown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unknown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Unknown lands a jab to the head.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manco Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Unknown throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Unknown throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
Todd cracks Unknown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unknown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unknown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Unknown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unknown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Unknown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Unknown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unknown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.#T3#
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Unknown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Unknown throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Unknown tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Unknown should have avoided that one.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unknown ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Unknown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Unknown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Todd.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Unknown's hands.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Todd lands a head shot.
Unknown tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Todd lunges at Unknown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unknown's hand.
Unknown shoots in but no luck this time.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Todd.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Unknown misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Unknown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd thuds his right hand into Unknown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Unknown blocks it.
Todd cracks Unknown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Unknown wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
A low kick lands for Todd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 17
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Kikuta throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Unknown to counter with a crisp jab.
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kikuta.
Unknown misses with a body kick.
Unknown throws a hook but Kikuta avoids it easily.
Unknown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kikuta finds it's way round the side to connect with Unknown's head.
Kikuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Unknown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Unknown scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Kikuta misses its intended target.
Kikuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unknown circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Kikuta cracks Unknown with an uppercut from hell and Unknown crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kikuta's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#Unknown is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Manco Unknown has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kikuta stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Unknown has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kikuta manages to get his head free but now Unknown has transitioned to an armbar! Kikuta grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Unknown! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown retains his middleweight title!
Manco Unknown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Checkmate vs. BFC 1
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Unknown misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Unknown moved out of range.
Unknown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Unknown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Unknown feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Unknown works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Unknown motions for Todd to come forward. Unknown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Unknown if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Unknown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Unknown throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Unknown tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Unknown blocks the leg kick.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab from Unknown.
Unknown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd moves out of range as Unknown strikes.
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Unknown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd staying out of range there.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
A big left from Todd misses.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unknown is out of range and Todd settles back down. #T2#
Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todd back to the cage. Unknown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target.
Todd catches Unknown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unknown misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Unknown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Unknown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Unknown trying to control the position but Todd is working away.
Todd struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Unknown is trying to get an arm triangle but Todd is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Unknown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Unknown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Unknown but great work by Todd.
Todd wants to control but Unknown is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown is looking for a sweep.
Unknown is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Unknown is not content to let Todd control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd working away.
Unknown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Todd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Unknown tries to lock up and control but Todd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Todd tries to control but Unknown wriggling away.
Todd controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manco Unknown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Todd missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Unknown lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Unknown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unknown misses with a double jab.
Unknown moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unknown in his tracks.
Unknown walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Unknown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Unknown lands with an overhand left.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Unknown.
Unknown lands a body shot.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Todd.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Unknown takes one to the side of the head.
Unknown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
An attempted straight right counter from Unknown misses the target.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Unknown under the eye.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Todd misses with a body shot
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
#T3#
Unknown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Unknown throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Unknown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Unknown blocks a jab.
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Unknown saw that one coming.
Unknown scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Unknown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unknown blocks a jab.
Unknown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Todd.#T4#
Unknown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Unknown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unknown.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unknown's sensitive parts.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Unknown's front leg but catches the back leg as Unknown tries to avoid it.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Unknown.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Todd tries a low kick but Unknown avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Unknown. That one must have hurt.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Todd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Some wild striking there from Unknown.
Unknown throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Unknown throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Unknown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Unknown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Unknown backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Unknown is wise to it.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Unknown throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Unknown. Beautiful body shot.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Unknown's torso.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown blocks a head kick by Todd.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Unknown.
Unknown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd checks a low kick from Unknown.#T2#
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Good leg kick by Unknown.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Unknown moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a low kick but Unknown avoids it.
Todd lunges at Unknown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unknown's hand.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown checks it.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
Unknown misses with a straight right.
Todd moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Unknown throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Unknown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unknown checks the leg kick.
Unknown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Unknown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
Unknown checks the leg kick.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
#T4#
Todd dodges the punch combination from Unknown.
Unknown's corner calls for a 1-2. Unknown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd misses with a left hand
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Unknown off balance momentarily.
Unknown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Unknown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Unknown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Unknown has his takedown stuffed
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Unknown 's knee.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Manco Unknown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Todd tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Unknown moves his leg out of the way.
Unknown misses with a combination
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd throws a series of punches but Unknown avoids them all with ease.
Unknown scores with a body shot.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Todd misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd slips a straight right by Unknown.
Unknown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Unknown with an uppercut!
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Unknown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Unknown lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Unknown is able to avoid easily.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unknown.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
Unknown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Unknown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd throws a push kick but Unknown slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unknown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Unknown.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Unknown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Todd moves out of range as Unknown strikes.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Unknown's leg but Unknown calmly moves out of range.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unknown ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd misses with a low kick as Unknown jumps back.
Unknown throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target. #T4#
Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Unknown scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Unknown doesn't seem phased though.
Todd jabs Unknown right on the nose. Unknown blinks but takes it well.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Unknown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unknown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unknown connects with a jab.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Unknown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Unknown lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Unknown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Todd.
Todd swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd scores with a kick to the body.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unknown jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Unknown. #T1#
Todd is looking to slow Unknown down with leg kicks.
Unknown throws a shot to the body.
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Todd.
Unknown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd sizes up Unknown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Unknown throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Unknown connects with a leg kick.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown.
Todd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUnknown.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Unknown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Todd sprawls well initially but Unknown persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown is thwarting Todd's attempts to control the position.
Unknown is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unknown throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Unknown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Unknown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Todd is looking to control Unknown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted?
Todd has his hands clasped together around Unknown's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB#
Unknown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Unknown eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Unknown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Unknown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Todd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unknown. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Unknown 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.
Unknown is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Unknown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Unknown 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 15
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Unknown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Unknown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Jab, jab by Chontamenti - just one landing.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti with a nice calf kick.
Unknown connects with a single shot there.
Chontamenti throws a jab when Unknown was well out of range.
Good shot there by Unknown.
Chontamenti throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown.
Chontamenti misses with a looping left.
Chontamenti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
#T1#
Chontamenti misses with a hook. Unknown ducked under it nicely.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Chontamenti goes for a double leg but Unknown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Unknown continues to drive forward.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown lands a jab to Chontamenti's midsection.
A jab from Chontamenti does it's job there.
Unknown thuds a left hand into Chontamenti's body.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Chontamenti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chontamenti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Unknown misses with a body shot.
Unknown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Unknown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chontamenti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Unknown connects with a looping right hand.
Chontamenti is looking to wear down Unknown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unknown shoots in looking for a takedown but Chontamenti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unknown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chontamenti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Unknown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Chontamenti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Unknown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unknown.
Unknown lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that Unknown was not able to check.
Chontamenti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chontamenti moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Unknown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti defending well as Unknown loads up on a big left hand.
Chontamenti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Unknown gets caught napping as Chontamenti dives in and scores a takedown. Unknown manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chontamenti controls the pace.#SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.
Unknown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chontamenti controls the pace.
Chontamenti looking to sit in guard and control but Unknown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chontamenti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Unknown as he connects with a hook.
Unknown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Unknown misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
A little feinted left hand from Chontamenti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Unknown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chontamenti at a distance.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown punishes Chontamenti's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Chontamenti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chontamenti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chontamenti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Chontamenti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Unknown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chontamenti's guard! Nice work there by Unknown!
Chontamenti 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#
The fighters are battling for position here. Unknown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chontamenti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Chontamenti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
Chontamenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chontamenti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chontamenti drops back looking for a leg! Unknown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unknown manages to kick Chontamenti off! Chontamenti jumps back into Unknown's guard. #SUB2#
Chontamenti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unknown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chontamenti has managed to get both his arms back between Unknown's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chontamenti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Unknown dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Unknown throws a big elbow that misses.
Chontamenti managing to control the position.
Unknown is looking to work some ground and pound but Chontamenti has wrist control.#SUB#
Chontamenti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unknown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unknown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unknown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses. Chontamenti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unknown's guard. Nice move by Chontamenti!#REVR##SUB#
Chontamenti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
Chontamenti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Unknown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Unknown has his foot on Chontamenti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chontamenti works his way back into a safe position though.
Chontamenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Chontamenti is pushing down on Unknown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Unknown is fighting to maintain full guard but Chontamenti has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chontamenti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Unknown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bhishma Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chontamenti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manco Unknown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
That's time! Chontamenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Chontamenti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Unknown.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
Chontamenti thumps Unknown with a low kick.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chontamenti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti.
Unknown misses with a straight right.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Unknown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.#T1#
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Chontamenti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Unknown does no damage.
Unknown stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target.
Chontamenti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unknown scores with a body shot.
Chontamenti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chontamenti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Unknown lands a nice shot that snaps Chontamenti's head back.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown scores with a hook.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Unknown sizes up Chontamenti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chontamenti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Unknown finds it's way round the side to connect with Chontamenti's head.
Chontamenti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Chontamenti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Unknown misses with a looping right.
Chontamenti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unknown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Chontamenti avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti clobbers Unknown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Unknown misses with a takedown attempt - Chontamenti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chontamenti ducks right into an uppercut from Unknown.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Chontamenti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chontamenti scores with a spinning back kick!
Unknown stuffs the takedown.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Chontamenti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unknown. That did some damage!
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.#T4#
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unknown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unknown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chontamenti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chontamenti throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Chontamenti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Unknown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chontamenti is fending him off so far but Unknown persists. Nope, Chontamenti circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Unknown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Unknown looking for a guillotine here but Chontamenti defends easily.
#SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Unknown scores with a nice head shot.
Unknown takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti lands with a good body shot.
Unknown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown works Chontamenti's body with a nice hook.
Unknown lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
Unknown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chontamenti's head backwards.
Unknown looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chontamenti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manco Unknown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti throws a chopping leg kick but Unknown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti throwing a counter right hand but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a big shot that misses.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown staying out of range there.
Jab from Unknown.
Some wild striking there from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti needs to keep his hands up - Unknown had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Unknown moves out of range easily.
Unknown connects with the punch.
Chontamenti throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Unknown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Unknown coming out on top.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chontamenti under the eye.
Nice sprawl there from Chontamenti as Unknown shoots in.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unknown.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Unknown lands a jab to Chontamenti's midsection.#T3#
Chontamenti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Unknown finds it's way round the side to connect with Chontamenti's head.
Chontamenti lands with a straight right. Unknown didn't see that one coming.
Unknown tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unknown scores with a nice right hand.
Unknown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Chontamenti avoids it with no problem.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Unknown lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti throws a push kick but Unknown slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
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!
Unknown misses with a few strikes there.
Chontamenti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Chontamenti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Unknown is fending him off so far but Chontamenti persists. Nope, Unknown circles away and we're back to standing.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti shoots in and drives through. Unknown sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhishma Chontamenti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unknown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chontamenti at a distance.
A big left from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Unknown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Unknown.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Unknown misses.
Unknown lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Chontamenti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Unknown actively working from the bottom here.
Unknown is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB#
Unknown is defending against the submission attempts here by Chontamenti.
#SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Unknown actively working from the bottom here.
Chontamenti is looking to stall here but Unknown recovers full guard.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Unknown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chontamenti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chontamenti wants to control but Unknown is keeping him busy.
Chontamenti slows the pace down. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Chontamenti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chontamenti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Unknown can't do much from the bottom here.
Unknown is looking for a sweep.
Unknown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown postures up.
Chontamenti is not content to let Unknown control the position.#SUB2#
Unknown is working for a kimura here but Chontamenti manages to reverse the position and he's now in Unknown's guard.
#SUB#
Chontamenti drops back looking for a leg! Unknown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unknown manages to kick Chontamenti off! Chontamenti jumps back into Unknown's guard.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Unknown working for a triangle but Chontamenti defends it easily.
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.
Manco Unknown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chontamenti passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Chontamenti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Unknown is trying to improve his position.
Chontamenti trying to control the action but Unknown is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Chontamenti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Unknown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chontamenti's guard! Nice work there by Unknown! #SUB#
Chontamenti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unknown is aware though and is defending well.
Unknown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chontamenti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unknown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bhishma Chontamenti.
I think Unknown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown is the new middleweight champion!
Manco Unknown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 13
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unknown is out of range and Chontamenti settles back down.
Unknown throwing a counter right hand but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Unknown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chontamenti has time to react.
Unknown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unknown is out of range and Chontamenti settles back down.
Unknown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Unknown.
Unknown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Unknown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unknown scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti throws a hook but Unknown avoids it easily.#T1#
Chontamenti with a nice calf kick.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown throws a good cross that connects.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Unknown scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Chontamenti misses
and Unknown counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Unknown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown throwing a counter right hand but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Unknown throws a body punch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Unknown tries to clinch up but Chontamenti circles away and keeps his distance.
Unknown misses with a looping right.#T2#
Unknown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown blocks a low kick nicely.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Unknown checks it.
Unknown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chontamenti throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Unknown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Manco Unknown has been cut.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chontamenti lands with a good body shot.
Unknown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Unknown takes the fight into the clinch.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown lands an uppercut.#TD#
Unknown successfully pulls guard.
Chontamenti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Chontamenti pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Unknown looking for a guillotine here but Chontamenti defends easily.
Chontamenti trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Unknown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chontamenti defends it easily.
Chontamenti content to stall in guard here.
Unknown controls Chontamenti momentarily but Chontamenti frees himself. #SUB2#
Chontamenti drops back looking for a leg! Unknown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unknown manages to kick Chontamenti off! Chontamenti jumps back into Unknown's guard. #SUB2#
Chontamenti has gone for a leg lock! Unknown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chontamenti's guard.#REVR#
Unknown throws an elbow that misses. Chontamenti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unknown's guard. Nice move by Chontamenti!#REVB##T4#
Unknown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully.
Unknown being controlled here, momentarily.
Chontamenti wants to pass the guard but Unknown is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manco Unknown will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Chontamenti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Chontamenti there.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the body
and Unknown counters with a nice uppercut.
Unknown is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Chontamenti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Chontamenti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a good cross that connects.
Chontamenti lands with a right hand.
Chontamenti lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chontamenti.
Some wild striking there from Chontamenti.
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!
Unknown looks to clinch
and Chontamenti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chontamenti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Chontamenti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Chontamenti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown is looking to counter punch.
Unknown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unknown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti thumps Unknown with a low kick.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chontamenti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chontamenti swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Unknown counters by clinching up.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chontamenti swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Chontamenti.
Unknown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chontamenti smiles and moves away.
Unknown wants to clinch but Chontamenti slips to the side
and Chontamenti counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti works over Unknown's head and body with a nice combination.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Unknown checks it.
Unknown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chontamenti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chontamenti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Unknown counters with a straight right hand.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chontamenti missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown checks the leg kick.
Unknown lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Unknown has Chontamenti up against the cage in a clinch.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Chontamenti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chontamenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Chontamenti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Unknown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chontamenti to keep the fight standing.
Unknown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Chontamenti has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Unknown lands a body punch.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Chontamenti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Chontamenti won't allow it.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Unknown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chontamenti.
Unknown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti is leaning against Unknown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Unknown.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Chontamenti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unknown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Chontamenti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Unknown avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage. #T4#
Chontamenti pushes Unknown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Chontamenti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown fails to pull guard.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chontamenti to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Unknown pulls guard effortlessly.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully.
Chontamenti controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhishma Chontamenti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Unknown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Unknown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the side of Unknown's head.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Unknown blocks it.
Chontamenti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unknowns head.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown misses with the head strike.
Unknown fails to pull guard.
Chontamenti tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unknown's elbow.
Chontamenti is trying to maintain a safe position but Unknown gets an underhook and turns Chontamenti into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Unknown.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Chontamenti throws a head punch that misses.
Chontamenti is leaning against Unknown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Chontamenti blocking some punches.
Chontamenti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Unknown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chontamenti can turn it around.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unknown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chontamenti pushes Unknown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Unknown.
Chontamenti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chontamenti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown misses with a punch on the inside.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
Chontamenti can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
#T2#
Chontamenti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chontamenti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Chontamenti.
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!
Unknown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chontamenti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut.
Chontamenti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Unknown is rocked!
Unknown misses with the head strike.
Oh Unknown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chontamenti lands a body punch.
Chontamenti scores with a shoulder strike.
Chontamenti lands a shot to the body.
Chontamenti tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unknown can't find room to land a body shot as Chontamenti controls the action.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti lands with a light punch inside.
Chontamenti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chontamenti cracks Unknown with a nice body shot.
Unknown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chontamenti lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Chontamenti trying to control the position but instead, Unknown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chontamenti into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chontamenti.
Unknown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Chontamenti won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Unknown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti is looking to control Unknown's arms but Unknown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chontamenti has his back to the cage.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Chontamenti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Unknown takes a shot to the head.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
Chontamenti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unknown is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti. #T4#
Chontamenti tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unknown seems to have got his legs back now.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chontamenti lands a left hand.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chontamenti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Chontamenti scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chontamenti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unknowns head.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Unknown to his knees! Chontamenti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhishma Chontamenti!
Bhishma Chontamenti is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Bhishma Chontamenti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 11
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone tries to score with a low kick but Unknown moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Unknown misses the target.
Malone throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Malone.
Unknown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Unknown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malone finds it's way round the side to connect with Unknown's head.
Unknown throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Malone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malone.
Unknown throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Malone misses.
Unknown lands with a straight right. Malone didn't see that one coming.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malone throws a combination that misses
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unknown.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Unknown is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Unknown.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Malone throws a big counter head kick but Unknown avoids it with no problem.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown is looking to counter punch.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Malone scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Malone moves forwards but Unknown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malone works Unknown's body with a nice hook.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Malone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Unknown counter with a right hand. #T2#
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Unknown misses.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone lands a front kick.
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!
Malone swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Unknown moves into the clinch.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Unknown jumps guard.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Unknown.#SUB#
Unknown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Unknown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Unknown has his feet on Malone's thighs here. He's pushed Malone off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Malone screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Manco Unknown 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:
Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Unknown.
Jab, jab by Unknown - just one landing.
Unknown throws the left hand but Name avoids the punch easily.
Unknown throws a hook to the side of Name's head but Name sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unknown takes a swing at Name's ribcage but misses.
Unknown misses with the combination.
Name looks to land a combination but Unknown avoids it well.
Name scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Manco Unknown has been cut.
Unknown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Name misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Unknown. #CUT#It looks like First Name has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown misses with an uppercut
and Name counters with a stiff right hand.
Name lands a body shot.
#T1#
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown throws a body punch but Name moves out of range.
Unknown ducks under a wild hook from Name.
A counter left hand to the body from Unknown misses its target.
Unknown lands a nice shot that snaps Name's head back.
Unknown throws a jab when Name was well out of range.
Name unleashes a big counter combination but Unknown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Name doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Name.
Name looks to land a right hand but Unknown moved out of range.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Name was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Name moves forwards but Unknown connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Unknown with a jab.
Unknown connects with a body shot that sends Name's belly button to the back.
Unknown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Name.
Unknown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Unknown cracks Name with a good jab.#ROC#Name is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Name counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Name looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Name on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Name is still on wobbly legs! Can Unknown finish him?
A slow jab from Name misses its intended target.
Unknown cracks Name with a hook to the temple - Name is on wobbly legs here! Unknown swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Name falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Unknown wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Manco Unknown 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:
Checkmate Championship 4
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wonder 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.
Wonder walks into a jab.
Unknown thuds a left hand into Wonder's body.#CL2#
Unknown instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown. #BC#
Wonder breaks from the clinch.
Wonder misses with a straight left.
Wonder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and pushes Wonder back into the cage.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Wonder holds him up against the cage and eventually Unknown drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown tries a body shot but Wonder blocks it.
Unknown jumps guard but Wonder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wonder blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Wonder.
Unknown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wonder is trying to break the clinch but Unknown is controlling him.
Unknown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Unknown lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like One Wonder has been cut.
A short left from Unknown.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Wonder breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Wonder throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonder throws out the jab.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Unknown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wonder, pushing him back against the cage.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unknown blocking some punches.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wonder backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown. #TD2#
Unknown pulls guard.
Wonder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Unknown is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a triangle but Wonder pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Wonder is sitting in close to Unknown's body. Unknown has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wonder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wonder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Unknown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Manco Unknown 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:
Checkmate Hunting Gold Finale
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Takenaka is just out of range.
Takenaka digs a good body shot into Unknown's ribs.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown slips a jab and a cross from Takenaka.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takenaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Takenaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Unknown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Takenaka tries to get set, Unknown tries to push him back and clinch up but Takenaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Takenaka throws a combination that misses
and Unknown counters with a nice uppercut.
Takenaka lands with a straight right. Unknown didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Unknown pushes Takenaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unknown just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takenaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manco Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takenaka fails to pull guard.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Unknown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takenaka.
Takenaka looks winded!
Unknown lands with a right to the head.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Unknown.
Still in the clinch, Unknown scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Unknown.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Takenaka is rocked!
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Takenaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Unknown finish him?#KD#
Unknown connects with a big uppercut there that sends Takenaka tumbling to the ground! Unknown follows him down into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Unknown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takenaka is keeping the position for now.
Unknown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takenaka seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Takenaka is looking for a triangle but Unknown pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takenaka being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Unknown continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Unknown closes the distance and pushes Takenaka back into the cage.
Unknown pushes Takenaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unknown lands a hook that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Unknown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Unknown is working Takenaka over against the cage.
Takenaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unknown walks away with a smile on his face. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Unknown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takenaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Unknown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unknown pushes Takenaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Unknown.
Takenaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unknown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unknown lands a right hand.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takenakas head.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unknown lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown prevents a body shot from Takenaka.
Takenaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takenaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Unknown won't allow it.
Unknown lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takenaka.
Takenaka tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Takenaka is trying to pull guard but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takenaka.
Unknown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Unknown lands an uppercut.
Unknown lands with a left to the head.
Unknown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takenaka.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
Unknown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takenaka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unknown.
Unknown lands a shot to the body.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unknown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Unknown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Takenaka drops his hands momentarily. Unknown doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Takenaka staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Takenaka doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manco Unknown!
A victorious Manco Unknown 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:
Checkmate Hunting Gold RD#1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Folayang misses the target.
It looked like Unknown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Folayang.
Unknown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Edward Folayang has been cut.
Unknown works Folayang's body with a nice hook.
Folayang misses the shot to the body.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folayang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unknown tries to avoid it but Folayang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unknown to the ground. Unknown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Unknown cracks Folayang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Folayang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Folayang or perhaps it was just good defense by Unknown, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown tests Folayang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Folayang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body.
Folayang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Unknown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Folayang's hands.
Unknown scores with the left hand. Folayang knows he should have avoided that one.
Folayang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Unknown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Folayang scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Folayang is rocked!
Unknown throws an uppercut from hell that sends Folayang clean off his feet! He's out cold! Unknown stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manco Unknown!
During a confident post fight interview, Manco Unknown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Edward Folayang spoke after the fight, saying 'No!!! i won this fight this is awful. '. |
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Event:
Conquest XII: Unknown v Murska
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Murska checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Unknown tries to score with a low kick but Murska moves his leg out of the way.
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Murska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Unknown doesn't seem bothered though.
Unknown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Unknown dips to his left and cracks Murska with an uppercut!
Murska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murska clobbers Unknown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murska staying out of range there.
Unknown misses with a wild body shot.
Unknown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unknown tries to counter by clinching up but Murska breaks away and moves out of range.
Unknown is looking to clinch but Murska is avoiding it.
Unknown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murska.
As Unknown backs off Murska throws a huge counter combo but Unknown manages to avoid it all.
Murska scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Murska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1##CL#
Unknown moves into the clinch.
Murska tries to stall but Unknown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Unknown.
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
Murska lands a nice uppercut.
Murska misses with some punches.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Unknown blocking some punches.
Murska misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Unknown manages to pull guard.
Murska 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. #SUB#
Unknown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Let's hope that Murska 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.#SUB#
Unknown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murska has passed into half guard!
Unknown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murska works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murska controlling from mount. #T3#
Murska avoids the attempt from Unknown to control.
Unknown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Unknown is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Murska 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.
Murska wants to pass to mount but Unknown is defending the position.
Murska content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Unknown trying to control but Murska postures up.
Murska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Unknown's head. #SUB#
Unknown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Unknown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Unknown tries to get out of the position.
Murska takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Unknown actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murska dominated that round.
That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murska lands a jab to Unknown's midsection.
Murska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murska throws a right hand that misses
and Unknown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murska misses with a straight left.
Murska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Unknown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unknown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Unknown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murska lands with a shot to the body.
Murska keeps the fight on the outside.
Ispa Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murska in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Murska looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Murska circles away.
#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murska, as that shot connected.
Unknown shoots in for a takedown but Murska shows good takedown defense.
Murska looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
Murska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murska swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown is looking to wear down Murska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Unknown misses
and Murska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Murska moved away.
Murska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murska lands a nice hook to Unknown's body. Unknown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Unknown looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murska throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Murska blocks a jab.
Murska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Murska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown wants to clinch
and Murska counters with a straight right hand.
Murska loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murska manages to avoid it.
Murska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murska moves away.
Unknown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Murska misses.
Nice defenses there by Unknown.
Murska throws a jab when Unknown was well out of range.
Unknown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Unknown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murska.
Unknown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murska bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Unknown's head backwards.
Unknown misses with a body punch
and Murska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Unknown throws a shot to the body.
Murska scores with a leg kick.
Murska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Unknown is looking to clinch but Murska is avoiding it.
Murska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Unknown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murska.
Unknown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Unknown throws the kick towards the body but Murska avoids it.
It seemed like Murska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Murska.
Murska throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Unknown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murska manages to circle out of the way.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murska was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Murska is looking for the big counter here.
Murska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unknown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murska.
Murska throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Unknown, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Murska rushes Unknown and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murska presses Unknown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Murska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Unknown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murska lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Unknown.
Murska lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murska has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Unknown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murska can turn it around.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Murska breaks the clinch.
Murska keeps the fight on the outside.
Murska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown moves forwards but Murska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Unknown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Murska just misses with a punch to the body.
Murska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Unknown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Unknown slips under a jab from Murska.
Murska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murska. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown is looking to counter with head kicks.
Murska misses with a low kick.
Unknown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murska manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Murska misses. #CL2#
Unknown gets tackled into the cage by Murska. Murska maintains the clinch.
Unknown fails to pull guard.
Murska lands a body punch.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murska swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Murska has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
Murska lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Murska scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murska working aggressively here.
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
Murska can't break the clinch.
Unknown misses with some punches.
Unknown jumps guard but Murska stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Unknown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Murska.
Murska misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unknown presses Murska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unknown.
Unknown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Murska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Unknown.
#T2#
Murska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murska swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murska lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Murska.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unknown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murska scores with a shoulder strike.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Murska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Unknown tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Unknown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murska smiles and moves away.
Murska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Unknown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murska scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Unknown throws a low kick, looking for Murska's leg but Murska calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Murska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unknown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murska.
Murska effectively controlling the action here.
Unknown tries to pull guard but Murska holds him up against the cage and eventually Unknown drops back down to his feet.
Murska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unknown jumps guard but Murska stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska digs a right hand underneath Unknown's ribcage. Unknown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murska lands a right hand.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but Murska has him pressed against the cage.
Murska prevents a body shot from Unknown. #T4#
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Murska avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
Unknown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Murska.
Murska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unknowns head.
Murska lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Unknown is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Murska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Unknown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murska works Unknown's body with a nice hook.
Unknown seems to have got his legs back now.
Ispa Murska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Murska.
Murska loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Murska lands with an overhand left.
Murska fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unknown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murska.
Murska lands a body shot.
Murska is looking to slow Unknown down with leg kicks.
Murska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Unknown misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murska really dominated that round.
That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Murska lands a head shot.
Unknown moves out of range as Murska strikes.
Murska lands with a hook. Unknown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Unknown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown fails to pull guard.
Murska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska throws a big uppercut that drops Unknown! More strikes from Murska and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Unknown lies dazed against the cage as Murska celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murska!
Ispa Murska is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Conquest VIII: Name v Unknown
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Unknown slips under a jab from Name.
Name misses with a hook to the body
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like First Name has been cut.
Good shot there by Name.
Unknown scores with a hook to the body. Name takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Unknown throws a body punch but Name moves out of range.
First Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Name misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Unknown pushes Name up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Unknown jumps into guard, dragging Name to the mat.
Unknown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Unknown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Name definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Name wants to stand but Unknown is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Unknown has his foot on Name's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Name works his way back into a safe position though.
Name wants to stand but Unknown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Name has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Unknown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Name has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Unknown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Name is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Unknown pulls down on the head and he's put Name to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Manco Unknown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Conquest V
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Huts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Unknown avoids it really well and circles away.
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Nairy Huts has been cut.#KD2#
Unknown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Huts sprawling to the canvas! Huts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Unknown finish him?!
Unknown cracks Huts with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Huts falls to his knees and Unknown doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manco Unknown!
Our winner, Manco Unknown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Conquest I: Marroquin vs Busch
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Bhatri scores with a three punch combo!
Bhatri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unknown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhatri is just out of range.
Unknown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bhatri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Unknown lands with a straight right. Bhatri didn't see that one coming.
Unknown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bhatri misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Unknown counters by clinching up.
Bhatri tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Bhatri tries to break the clinch but Unknown is controlling the position.
Unknown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Unknown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bhatri uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Bhatri is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Unknown has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bhatri is looking to defend but Unknown has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bhatri! Unknown pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bhatri taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manco Unknown!
A victorious Manco Unknown 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Unknown throws a right hand that Chontamenti ducks under and follows up with a left that Chontamenti also avoids with ease.
And Chontamenti counters with a quick kick to the body but Unknown blocks it.
Unknown throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Chontamenti tries to keep at a distance but Unknown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chontamenti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Unknown jumps guard but Chontamenti stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chontamenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Unknown pulls Chontamenti into guard.
Chontamenti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chontamenti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Unknown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chontamenti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Unknown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chontamenti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chontamenti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chontamenti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Unknown is proving hard to escape from.
Chontamenti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chontamenti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Unknown on the ground.#SUB2#
Unknown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chontamenti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chontamenti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Unknown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chontamenti is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chontamenti tries to stand but Unknown is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Unknown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chontamenti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chontamenti defends well.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Chontamenti is really struggling to control Unknown but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Unknown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Unknown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chontamenti is aware though and is defending well.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Unknown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chontamenti is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Chontamenti is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Unknown has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chontamenti is looking to defend but Unknown has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chontamenti! Unknown pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chontamenti taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manco Unknown!
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