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Event:
CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 46 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gotch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (0) vs (4) Gotch
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gotch has hold of Mondragon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mondragon seems comfortable defending it but Gotch has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mondragon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mondragon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gotch couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Gotch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 45 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondragon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Gotch#SUB#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Gotch defends the submission attempt.
Gotch regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gotch working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gotch has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mondragon doesn't defend quickly enough and Gotch has managed to lock this one up! Can Mondragon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gotch on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 44 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gotch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mondragon on his heels. He'll look to pass Mondragon's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Gotch#SUB#
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gotch stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying to get an arm triangle but Mondragon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gotch in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mondragon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch 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 CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gotch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Line napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gotch (4) vs (0) Line
Line is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Line is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gotch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Line tries to improve position but can't.
Line manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (4) vs (2) Line#SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Line seems to be working for a kimura but Gotch defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Line wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch's coaches at HELLCADEMY 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.#SUB2#
Line is looking for a kimura but Gotch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Line in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gotch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Line!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Senger Line!
Senger Line thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 38 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Gotch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gotch 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. #SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T1##SUB#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Gotch pushes his legs off easily.
Gotch pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#T3##SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Alopodis gets full guard.
Gotch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Gotch
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gotch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gotch tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gotch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alopodis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gotch has cracked it and Alopodis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch 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 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Goble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shane Goble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goble fails with the takedown
and Goble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goble with a poor takedown
and Gotch counters with a left and a right that stings Goble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goble backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Goble gets a double leg takedown into Gotch's guard.
Goble won't allow Gotch to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goble won't allow Gotch to sweep him here. #T1#
Gotch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
Goble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gotch is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Goble is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gotch's shoulder. That is not cool.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gotch for as long as he can get away with.
Gotch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gotch is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Gotch.
I think Gotch 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch wins by unanimous decision!
Lou Gotch 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:
CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Gotch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Line!
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotch controlling the position from side mount.
Line struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Line is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Gotch working away.
Gotch takes a little break here. Line wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gotch wants to control but Line is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gotch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Line, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Line is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Line wants to control but Gotch postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Line cracks Gotch with an open hand slap.
Line seems to be stalking Gotch here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gotch drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Senger Line!
A very excited looking Senger Line 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:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Gotch stuffs the takedown attempt from Alopodis. Alopodis gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Gotch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis wants to control but Gotch postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gotch prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Gotch not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ceph Alopodis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alopodis with a poor takedown
and Gotch counters with a straight right hand.
Alopodis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gotch pinned against the cage. Gotch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alopodis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotch tries to avoid it but Alopodis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotch to the ground. Gotch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alopodis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotch avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alopodis eats them both and turns towards Gotch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Gotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gotch 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Gotch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Aldarisio missing with a left hand there. Gotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Gotch does no damage.
Josh Aldarisio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Gotch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Aldarisio has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aldarisio keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Aldarisio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Aldarisio keeps moving.
Gotch passes Aldarisio's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldarisio is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Gotch is controlling the pace.
Aldarisio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gotch prevents Aldarisio from improving his position.
Gotch wants to control but Aldarisio is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aldarisio trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldarisio is staying active underneath Gotch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch is thwarting Aldarisio's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotch cracks Aldarisio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gotch fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotch. Aldarisio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Gotch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aldarisio quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Aldarisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Gotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gotch 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch 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:
CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gotch digs a good hook to Alopodis's body.
Gotch lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Alopodis scores with a takedown into Gotch's guard.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Gotch controlling the position.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gotch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gotch looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gotch has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gotch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gotch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alopodis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alopodis forces his way into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Gotch won't allow it.
Gotch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alopodis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alopodis's back!
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotch tries to keep control of the position but Alopodis is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Gotch.
I think Gotch 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis wins by split decision!
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DC 112: Gora v Karjalainen
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Gotch blocks a jab.
Gotch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Gotch fights it but they end up in guard.
Gotch controlling Gracie's posture. #SUB#
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gotch controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Gotch defends it. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie works over Gotch with some ground and pound from guard.
Gotch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie 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#
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gotch has locked up a guillotine! Gotch's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Gotch must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gotch gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 106:Singleton v Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Bandit gets caught napping as Gotch dives in and scores a takedown. Bandit manages to retain guard.
Bandit pushes Gotch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gotch throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Gotch gets a takedown into half guard.
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotch uses his free foot to push down on Bandit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandit.
Gotch tries to control but Bandit wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bandit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bandit! #T1#
Gotch can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Gotch is defending well.
Bandit is trying to control the action in half guard but Gotch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gotch wants to control but Bandit is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandit trying to control the action but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Bandit is pressing down on Gotch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gotch is holding on for now.
Gotch wants to improve his position but Bandit is controlling well.
Gotch trying to control from the bottom.
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.
Gotch trying to control the position here. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gotch is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bandit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gotch is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bandit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Bandit as Gotch shoots in.
Nice shot by Bandit.
Bandit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.
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 Little Bandit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gotch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Gotch.
Bandit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gotch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandit misses the target.
Gotch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Gotch gets the takedown into side control.
Bandit sneaks out the side door and pushes Gotch away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandit throws out a loose jab but Gotch uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Gotch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandit has wrist control.
Gotch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bandit looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandit, not yet. #T1#
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Bandit is keeping the position.
Bandit can't keep his opponent in guard - Gotch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gotch controlling the pace.
Bandit has hold of Gotch's hands but Gotch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gotch stalling.
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandit is not content to let Gotch control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gotch stalling.
Bandit trying to control but Gotch postures up.
Bandit is not content to let Gotch control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gotch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3##TD2#
Gotch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bandit is trying to defend but Gotch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but Bandit defending well.
Gotch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bandit defending well though.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandit keeps working.
Gotch moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Gotch tries to score with some ground and pound. Bandit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bandit is looking for a sweep.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandit keeps working.
Gotch controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gotch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Gotch has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Gotch 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotch's hands.
Bandit misses with a looping right.
Gotch lands a jab to the head.
Lou Gotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandit throws a shot from downtown. Gotch moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Bandit.
Bandit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gotch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bandit misses with a hook.
Bandit misses with a hook.
Gotch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.
Gotch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandit.
Gotch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandit stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotch. Gotch gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Bandit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gotch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandit misses with a looping right.
Lou Gotch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gotch slips a straight right by Bandit.#TD2#
Gotch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bandit's guard.
Lou Gotch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandit working a defensive guard here.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandit being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandit trying to keep a closed guard but Gotch is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotch trying to control but Bandit is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Bandit.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bandit throws a jab when Gotch was well out of range.
Bandit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gotch.
Bandit jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Gotch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandit.
Gotch feints the counter takedown.
Bandit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bandit throws a jab but it's blocked by Gotch.
Bandit misses with a looping right.
Bandit misses with a looping left.
Bandit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bandit dodges the punch combination from Gotch.
#TD2#
Gotch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gotch trying to control but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Bandit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there. #T4#
Gotch wants to control from the top but Bandit keeps moving.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandit is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Gotch.
I think Gotch 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Gotch!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch 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:
DC 98: Sicarius vs Bonesteel
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A big right from Gotch misses.
Gotch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sterling in his tracks.
Gotch misses with the combination.
#TD#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gotch to the mat! Gotch manages to get full guard.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch trying to control the position here.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Gotch working for a triangle but Sterling defends it easily.
Gotch has his hands on Sterling's head, controlling the position.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving.
Sterling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sterling looking to sit in guard and control but Gotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Sterling trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gotch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gotch is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Gotch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sterling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gotch ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#KD2#
Gotch drops Sterling with a left right combo! Gotch follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
A lull in the action here.
Oh Sterling is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterling is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Gotch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Gotch steps into range and cracks Sterling with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sterling flops backwards and Gotch dives into his guard looking to finish!
Sterling seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Sterling has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Sterling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotch controls the pace.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.
Gotch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Sterling throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gotch escapes and throws Sterling's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sterling tries to improve position but can't.
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gotch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sterling will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sterling is looking for a sweep.
Sterling is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gotch tries to move to mount but Sterling blocks the move with his legs.
Sterling is letting Gotch control him for a moment.
Sterling looking for a sweep but Gotch has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sterling is looking to get to half guard.
Gotch looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Sterling is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling tries to improve his position but Gotch has taken his back! Gotch has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sterling tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gotch pushes Sterling away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Gotch!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch 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.
Aljamain Sterling spoke after the fight, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'. |
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Event:
DC 85
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Gotch throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Lou Gotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotch looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotch with a body shot.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Gotch's shoulder, as Gotch tries to avoid the shot.
Gotch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gotch avoids it with no problem.
Gotch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gotch misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Gotch is rocked!
Gotch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotch loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gotch throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Gotch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Gotch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie misses with a hook. Gotch ducked under it nicely.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Gotch misses with the combination.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotch.
Gotch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lou Gotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Gotch.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gotch throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gotch throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is fighting to break Gotch's control of his arms but Gotch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gotch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gotch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie passes Gotch's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Gracie trying to advance position but Gotch counters by regaining guard.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gotch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gotch's head.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie 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.
Gotch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gotch throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Gotch ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Gotch.
Gotch throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gotch won't be happy with that.
Gotch is looking for a sweep.
Gracie trying to control the position but Gotch is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch being controlled for a moment.
Gotch parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gotch to escape.
#T1#
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Gotch manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gotch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Gotch blocks nicely.
Rufino Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gotch's head. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotch is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gotch gets full guard.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Gotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Gotch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Gotch!#REVR##SU#
Gotch stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Gotch connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.#T4#
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotch throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotch throws out the jab.
Gotch misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Gotch finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gotch missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie swings for the body but Gotch moves out of range.
Gotch throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gotch throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gotch avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gotch throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotch misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Gotch - just one landing.
Gotch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gotch misses with a double jab.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gotch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gotch misses with a left hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gotch avoids it with no problem.
Gotch misses with a straight right.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotch throws out the jab.
Gotch misses with a looping right.#T1#
Gotch fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lou Gotch is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gotch throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gotch throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gotch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gotch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotch misses with a double jab.
Gotch swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Gracie counters with a left hand that sends Gotch to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Gotch controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Gotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Gotch has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Gotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gotch prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufino Gracie.
Well Gracie 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufino Gracie!
Our winner, Rufino Gracie, 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:
DMMA 218 Pinkman vs Kwong
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decimal 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.
Decimal lands a jab to Gotch's midsection.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decimal lands with an uppercut that bounces Gotch off the cage and back into range.
Decimal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimal cracks Gotch with a good jab.#CL#
Gotch clinches.
Gotch is working for takedown but Decimal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Decimal lands an uppercut.
Gotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gotch misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimal.
Gotch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Decimal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Decimal misses with a hook. Gotch ducked under it nicely.
Gotch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Decimal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal cracks Gotch with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Decimal. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Decimal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gotch. That did some damage!#T1#
Gotch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Decimal lands a really nice looking cross but Gotch seems unphased.
Decimal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotch connects with a nice looking jab.
Decimal misses with a straight right.
Decimal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decimal throws a body punch but Gotch moves out of range.
Gotch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gotch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Decimal. Decimal obviously looking to wear him down.
Gotch slips a straight right by Decimal.
Gotch throws a big counter combination but Decimal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decimal lands with a good body shot.
Decimal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotch moves away.
A big left from Decimal misses.
A jab from Decimal does it's job there.
Decimal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gotch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Decimal avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal with a nice calf kick.
Dewey Decimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decimal thows a leg kick but Gotch checks it #TD#
and Gotch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Decimal is looking to escape.
Decimal won't allow Gotch to pass to mount.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Decimal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gotch stops Decimal from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Gotch controlling the action here.
Decimal is trying to stand back up but Gotch is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gotch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decimal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gotch.
A swing and a miss from Decimal.
Gotch throws a big counter combination but Decimal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gotch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Decimal.
Decimal with a jab.
Decimal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Decimal throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Decimal.
Decimal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decimal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gotch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gotch ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Gotch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Decimal.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Gotch slips the punch.
Gotch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decimal throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotch tries to clinch but Decimal is having none of it.
Decimal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Gotch is looking to clinch.
Gotch goes for a double leg but Decimal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Decimal continues to drive forward.
Decimal can't find room to land a body shot as Gotch controls the action.
Gotch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Decimal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gotch takes a shot to the head.
Gotch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Decimal lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Decimal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Decimal. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Gotch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Decimal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gotch happy to just control the position for now.
Decimal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gotch is controlling him well.
Decimal stops Gotch from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Gotch working the ground and pound.
Decimal is pushing Gotch's head away, looking to escape. Gotch manages to hold on to the position though.
Decimal misses with a strike from the bottom.
Decimal tries to escape but Gotch is in control. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Decimal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Decimal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gotch tries to clinch there but Decimal circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Decimal.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Gotch catches Decimal right on the button with a cross.
Gotch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gotch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Decimal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gotch doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decimal, as that shot connected.
Decimal lands a leg kick that knocks Gotch off balance momentarily.
Decimal scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Decimal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Decimal.
Gotch looks for a takedown but Decimal sprawls well.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Gotch throws a series of punches but Decimal moves out of range.
Decimal throws a hook but Gotch blocks it.
Decimal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decimal misses with a straight left. #TD#
Gotch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Decimal to the ground. Gotch is now in Decimal's guard.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet but Gotch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gotch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotch advances to half guard.
Gotch trying to control the action but Decimal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Decimal is looking to escape.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Decimal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch.
Decimal looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gotch on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Gotch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Decimal on his heels. He'll look to pass Decimal's guard now, I'm sure.
Gotch trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Decimal is looking to stand back up but Gotch counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Decimal.
Decimal is trying to stand up here but Gotch is controlling him well. #SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Decimal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal is staying active underneath Gotch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Decimal looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Decimal is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Decimal takes a swing at Gotch's ribcage but misses.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Gotch moved out of range.
Gotch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decimal swings for the body but Gotch moves out of range.
Gotch avoids the body shot from Decimal.
Decimal throws a series of punches but Gotch moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gotch misses the target.
Decimal throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotch counters with a nice uppercut.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Decimal scores with a body shot.
Decimal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gotch checks a leg kick.
Decimal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gotch's head.
Decimal throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Decimal sprawls and moves away.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Gotch moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimal. Gotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Gotch slips the punch.
Decimal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gotch back to the cage. Decimal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotch misses with a few strikes there.
Decimal connects with an inside leg kick.
Gotch is looking to clinch but Decimal is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Decimal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decimal misses with a hook. Gotch ducked under it nicely.
As Decimal looks to move away, Gotch throws a big counter combo but Decimal just gets out of the way.
Gotch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decimal throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Decimal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gotch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gotch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decimal swivels and escapes.
Decimal misses the jab.
Gotch feinted with a counter takedown.
Decimal scores with a jab to the head.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gotch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gotch blocks a jab.
Dewey Decimal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Decimal.
Gotch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gotch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gotch tries to clinch up
and Decimal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Gotch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Decimal.
Decimal scores with the left hand. Gotch knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal slips a jab and a cross from Gotch.
Decimal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decimal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gotch fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimal looks to land a combination. Gotch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
An inside leg kick lands from Decimal.
Gotch throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimal.
Dewey Decimal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gotch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gotch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey Decimal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Decimal 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
During a confident post fight interview, Dewey Decimal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gotch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dee on his heels. He'll look to pass Dee's guard now, I'm sure.
Dee pushes Gotch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dee punishes Gotch's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotch closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dee scores with a shot to the body.
Dee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Dee lands a left and a right that send Gotch crashing to the mat, dazed. Dee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Gotch is rocked!
Dee circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gotch tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Dee wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klay Dee!
An out of breath Klay Dee 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:
DMMA 194 Account vs Gora
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Gotch tries to clinch up.
Kazimierz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gotch gets the takedown into side control.
Kazimierz is trying to get back to half guard.
Gotch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gotch controls the position.
Kazimierz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz is not content to let Gotch control the position. #T1#
Kazimierz is trying to control Gotch's posture but Gotch avoids it. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazimierz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gotch working away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazimierz is trying to get back to half guard.
Gotch working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Gotch.
Gotch scoring with punches from side control.
Kazimierz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gotch has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gotch wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gotch swings around for an armbar but Kazimierz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gotch's guard.#T3#
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Kazimierz is proving a slippery customer.
Gotch has Kazimierz pulled in close to control his posture.
Kazimierz chips away with some ground and pound.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazimierz is aware though and is defending well.
Kazimierz controlling from the top position.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch trying to control the position.
#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.
That was a close round but I would say that Lou Gotch will probably get the nod.
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#
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown but Gotch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazimierz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gotch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kazimierz sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Gotch looking to score a takedown here. Kazimierz is defending well but Gotch drives through and ends up in Kazimierz's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kazimierz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kazimierz is trying to maintain a safe position but Gotch gets an underhook and turns Kazimierz into the cage.#TD#
Gotch pulls guard.
Kazimierz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gotch is proving hard to escape from.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazimierz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gotch won't allow Kazimierz to sweep him here.
Gotch trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
Gotch works over Kazimierz with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Kazimierz is keeping the position.
Gotch stops Kazimierz from standing up.
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch pushes down on Kazimierz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotch. #SUB2#
Kazimierz actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kazimierz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazimierz wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Kazimierz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Kazimierz defends the submission attempt.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Kazimierz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kazimierz tries to get to full guard but Gotch has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazimierz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazimierz is refusing to be controlled, as Gotch sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kazimierz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gotch's guard.
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Kazimierz is proving a slippery customer.
Gotch wants to control but Kazimierz passes easily into half guard.
Kazimierz is trying to control the action in half guard but Gotch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Gotch tries to roll over but Kazimierz keeps him under control.
Gotch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazimierz. #SUB#
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazimierz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotch managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lou Gotch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt - Gotch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Gotch tries to sprawl but Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gotch manages to get to full guard.
Kazimierz cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gotch trying to control the position.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Kazimierz tries to pass. #T1#
Gotch wants to control the position but Kazimierz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazimierz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gotch trying to control but Kazimierz postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kazimierz controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kazimierz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gotch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazimierz has wrist control.#T3#
Gotch passes into half guard.
Gotch is just content to waste time from the top position. Kazimierz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kazimierz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotch wants to control from the top but Kazimierz keeps moving.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazimierz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazimierz controls Gotch momentarily but Gotch frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotch trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gotch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kazimierz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kazimierz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kazimierz 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!#SUB#
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kazimierz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gotch 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 185 Klimenko vs Mukunzi
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gotch shoots in looking for a takedown but Bottles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bottles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bottles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gotch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottles.
Gotch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bottles defends it well.
Gotch shoots for a takedown but Bottles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Bottles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gotch.#TD2#
Gotch scores with a takedown into Bottles's guard.
Bottles pushes Gotch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bottles tries to work over Gotch's front leg with a kick but Gotch checks it.
Gotch dodges the punch combination from Bottles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gotch.
Bottles is looking to counter punch.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Gotch.#T1#
Gotch moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottles.
Gotch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Bottles moves into the clinch.
Bottles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Gotch tightens his grip and picks Bottles up, before dumping him to the ground. Bottles manages to land in guard.
Bottles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there.
Bottles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bottles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Bottles trying to control the position.
Bottles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gotch won't allow Bottles to get back to his feet.
Bottles is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gotch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bottles is fending him off so far but Gotch persists. Nope, Bottles circles away and we're back to standing.
Bottles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Bottles.#T3#
Bottles throws a chopping leg kick but Gotch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gotch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bottles throws a head kick that misses.
Bottles swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Gotch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bottles won't be happy with that.
Gotch trying to control the position but Bottles is working away. #SUB2#
Gotch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gotch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bottles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bottles dodges the ground and pound from Gotch.#T4#
Bottles being controlled for a moment.
Bottles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottles can't do much from the bottom here.
Bottles is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bottles is looking to clinch.
Gotch feints the counter takedown.
Bottles wants to clinch but Gotch slips to the side#TD2#
and Gotch counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Bottles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bottles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottles looks to clinch #TD2#
and Gotch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bottles!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottles is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch is trying to get an arm triangle but Bottles is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bottles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bottles wants to control but Gotch postures up.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Gotch stalls from top position.
Bottles is trying to buck Gotch off.
Bottles is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Bottles can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gotch is trying to get an arm triangle but Bottles is defending well.
Lou Gotch has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here.
Bottles wants to control but Gotch postures up.
Bottles taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee asks Gotch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gotch prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Bottles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bottles is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Bottles defending against the ground and pound. #ES#
Bottles throws Gotch to one side and escapes!
Gotch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Bottles instigates a clinch.
Bottles looking to slow down the pace here.
Gotch jumps guard but Bottles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gotch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Bottles has him pressed against the cage.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Gotch.
Gotch looking for a takedown.
Gotch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bottles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bottles fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Gotch misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bottles counter with a right hand.
Bottles throws a low kick, looking for Gotch's leg but Gotch calmly moves out of range.
Bottles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bottles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bottles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Gotch moves into the clinch.
Gotch blocks a body shot from Bottles.
Gotch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gotch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bottles smiles and moves away.
Henny Bottles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gotch looking to score a takedown here. Bottles is defending well but Gotch drives through and ends up in Bottles's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henny Bottles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bottles tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Gotch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gotch showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bottles is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottles keeps working.
Bottles scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gotch manages to mount him!
#T1##SUB2#
Gotch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bottles is looking to improve his position but Gotch isn't that keen on the idea.
Bottles avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gotch.
Gotch misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gotch wants to control but Bottles has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bottles wants to get back to his feet.
Bottles is trying to control but can't.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henny Bottles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gotch is looking to advance position but Bottles won't allow it.
Bottles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch is keen to just control but Bottles is a slippery customer.
Bottles tries to kick Gotch off but Gotch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Gotch works his way into full mount!
Bottles is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Gotch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bottles is looking to escape.
Gotch lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Gotch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bottles is surviving well by controlling Gotch's body position as best he can.
Gotch tries to control but Bottles wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gotch looking to secure an arm triangle but Bottles defends it well.
Bottles wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
Gotch is stalling here but it's allowed Bottles to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Gotch 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.
Gotch is nestled in close to Bottles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch working over Bottles with some ground and pound. Bottles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bottles gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Gotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bottles 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henny Bottles! |
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Event:
DMMA 176 Kersikov vs Account 3
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gotch tries to clinch up.
Bottles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bottles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bottles.
Bottles misses with a looping right.
Gotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotch feinted with a counter takedown.
Bottles misses with a series of wild punches.
Bottles throws a hook to the side of Gotch's head but Gotch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gotch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch blocks a jab.
Bottles connects with a crisp jab.
Bottles throws a jab when Gotch was well out of range.
Bottles loads up on a big right hand but Gotch slips the punch.#T1#
Gotch walks into a stiff left hand from Bottles.
Bottles misses with a wild body shot.
Bottles tests Gotch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottles scores with a jab to the head.
Bottles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotch manages to avoid it.
Bottles misses the shot to the body.
Bottles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Gotch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bottles!
Bottles pushes Gotch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gotch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Gotch is trying to get an arm triangle but Bottles is defending well.
Bottles is trying to control Gotch's posture but Gotch avoids it. #T2#
Bottles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
Well, if Gotch 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#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Bottles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage.
Bottles is concentrating on defense, preventing Gotch from advancing position.
Gotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bottles trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Bottles tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.
Gotch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bottles sees it coming and defends easily.
Bottles is trying to stand back up but Gotch is controlling him
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bottles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotch manages to avoid it.
Bottles takes a swing at Gotch's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bottles looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.
Henny Bottles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotch avoids the body shot from Bottles.
Gotch feinted with a counter takedown.
Bottles throws out a loose jab but Gotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotch attempts a counter takedown but Bottles avoids it well and moves away.
Bottles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gotch at a distance.
Gotch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gotch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bottles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottles is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bottles throws a looping overhand right but Gotch ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Gotch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bottles to the mat! Bottles manages to get full guard.
Gotch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bottles will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bottles with a hook.
Gotch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bottles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bottles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotch moves away.
Bottles lunges at Gotch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotch's hand.
Gotch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henny Bottles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gotch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bottles pinned against the cage. Bottles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles takes a swing at Gotch's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bottles misses with an uppercut.
Gotch feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Bottles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.
Gotch tries to counter with a takedown but Bottles is quick to defend against it.
Henny Bottles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottles throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Gotch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gotch drops an elbow to the side of Bottles's head.
Bottles tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bottles really wants to buck Gotch off and get back to his feet.
Bottles flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gotch avoids the attempt from Bottles to control.
Gotch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Bottles is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bottles is squirming around, avoiding Gotch's attempts to control the action.
Bottles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gotch landing strikes from the mount.
Bottles regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotch moves into full mount! Bottles won't be happy about that!
Gotch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bottles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gotch wants to control the pace but Bottles is squirming around nicely.
Gotch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bottles is squirming around, avoiding Gotch's attempts to control the action.
Bottles is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
Gotch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gotch controlling the position easily from mount.
Gotch misses with a head shot.
Gotch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gotch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Bottles really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bottles has given up his back here.
Bottles is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gotch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Gotch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Bottles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bottles.
Gotch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gotch slips under a jab from Bottles.
Bottles moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotch blocks a jab.
Bottles connects with a right hand. Gotch shakes it off.
Bottles scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Gotch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bottles won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gotch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottles, who protects the arm well.
Bottles wants to get back to his feet but Gotch drags him back down.#T1#
Bottles is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Bottles wants to control but Gotch postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bottles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bottles pushes Gotch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gotch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gotch trying to control the position but Bottles is working away. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bottles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bottles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Bottles defending against the ground and pound.
Gotch taking a breather here.
Bottles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gotch's best efforts.
Bottles wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch trying to control the action but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Gotch stops Bottles from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bottles throws a jab but it's blocked by Gotch. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bottles works over Gotch's head and body with a nice combination.
Bottles misses the shot to the body.
Gotch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bottles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotch somewhat.
Lou Gotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottles throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Gotch counters with a single leg into guard. Bottles didn't expect that.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Bottles.
Bottles is striking from the bottom but Gotch uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bottles sees it coming and defends easily.
Gotch tries to pass to full mount but Bottles defends it.
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 Lou Gotch.
I think Gotch 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
DMMA 167 Panda vs Cortez
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Bottles throws a nice looking combination but Gotch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Bottles misses.
Bottles misses the body punch #TD#
and Gotch counters with a shoot takedown. Bottles fights it but they end up in guard.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottles is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gotch trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Gotch content to stall in guard here.
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gotch passes Bottles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gotch content to control rather than advance.
Bottles won't allow Gotch to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bottles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gotch is trying to control. Bottles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotch prevents Bottles from improving his position.
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bottles controlling the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bottles is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Bottles is defending well.
Gotch wants to control but Bottles is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bottles misses with an uppercut.
Bottles swings for the body but Gotch moves out of range.
Bottles with a jab.
Bottles misses the jab.#T3#
A jab from Bottles does it's job there.
Bottles looks to land a right hand but Gotch moved out of range.
Bottles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Gotch counters with a single leg into guard. Bottles didn't expect that.
Gotch advances position into side control!
Gotch in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to get an arm triangle but Bottles is defending well.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottles keeps working. #T4#
Gotch takes a little break here. Bottles wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bottles is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gotch asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gotch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Gotch dominated that round.
That's time! Gotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bottles lands a jab.
Gotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bottles lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotch moves out of range as Bottles strikes.
Gotch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bottles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Bottles is predictable there #TD#
and Gotch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bottles is looking to stand back up but Gotch counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bottles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard.
Gotch'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.#T1#
Bottles wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
Gotch controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bottles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch.
Bottles wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Bottles is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Bottles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bottles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gotch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bottles wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Bottles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bottles is trying to keep Gotch in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bottles looks to throw the jab but Gotch is out of range.
Gotch attempts a counter takedown but Bottles avoids it well and moves away.
Bottles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gotch is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bottles tests Gotch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henny Bottles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gotch defending well as Bottles loads up on a big left hand.
Bottles throws a front kick aimed at Gotch's knee but Gotch avoids it well.
Bottles swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Gotch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bottles!
Bottles is not content to let Gotch control the position. #T4#
Bottles is holding Gotch down, trying to stall.
Bottles is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gotch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gotch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gotch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henny Bottles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Bottles thuds a left hand into Gotch's body.
Gotch fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Bottles misses.
Bottles throws a series of punches but Gotch avoids them all with ease.
Bottles misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Gotch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bottles won't be happy with that.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottles keeps working.
Bottles is trying to control Gotch's posture but Gotch avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Bottles's face as Gotch controls the position.
Bottles is trying to control Gotch's posture but Gotch avoids it. #T1#
Gotch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bottles is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bottles tries to buck Gotch off but Gotch is having none of it.
Gotch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bottles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bottles is trying to get back to his feet.
Gotch trying to control the position but Bottles is working away. #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.#SUB#
Gotch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottles keeps working.
Bottles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottles is not content to let Gotch control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bottles misses with a straight left. #TD#
Gotch looking to score a takedown here. Bottles is defending well but Gotch drives through and ends up in Bottles's guard.
Gotch trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bottles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gotch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gotch won't allow Bottles to get back to his feet.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Bottles is keeping the position.
Bottles is looking to stand up but Gotch isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gotch tries to free his leg and advance position but Bottles is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bottles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottles.
Bottles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotch moves away.
Gotch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gotch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bottles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottles! But no joy.
Bottles swings for the body but Gotch moves out of range.
Bottles throws out a powerful jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bottles defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henny Bottles.
I think Bottles 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
DMMA 163 Puno vs Panda
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.
Gotch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Barnes 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.#TD#
Gotch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Gotch postures up. #T1#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Gotch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gotch looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes misses the jab.
Gotch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.#TD2#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.#T3##SUB#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gotch down.
Barnes trying to control the position but Gotch is working away.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gotch can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes cracks Gotch with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gotch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Gotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Barnes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Gotch defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Gotch dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Gotch's head and hops out.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.
Gotch attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Lou Gotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes tries to bum rush Gotch with a series of wild strikes but Gotch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2##TD#
Gotch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotch's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotch is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Gotch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alex Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Gotch is rocked!
Gotch has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Gotch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gotch's head.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Gotch can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Gotch's hands, connecting with Gotch's forehead.#T4##SUB#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Gotch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Gotch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes is stalling here. Gotch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gotch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gotch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gotch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gotch looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotch manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Gotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotch feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.
Barnes throws a body punch but Gotch moves out of range.
Gotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.
Gotch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes wants to control but Gotch is keeping him busy.
Gotch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.#T2#
Gotch has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gotch's head.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gotch's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
After winning the bout, Alex Barnes 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:
DMMA 157 Account vs Solomon
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Gotch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotch trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzo is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
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.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch advances to half guard.
Rizzo 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.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rizzo is in trouble now - Gotch has advanced to mount!
Gotch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rizzo tries to hold on but Gotch pushes him away.
Gotch tries to control but Rizzo wriggling away.
Rizzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gotch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rizzo is looking to escape.
Rizzo is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Gotch wants to finish this one by submission but Rizzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gotch. #SUB#
Gotch has hold of Rizzo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rizzo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gotch takes Rizzo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rizzo is in trouble.
Rizzo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gotch goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rizzo escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3#
Gotch trying to control from the bottom.
Rizzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Gotch is working away.
Gotch is looking for a sweep. Rizzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotch is trying to maintain the position but Rizzo is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rizzo throws a strike but Gotch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rizzo is fighting to break Gotch's control of his arms but Gotch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rizzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Gotch looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rizzo defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gotch has his foot on Rizzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rizzo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Gotch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gotch slips a jab and a cross from Rizzo.
Gotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Gotch goes for a double leg but Rizzo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rizzo continues to drive forward.
A right hook to the body lands for Rizzo.
Gotch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rizzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gotch or not.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rizzo stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Rizzo. No joy for Gotch on that attempt. #CL2#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Gotch in a clinch.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Rizzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gotch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo walks away with a smile on his face. Gotch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Rizzo throws a right hand that Gotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotch also avoids with ease.
Gotch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rizzo.
Gotch avoids a kick to the body.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Gotch moved away.
Gotch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A good leg kick by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Rizzo moves into range and clinches up with Gotch.
Rizzo pushes Gotch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands a right hand.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Gotch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gotch's gas tank.
Rizzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Rizzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rizzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gotch's 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!
Rizzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Rizzo pushes his legs off easily.
Rizzo trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rizzo passes into side control.
#T3#
Rizzo scoring with punches from side control.
Gotch takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Gotch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gotch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rizzo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gotch is letting Rizzo control him for a moment.
Rizzo landing strikes.
Gotch tries to buck Rizzo off but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Rizzo is staying tight to Gotch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rizzo scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Rizzo is trying to get an arm triangle but Gotch is defending well.
Rizzo trying to control the position but Gotch is working away.
Rizzo landing a few strikes.
Rizzo working away.
Gotch looks to move to half guard but instead Rizzo has passed into mount! Damn!
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rizzo avoids the attempt from Gotch to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo 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#
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotch manages to avoid it.
Gotch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Gotch attempts a counter takedown but Rizzo avoids it well and moves away.
Gotch avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Gotch back into the cage.
Rizzo gets through Gotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gotch jumps guard but Rizzo stands there with Gotch around his waist. Gotch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rizzo has hold of one of Gotch's legs. Gotch is fighting the takedown attempt but Rizzo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gotch has control of Rizzo's left arm, preventing Rizzo from doing any damage.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving. #T1#
Rizzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Rizzo trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo works over Gotch with some ground and pound from guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Gotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gotch looking to sit in guard and control but Rizzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gotch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rizzo lands a couple of digs.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gotch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rizzo defends it easily.
Gotch trying to control the position.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rizzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Rizzo pushes his legs off easily.
Rizzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gotch pulls Rizzo in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizzo works over Gotch with some ground and pound from guard.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rizzo is working Gotch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
After the fight, Frank Rizzo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Gotch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Asch swivels and escapes.
Gotch is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Van Asch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Van Asch.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gotch. Gotch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Asch as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gotch moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch punishes Gotch's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotch has a takedown stuffed.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotch with a body shot.
Gotch fails to land the takedown.
Van Asch tests Gotch's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Gotch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Asch to the ground. Gotch is now in Van Asch's guard.#T2#
Gotch trying to control but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
Van Asch has control of Gotch's left arm, preventing Gotch from doing any damage.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Asch is keeping the position for now.
Gotch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Gotch trying to control but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Asch being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Nice jab there from Van Asch.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.#T4##TD#
Gotch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gotch passes to full mount!
Van Asch is trying to escape the mount.
Gotch wants to control but Van Asch has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gotch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Asch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gotch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Gotch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Asch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but Gotch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Gotch moved out of range nicely.
Gotch with a poor takedown
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Van Asch.
Gotch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Gotch dives in and scores a takedown into Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Asch holds on and takes a little breather.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Asch with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gotch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Asch tries to avoid it but Gotch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Asch to the ground. Van Asch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lou Gotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Van Asch tried to score with a low kick but Gotch checks it.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Gotch moves out of range.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Gotch moved out of range nicely.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotch dives in and grabs Van Asch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Asch pushes down on Gotch's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch swings for the body but Gotch moves out of range.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Van Asch scores with the left hand. Gotch knows he should have avoided that one.
Gotch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Asch is fending him off so far but Gotch persists. Nope, Van Asch circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Gotch saw that one coming.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Gotch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gotch down.
Van Asch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gotch checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Gotch shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Asch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Gotch steps away.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Asch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Gotch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Van Asch is keeping the position.#T4#
Van Asch looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Asch, not yet.
Gotch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Van Asch wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Asch can't keep his opponent in guard - Gotch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gotch's sensitive parts.
Gotch shoots in but Van Asch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.
Van Asch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gotch momentarily.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Gotch attempts a counter takedown but Van Asch avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Gotch.
Gotch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Gotch is rocked!
Gotch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Gotch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Gotch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Gotch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Gotch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Asch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Gotch advances to mount.
Van Asch wants to control but Gotch is having none of it.
Gotch wants to control the pace but Van Asch is squirming around nicely.
Van Asch regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotch prevents Van Asch from standing back up.
#T3##SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Asch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch.
Gotch is trying to control. Van Asch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotch prevents Van Asch from improving his position.
Gotch trying to control the action but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
Van Asch is looking to get back to full guard here but Gotch has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Asch is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Asch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Asch 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch 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:
DMMA Friday Night Fights X
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gotch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lvavatai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lvavatai tries to improve position but can't.
Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai is still trying to improve position.
Gotch controls the position.
Lvavatai is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lvavatai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gotch's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gotch! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Lvavatai has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch 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:
DMMA 134 Assndrop vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Gotch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
Gotch gets a takedown into half guard.
Gotch prevents Mancuso from standing back up.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mancuso keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Mancuso is defending well.
Mancuso won't allow Gotch to pass to mount. #T1#
Gotch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mancuso tries to kick Gotch off but Gotch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gotch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
Gotch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Mancuso defends the submission attempt.
Gotch tries to pass to full mount but Mancuso defends it.
Gotch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mancuso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gotch to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancuso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch passes into half guard.
Well, if Gotch 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.
Gotch wants to take a breather but Mancuso is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but Mancuso defending well.
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Mancuso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mancuso is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gotch works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancuso is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Gotch dominated that round.
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#
Mancuso throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Gotch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gotch tries to free his leg and advance position but Mancuso is retaining full guard.
Gotch stops Mancuso from standing up.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mancuso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancuso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gotch is controlling him.
Mancuso keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mancuso misses the shot to the body.
Mancuso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Mancuso moves into the clinch.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Mancuso has him pressed against the cage.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Mancuso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso scores with a kick to the body.
Mancuso misses with the combination.
Mancuso throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gotch's head.#T2##TD#
Gotch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mancuso's half guard.
Mancuso is trying to stand back up but Gotch is controlling him
Gotch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mancuso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gotch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mancuso tries to kick Gotch off but Gotch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mancuso defends it well.
Mancuso is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Mancuso defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mancuso defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lou Gotch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Gotch moves out of range easily.
Gotch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Mancuso moves into range and clinches up with Gotch.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Mancuso has him pressed against the cage.
Gotch has Mancuso pressed against the cage, preventing Mancuso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancuso scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Gotch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mancuso napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gotch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gotch taking a break here but Mancuso is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Gotch is trying to control the action in half guard but Mancuso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mancuso is trying to stand.
Gotch is trying to control. Mancuso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gotch controlling the pace.
Gotch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Raniel Mancuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gotch is trying to control. Mancuso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Mancuso.
Mancuso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Gotch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mancuso's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.#T3#
Gotch not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Mancuso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mancuso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gotch'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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mancuso sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Gotch seems content to control.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mancuso defends it well.
Mancuso pushes Gotch off looking to stand but Gotch dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch is looking to stall here but Mancuso recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raniel Mancuso.
I think Gotch 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Raniel Mancuso spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck the capitalism!'. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights III
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gotch shoots in and gets a takedown into Askren's guard.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gotch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gotch is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Askren has his hands on Gotch's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Askren keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Askren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gotch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Askren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Askren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Askren! #REVB#
Gotch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gotch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gotch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askren's best efforts.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gotch moves into full guard.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.#T3#
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
Askren pushing down on Gotch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gotch defending well though.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Gotch is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Gotch is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gotch trying to control from the bottom.
Askren trying to pass the guard but Gotch defending well.
Askren passes to full mount!
Askren dominating with strikes here.
Gotch regains half guard.
Askren is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gotch reverses the position - he's now on top in Askren's guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gotch has gone for a leg lock! Askren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gotch's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Gotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Askren throws an overhand right that lands on Gotch's shoulder, as Gotch tries to avoid the shot.
Askren misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Gotch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotch.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Gotch advances to half guard. #SUB#
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Askren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.#T1#
Gotch stalling away here and it's allowed Askren to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gotch is looking to advance position but Askren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Gotch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Gotch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Gotch's temple.
Gotch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Gotch is in trouble now - Askren has advanced to mount!
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Gotch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gotch tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gotch is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Askren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Gotch is trying desperately to improve position.
Askren looking to finish Gotch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gotch!#ROC2#Gotch is rocked!
Gotch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Gotch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Gotch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotch is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gotch wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Gotch tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren breaks from Gotch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Askren raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gotch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren lands with some strikes.
Gotch 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotch manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.#SUB#
Askren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askren has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Gotch looking to control.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.
Gotch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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!
Gotch trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Askren pushes Gotch up against the cage in a clinch.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Gotch avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Gotch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Askren.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Askren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Askren.
Gotch slips under a jab from Askren.#T1##CL2#
Askren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren stands there with Gotch around his waist. Gotch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gotch fails to pull guard.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Askren.
Jake Askren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren cracks Gotch with a nice body shot.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
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!
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Askren throws a right hand that Gotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotch also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Askren.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Askren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gotch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Askren walks away with a smile on his face. Gotch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lou Gotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Askren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gotch fails to pull guard.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotch backwards. #T3#
Gotch takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Gotch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gotch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Askren is pushing down on Gotch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotch is fighting to maintain full guard but Askren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Askren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gotch tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Gotch is in trouble now - Askren has advanced to mount!
Gotch working to try and regain half guard.
Askren with shots to the head and body - Gotch looks very uncomfortable down there.
Askren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gotch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gotch is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gotch is trying to escape the mount.
Askren lands a big shot to the head and Gotch winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Askren!
A very excited looking Jake Askren 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:
DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Gotch dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Valdez drives through with a takedown into Gotch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotch has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valdez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gotch pushes down on Valdez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valdez wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Gotch not doing much here.
Gotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valdez wants to control but Gotch is keeping busy.
Gotch stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Valdez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gotch prevents Valdez from improving his position.
Gotch controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valdez is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Gotch sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valdez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gotch uses his free foot to push down on Valdez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valdez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gotch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valdez turns into him and now he's in Gotch's guard.
Gotch controls Valdez momentarily but Valdez frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Gotch working for a triangle but Valdez defends it easily.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez landing with the ground and pound.
Gotch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 Fernando Valdez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Gotch gets caught flat footed, as Valdez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fernando Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valdez postures up.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gotch is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Valdez rolls with it to try and escape but Gotch cranks on the arm and Valdez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Gotch!
An out of breath Lou Gotch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Fernando Valdez had this to say: 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gotch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ky Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ky Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ky Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ky Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gotch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotch 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.
Gotch works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB#
Gotch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gotch looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gotch is working for a guillotine from mount but Ky Jr frees his head quite easily.
Ky Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr regains half guard.#T2#
Gotch trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ky Jr wants to control but Gotch is keeping busy.
Ky Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gotch 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.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ky Jr trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
Gotch is trying to control. Ky Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotch tries to pass to full mount but Ky Jr defends it.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotch controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Ky Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage.
Ky Jr won't allow Gotch to pass to mount.
Ky Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ky Jr moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotch won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Gotch dominated that round.
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#
Gotch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ky Jr defends well and Gotch ends up having to push Ky Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Ky Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ky Jr has Gotch pressed against the cage.
Gotch jumps guard but Ky Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch jumps guard but Ky Jr stands there with Gotch around his waist. Gotch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ky Jr to keep the fight standing.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Come on Ky Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch fails to pull guard.
Come on Ky Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gotch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Gotch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Ky Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Gotch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ky Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Ky Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ky Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ky Jr landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Ky Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Gotch working a defensive guard but Ky Jr passes into half guard.
Gotch taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
Ky Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ky Jr is keen to just control but Gotch is a slippery customer.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ky Jr there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Gotch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gotch keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch gets full guard.
Ky Jr working some strikes from top position.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gotch has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ky Jr 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 Gotch.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Gotch struggling a bit here.
Ky Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gotch struggling a bit here.
Ky Jr looks up at the clock and then as Gotch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ky Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gotch holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gotch is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Ky Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gotch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ky Jr but great work by Gotch.#SUB#
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ky Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gotch tries for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr tries to buck Gotch off but Gotch is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gotch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ky Jr pinned against the cage. Ky Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ky Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Gotch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ky Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gotch counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Gotch gets a double leg takedown into Ky Jr's guard.
Gotch is fighting to break Ky Jr's control of his arms but Ky Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Ky Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotch pushing down on Ky Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Gotch trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Gotch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gotch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position but Gotch isn't that keen on the idea.
Gotch trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr tries to hold on but Gotch postures up.#SUB#
Gotch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ky Jr is surviving well by controlling Gotch's body position as best he can. #T2#
Gotch fails to advance to Ky Jr's back.
Ky Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gotch avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Ky Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Ky Jr wants to control but Gotch is having none of it.
Gotch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gotch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gotch has hold of Ky Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ky Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ky Jr prevents Gotch from taking his back.#T3#
Gotch looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gotch avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Gotch looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gotch swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ky Jr is now in Gotch's guard. A big mistake from Gotch there, giving up the dominant position!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Ky Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ky Jr stands and throws Gotch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gotch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gotch is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ky Jr distracts Gotch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ky Jr stands up over Gotch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ky Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ky Jr trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Gotch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Gotch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gotch 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I Could Retire Sorry '. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gotch tries to clinch but Kazimierz is having none of it.
Gotch tries to clinch up but Kazimierz circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gotch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kazimierz has Gotch up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Gotch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gotch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazimierz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazimierz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazimierz trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kazimierz seems content to control.#T1#
Gotch gets back to full guard.
Kazimierz controlling from the top position.
Gotch controls Kazimierz momentarily but Kazimierz frees himself.
Kazimierz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kazimierz trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Kazimierz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (0) vs (3) Kazimierz#T2#
Gotch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazimierz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (4) vs (3) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is trying to break free.
Kazimierz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gotch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kazimierz is trying to break free.
Gotch is not going to allow Kazimierz to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Gotch working for the choke. #SUB#
Gotch looking to break Kazimierz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kazimierz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gotch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazimierz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Kazimierz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gotch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gotch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (4) vs (7) Kazimierz#SUB2#
Gotch is in a bad position with Kazimierz working for a choke. Gotch manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (6) vs (7) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Kazimierz keeps moving.
Kazimierz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotch controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kazimierz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
#T4#
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazimierz's guard. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazimierz defends it well. #SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gotch prevents Kazimierz from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazimierz is controlling Gotch's trapped leg to prevent Gotch from advancing to side control.
Kazimierz trying to hold on to Gotch's head to control him but Gotch postures up.
Gotch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Kazimierz trying to control but Gotch postures up.
#SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Kazimierz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazimierz is looking to control Gotch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazimierz avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura here but Kazimierz manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gotch's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (6) vs (9) Kazimierz
Gotch 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kazimierz is now in half guard. #T7#
Kazimierz wants to control but Gotch is keeping him busy.
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.
Kazimierz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Kazimierz is pushing down on Gotch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotch is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazimierz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotch gets full guard.
Kazimierz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kazimierz wants to control but Gotch is keeping him busy.
Gotch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazimierz is working away from the top position though.
Gotch wants to improve his position but Kazimierz is controlling well.
#T8##SUB#
Kazimierz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gotch. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (6) vs (12) Kazimierz
Kazimierz slows the pace down.
Kazimierz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gotch keeps working.
Gotch is looking to reverse the position.
Kazimierz trying to control the position but Gotch is working away.
Gotch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kazimierz's best efforts.#T9#
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gotch is working hard here to advance position.
Kazimierz is taking a breather. Gotch 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.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but Gotch defending well.
Kazimierz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (6) vs (15) Kazimierz
Gotch tries to control Kazimierz's body but Kazimierz pushes him off. Gotch squirms to his side and now Kazimierz has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gotch (6) vs (18) Kazimierz#T10##SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a rear naked choke here but Gotch reverses the position brilliantly into Kazimierz's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (8) vs (18) Kazimierz
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Kazimierz looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotch trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazimierz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Gotch content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kazimierz has locked up a guillotine! Kazimierz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gotch is holding on here and Kazimierz must be using up a lot of energy. Gotch has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kazimierz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksander Kazimierz!
A very excited looking Aleksander Kazimierz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jerry Curls!
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.#CL#
Gotch pushes Curls up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gotch jumps guard and drags Curls to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Curls wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving. #SUB#
Gotch has his foot on Curls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curls works his way back into a safe position though.
Curls trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Curls preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes into half guard.
Curls sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Gotch is trying to control the position but Curls postures up. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Curls drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gotch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Curls has Gotch in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Curls trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gotch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch postures up.
#T3#
Gotch 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.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotch sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Curls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch'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.
Gotch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Curls
Curls tries to control but Gotch manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gotch (8) vs (0) Curls
Curls is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Gotch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Curls.#SUB#
Gotch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gotch is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Gotch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Curls has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Curls manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gotch's guard. Nice work there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (8) vs (2) Curls#T5#
Gotch is controlling Curls's posture.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Curls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curls defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Curls pushes his legs off easily.
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Curls wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Gotch is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Curls has his hands clasped together but Gotch extends and breaks Curls's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gotch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch 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 290 - New York
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nobu Sanada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Cj Lee!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sanada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanada (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is pressing down on Sanada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to keep Sanada in close.
#SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Sanada defends it easily.
Sanada won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T1#
Lee trying to control the position.
Sanada stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Sanada advances to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Sanada passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanada (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee struggling a bit here.
Sanada trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T2#
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (5) vs (2) Lee
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanada (5) vs (5) Lee
Lee trying to control but Sanada is having none of it.
Lee is trying to control here but Sanada has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sanada still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sanada has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanada (9) vs (5) Lee#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sanada is staying active.
Lee tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanada (11) vs (5) Lee
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sanada (14) vs (5) Lee#T4#
Lee is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Sanada tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanada's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (14) vs (7) Lee
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T5#
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T6#
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lee is looking to advance position but Sanada has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanada (18) vs (7) Lee
Sanada manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lee to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sanada (21) vs (7) Lee#T7##SUB#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Sanada is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sanada. #T8#
Lee can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the action but Sanada just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Sanada is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Lee can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Sanada is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sanada working for the choke.
Lee turns into Sanada and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (21) vs (9) Lee
Sanada is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanada! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanada (25) vs (9) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Sanada is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11##SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is controlling Sanada's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanada pulls his head out easily.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Sanada has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanada (28) vs (9) Lee#T12##SUB#
Sanada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off. #SUB#
Sanada swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Sanada's guard. A big mistake from Sanada there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (28) vs (11) Lee
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Sanada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanada (30) vs (11) Lee#SUB2#
Lee pushes a forearm under Sanada's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sanada is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cj Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Cj Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cj Lee!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toehold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Toehold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lee clinches. #TD#
Toehold has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Toehold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Toehold dives into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is controlling Toehold's posture.#SUB2#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toehold 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 Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Lee#T1##SUB#
Toehold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Toehold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Lee sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Toehold pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (5) vs (4) Lee
Toehold tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (5) vs (7) Lee#T5#
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (7) Lee#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (9) Lee
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (12) Lee#T6#
Toehold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toehold wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (15) Lee#T7##SUB2#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toehold tries to improve position but can't.
Lee trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Lee controlling the position.
Toehold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toehold defends it well. #SUB#
Toehold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (18) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape. #T10#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is working to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee trying to control but Toehold is having none of it. #T11#
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Toehold has worked his arm free - good work by Toehold!
Lee wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T12#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lee trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (20) Lee
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Toehold wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T13#
Toehold 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: Toehold (9) vs (20) Lee
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Toehold is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (9) vs (24) Lee
Toehold is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control but instead Toehold manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 24 to 9.
An out of breath Cj Lee 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 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rico HC! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cj Lee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
HC tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
HC jumps guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but HC is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HC swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to control from the top but HC keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
HC lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: HC (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but HC is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
HC stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: HC (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee 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.
Lee is not content to let HC control the position.
Lee is trying to control HC's posture but HC avoids it. #SUB#
HC tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
HC working away.#SUB#
HC tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite HC's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
HC is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for HC to get the leverage.
Lee moves into full guard.
HC is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
HC tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee 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: HC (5) vs (2) Lee
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is keen to just control but HC is a slippery customer.#T3#
HC tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: HC (5) vs (5) Lee
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. HC is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: HC (5) vs (8) Lee
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee is not going to allow HC to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lee controlling from the back.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Lee working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. HC is doing well to defend. Lee seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! HC is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cj Lee!
A relieved looking Cj Lee 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:
CWC 285 LA
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cj Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Liddell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (0) vs (4) Liddell
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Liddell is very close to passing his half guard.
Liddell is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Liddell wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to control but Liddell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee won't allow Liddell to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Liddell wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddell pulls his head out easily.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liddell is aware though and is defending well.
Liddell won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Liddell trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Liddell stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T2#
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liddell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Liddell
Lee 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Liddell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.#T3#
Liddell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Liddell for as long as he can get away with.
Lee forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Lee is thwarting Liddell's attempts to control the position.
Liddell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Liddell 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.
Well, if Lee 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.
#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Liddell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Liddell is trying to keep Lee in close.
Liddell pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Liddell pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Liddell working a defensive guard here.
Liddell has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liddell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T8#
Lee wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Liddell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving. #T9#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T10#
Liddell trying to control the position.
Liddell pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Liddell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom. #T11#
Lee postures up.
Lee passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Liddell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (4) Liddell
Liddell struggling a bit here.
Liddell is not content to let Lee control the position. #T12#
Lee staying calm.#SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liddell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Lee taking a breather here.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Liddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liddell tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lee easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (4) Liddell
Liddell regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Cj Lee 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:
BLAZE 30-KAMENEV VS SITSONGRIT
Date: Jun 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee wants to slow Jenkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee works his way into side control.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.
A lull in the action here.
Jenkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.
Jenkins is being controlled here.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jenkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenkins backs up against the cage.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
#T4#
Lee checks a low kick from Jenkins.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
#ROC#Jenkins is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Samuel Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?#TD2#
Jenkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee is controlling Jenkins's posture.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins'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#
Lee lands with a nice combination. Jenkins backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee not doing much here.
Jenkins trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Jenkins can't escape the position.
#SU#
Lee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Jenkins feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee 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##T2#
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Lee controlling from mount.
Jenkins tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T3#
Lee controlling from mount. #SU#
Lee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lee trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Jenkins being controlled for a moment.
Jenkins prevents Lee from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Lee 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.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jenkins for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins'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.#R3#
Lee looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Lee.
Cj Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Lee shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.#T1#
Jenkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Lee 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samuel Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Cj Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Jenkins tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage. #T4#
Jenkins trying to control from the bottom.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cj Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Jenkins won't allow Lee to pass to mount. #SU#
Lee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jenkins to stand up.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Jenkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Jenkins misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Lee is dominant here and he's now got Jenkins's back!
Jenkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lee working for the choke.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jenkins.#SUB#
Lee is looking for the choke from the back position but Jenkins is controlling his hands well.
What can Jenkins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee keeps control of the position as Jenkins tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee continues to stall.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee had his way with Samuel Jenkins in that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
#TD#
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jenkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee 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.
Jenkins is striking from the bottom but Lee uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T1#
Jenkins manages to get to full guard.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins looking to control.
#SUB2#
Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Cj Lee is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenkins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Jenkins has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SU#
Lee stands and steps away. Jenkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Lee shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Cj Lee wins by unanimous decision!
Cj Lee retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Cj Lee 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:
BLAZE 25 - SLAISSI VS GOEBBELS
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
De Janeiro shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.#TD#
De Janeiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Janeiro tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Janeiro off and has taken his back!
Lee controlling from the back.
De Janeiro can't escape the position.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but De Janeiro pushed the leg off. #T1#
Lee controlling from the back.
De Janeiro turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
De Janeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
De Janeiro wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee keeping full guard, as De Janeiro tries to pass.
De Janeiro trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Janeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
De Janeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Janeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee pushing down on De Janeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Lee is working for a kimura but De Janeiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is thwarting De Janeiro's attempts to control the position.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but De Janeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Janeiro wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Janeiro is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to control from half guard but De Janeiro is working away.
De Janeiro is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Janeiro is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Janeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Janeiro wants it to stay on the feet.
De Janeiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
De Janeiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Janeiro walks into a left hand.
De Janeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
De Janeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
De Janeiro feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, De Janeiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Janeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Janeiro forces his way into half guard.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but De Janeiro postures up.
#T1#
De Janeiro wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. #SUB#
De Janeiro is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lee to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
De Janeiro looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Janeiro's guard. #REVB#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Janeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
De Janeiro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
De Janeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee trying to control but De Janeiro is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but De Janeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Lee pulls De Janeiro in close to prevent any damage.
De Janeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Janeiro is aware though and is defending well.
De Janeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
De Janeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Janeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee controls De Janeiro momentarily but De Janeiro frees himself.
Lee is controlling De Janeiro's posture.
De Janeiro wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Janeiro but De Janeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at De Janeiro's knee but De Janeiro avoids it well.
De Janeiro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.#TD2#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into De Janeiro's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cj Lee 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!#R3#
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee motions for De Janeiro to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Janeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee misses with a straight left.
De Janeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
De Janeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces De Janeiro off the cage and back into range.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Janeiro is looking to counter punch.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Janeiro did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee wants to take a breather but De Janeiro is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Lee wants to stand but De Janeiro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU2#
Lee gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cj Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee looks to land a right hand but De Janeiro moved out of range.
De Janeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee throws a combination. De Janeiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De Janeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.#TD#
De Janeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Janeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #T2#
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of De Janeiro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Janeiro in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
De Janeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controlling the position well.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Janeiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Janeiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lee has his foot on De Janeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Janeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee is trying to keep De Janeiro in close.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cj Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Janeiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a body shot.
De Janeiro dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on De Janeiro's head and hops out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Janeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping left.
De Janeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and De Janeiro ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Janeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Janeiro eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Janeiro dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on De Janeiro's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Janeiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
De Janeiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee with the counter takedown but De Janeiro avoids it easily.
Lee swings for the body but De Janeiro moves out of range.
De Janeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed De Janeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Janeiro tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily#TD2#
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Janeiro won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Janeiro keeps working. #SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Lee stalls from top position.#T1#
De Janeiro wants to control but Lee postures up.
De Janeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Lee decides to stand back up. Lee steps back and let's De Janeiro get back to his feet.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Janeiro.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee jabs at De Janeiro's body.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but De Janeiro shows good takedown defense. #T2#
De Janeiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee is pushing down on De Janeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Janeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Janeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lee 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.
Lee content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Lee wants to control but De Janeiro is keeping him busy.
Lee prevents De Janeiro from improving his position.
Cj Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee not doing much here.
Lee wants to pass to mount but De Janeiro is defending the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Janeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Lee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee missing with a left hand there. De Janeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Janeiro is defended easily by Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
De Janeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Janeiro sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Lee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Janeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee takes a swing at De Janeiro's ribcage but misses.
Lee thows a leg kick but De Janeiro checks it #TD#
and De Janeiro counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
De Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee wants to control but De Janeiro postures up.#T1##SUB#
De Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Janeiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
De Janeiro is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
De Janeiro is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee tries to get to full guard but De Janeiro has control of the leg.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#SUB2#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because De Janeiro has passed into half guard!
Lee is doing well to control the position and prevent De Janeiro from advancing to side control.#T3#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Janeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but De Janeiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Janeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well. #SUB#
De Janeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee wants to improve his position but De Janeiro is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from De Janeiro. De Janeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Janeiro shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Janeiro fails with the takedown.
Rio De Janeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Janeiro did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Cj Lee wins by unanimous decision!
Cj Lee is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Cj Lee 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:
BLAZE 19 - BERNARD VS DOYLE
Date: Mar 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Asch avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Van Asch!
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Van Asch has given up his back.
Van Asch is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Van Asch is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Van Asch right now.
#SUB#
Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Lee working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Van Asch fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Good control from Lee.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Van Asch is staying busy.#SUB#
Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Asch has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Van Asch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lee tightening his grip on Van Asch, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Lee looking for the RNC.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Van Asch rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Van Asch fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Lee is looking to control Van Asch but Van Asch is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Asch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Asch for a finish. #SUB#
Lee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Asch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Asch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Van Asch tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Van Asch sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Van Asch lands a big right hand that sends Lee crashing to the mat! Van Asch stays standing though and waves Lee back to his feet!#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee ducks into an uppercut from Van Asch and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Niaz Vs Alderiage
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Leblond thows a leg kick but Lee checks it #TD#
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leblond!
Leblond is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Leblond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leblond is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leblond avoid being mounted?
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is keen to just control but Leblond is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leblond wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lee stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leblond.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leblond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Leblond managing to control the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leblond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Leblond's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Leblond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leblond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVB#
Leblond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Lee 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#
Lee wants to take a breather but Leblond is having none of it.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Leblond is defending the position.
Leblond is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leblond avoid being mounted?
Leblond tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is trying to control. Leblond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Leblond tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leblond tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leblond is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leblond sprawls well. Leblond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leblond tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblond stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leblond is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Leblond circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Leblond gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leblond working a defensive guard here.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom. #T1#
Leblond is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving. #SUB2#
Leblond looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Leblond is trying to control but can't.
Lee is trying to control. Leblond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee trying to control from Leblond's half guard. Leblond has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leblond shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leblond enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leblond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cj Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leblond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is pushing down on Leblond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leblond is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Leblond is defending well.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leblond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee is stalling here. Leblond is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Leblond has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Leblond looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
Leblond creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leblond's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee landing strikes from the bottom.
Leblond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Leblond 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cj Lee will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leblond sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leblond is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Leblond is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee stays in close to Leblond's body and controls the position.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leblond for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is trying to keep Lee in close.
#T1#
Lee won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leblond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVB#
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leblond is one step ahead there.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblond can do to turn this around?
Leblond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Leblond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leblond from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Guy Leblond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lee trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Leblond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving. #SUB2#
Leblond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leblond's half guard.
Leblond wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cj Lee!
A very excited looking Cj Lee 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:
CW MMA: Eclipse
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Lee gets the takedown into side control.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bareknuckle's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee prevents Bareknuckle from escaping the position.
Lee has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine from mount but Bareknuckle is having none of it.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Bareknuckle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bareknuckle wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T1##SUB2#
Lee looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bareknuckle taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cj Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Cj Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 368 Banahatti v Sobieskiego
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee dives in and grabs Thrills's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thrills pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.#TD#
Thrills gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Thrills defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lee takes Thrills's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Thrills is in trouble. #T1#
Thrills trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Lee is working for a rear naked choke. Thrills is not defending it well and Lee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Thrills refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Thrills's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cj Lee!
A victorious Cj Lee 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:
GC 363 Brand vs Starker
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hjelm to the mat! Hjelm manages to get full guard.
Hjelm being controlled here, momentarily.
Hjelm looking to control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hjelm has eaten all the pies!
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hjelm looking for a sweep. Not yet Hjelm, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Hjelm keeps moving. #T1#
Lee stands and throws Hjelm's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hjelm is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Hjelm is defending well.
Lee controls the position. #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.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjelm keeps working. #SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hjelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hjelm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hjelm, who protects the arm well.
Hjelm is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjelm prevents Lee from improving position.
Hjelm seems a little lost for a moment, as Lee dominates the positioning.
Hjelm is trying to buck Lee off.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hjelm pushes Lee off but Lee dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura but Hjelm is defending well. #SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hjelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Hjelm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lee scores with a takedown into Hjelm's guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee wants to control from the top but Hjelm keeps moving.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjelm is retaining full guard.
Hjelm wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hjelm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cj Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hjelm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Hjelm's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Hjelm is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee prevents Hjelm from getting back to his feet.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjelm can do to turn this around?
Lee looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
Lee gets to his feet - Hjelm follows without any prompting.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Lee works his way into side control.
Hjelm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hjelm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hjelm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hjelm is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hjelm is not content to let Lee control the position. #SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hjelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hjelm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hjelm pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control from half guard but Hjelm is working away. #SUB#
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that second round.
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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hjelm. #TD#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hjelm did well to prevent Lee getting side control.#SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hjelm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Hjelm defends it.
Hjelm wants to get back to his feet.
Hjelm tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee trying to control the action but Hjelm is working from the bottom.
Hjelm tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Hjelm is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cj Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hjelm was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee won't allow Hjelm to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hjelm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Hjelm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hjelm manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Hjelm's guard.
Hjelm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hjelm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee has control of Hjelm's left arm, preventing Hjelm from doing any damage.
Lee wants to sweep here but Hjelm controlling him for the moment.
Hjelm wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hjelm is aware though and is defending well.
Ammar Hjelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hjelm throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cj Lee!
After winning the bout, Cj Lee 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:
GC 361 Cooke vs Winston
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Antilles is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Antilles's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antilles is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Antilles is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Antilles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Antilles manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Antilles's guard.
Antilles can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Antilles wants to get back to full guard.
Antilles wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Antilles wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Antilles!
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Antilles defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee. #T3##SUB2#
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Antilles defends it well.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Lee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Antilles turns into him and now he's in Lee's guard.
#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Antilles pushes his legs off easily.
Antilles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Antilles trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Antilles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Antilles passes into side control.
Lee wants to control but Antilles postures up.
Lee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Antilles is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Antilles tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Antilles isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antilles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Antilles to the ground. Lee is now in Antilles's guard.#SUB2#
Lee 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. #SU2#
Lee stands up from Antilles's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Antilles catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Antilles is trying to control but can't.
Cj Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Antilles tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee works his way into side control. #T1#
Lee staying calm.#SUB2#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Antilles is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Antilles tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee trying to control the position but Antilles is working away.
Lee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Antilles is defending well.
Lee advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Lee quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lee but it's paid off an Antilles is forced to tap! Nice work by Lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cj Lee!
An out of breath Cj Lee 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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