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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 9 wins and 5 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shen Po!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Line gets caught flat footed, as Po shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Line (0) vs (2) Po
Po looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Line is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Po pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now.
Po advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Line (0) vs (5) Po#SUB2#
Po tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Po has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Po is trying to get an arm triangle but Line is defending well.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Po has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Line manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Line wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Po wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Po is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well. #SUB#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Po is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Po 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#
Po is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Line sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well. #SUB2#
Po wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Po wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Po is working for a kimura but Line is defending it quite comfortably.
Po tries to pass the half guard into mount. Line knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Line tries to roll over but Po keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura but Line is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Po to get the leverage. #SUB#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Po tries to pass the half guard into mount. Line knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Po seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Po is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Po is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Po is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Line moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Line pushes a forearm under Po's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Po is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Senger Line!
Senger Line 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 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 9 wins and 4 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shen Po!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Line. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Line (4) vs (0) Po#SUB#
Line is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Po is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Po tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Line is trying to get an arm triangle but Po is defending well. #SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Po has escaped the position, nice work there.
Po is trying to get back to half guard.
Po manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Line (4) vs (2) Po#SUB#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Po is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Line sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Po is working for a kimura but Line is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Po.
#SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura but Line is defending well.
#SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura but Line is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Po to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Po is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Po is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Po is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Po pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Po seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Po 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. Line tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Po!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shen Po!
Shen Po was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
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 8 wins and 4 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shen Po!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Po drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Line (0) vs (4) Po
Line is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Line is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Po is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Line is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Line is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Po is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Line is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Line sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura but Line is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Po to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura but Line is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Po to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Po is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Po.
Line is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Po is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Po.
Line is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Po seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Po has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Po pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Po works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Line (0) vs (7) Po
Line is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Po's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Line is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Po's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Po's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Line (4) vs (7) Po#SUB#
Line has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Po is in real trouble here. Line gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Po is tapping out! Line wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Senger Line!
An out of breath Senger Line 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:
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 CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 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 39 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Alopodis feints and as Line raises his hands in defense, Alopodis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Line#SUB2#
Line is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alopodis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Alopodis drops back looking for a leg! Line is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Line manages to kick Alopodis off! Alopodis jumps back into Line's guard. #SUB2#
Line throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Alopodis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alopodis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Line is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
#SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Line has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Alopodis. Oh but Line has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Alopodis goes limp - he's gone! Line jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Senger Line!
Our winner, Senger Line, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Line closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (4) Line#SUB2#
Line tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Line is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aldarisio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aldarisio tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.#SUB2#
Line is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aldarisio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Line is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldarisio is defending well.
Aldarisio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aldarisio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Line pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Line is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aldarisio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Line is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldarisio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Line. #SUB#
Aldarisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Aldarisio is defending against the submission attempts here by Line.
#SUB2#
Line is working for a submission of some sort.
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#
Line is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Line is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Aldarisio actively working from the bottom here.
Line is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aldarisio! Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (7) Line
Line mounts Aldarisio! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Line is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aldarisio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aldarisio shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Line is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aldarisio is surviving well by controlling Line's body position as best he can.
Aldarisio is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Line is working for a guillotine from mount but Aldarisio frees his head quite easily.
Aldarisio is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Aldarisio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Line.
Aldarisio working to try and regain half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Line looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Line has hold of Aldarisio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aldarisio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Line working for a guillotine from mount but Aldarisio is in no mood to give up.
Aldarisio is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Line is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aldarisio is surviving well by controlling Line's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Line with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Line has control of Aldarisio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aldarisio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Line is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aldarisio is surviving well by controlling Line's body position as best he can. #T4#
Aldarisio is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Aldarisio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Line.
Aldarisio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aldarisio regains half guard.#SUB2#
Line wants to work for an arm triangle but Aldarisio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Aldarisio 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#
Line seems to be working for a kimura but Aldarisio defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Line is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aldarisio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a kimura but Aldarisio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Line seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Line is looking for a kimura but Aldarisio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage.
Aldarisio gets full guard.#SUB2#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Line is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aldarisio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Line is looking to defend but Aldarisio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Line! Aldarisio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Line taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Aldarisio! |
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Event:
CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Line finds it's way through Schotel's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schotel.
Schotel avoids the head kick by Line.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Schotel off the cage and back into range.
Schotel throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Schotel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schotel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schotel moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Line falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schotel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Senger Line has been cut.
Schotel misses with a straight left.
Line tries to clinch up.
Schotel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Senger Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schotel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Line throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schotel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Line does it's job there.#T1#
Line falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schotel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Line thinking.
Line misses with a head kick.
Schotel flicks out a counter leg kick but Line steps away.#CL#
Line has closed the distance and engaged Schotel in a clinch.
#BC2#
Schotel breaks the clinch.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line throws out a loose jab but Schotel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Schotel pushes him off.
Line connects with a high kick.
Line stalks Schotel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schotel's face. Schotel staggers backwards, shaken.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
Line misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Schotel drives through and clinches with Line against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Schotel moves out of range easily.
Line backing away here, and Schotel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Schotel.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schotel was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schotel! But no joy.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
Schotel blocks a head kick by Line.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schotel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schotel avoids the body shot from Line.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schotel looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Schotel blocks a head kick by Line.
Line throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Schotel has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Line throws a combination that misses
enabling Schotel to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senger Line showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Line 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Senger Line!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Senger Line!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Senger Line!
Senger Line wins by unanimous decision!
Senger Line 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 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#
Line darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Josh Aldarisio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Line gets a clinch. #BC2#
Line breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Aldarisio clinches with his opponent.
Line misses with a body punch.
Aldarisio tries to break free but Line pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Aldarisio scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Line breaks from the clinch.
Aldarisio lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Line closes the distance and pushes Aldarisio back into the cage.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch.
Aldarisio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Line's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Line moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Aldarisio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Line lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Line moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldarisio misses with some punches.
Aldarisio is trying to break the clinch but Line is controlling him.
I was talking to Aldarisio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Aldarisio breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Aldarisio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Aldarisio misses the target. #T1#
Aldarisio ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Aldarisio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldarisio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A big right from Line misses.
Line avoids the head kick by Aldarisio.
#CL#
Aldarisio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Line digs a right hand into Aldarisio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aldarisio's gas tank.
Aldarisio tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
Line tries to work over Aldarisio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line works on Aldarisio's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Line.
Line thuds a left hand into Aldarisio's body.
Aldarisio looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
Line lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldarisio circles away quickly and effectively.
Line misses with a head kick.
It looked like Aldarisio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left lands for Line.#CL#
Aldarisio closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Line on the inside.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Aldarisio has had enough of the clinch but Line keeps him there for the moment.
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line has Aldarisio pressed against the cage, preventing Aldarisio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Line.
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line lands with a kick to the temple. Aldarisio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Line lands a jab to the head.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Aldarisio takes one on the button.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldarisio manages to avoid it.
Aldarisio throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Line lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Line throws a head kick that Aldarisio semi-blocks.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldarisio at a distance.
Aldarisio tries a head kick but it misses.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Aldarisio throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senger Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Line 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Senger Line!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Senger Line!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Senger Line!
Senger Line wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Senger Line 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:
DMMA 272 Cowan vs Kruth
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Okoroji takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Senger Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoroji throws a head kick but Line moves out of range.
#CL2#
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards. #BC#
Okoroji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Okoroji feints and as Line raises his hands in defense, Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Okoroji trying to move into half guard but instead Line has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Line pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoroji is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Line sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoroji seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Okoroji can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Line controls the pace.#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a triangle but Line pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Line defends well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Okoroji looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Line has picked Okoroji up and slammed him! Okoroji can't keep hold of the triangle and Line manages to pass to side control!
Okoroji is not content to let Line control the position.
Okoroji tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.
Okoroji manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Okoroji stands up and beckons Line to join him on the feet.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.#T3#
A big left from Okoroji misses.
Okoroji with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Line to score with a decent uppercut.
Line stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Line wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Line rushes Okoroji and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Line tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Line manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Line misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Line.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okoroji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Line defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okoroji.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Okoroji. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Line tries to sprawl but Okoroji drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Line won't allow it. #T4#
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!
Line holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Line tries to roll over but Okoroji keeps him under control.
Line keeping hold of Okoroji's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Okoroji wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU#
Okoroji stands up out of the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Senger Line 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.#R2##CL2#
Line moves into the clinch.
Okoroji jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Line walks away with a smile on his face. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okoroji scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Line misses with a body shot
and Okoroji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoroji.
Okoroji wants to clinch.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okoroji throws a right hand that Line ducks under and follows up with a left that Line also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okoroji tries to clinch but Line is having none of it.
Line connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okoroji. Okoroji circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Senger Line is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Line slams his shin into Okoroji's torso.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okoroji was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Okoroji is looking to counter punch.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Line sprawls well.#T1#
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Okoroji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line tries to clinch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Line swings for the body but Okoroji moves out of range.
#CL#
Okoroji takes the fight into the clinch.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okoroji tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Line just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okoroji goes for a takedown attempt but Line pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okoroji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Okoroji moves out of range easily.
Okoroji missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line throws a right hand that Okoroji ducks under and follows up with a left that Okoroji also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Line.
Senger Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line throws an off balance right hand
letting Okoroji counter with a right hand. #T2#
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
Line tests Okoroji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Okoroji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Line's half guard.#SUB#
Okoroji seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.
Okoroji wants to free his trapped foot but Line is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Line slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Line manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SUB#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Line controlling from the top position.
Line's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Okoroji working for a triangle but Line defends it easily.
#SUB#
Okoroji has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Line can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Line's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line 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#
Line throws a head kick but Okoroji moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Okoroji takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okoroji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line tries to clinch
and Okoroji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Okoroji shoots in and gets a takedown into Line's guard.#SUB#
Okoroji drops back, looking for a kneebar! Line looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Line looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Line! #REVB#
Line trying to control the action but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Okoroji's face as Line controls the position.
Okoroji is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Line trying to control the action but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Line lands a decent elbow from side control.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
Line wants to control but Okoroji is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji is looking to reverse the position.
Okoroji manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Okoroji is looking to pass Line's guard but actually Line recovers to full guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Line pulls Okoroji in close to prevent any damage.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Line is keeping the position.#T3#
Okoroji is pushing down on Line's leg trying to pass to half guard. Line is fighting to maintain full guard but Okoroji has managed to sneak the leg through.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Line is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Line is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Okoroji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU#
Okoroji stands up and beckons Line to join him on the feet.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Line as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Line misses with a left hand
enabling Okoroji to counter with a crisp jab.
Okoroji moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
Okoroji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Line's waist but Line gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okoroji off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Line 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Senger Line!
After winning the bout, Senger Line 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 265 Martin vs Wasselach
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Krenakore digs a good hook to Line's body.
Krenakore throws a lazy uppercut
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krenakore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krenakore.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Line misses with a body shot.
Krenakore digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Line staying out of range there.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line looks to land a left hand but Krenakore moved out of range nicely.
Krenakore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krenakore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Line lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Mengrire Krenakore has been cut.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line 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.
Krenakore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenakore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krenakore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Krenakore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Line gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krenakore.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Krenakore seems unphased.
Krenakore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Senger Line has been cut.
Krenakore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Line misses with a shot to the body
and Krenakore counters with a nice uppercut.
Krenakore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krenakore lands a body shot.
Line might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krenakore lands a jab to Line's midsection.#T2#
Krenakore lands a two punch combo.
Line tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krenakore swivels and escapes.
Krenakore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krenakore lands the left hand.
Krenakore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krenakore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Line stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krenakore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Krenakore misses with a combination
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krenakore's knee momentarily.
Krenakore connects with the punch.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krenakore throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Line takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Line is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krenakore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Krenakore misses with a hook
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenakore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krenakore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Line lands a head kick!
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Krenakore throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Line.
Krenakore misses with a body punch
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line throws a good cross that connects.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krenakore scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Line throws the left hand but Krenakore avoids the punch easily.
Krenakore misses the body punch
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Krenakore lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Line shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krenakore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krenakore throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenakore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krenakore is looking to counter punch.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Krenakore is rocked!
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krenakore checks it well.
Krenakore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line takes a swing at Krenakore's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Krenakore misses
letting Line counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krenakore stuffs the takedown attempt from Line. Line gets slowly back to his feet.
Krenakore swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
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 Mengrire Krenakore will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Krenakore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krenakore avoids the head kick by Line.
Line looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krenakore avoids a kick to the body.
Line takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krenakore, as that shot connected.
Krenakore jabs at Line's body.
Krenakore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a head kick but Krenakore moves out of range.
A jab from Krenakore finds it's way through Line's defenses. #TD2#
Line shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krenakore is trying to defend but Line finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krenakore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Line keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Krenakore breaks the clinch.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Krenakore is wise to it.
Krenakore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Line can do to turn this around?
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Line is rocked!
Krenakore swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krenakore!
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Krenakore finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krenakore drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Line right on the button. Line goes down! Krenakore follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Krenakore gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mengrire Krenakore!
Our winner, Mengrire Krenakore, 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:
DC 104: Sitsongrit V Sicarious
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Amrani swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line is looking to counter punch.
Amrani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amrani is looking to score with low kicks.
Khalil Amrani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Amrani.
A low kick from Amrani is predictable there
and Amrani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line moves away from the strike by Amrani.
Amrani 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.
Line throws a hook but Amrani avoids it easily.
Amrani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amrani throws an off balance right hand
and Line counters with a leg kick.
Amrani lands with a right hand.
Amrani misses with a body shot.
Line misses with a body shot.
Amrani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amrani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Line rather than just go for the knockout.
Amrani takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Amrani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Line has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Amrani throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Line is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amrani's half guard.
Amrani makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Amrani connects with a body shot that sends Line's belly button to the back.
Amrani scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Line tenderised Amrani's leg. Amrani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amrani tries to land a front kick but Line steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amrani scores with a push kick.
Amrani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Amrani looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
Amrani leaves Line with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Line changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amrani tries to avoid it but Line manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amrani to the ground. Amrani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Line shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Amrani to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senger Line. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amrani works Line's body with a nice hook.
Amrani misses with a wild body shot.
Line throws a hook but Amrani blocks it.
Line throws a hook to the side of Amrani's head but Amrani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amrani thuds a left hand into Line's body.
Line chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amrani can pounce on him.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amrani.
Amrani looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Amrani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amrani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
Amrani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amrani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Amrani lands a jab to Line's midsection.
Amrani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amrani misses with a hook to the body
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amrani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Amrani's shoulder, as Amrani tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Amrani.
Amrani with the inside leg kick.
Line connects with a leg kick.
Line tests Amrani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amrani throws a big shot that misses.
Amrani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Amrani throws a big shot that misses.
Line cracks Amrani with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Amrani.#T4#
Amrani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amrani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amrani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amrani scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Line takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Amrani throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Amrani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Line takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amrani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Line makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Amrani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amrani throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Amrani dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Amrani thuds his shin into the meat of Line's side.
Khalil Amrani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amrani thuds a left hand into Line's body.
Amrani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Line feinted with a counter takedown.
Amrani throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Amrani jabs at Line's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amrani.
Good work by Line as he checks the leg kick.
Amrani works Line's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Amrani misses.
Amrani misses with a wild body shot.
Line lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Amrani.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amrani.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Jab by Amrani.
Amrani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Line misses with a hook. Amrani ducked under it nicely.
Amrani misses the shot to the body.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Amrani digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Line on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amrani. Amrani obviously looking to wear him down.
Amrani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amrani throws a body kick that misses.
Line changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amrani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khalil Amrani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amrani looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Amrani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amrani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
A big right from Amrani misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amrani enables Line to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amrani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amrani pushes Line off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amrani connects with a crisp jab.
Amrani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Line makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amrani throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amrani throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amrani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amrani.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amrani works the jab nicely.
Amrani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Amrani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Line shoots in for a double leg but Amrani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Amrani throws a body shot but no joy.
Amrani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Line has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amrani throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amrani stuns Line with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amrani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amrani throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Amrani misses.
Line half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Line is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Amrani looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amrani catches Line with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amrani has time to react.
Amrani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amrani tries to land a front kick but Line steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amrani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Amrani.
Line darts in looking for a takedown but Amrani gets double underhooks and turns Line into the cage.
Line is trying to pull guard but Amrani has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senger Line. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line has Amrani pressed against the cage, preventing Amrani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Line.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Amrani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Amrani backwards.
Amrani is trying to force a seperation but Line has the dominant position.#BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amrani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Line misses.
Amrani scores with a shot to the body.
Amrani lands a nice shot to the body.
Amrani just misses with a punch to the body.
Line tries to counter with a takedown but Amrani is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Amrani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Amrani scores with a leg kick.
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Amrani. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line attempts a counter takedown but Amrani avoids it well and moves away.
Line tries to bum rush Amrani with a series of wild strikes but Amrani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amrani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amrani throws out the jab.
Line lands with a right hand.
Line misses with a hook.
Line moves away from the strike by Amrani.
A big right from Line misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Amrani misses
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Amrani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Line's hands.
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!
Amrani misses with a shot to the body
and Line counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Amrani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani lands with a shot to the body.
Amrani slips a straight right by Line.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amrani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amrani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Line has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amrani finds it's way round the side to connect with Line's head.
Amrani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amrani catches Line with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amrani tries to avoid it but Line manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amrani to the ground. Amrani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amrani thuds a left hand into Line's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amrani.
Line avoids the head kick by Amrani.
Line throws a big counter combination but Amrani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Amrani takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Amrani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Amrani throws a body shot but no joy.
Line seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Amrani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Amrani.
Amrani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amrani throws a shot to the body.
Amrani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amrani throws a leg kick but Line moved away.
Amrani with the inside leg kick.
Amrani works Line's body with a nice hook.
Amrani throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Amrani throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot. #T3##TD#
Amrani gets caught flat footed, as Line shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Line tries to free his leg and advance position but Amrani is retaining full guard.
Line throws a strike but Amrani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Line not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amrani trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amrani 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.
Amrani passes into half guard.
Amrani controlling the pace. #T4#
Amrani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Line defending well though.
Line is looking to improve his position.
Line blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amrani.
Line blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amrani. #SUB#
Line actively working from the bottom here.
Line tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Line throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Amrani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amrani 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Amrani!
In his post fight interview, Khalil Amrani started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DMMA 247 Thorn vs Khan 2
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Line throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Line does no damage.
Line 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.
Joshy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Senger Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line tried to score with a low kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joshy throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Line steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joshy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a wild combination.
Joshy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Line throws a sloppy head kick
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
Line throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line cracks Joshy with a good jab.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy misses with a head kick.
Line misses with a hook
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Line tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Joshy down.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Joshy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joshy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.#T2#
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Line connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshy scrambles back to his feet.
Line scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joshy in his tracks.
Joshy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Line dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joshy. That did some damage!
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joshy throws out a powerful jab.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joshy moves out of range as Line strikes.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Line.
Joshy scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Line scores with a jab.
Line slips a jab from Joshy.#T3#
Line fakes the leg kick and cracks Joshy in the body.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joshy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Line misses with a combination
#CL#
and Joshy counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line moves out of range as Joshy throws a body kick.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Line misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a nice uppercut.
Line throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joshy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy slips under a jab from Line.
Line misses with a straight right.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.#T4#
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Line misses.
Line showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Joshy counters with a good low kick that Line was not able to check.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Joshy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshy is looking to counter punch.
Line connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joshy misses with a looping left.
Joshy lands a jab-cross combination.
Joshy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy connects with a nice looking jab.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshy misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Joshy does no damage.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Line pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joshy is out of range and Line settles back down.
Joshy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joshy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Line throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Line avoids the body shot from Joshy.
A head kick misses from Line.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joshy to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Joshy misses.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Joshy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joshy misses with a straight left.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Senger Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Line defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line staying out of range there.
Line slips a jab from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy misses with a leg kick
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Joshy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Line takes a swing at Joshy's ribcage but misses.
Joshy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshy cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Line swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Line throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line throws out a counter right but Joshy avoids it with no problem.
Joshy tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Line lands but Joshy takes it in his stride.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Line throws out a leg kick but Joshy moves out of range and Line only half commits.
Joshy scores with a one two! Line had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line flicks out a counter leg kick but Joshy steps away.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Good exchange - Joshy coming out on top.
Line moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy with the inside leg kick.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joshy momentarily.
Joshy tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Joshy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joshy counters with a left to the body.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line avoids the head kick by Joshy.
Joshy throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
As Line tries to get set, Joshy tries to push him back and clinch up but Line manages to avoid the attempt.
Line misses with a straight right.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Line counters with a body kick.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Line.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line misses with a low kick.
Joshy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Line throws a hook to the side of Joshy's head but Joshy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line looks for the body kick but Joshy saw that one coming.
Line misses with a looping left.
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 Bam Bam Joshy 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. 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#
Line misses with a straight left.
Joshy throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser.
Line slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joshy.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Line bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joshy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Line.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy misses with a few strikes there.
Joshy scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joshy throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.#T1#
Joshy misses with a body shot.
A jab from Line misses.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Line chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joshy can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
Joshy misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Joshy finds it's way through Line's defenses.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Joshy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick lands for Line.
Joshy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line throws a lazy head kick
and Joshy counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line throws a head kick but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Line tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Line misses.
Line steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Line.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Joshy misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Line tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshy tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy is looking to counter the offense by Line and move into the clinch.
Joshy connects with a looping right hand.
Line slips a jab from Joshy.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joshy's sensitive parts.
Line throws a leg kick
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joshy throws a combination. Line tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joshy takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Line gets tackled into the cage by Joshy. Joshy maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Joshy as the two fighters clinch.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Line forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch.
Line blocks a head kick by Joshy.
Line blocks a jab.
Joshy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Joshy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.
Line is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Line.
A jab from Joshy does it's job there.
Joshy with a nice calf kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Joshy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joshy 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bam Bam Joshy! |
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Event:
DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Revorg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Revorg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line lets loose with a powerful body kick. Revorg will feel that in the morning.
Revorg avoids the head kick by Line.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line lands with a kick to the temple. Revorg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Line fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Revorg checks it well.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Senger Line has been cut.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Line.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revorg is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revorg can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Line wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Revorg, who protects the arm well.
Revorg parries the strikes from Line easily there. Line is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Revorg to escape.
#T1#
Revorg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Line wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Revorg, who protects the arm well.
Revorg is looking to reverse the position.
Line working away.
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Revorg keeps working.
Revorg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Line is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Revorg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Revorg's back!
Line lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Line.
Line punches Revorg on the ear.
Line lands punches and elbows.
Revorg trying to control the action but Line just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Revorg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Line's arms.
Line is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Revorg. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Line is working the ground and pound. Can Revorg escape?
Revorg trying to control the position but Line manages to sink in the hooks.
Revorg covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Line gets his hands free as Revorg looks to control.
Line has the hooks in. Revorg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Line lands a shot to the body.
Revorg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Line is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Line prevents Revorg from improving his position.
Line is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Revorg! #T4#
Revorg is in a horrible position here. Line smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Line has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Revorg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Line cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Revorg hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Line cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Line prevents Revorg from getting the reversal.
Line wants to control the pace but Revorg is squirming around nicely.
Revorg regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Line rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Revorg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Line slips a straight right by Revorg.
Revorg misses with a hook.
Revorg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Line changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Line lands with a cross.
Revorg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Line on the side of the head.
Revorg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Revorg stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Revorg.
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Revorg misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Revorg misses with a low kick.
Line lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Line is predictable there
and Revorg counters with a head kick. That will keep Line thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Repus Revorg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
Line displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#Revorg is rocked!#T1#
The fighters circling - Revorg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Revorg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Revorg!
Revorg checks a leg kick.
Revorg moves forwards but Line connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Revorg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
Line drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Revorg right on the button. Revorg goes down! Line follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Line gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senger Line!
After winning the bout, Senger Line 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 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Line misses with a straight right.
Line lands with a good body shot.
Line misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku misses with a low kick. #CL#
Ekaku darts in and clinches Line up against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku lands a right hand.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
The referee calls for Ekaku to work.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Line lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Line throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ekaku stays in close to Line's body and controls the position.
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVB#
Line wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku controlling the position.
Line throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Line's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Line looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku defends easily.
Line wants to sweep here but Ekaku controlling him for the moment.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ekaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Line manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Line is trying to keep Ekaku in close.
Ekaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ekaku preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line is controlling Ekaku's posture.
Line being controlled here, momentarily.
Line controls Ekaku momentarily but Ekaku frees himself.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Satoshi Ekaku 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#
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Line.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekaku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Line missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Line lands.
Ekaku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Line cracks Ekaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Line throws a counter combo.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line lands with a hook. Ekaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Line blocks a jab.
Line fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Line as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku shows good takedown defense.
Line clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Line shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Line walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Line's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Ekaku throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line with a hook.
Line has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.#T2#
Line tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Line has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ekaku.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekaku pinned against the cage. Ekaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senger Line.
Line misses with a double jab.
Line defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Line avoided it.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satoshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
A jab from Ekaku misses. #T3#
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Line walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Line misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Line staying out of range there.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Line takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Line ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Line. Line obviously looking to wear him down.
Line throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku slips a jab from Line.#T4#
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Line shoots in and drives through. Ekaku sprawls well.
Line takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku checks a leg kick nicely.
Line takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Line closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
Line throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Line looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ekaku has picked Line up and slammed him! Line can't keep hold of the triangle and Ekaku manages to pass to side control!
Ekaku tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Line!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Line throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line blocks a low kick nicely.
Line stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Line steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Line misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Line throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ekaku was covering up waiting for the punch and Line finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Line throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Line's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!#REVR##T1#
Line is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku controlling from the top position.
Line 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.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Ekaku has passed into half guard.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Line is pressing down on Ekaku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVB#
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Line throws a big elbow that misses.
Line wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving. #T3#
Line throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Line has an active guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass into half guard.
Line takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Line trying to control from the bottom.
Line missing with punches from the bottom.
Line is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Line wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
Line is looking to get back to full guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass to side control instead.
Line is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Line but he's now mounted!
Line is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Senger Line.
I think Ekaku 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Satoshi Ekaku thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 69 Niaz vs Line
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Line circles away from the clinch attempt
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niaz's knee momentarily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niaz.
Niaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Line smiles and moves away.
Niaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Line defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line cracks Niaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.#T1#
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Niaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Line knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Niaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Line has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Niaz but great work by Line.#T2#
The ground and pound from Line seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Niaz parries the strikes from Line easily there. Line is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Niaz to escape.
Niaz is trying to work for a sweep but Line has mounted him!
Line looking to finish Niaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Niaz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line avoids the attempt from Niaz to control.
Line is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Line.
Line tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Niaz taking shots to the head.
Line tries to control but Niaz wriggling away.
Line controlling the position easily from mount.
Niaz tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Niaz is looking to get to half guard.
Niaz is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Line lands a big elbow.
Niaz tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Line unloading with bombs!
Line looking to control but Niaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Line scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Niaz?
Line looking to control but Niaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Niaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Niaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Line walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Line misses with a low kick.
Niaz has his takedown stuffed
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Niaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Line manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niaz shoots for a takedown but Line saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Line throws out a loose jab but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Niaz shoots in but Line avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niaz fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target. #TD#
Line gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Line looking to control.
#T2#
Line keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Niaz has passed into half guard.
Niaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
Niaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Line is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Line wants to control the action here but instead Niaz manages to pass to full mount!
Niaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Line is looking to escape.
Line is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Line is still trying to improve position.
Niaz tries to control but Line wriggling away.
Line slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Niaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Line defend it? Niaz steps over the head and cranks it - Line is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Niaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Dick Niaz 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:
DC 64: McDade vs Niaz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Line doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Line shoots in for a double leg but Christ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christ blocks a jab.
Christ steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Line.
Christ stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christ wants it to stay on the feet.
Christ thuds his shin into the meat of Line's side.
Line has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Christ closes the distance and pushes Line back into the cage.#BC2#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Christ now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good standup being displayed there by Line as he connects with a hook.
Line avoids the body shot from Christ.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Line.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Line on the inside.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ. #TD#
Line pulls guard.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Christ preventing the sweep. #T1#
Christ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Christ 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.
Line trying to control here.
#SUB#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.
Christ preventing the sweep.
Line 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.#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.
Christ trying to stand up but can't free himself from Line's guard.
Christ won't allow Line to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Line throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Line working for a triangle but Christ defends it easily.
Christ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Line looking for a guillotine here but Christ defends easily.
#SUB#
Line looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christ passes into side control.
Line is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Christ off and has taken his back!
Line is striking well from the back but Christ escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Line missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Christ is refusing to be controlled, as Line sits in half guard.
Christ keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Christ is staying active underneath Line, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Line.
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 Senger Line will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Line 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Line shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Christ's guard.
Line lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Line trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Line throws a strike but Christ rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Line wants to sweep here but Christ controlling him for the moment.
Christ showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ is continuing to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Line is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Christ lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Line wants to sweep here but Christ controlling him for the moment.
Christ is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Line is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Line is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Line with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christ is pulling down on Line's head to control his posture.
Line with a flurry of punches that miss.
Line with a flurry of punches that miss.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Line trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Line trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Line looking to pass the guard.
Christ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christ manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Line manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Christ trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Christ's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Line trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Line has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Christ 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 Line.#T4#
Line is looking for a sweep.
Line trying to control but Christ flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ avoiding Line 's attempts to control his hands.
Line rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 Senger Line will probably get the nod.
That's time! Line's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Christ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Line throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Line throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christ can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Christ drives through and clinches with Line against the cage.
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Line.
#TD#
Line pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Line is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christ is aware though and is defending well.
Line might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Christ 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#
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.#T1#
Line wants to hit a sweep here but Christ passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Line there!
Line working to try and regain half guard.
Line bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Line throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Line postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Line is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Line throws an elbow that misses. Christ uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Line's guard. Nice move by Christ!#REVB#
Christ postures up.
#SUB#
Line is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.#SUB#
Line throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Christ escapes and throws Line's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Line's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Senger Line overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Line is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Line manages to get back to half guard.
Line trying to control from the bottom.
Line tries to get to full guard but Christ has control of the leg.
Christ wants to pass to mount but Line is defending the position.
Line tries to get to full guard but Christ has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judah Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ trying to mount his opponent but Line 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 Senger Line.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Line, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Senger Line!
After winning the bout, Senger Line 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:
DC 56: Knightley vs Rocksteady
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Line.
McDade misses with a looping right.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from McDade.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDade.
McDade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Line takes a step back to recover.
Line on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a right hand
and McDade counters with a leg kick.
McDade misses with a head kick.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
Line moves out of range as McDade strikes.
Line feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
McDade misses with a body punch
letting Line counter with a right hand.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.#CL2#
McDade clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McDade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line blocking some punches.
McDade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line prevents a body shot from McDade.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line lands a shoulder strike.
McDade misses with the head strike.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
McDade working aggressively here.
#BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
McDade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line defending well as McDade loads up on a big left hand.
Line tried to counter with a leg kick but McDade avoided it.
McDade connects with a solid leg kick.
Line on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line needs to keep his hands up - McDade had a free shot at his head there.
Line takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from McDade.
Line moves forwards but McDade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Line moves away from the strike by McDade.
Line tried to counter with a leg kick but McDade avoided it.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line throwing a counter right hand but McDade manages to avoid it.
Line blocks a head kick by McDade.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but McDade seems unphased.
McDade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from McDade misses.
McDade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Line had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDade connects with a solid leg kick.
McDade misses with a straight right.
Line ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Line is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McDade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade'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#
McDade with a nice calf kick.
McDade lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDade circles away quickly and effectively.
Line is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDade jabs at Line's body.
Kevin McDade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade lands with a cross.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade cracks Line with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Line slips under a jab from McDade.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Line blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
McDade closes the distance but Line moves to the side
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDade scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line is looking to counter punch.
McDade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Line blocks the leg kick.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDade just manages to avoid it.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
McDade lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Line avoids the head kick by McDade.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDade misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade. #T2#
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As McDade backs away, Line returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDade lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
McDade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade misses with a body punch.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDade backwards.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Line.#T3#
A short left from Line.
McDade scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDade.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDade lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by McDade.
McDade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Line throws a counter high kick but McDade was just alert enough to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Line checks a leg kick.
McDade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDade with a jab.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
McDade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by McDade there.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDade throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Kevin McDade's cut even more.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line moves out of range as McDade strikes.
Line went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDade with the inside leg kick.
McDade misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McDade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade's cut.
That's time! Line's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
McDade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Line's hands.
McDade throws an off balance right hand
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line staying out of range there.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line misses with a left hand
and McDade counters with a series of strikes. Line will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDade's corner calls for a 1-2. McDade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Line. That did some damage!
Line throws a solid leg kick but McDade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade thumps Line with a low kick.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
Line misses with a leg kick
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line misses with a left hand
letting McDade counter with a right hand. #T1#
Line throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
McDade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from McDade misses.
McDade throws a head kick that half lands.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Line throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
McDade misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDade. #T2#
McDade lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.
McDade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDade, as that shot connected.
McDade scores with a nice body kick.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDade dips to his left and cracks Line with an uppercut!
McDade misses with a looping left.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade works the jab nicely.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by McDade. That's going to slow Line down.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDade.#CL2#
Line gets tackled into the cage by McDade. McDade maintains the clinch.
McDade tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDade misses with a body punch.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line blocking some punches.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kevin McDade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land. #T4#
McDade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Line looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDade prevents a body shot from Line.
McDade blocking some punches.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
McDade throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
A right hook to the body lands for McDade.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDade lands a shoulder strike.
McDade misses with some punches.
McDade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McDade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Line avoids the body shot from McDade.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDade throws a right hand that misses
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Line. That did some damage!
McDade needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
McDade misses with a wild combination.
Line throwing a counter right hand but McDade manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
McDade throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDade misses with a hook
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade cracks Line with a good jab.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Line moves away from the strike by McDade.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line moves in looking to clinch but McDade pushes him off.#CL2#
McDade pushes Line up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McDade breaks the clinch.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDade throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Line thinks about countering with a head kick.
McDade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDade keeps Line at a distance using the push kick.
McDade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Line finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.#T3#
A big left from McDade misses.
Line moves out of range of the body kick.
McDade throws a push kick but Line slaps the foot to one side.
Line throws a big counter combination but McDade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
McDade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDade.
Line takes one to the side of the head.
McDade lunges at Line with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Line's hand. #T4#
Line takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Line throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Line is looking for a counter combo.
McDade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from McDade.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McDade dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
McDade misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
McDade swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Line counters with a nice right hand that sends McDade toppling to the canvas! McDade scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Line finish him?!#ROC#McDade is rocked!
Line checks a low kick from McDade.
McDade is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Line slips a straight right by McDade.
Line went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
Line feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDade seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Line takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line moves away from the strike by McDade.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
McDade throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Line throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade misses with a hook to the body
and Line counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Line gets tackled into the cage by McDade. McDade maintains the clinch.
McDade lands with a right to the head.
McDade working aggressively here.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - McDade coming out on top.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDade tries to clinch up.
Line staying out of range there.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.
Line throwing a counter right hand but McDade manages to avoid it.
McDade throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
McDade misses with a low kick.
Line appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
McDade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDade. McDade obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDade.
McDade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Line in his tracks.
Nice straight punches there by McDade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDade.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDade lands with a nice body punch.
McDade tries to bum rush Line with a series of wild strikes but Line uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Line tried to counter with a leg kick but McDade avoided it.
McDade misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McDade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!
Kevin McDade is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
Line falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niaz is controlling the pace.
Line is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well.
Line wants to get back to full guard but Niaz has passed into side control.
Niaz trying to control the position but Line is working away.
Line tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Line wants to control but Niaz postures up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Niaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Line rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Niaz's guard! Nice work there by Line! #SUB#
Line got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Line has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Line avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Line is working Niaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Line.
Line is in close to Niaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Line working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Line passes Niaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Line.
Line drops an elbow to the side of Niaz's head. #SUB#
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Line.
Niaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Line distracts Niaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Niaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Line stacks Niaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Line!
Niaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Niaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Niaz trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line 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#
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Niaz.
Line throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Line.#CL#
Niaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Line manages to get underhooks.
Niaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Line as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Line won't allow it.
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Line stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Line won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niaz backwards.
Line lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Line breaks from the clinch.
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2##CL#
Niaz closes the distance and clinches.
Niaz is pushing Line up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Niaz jumps guard but Line turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Niaz tightens his grip and picks Line up, before dumping him to the ground. Line manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Line is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Niaz is aware though and is defending well.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Line.#T3#
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Line.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dick Niaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Line circles away easily#KD2#
and Line counters with a crisp one two that drops Niaz! Line thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Niaz to his feet! Niaz is in big trouble!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Line is looking for the big counter here.#T4##CL2#
Niaz tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but Line has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Niaz jumps into guard, dragging Line to the mat.
Line is in close to Niaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Niaz'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.
Line is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Niaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Line counters with an outside leg kick.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Line throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Line.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a nice looking combination but Niaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Line enables Niaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Line manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Niaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Line keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet. #T2#
Niaz trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Niaz pushing down on Line's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Line is staying active underneath Niaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Niaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Line knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Line gets back to full guard.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Niaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Line has an active guard here but Niaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Dick Niaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niaz trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niaz controlling the action here.
Line is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Line misses with a low kick as Niaz jumps back.
Line misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dick Niaz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Niaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Niaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Niaz gets a double leg takedown into Line's guard.
Niaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Line manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Niaz is trying to control the position but Line postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Line working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Niaz is looking for a triangle here but Line uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Line working the ground and pound.
Niaz tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.
Line is putting a hurting on Niaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Line is putting a hurting on Niaz here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Line wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy.
Line lands a nice forearm strike.
Line is putting a hurting on Niaz here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#Niaz is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Line's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Line winds up and cracks Niaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Niaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3##SUB#
Niaz actively working from the bottom here.
Niaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Niaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Line's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Line's back!
Line trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Line is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Line fending off the submission attempt from Niaz.
Niaz is hanging on to Line's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Line fending off the submission attempt from Niaz.
Niaz not allowing Line to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Niaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Line defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Senger Line 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Niaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Niaz misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Line counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niaz! Line lets Niaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
#KD2#
Line feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Niaz sprawling to the canvas! Niaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Line finish him?!
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!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crack! Line connects with the perfect overhand right and Niaz falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Line!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Senger Line!
Senger Line is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Senger Line 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:
DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Piercer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line throws a fast counter high kick but Piercer manages to duck under it in time.
Line lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Piercer missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piercer lands a really nice looking cross but Line seems unphased.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Line fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Piercer.
Piercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Piercer with a hook.
Line turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Line 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.
Piercer misses with a looping left.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Line missing with a left hand there. Piercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piercer loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Donk. Line catches Piercer right on the button with a cross.
Line moves away from the strike by Piercer.
Piercer scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Senger Line has been cut.
Piercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piercer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
#T1#
Piercer scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Line throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Piercer's head.
Nice defenses there by Piercer.
Line misses with a low kick.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piercer misses with a lunging right hand
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Piercers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John Piercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line lands a jab.
Piercer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Line drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Line slips a jab from Piercer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line dives in for a single leg takedown but Piercer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Piercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Piercer gets caught flat footed, as Line shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Line pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piercer is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Piercer has momentary wrist control but Line slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Piercer holds on and takes a little breather.
Piercer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Line in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Line lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Piercer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Piercer is trying to hold Line in close to prevent damage but Line has managed to pass into half guard.
Line throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Piercer trying to hold on to Line's head to control him but Line postures up.
Piercer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Line scores with a couple of nice shots.
Piercer gets full guard.
Line slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Line thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piercer's head.
Piercer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Line on the ground.
Line landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Piercer tries to roll over but Line keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Line.
Line has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Line is looking to take a break and control but Piercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piercer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piercer tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Senger Line will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line connects with an inside leg kick.
Piercer needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Senger Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line staying out of range there.
Piercer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Line. Line circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piercer throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piercer.
Piercer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piercer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Piercer takes one on the button.
Piercer looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Piercer wants to slow Line down by chopping away at his legs.
And Line tries to counter it with a takedown but Piercer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Piercer misses.
Line slips under a jab from Piercer.
Piercer motions for Line to come forward. Piercer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Line looks to land a combination but Piercer avoids it well.
Line throws a low kick but it's checked well by Piercer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Line or perhaps it was just good defense by Piercer, which made it look bad. #T1#
Piercer throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Line.
Piercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piercer throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
Line is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Line shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Piercer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Piercer is looking to reverse the position.
Piercer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Piercer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Piercer is avoiding damage well.
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piercer keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Piercer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Line content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Piercer is looking for a sweep.
Piercer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Piercer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Line off and has taken his back!
Line tries to break free.
#T3#
Line breaks Piercer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Piercer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line wants to control from the top but Piercer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piercer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Line.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piercer keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Piercer.
Line is looking to work some ground and pound but Piercer has wrist control.#T4#
Line loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Line wants to control from the top but Piercer keeps moving.
Line postures up in Piercer's guard and throws a big left but Piercer blocks it.
Piercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Line will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Line is looking to slow Piercer down with leg kicks.
Line closes the distance and clinches up with Piercer, looking for a takedown. Line pushes Piercer against the cage but Piercer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Senger Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Line scores with a jab to the head.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Piercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piercer takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Piercer's shoulder, as Piercer tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Piercer as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Line 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Line moves into the clinch.
Piercer misses with a punch to the body.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Piercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Piercer.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piercer tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Line has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Piercer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line misses with punches from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Line. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T1#
Piercer controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Line somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Line.
Piercer wants to control his opponent's hands but Line gets his hands free.
Line just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Piercer staying busy and making it hard for Line to control.
Line scores with punches from the back.
John Piercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Line has the hooks in. Piercer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Line lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Piercer.
Line has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Piercer's body.
I really don't envy Piercer right now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Line.
#T3#
Piercer can't escape the position.
Line lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Piercer is keeping busy.
Line gets his hands free as Piercer looks to control.
Piercer tries to break free.
Piercer trying to control the position but Line manages to sink in the hooks.
Line punches the canvas rather than the man.
Line landing with strikes. #T4#
Line lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC2#Piercer is rocked!
Line lands strikes from the back and Piercer isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senger Line!
A relieved looking Senger Line 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:
DC 33: Gora vs Panda
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Line throws a hook but Rome avoids it easily.
Rome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line throws a wild body kick that Rome sees coming a mile off.
Rome looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Senger Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Line misses the jab.
Rome slips a straight right by Line.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Line feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Rome closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Rome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Rome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Line rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rome's guard! Nice work there by Line!
Line loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome wants to sweep here but Line controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rome working for a triangle but Line defends it easily.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.#T2#
Line postures up.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
Line is stalling in the full guard.
Rome is looking to sweep but instead, Line has passed into half guard.
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Line 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.
#T3#
Rome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Line is working away from the top position though.
Rome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Line lands a couple of elbows.
Line cracks Rome with a solid left hand.
Rome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Line postures up.
Line trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Line throwing strikes from guard but Rome blocks nicely. #T4#
Line loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rome seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Line's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Line keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rome's head.
Line trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Line's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Line is in close to Rome's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome keeping full guard, as Line tries to pass.
Rome wants to sweep here but Line controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rome checks a leg kick.
Line misses with a leg kick.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rome was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rome gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rome. #SUB#
Rome tries for a kimura but Line is defending well. #SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Line has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Line, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Line manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rome trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
Line working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Line's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Line makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Line won't allow Rome to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Line accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rome working a defensive guard but Line passes into half guard.
Line is thwarting Rome's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Line looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rome with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there.
Rome wants to hit a sweep here but Line passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rome there!
Rome takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Rome 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.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rome tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
Rome wants to get back to his feet.
Line working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Line scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rome is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Line scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rome is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Line's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Line's back!#T4#
Line is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Rome has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Line has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Rome looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Rome looking for the RNC.
Line manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rome's guard. Nice work there by Line.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Line looking to sit in guard and control but Rome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rome is looking to advance position but Line has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Line as he jumps to the side.
Line throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rome counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Line misses
and Rome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line throws a series of punches but Rome moves out of range.
Line misses with a hook.
Rome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Rome.
Rome thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rome staying out of range there.
Rome wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a straight right.
Line throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rome.
Line throws a front kick aimed at Rome's knee but Rome avoids it well.
Rome is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Line keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Rome. No joy for Line on that attempt.
Rome avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Rome counters with a straight right hand.
Line misses with a body shot
and Rome counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Rome shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rome showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Rome wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rome works his way into side control. #SUB#
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Line, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Rome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Line is trying to get back to half guard.
Rome advances to full mount.
Rome wants to take Line's back here but Line is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Line is in all sorts of trouble here.
Line tries to lock up and control but Rome gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Rome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Line has worked his arm free - good work by Line!
Line manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Rome is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Line tries to roll over but Rome keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rome is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Line sees it coming and defends easily.#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.
Line is looking for a sweep. Rome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rome is pressing down on Line's thigh, looking to free his foot. Line is holding on for now.
Line trying to control here.
Line has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rome wants to control but Line is keeping him busy. #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!
Curtis Rome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Line 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Senger Line!
After winning the bout, Senger Line 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:
DC 25: Field Trip!
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Christ as he checks the leg kick.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.#CL#
Christ closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Line manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ passes Line's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.
Line is doing well to control the position and prevent Christ from advancing to side control.
Line blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line gets full guard.#SUB2#
Christ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Christ won't allow Line to sweep him here. #T1#
Line is trying to control the position but Christ postures up.
Line is adopting a defensive guard.
Christ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Line avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Line 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.
Christ wants to stand but Line has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Christ preventing the sweep.
Christ slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Christ controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Line is looking for a sweep.
Christ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christ trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Line is looking for a sweep.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Line is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ wants to control for a moment but Line uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Line manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Christ wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Christ stopping the sweep attempt from Line.
Christ wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Christ is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Line is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Line landing some decent shots from guard.
Christ working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Christ is really struggling to control Line but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Line is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Line working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christ's head.
Line postures up and lands a big shot to Christ's brow.
Line working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christ's head.
Line throwing strikes from guard but Christ blocks nicely.
Line working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Line postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Line preventing the sweep.
Christ trying to control the position.
Line working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christ's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Christ throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Line is working Christ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Line with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Christ darts in and clinches Line up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Line's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christ tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
Line tries to score a body lock takedown but Christ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
A short right from Christ.
Christ taking a breather.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Christ lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ scores with a hook.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Christ clinches up with Line and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ.
Line takes a shot to the head.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Line.
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Christ gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Christ.
Judah Christ has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Christ scores with a shot to the side of Line's head.
Christ misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
That kick from Line tenderised Christ's leg. Christ is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christ stuns Line with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Line throws a leg kick but Christ sees it coming and moves out of range.
Line walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Line wants to slow Christ down by chopping away at his legs.
Line staying out of range there.
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line slips under a jab.
Christ moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Line.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Line's head.
Christ scores with a decent looking hook.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Christ misses.
Christ scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Christ takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Christ is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line with a jab.
Christ getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Line. #T3#
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christ has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Line on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line takes one to the side of the head.
Christ takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christ is fending him off so far but Line persists. Nope, Christ circles away and we're back to standing.
Judah Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senger Line.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Line slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ misses with a double jab.
Christ moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christ is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a good, hard body kick but Christ shrugs it off.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Line circles away quickly and effectively.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Line should have avoided that one.
Line misses with a head kick.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Judah Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Line does it's job there.
Line shoots in for a takedown but Christ shows good takedown defense.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4##CL#
Christ forces Line back against the cage and clinches.
Christ prevents a body shot from Line.
Line tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch.
Line fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christ scores with a jab.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
A head kick misses from Line.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.
Judah Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
Christ misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Line 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Christ dominated that second round.
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#
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Christ sizes up Line with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Line lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Line counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Line.
Line bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christ tries to avoid it but Line manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christ to the ground. Christ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Line looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well.
Christ fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Line responds with a good body kick, but Christ manages to step out the way in time.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Christ thuds a left hand into Line's body.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Line with the counter takedown but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christ defends it well.
Christ connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Christ lands a right hook to the body.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line tries to score with a low kick but Christ moves his leg out of the way.
Line throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Line throws a low kick, looking for Christ's leg but Christ calmly moves out of range.
Christ tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Line manages to circle out of the way.
Judah Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Line. Line circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Line will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Line takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Line decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christ's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ keeping full guard, as Line tries to pass.
Christ trying to control the position.
#T2#
Line is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Line.
Line has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Line prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Line's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line forces his way into half guard.
Line working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christ trying to control here.
Line working over Christ with some ground and pound. Christ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Line missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Line not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Line is looking to advance position but Christ won't allow it.
Line winds up and cracks Christ with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Line sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christ defending well though.
Line throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Christ to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Line accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Line is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christ working a defensive guard here.
Christ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control.
Line scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Line accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Line scoring with some ground and pound.
Line loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Line postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Line postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Line lands a couple of digs.
Line landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Line postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Christ is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Line arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Christ'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 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Senger Line!
Our winner, Senger Line, 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:
DC Sunday Sesh 6
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Line jabs Nyla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Line cracks Nyla with a good jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Line!
Nyla takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nyla throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Senger Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line slips under a jab from Nyla.
Line bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Line tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nyla defends well and Line ends up having to push Nyla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Line connects with a solid leg kick.
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
Line misses with a head kick.
Line throws a push kick but Nyla slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Nyla misses its target.
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!
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Nyla misses.
Line changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Nyla's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nyla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Senger Line has been cut.
Line moves out of range as Nyla strikes.
Line throws a right and a left that Nyla avoids nicely. #T1#
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyla.
Line shoots and misses
and Nyla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nyla blocks a jab.
Nyla throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Nyla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nyla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nyla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Line tests Nyla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line works the jab nicely.
Line dips to his left and cracks Nyla with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyla avoids a kick to the body.
Nyla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Nyla throws an off balance right hand
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Nyla looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyla.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Sammy Nyla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Line misses.
Nyla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Nyla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Line paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nyla throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line misses with a double jab.
Nyla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line moves away from the strike by Nyla. #T3#
Line misses with a body shot
and Nyla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nyla takes one to the side of the head.
Line thuds his right hand into Nyla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nyla moves away.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyla throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line flicks out a counter leg kick but Nyla steps away.
Nyla throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Line.
Nyla misses with a looping right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Line - that will leave a mark!
Line lands with a slapping head kick.
Nyla is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Line's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nyla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nyla will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line tries for a takedown but Nyla circles away easily
and Nyla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sammy Nyla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senger Line.#T4#
Line goes for a double leg but Nyla avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nyla continues to drive forward.
Line moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nyla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nyla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Nyla misses.
Line swings for the body but Nyla moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Nyla's head back.
#CL#
Nyla clinches up with Line and pushes him back against the cage.
Nyla prevents a body shot from Line.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
A head punch on the inside from Nyla fails to land. #TD2#
Line gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nyla regains guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nyla with a nice cross.
Line connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Nyla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Line thows a body kick. Nyla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nyla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Line thuds his shin into the meat of Nyla's side.
Nyla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line cracks Nyla with a good jab.
Nyla misses with a straight right.
Nyla throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nyla crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Line - the referee stops the clock and Nyla gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Line. Nyla manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nyla lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyla throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Line!
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nyla enables Line to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nyla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Line is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Line loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Line wants to control from the top but Nyla keeps moving.
Nyla pulls Line in close to prevent any damage.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nyla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Line working some strikes from top position.
Line tries to free his leg and advance position but Nyla is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Senger Line's cut even more.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Nyla with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Line.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Line slips under a jab from Nyla.
Nyla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.
Line looks to land a combination. Nyla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nyla looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Nyla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nyla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nyla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Nyla's head back.
Nyla looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nylas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Nyla misses. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Nyla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Line to score with a decent uppercut.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Nyla's shoulder, as Nyla tries to avoid the shot.
Nyla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Nyla misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Nyla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Line lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nyla takes a step back to recover.
Line scores with a nice head shot.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. Nyla should have avoided that one.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nyla looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nyla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Line dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nyla. That did some damage!
Line lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nyla looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Nyla misses with a left hand
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Line is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Nyla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Line.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nyla throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nyla ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Senger Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Line thumps Nyla with a low kick.
Nyla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nyla looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nyla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Nyla misses with an uppercut.
Line lands a leg kick that knocks Nyla off balance momentarily.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyla.
A big right from Nyla misses. #CL#
Nyla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nyla to keep the fight standing.
Line wants a takedown.
Nyla is looking to break free of the clinch but Line has double underhooks.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla throws a head punch that misses.
Nyla misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nyla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Nyla misses. #T2#
Nyla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Line. Line obviously looking to wear him down.
Nyla throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line throws a hook but Nyla avoids it easily.
Nyla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nyla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyla.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Nyla moves away and avoids it.
Nyla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyla.
Line works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nyla has time to react.
Nyla looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Nyla will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Line jabs at Nyla's body.
Nyla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Line thumps Nyla with a low kick.
Line throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyla.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyla.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Nyla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line scores with a kick to the midsection.
Line throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nyla on the side of the head.
Line throws a leg kick which misses Nyla's front leg but catches the back leg as Nyla tries to avoid it.
Line lands with an overhand left.
Line swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nyla.
Nyla misses with a hook
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nyla misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Line appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Line feints and then cracks Nyla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nyla down. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyla takes one to the side of the head.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Line takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nyla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nyla throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Nyla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Line throws a wild body kick that Nyla sees coming a mile off.
Nyla moves away from the strike by Line.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Nyla's head back.
Line throws a quick inside leg kick.
Line slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Line throws a hook to the side of Nyla's head but Nyla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Nyla misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Line lands a jab.
Line staying out of range there.
Line counters with a body kick.
Line lands with a nice body punch.
Line throws out a loose jab but Nyla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line misses with a looping right.
Nyla throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
Nyla scores with a nice strike.
Line misses with an uppercut. Nyla saw that one coming.
Line throws a jab when Nyla was well out of range.
Nyla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nyla missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Line.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nyla throws a jab when Line was well out of range.#T1#
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Nyla's head back.
Nyla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nyla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Line throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nyla.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Nyla down.
Nyla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nyla ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nyla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyla staying out of range there.#T2#
Nyla throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Line with the counter takedown but Nyla avoids it easily.
Nyla misses the jab.
Line jabs at Nyla's body.
Nyla throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line cracks a nice hook into Nyla's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Line.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Nyla misses.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nyla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nyla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Line misses.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nyla.#T3#
Nyla misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a two punch combo.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.
Line shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nyla pinned against the cage. Nyla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Line cracks Nyla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nyla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Nyla off the cage and back into range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nyla. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Line takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyla looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Nyla. No joy for Line on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nyla misses the target.
Nyla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
Line throws a leg kick but Nyla moved away.
Line feints and then cracks Nyla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nyla down.
Nyla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line scores with a nice strike.
Line throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nyla misses the jab.
Line looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
That kick from Line tenderised Nyla's leg. Nyla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Line walks into a left hand.
Nyla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line misses with a looping left.
Nyla slips a jab and a cross from Line.
Nyla moves out of range as Line throws a body kick.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Line slips a jab from Nyla.
Line tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nyla bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Line moves out of range as Nyla strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nyla has time to react.
Nyla takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Line connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Line!
#T1#
Nyla misses with a looping right.
Line lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Line.
Nyla throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Line throws out a counter right but Nyla avoids it with no problem.
Nyla takes one to the chin there.
Line is looking to chop away at Nyla's legs.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nyla was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.
Line blocks a jab.
Line tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Line as he connects with a hook.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Line shoots in and drives through. Nyla sprawls well.
Nyla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line moves away from the strike by Nyla.
Line throws a jab when Nyla was well out of range.#T2#
Line fails to land the takedown.
Nyla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Line connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyla moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Line throws a hook to the side of Nyla's head but Nyla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nyla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.
Nyla misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Line is rocked!
Line throws a right and a left that Nyla avoids nicely.
Nyla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Line fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sammy Nyla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senger Line.
Line is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Line explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Line throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nyla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Nyla finish him?#CUT#The cut above Senger Line's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A low kick lands for Line.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Nyla counters with a big left hand that crumples Line! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Nyla!
Sammy Nyla retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 5
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Line still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Line has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bezerra striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Line looking to control but instead Bezerra has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bezerra taking some punishment here, with Line in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Line got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bezerra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Line has managed to get both his arms back between Bezerra's legs - danger averted.
Bezerra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line is pushing down on Bezerra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bezerra is fighting to maintain full guard but Line has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bezerra looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bezerra manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Line defends well.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line wants to pass the guard but Bezerra is keeping the position.
Bezerra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bezerra trying to control the position.
Bezerra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Line got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bezerra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Line has managed to get both his arms back between Bezerra's legs - danger averted.
Line postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#CL2#
Bezerra tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Line is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bezerra is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Line to the mat. Line regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bezerra with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Line looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bezerra has picked Line up and slammed him! Line can't keep hold of the triangle and Bezerra manages to pass to side control!
Line is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bezerra working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bezerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Bezerra. That snapped Line's head back.
#CL2#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bezerra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bezerra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Line just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bezerra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Line is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bezerra is working for takedown but Line is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line tries to work over Bezerra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
Bezerra jumps guard but Line stands there with Bezerra around his waist. Bezerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bezerra tries to pull guard but Line holds him up against the cage and eventually Bezerra drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line lands a right hand.
Bezerra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bezerra blocks an uppercut.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Bezerra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Line after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Line prevents a body shot from Bezerra.
Line tries to work over Bezerra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line working aggressively here.
#TD#
Bezerra pulls guard effortlessly.
Bezerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bezerra managing to control the position.
Bezerra tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Bezerra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Line gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Bezerra working for submissions but it's allowed Line to get to half guard.
Line is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bezerra!
Line with a couple of short strikes.
Line scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bezerra?
#T3#
Bezerra tries to reverse the position but Line maintains control.
Line tries to control but Bezerra wriggling away.
Line looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Line putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bezerra can't escape the position.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bezerra is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Line with the ground and pound from mount.
Line is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Line is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line trying to control but Bezerra is having none of it.
Line with the ground and pound from mount.
Line putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Line lands a big uppercut and Bezerra crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bezerra looks OK. Line waves Bezerra back to his feet!#ROC2#Bezerra is rocked!
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezerra is just out of range.
Line wants to clinch up but Bezerra keeps it at a distance.
Line motions for Bezerra to come forward. Line throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Line misses
and Bezerra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Bezerra.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Bezerra slips the punch.
It looked like Bezerra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line looks to throw the jab but Bezerra is out of range.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Bezerra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bezerra colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Line as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bezerra is left battered and dazed whilst Line and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senger Line!
Senger Line thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 7: Turgeon vs Thorn
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Line ducks under and follows up with a left that Line also avoids with ease.
Nadadora dodges the punch combination from Line.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Line connects with the punch.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Line tries to counter with a takedown but Nadadora is quick to defend against it.
Nadadora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Line lands a body shot.
Nadadora closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Senger Line has been cut.
Nice jab there from Line. #CL#
Nadadora tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Line on the inside.
Line keeps control of Nadadora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Line lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Line is looking to clinch but Nadadora is avoiding it.
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!
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Nadadora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Line circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Line moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Line fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Line backs off Nadadora throws a huge counter combo but Line manages to avoid it all.
Nadadora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2##CL#
Line clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Line gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nadadora regains guard.
Line throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nadadora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nadadora being controlled here, momentarily.
Line working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Line trying to control but Nadadora is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nadadora is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Line wants to pass the guard but Nadadora is keeping the position.
Nadadora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Line missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Line in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Line in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Line trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadadora keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Line with a flurry of punches that miss.
Line pushing down on Nadadora's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Line thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Line working over Nadadora with some ground and pound. Nadadora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Line lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nadadora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Line. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Line there.
Line missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Line is trying to work for a kimura but Nadadora is defending well.
#T4#
Line lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nadadora defends it well. #SUB#
Line 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.
Nice strikes from Line there.
Line throwing shots but Nadadora is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Line lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Line closes the distance and pushes Nadadora back into the cage.
Nadadora wants to get back to striking at distance but Line won't allow it.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Nadadora misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nadadora's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Nadadora breaks from the clinch.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadadora can do to turn this around?
Nadadora takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nadadora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nadadora takes one on the button.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Nadadora.
Nadadora gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
#T1#
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nadadora on the side of the head.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Line avoids nicely. #TD#
Line looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Line is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Line has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Line slips nicely into half guard.
Line is trying to control the action in half guard but Nadadora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nadadora defends it well.
Nadadora keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Line throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Line thows a huge punch but Nadadora dodges it nicely.
Line is trying to control the action in half guard but Nadadora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nadadora's head.
Line working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Line 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.
Nadadora avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Line.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nadadora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Line not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Line keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Line takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Line drops an elbow to the side of Nadadora's head. #T3#
Line working Nadadora over with strikes. #ROC#Nadadora is rocked!
Line working Nadadora over with strikes.
Nadadora is still in real trouble! Can Line finish him?
Nadadora is breathing heavily.
Line lands a big elbow - Nadadora is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Line!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senger Line!
A victorious Senger Line 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:
DC 2: Segura vs Jello
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Line slips under a jab from Rome.
Rome throws a jab but it's blocked by Line. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line trying to land knees to the body.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rome has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Rome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rome.
Line misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Rome fails to land.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
Rome scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rome breaks the clinch.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rome.#CL#
Rome moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Rome has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Rome stalling against the cage.
Line throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
Rome misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Rome has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Line tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rome avoids it.
Rome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line tries a knee to the head but Rome blocks it.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rome misses with some punches.
Rome prevents a body shot from Line.
Rome swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Rome tries to pull guard but Line won't allow it.
Rome drops down looking for an ankle pick but Line pulls his leg out and moves away.
Line blocks a jab.
Line is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rome.#T2#
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Rome.
Line wants to counter with a clinch but Rome pushes him away.
Rome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rome misses with a hook.
Line ducks right into an uppercut from Rome.
Rome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Rome clinches.
Rome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Rome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Rome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rome misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Line as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Rome working aggressively here.
Line tries to land knees in the clinch but Rome avoids the damage to the body.
Line working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rome misses with a punch on the inside.
Line blocking some punches.
Rome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rome blocking some punches.
Rome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Line.
Rome swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rome throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Line trying to land knees to the body.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Rome lands with a short shot to the head.
Line tries to work over Rome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rome fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rome lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Line. #T4#
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Line.
Line tries a body shot but Rome blocks it.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rome managing to block the knees to the body from Line.
Line lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
Rome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Line misses with a knee strike.
Rome lands with a right to the head.
Rome has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Rome blocks an elbow strike from Line.
Rome has Line pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Line manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome scores with a shot to the side of Line's head.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rome is trying to pull guard but Line turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Rome controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome 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##CL#
Rome rushes Line and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Line takes a shot to the head.
Line digs a right hand into Rome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rome's gas tank.
Curtis Rome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rome misses with some punches.
Line digs a right hand into Rome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rome's gas tank.
Rome avoiding damage as Line throws knees to the body.
Line blocking some punches.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rome managing to block the knees to the body from Line.
Line using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line trying to land knees to the body.
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rome or not.
Line lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line tries to land knees in the clinch but Rome avoids the damage to the body.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Rome gets control of Line's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rome will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Line 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. #T1#
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line is pushing down on Rome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rome is fighting to maintain full guard but Line has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rome is holding on to half guard well.
Line is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Line in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rome slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rome wants to get back to his feet but Line is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rome keeping full guard, as Line tries to pass.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rome wants to clinch.
Senger Line is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL#
Rome darts in and clinches Line up against the cage.
Line blocking some punches.
Line lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Rome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rome managing to block the knees to the body from Line.
Line misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rome.
Rome blocks a body shot from Line.
Line using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rome has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rome throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Line tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Rome goes for a takedown in the clinch but Line prevents it.
Rome throws a head punch that misses.
Rome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line is leaning against Rome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Rome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rome prevents a body shot from Line.
Rome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rome throws a head punch that misses.
Rome working aggressively here.
Rome misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Senger Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Line stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Line wants it to stay on the feet.
Line tries to counter with a clinch but Rome shakes him off and moves away.
Rome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rome thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line wants to counter the offense by Rome and move into the clinch position.
Rome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rome.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Rome clinches up with Line and pushes him back against the cage.
Line pushes off an throws an elbow but Rome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries to land knees in the clinch but Rome avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Rome gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line wants to sweep here but Rome controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Line keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Line is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Line won't allow Rome to sweep him here.
Rome wants to stand up but Line is controlling him.
Line wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
Rome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rome wants to stand and escape but Line is having none of it.
Line controlling from the top position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Line pushes down on Rome's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rome wants to improve his position but Line is controlling well.
Line with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rome doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Rome tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Line tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rome tries for a takedown but Line sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Line wants to counter the offense by Rome and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Rome rushes Line and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line missing with knees to the body.
Rome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Rome backwards. #T4##BC#
Rome breaks the clinch.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Rome closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rome fails to land.
Line tries a knee to the head but Rome blocks it.
Line works on Rome's body with a couple of short punches.
Rome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rome.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Line trying to land knees to the body.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Senger Line.
I think Line 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 22, 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 3 wins and 0 losses; Curtis Rome! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rome fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kersikov Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Kersikov Jr has clasped his hands together around Rome's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rome (0) vs (4) Kersikov Jr
Rome is letting Kersikov Jr control him for a moment.
Kersikov Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rome! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rome (0) vs (6) Kersikov Jr
Rome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rome is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rome wants to improve his position but Kersikov Jr is controlling well.
#T1#
Kersikov Jr trying to control the pace.
Rome is looking to control Kersikov Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rome avoid being mounted?
Kersikov Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rome (0) vs (9) Kersikov Jr
Rome is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Rome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov Jr prevents Rome from getting the reversal.
Kersikov Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace for now.
Rome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr pushes him away. #T3#
Kersikov Jr controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rome is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rome and Kersikov Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kersikov Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rome is not content to let Kersikov Jr control the position.
Rome tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Rome is not content to let Kersikov Jr control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov Jr slows the pace down.
Kersikov Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rome (0) vs (11) Kersikov Jr
Rome tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr pushes him away. #T5#
Kersikov Jr tries to take his opponent's back but Rome turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rome (2) vs (11) Kersikov Jr
Rome is fighting to break Kersikov Jr's control of his arms but Kersikov Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rome sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov Jr is controlling Rome's posture.
Kersikov Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov Jr, not yet.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Kersikov Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully. #T7#
Kersikov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rome manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rome (2) vs (13) Kersikov Jr#SUB#
Rome has his foot on Kersikov Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Rome is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rome (6) vs (13) Kersikov Jr
Rome controls the position.
Rome avoiding Kersikov Jr 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Kersikov Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rome wants to control but instead Kersikov Jr manages to regain half guard.
Kersikov Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rome wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kersikov Jr tries to roll over but Rome keeps him under control.
Kersikov Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Rome being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position.
Rome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov Jr keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Kersikov Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10##SUB2#
Kersikov Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rome trying to control but Kersikov Jr is working from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Rome sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position.
Kersikov Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rome trying to control but Kersikov Jr is working from the bottom. #T12#
Rome won't allow Kersikov Jr to sweep him here.
Rome wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position.
Kersikov Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Rome has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Rome is keen to just control but Kersikov Jr is a slippery customer.
Kersikov Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rome avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rome wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving. #T14#
Rome wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position here.
Kersikov Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Rome is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rome (6) vs (15) Kersikov Jr
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov Jr wins on points by 15 to 6.
Roman Kersikov Jr is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matonen clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kersikov Jr is trying to trip Matonen. He has hold of a leg but Matonen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kersikov Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (2) vs (0) Matonen
Kersikov Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Matonen is retaining full guard.
Matonen has Kersikov Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Matonen.
Kersikov Jr wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (2) vs (2) Matonen
Kersikov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (4) vs (2) Matonen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kersikov Jr wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving.
Matonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kersikov Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov Jr'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.#T3#
Kersikov Jr won't allow Matonen to sweep him here.
Matonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov Jr controls the pace.
Matonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov Jr is one step ahead there.
Matonen keeping full guard, as Kersikov Jr tries to pass. #T4#
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov Jr stands and throws Matonen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (7) vs (2) Matonen
Kersikov Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov Jr taking a breather here.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position but Matonen is working away. #T5#
Kersikov Jr staying calm.
Matonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Matonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matonen is letting Kersikov Jr control him for a moment. #T6#
Kersikov Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov Jr (9) vs (2) Matonen
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov Jr wants to control the pace but Matonen is squirming around nicely.
Matonen is looking to improve his position but Kersikov Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Matonen tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr postures up.
Matonen is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov Jr's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matonen is looking to escape.
Kersikov Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Matonen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov Jr not doing much here.
#T8#
Matonen trying to hold on to Kersikov Jr's head to control him but Kersikov Jr postures up.
Matonen tries to roll over but Kersikov Jr keeps him under control.
Kersikov Jr is controlling the pace.
Matonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (12) vs (2) Matonen#T9#
Kersikov Jr wants to control but Matonen has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kersikov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Matonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov Jr controlling the action here. #T10#
Matonen manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Matonen is retaining full guard.
Kersikov Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (15) vs (2) Matonen
Matonen tries to buck Kersikov Jr off but Kersikov Jr is having none of it.#T11#
Kersikov Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Matonen is not content to let Kersikov Jr control the position.
Kersikov Jr slows the pace down.
Matonen tries to buck Kersikov Jr off but Kersikov Jr is having none of it.#T12#
Kersikov Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matonen! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov Jr (17) vs (2) Matonen
Kersikov Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Kersikov Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matonen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matonen shrugs it off. #T13#
Kersikov Jr fails to advance to Matonen's back.
Kersikov Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matonen is looking to escape.
Kersikov Jr controlling his opponent. #T14#
Kersikov Jr tries to control but Matonen wriggling away.
Kersikov Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov Jr prevents Matonen from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov Jr takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Usko Matonen spoke after the fight, saying 'Another decision lost? This was my last fight. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Dadd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dadd wants to clinch up but Kersikov Jr keeps it at a distance.
Dadd shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Dadd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kersikov Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov Jr wants to counter the offense by Dadd and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov Jr. No joy for Dadd on that attempt.
Kersikov Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dadd.
Dadd shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov Jr shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Dadd pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Dadd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Dadd darts in and clinches Kersikov Jr up against the cage.#TD2#
Kersikov Jr has clasped his hands together around Dadd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dadd (0) vs (4) Kersikov Jr
Dadd seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov Jr dominates the positioning.
Kersikov Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dadd (0) vs (6) Kersikov Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov Jr prevents Dadd from getting the reversal.
Kersikov Jr controlling from the full mount.
Dadd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Dadd is looking to improve his position but Kersikov Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Dadd wants to hold on but Kersikov Jr pushes him away.
Kersikov Jr controlling his opponent.
Dadd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dadd tries to lock up and control but Kersikov Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dadd prevents Kersikov Jr from taking his back.
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Dadd is looking to improve his position but Kersikov Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dadd 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.
Kersikov Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Dadd is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Dadd is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dadd (0) vs (9) Kersikov Jr#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is working to tighten his grip on Dadd's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dadd has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kersikov Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Dadd passes out! Kersikov Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roman Kersikov Jr! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacheco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kersikov Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pacheco.
Pacheco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco tries to clinch but Kersikov Jr moves out of range.
Pacheco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov Jr wants to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch position.
Pacheco is looking to clinch but Kersikov Jr is avoiding it.
Kersikov Jr wants to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch position.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Pacheco pushes Kersikov Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov Jr looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kersikov Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pacheco is trying to keep an underhook but Kersikov Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pacheco (0) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pacheco is looking for a sweep. Kersikov Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov Jr wants to pass to mount but Pacheco is defending the position.
Kersikov Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pacheco is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kersikov Jr is pressing down on Pacheco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacheco is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Pacheco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Kersikov Jr seems content to control.
Pacheco tries to get to full guard but Kersikov Jr has control of the leg. #T3#
Kersikov Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov Jr is looking to advance position but Pacheco won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kersikov Jr is thwarting Pacheco's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pacheco! Score +3 for passing guard: Pacheco (0) vs (5) Kersikov Jr
Pacheco stops Kersikov Jr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pacheco tries to lock up and control but Kersikov Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kersikov Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kersikov Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Pacheco is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kersikov Jr has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pacheco (0) vs (8) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pacheco doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Pacheco fending off the submission attempt from Kersikov Jr. #SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pacheco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pacheco for a finish. #T6#
Kersikov Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pacheco doesn't escape.
Pacheco tries to roll but Kersikov Jr sticks to his back.
Kersikov Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Pacheco buck him off.
Pacheco rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov Jr keeps control of the position.
Pacheco trying to control the hands but Kersikov Jr won't let him. #T7#
What can Pacheco do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Pacheco fending off the submission attempt from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Pacheco tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Pacheco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8#
Kersikov Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pacheco's body.
#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pacheco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kersikov Jr controlling from mount. #T9#
Pacheco is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov Jr's attempts to control the action.
Pacheco tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr postures up.
Kersikov Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Kersikov Jr can't control as he wanted to and Pacheco manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacheco sees it coming and defends easily.
Kersikov Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pacheco! Score +3 for passing guard: Pacheco (0) vs (11) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov Jr is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pacheco is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pacheco (0) vs (14) Kersikov Jr#T12#
Pacheco is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pacheco prevents Kersikov Jr from getting a body triangle.
Pacheco can't escape the position.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kersikov Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pacheco's body.
Kersikov Jr avoiding Pacheco 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Good control from Kersikov Jr.#SUB2#
Pacheco showing good submission defense here.
Kersikov Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pacheco doesn't escape. #T14#
Kersikov Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kersikov Jr controlling from the back.
Kersikov Jr trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; J Gay G! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gay G is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gay G has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Gay G darts in and clinches Kersikov Jr up against the cage.
Kersikov Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Gay G is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kersikov Jr is looking for a takedown.
Gay G gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kersikov Jr.
J Gay G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Gay G is trying to trip Kersikov Jr. He has hold of a leg but Kersikov Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gay G persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gay G (2) vs (0) Kersikov Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gay G drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gay G jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay G is aware though and is defending well.
Kersikov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov Jr is still trying to improve position.
Gay G looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gay G slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr 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.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Kersikov Jr has Gay G pulled in close to control his posture.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving. #T2#
Kersikov Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov Jr pulls Gay G in to control the position.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Gay G's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gay G is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kersikov Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov Jr is trying to keep Gay G in close.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gay G preventing the sweep.
Kersikov Jr pulls Gay G in to control the position.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Gay G pushing down on Kersikov Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.
Kersikov Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Gay G is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gay G seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.
Gay G sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving. #T6#
Kersikov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gay G forces his way into half guard.
Gay G is keen to just control but Kersikov Jr is a slippery customer.
Kersikov Jr is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gay G seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov Jr defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Gay G wants to control but Kersikov Jr is keeping him busy.
Kersikov Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov Jr keeping full guard, as Gay G tries to pass. #SUB#
Gay G drops back looking for a leg! Kersikov Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kersikov Jr manages to kick Gay G off! Gay G jumps back into Kersikov Jr's guard. #T7#
Kersikov Jr pulls Gay G in to control the position.
Kersikov Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (2) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gay G holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay G is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (4) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Gay G slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gay G (7) vs (2) Kersikov Jr#T8##SUB#
Gay G is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Gay G wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov Jr, who protects the arm well.
Gay G moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Gay G looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gay G looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gay G thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Kersikov Jr wants to control but Gay G postures up.
Kersikov Jr tries to bench press Gay G off him but Gay G keeps the position.
Gay G has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kersikov Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gay G (9) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr is trying to escape the mount but Gay G keeps good control and instead manages to take Kersikov Jr's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gay G (12) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr trying to control the hands but Gay G breaks the grip. #SUB#
Gay G working for a choke but Kersikov Jr is defending well.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the action but Gay G just sinks the hooks in. #T10##SUB#
Kersikov Jr fending off the submission attempt from Gay G. #SUB#
Kersikov Jr fending off the submission attempt from Gay G.
Kersikov Jr turns into Gay G and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (12) vs (4) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.
Gay G has Kersikov Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Gay G is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov Jr wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr won't allow Gay G to sweep him here.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Kersikov Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov Jr trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (14) vs (4) Kersikov Jr
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Gay G is proving a slippery customer.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov Jr is retaining full guard.
Kersikov Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.
Gay G slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gay G is looking for a kimura but Kersikov Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gay G to get the leverage.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov Jr keeps working.
Kersikov Jr 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.
Kersikov Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov Jr has Gay G pulled in close to control his posture.
Gay G trying to control but Kersikov Jr is working from the bottom.
Gay G works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14##SUB#
Gay G is looking for a kimura but Kersikov Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gay G to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gay G seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov Jr defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov Jr is pressing down on Gay G's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gay G pushing down on Kersikov Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov Jr manages to get to full guard.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov Jr is controlling Gay G's posture.
Kersikov Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gay G takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, J Gay G 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:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Cardoso with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov Jr is looking to counter the offense by Cardoso and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cardoso. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov Jr (0) vs (4) Cardoso#SUB2#
Cardoso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kersikov Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardoso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov Jr controlling the position for now.
Kersikov Jr'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#
Cardoso wants to pass to mount but Kersikov Jr is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Cardoso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kersikov Jr is controlling Cardoso's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Cardoso from controlling successfully.
Kersikov Jr has Cardoso pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Cardoso trying to control but Kersikov Jr is working from the bottom.
Cardoso stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr is pulling down on Cardoso's head to control his posture.
Cardoso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Cardoso stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr 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: Kersikov Jr (2) vs (4) Cardoso
Cardoso wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace.
Cardoso tries to get to full guard but Kersikov Jr has control of the leg.
Kersikov Jr content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov Jr trying to mount his opponent but Cardoso defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Kersikov Jr keeps him under control.
Kersikov Jr wants to pass the guard but Cardoso is defending well. #T5#
Kersikov Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (5) vs (4) Cardoso
Cardoso tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr postures up.
Kersikov Jr controlling his opponent.
Kersikov Jr continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov Jr.
Cardoso is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Kersikov Jr moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov Jr (8) vs (4) Cardoso
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Cardoso is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kersikov Jr controlling from the back.#T7#
More hug and hope from Kersikov Jr.
Further stalling from Kersikov Jr.#SUB#
Kersikov Jr looking for the RNC.
Cardoso rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov Jr keeps control of the position.
Cardoso is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov Jr has good solid back control here. #T8#
Cardoso tries to escape but Kersikov Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cardoso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cardoso's body.
You can see the frustration on Cardoso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Kersikov Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cardoso has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cardoso is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov Jr.
#T9#
Kersikov Jr continues to hold on tight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kersikov Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T10#
Cardoso breaks Kersikov Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (8) vs (6) Cardoso
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr seems keen to control Cardoso's posture.
Kersikov Jr keeping full guard, as Cardoso tries to pass.
Kersikov Jr managing to control the position. #T11#
Kersikov Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (10) vs (6) Cardoso
Kersikov Jr stands and throws Cardoso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (13) vs (6) Cardoso
Cardoso looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov Jr (15) vs (6) Cardoso
Cardoso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Cardoso has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov Jr (18) vs (6) Cardoso#SUB#
Kersikov Jr goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Cardoso escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (18) vs (8) Cardoso
Kersikov Jr manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Kersikov Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardoso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (20) vs (8) Cardoso#SUB2#
Cardoso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Kersikov Jr passes into half guard.
Kersikov Jr trying to pass the guard but Cardoso defending well.
Cardoso is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov Jr moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (23) vs (8) Cardoso
Cardoso is trying to improve his position.
Cardoso sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (26) vs (8) Cardoso
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov Jr takes the fight on points by 26 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi darts in and clinches Kersikov Jr up against the cage.
Kersikov Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyagi is pressed up against the cage. Kersikov Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyagi down to the mat. Miyagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miyagi prevents it.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kersikov Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miyagi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (0) vs (4) Kersikov Jr
Miyagi trying to control the hands but Kersikov Jr won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov Jr's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Miyagi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Miyagi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Miyagi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Miyagi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyagi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Kersikov Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (7) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miyagi tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr pushes him away.
Miyagi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi regains half guard.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov Jr trying to mount his opponent but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Miyagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov Jr is pressing down on Miyagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyagi is holding on for now.
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Kersikov Jr is controlling well.
Kersikov Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Miyagi is pressing down on Kersikov Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Kersikov Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Miyagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov Jr defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (7) Kersikov Jr#SUB#
Miyagi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.
Kersikov Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov Jr, not yet.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T6#
Kersikov Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr pulls Miyagi in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyagi defends it easily.
Kersikov Jr is trying to hold Miyagi in close to prevent damage but Miyagi has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyagi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (7) Kersikov Jr#T7#
Kersikov Jr reaches up to try and control the position but Miyagi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kersikov Jr rolls and tries to escape and now Miyagi has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (8) vs (7) Kersikov Jr#SUB#
Kersikov Jr fending off the submission attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Kersikov Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miyagi gets his way!
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Kersikov Jr tries to break free.
#T8##SUB#
Miyagi is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov Jr is defending it well.
Kersikov Jr is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kersikov Jr showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Miyagi looking for the choke from the back.
Miyagi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miyagi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kersikov Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Miyagi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Miyagi looking for the RNC. #T9#
Kersikov Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #SUB#
Miyagi is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov Jr is defending it well.
#SUB#
Miyagi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kersikov Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kersikov Jr for a finish.
Kersikov Jr is in bad spot here.
Miyagi wants to control but Kersikov Jr is keeping busy.
Kersikov Jr tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kersikov Jr fending off the submission attempt from Miyagi. #T10##SUB#
Miyagi is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov Jr is defending it well.
Kersikov Jr turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (8) vs (9) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Miyagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (10) vs (9) Kersikov Jr
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.#T11#
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position here.
Miyagi slips nicely into half guard.
Miyagi is keen to just control but Kersikov Jr is a slippery customer.
Miyagi prevents Kersikov Jr from improving his position.#T12#
Miyagi wants to take a breather but Kersikov Jr is having none of it.
Kersikov Jr wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Kersikov Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Miyagi from advancing to side control.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov Jr defends it.
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.#T13#
Kersikov Jr is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov Jr tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Miyagi is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov Jr is defending well.
Kersikov Jr controlling the position for now.
Kersikov Jr wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (13) vs (9) Kersikov Jr#SUB#
Miyagi tries for a kimura but Kersikov Jr is defending well. #T14#
Kersikov Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Miyagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kersikov Jr manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Miyagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
Koryu Miyagi 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:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sanchez rushes Kersikov Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Kersikov Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kersikov Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Sanchez jumps into guard, dragging Kersikov Jr to the mat.
Kersikov Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Kersikov Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Kersikov Jr from controlling successfully.
Kersikov Jr passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Kersikov Jr wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Kersikov Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (3) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov Jr laying and praying for a moment but Sanchez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Kersikov Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez controls Kersikov Jr momentarily but Kersikov Jr frees himself.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Kersikov Jr from controlling successfully.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Kersikov Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Kersikov Jr trying to control from Sanchez's half guard. Sanchez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov Jr is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov Jr content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sanchez makes his way to full guard, as Kersikov Jr worked for a kimura.
Kersikov Jr wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.#T5#
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov Jr is one step ahead there.
Kersikov Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Kersikov Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov Jr trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Kersikov Jr stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (6) Kersikov Jr
Sanchez seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov Jr dominates the positioning.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Kersikov Jr tries to advance to mount but Sanchez instead regains half guard.
Kersikov Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (9) Kersikov Jr#T8#
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov Jr wants to take Sanchez's back here but Sanchez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (9) Kersikov Jr
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Kersikov Jr is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez is pushing down on Kersikov Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov Jr tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Kersikov Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (5) vs (9) Kersikov Jr#T10#
Kersikov Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.#SUB#
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Kersikov Jr is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Sanchez is thwarting Kersikov Jr's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov Jr is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov Jr wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov Jr controlling Sanchez's posture.
Kersikov Jr looking to control.
Kersikov Jr controlling Sanchez's posture. #T14#
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control but Kersikov Jr is working from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr working a defensive guard but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov Jr 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.
Kersikov Jr wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov Jr wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov Jr wins on points by 9 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Krzysztof Speszko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Speszko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Kersikov Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kersikov Jr. #TD2#
Kersikov Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Speszko (0) vs (2) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr wants to pass to mount but Speszko is defending the position.
Kersikov Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Speszko is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov Jr wants to pass to mount but Speszko is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Speszko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Kersikov Jr is thwarting Speszko's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Speszko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Speszko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Speszko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Speszko wants to control but Kersikov Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Speszko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Speszko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Speszko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov Jr pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov Jr is pressing down on Speszko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Speszko is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov Jr is trying to control. Speszko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Kersikov Jr wants to pass the guard but Speszko is defending well.
Speszko tries to roll over but Kersikov Jr keeps him under control.
Kersikov Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Speszko trying to hold on to Kersikov Jr's head to control him but Kersikov Jr postures up.
Kersikov Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Speszko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov Jr is trying to control. Speszko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Speszko is looking to control Kersikov Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Speszko avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the action but Speszko is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Speszko actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov Jr wants to pass the guard but Speszko is defending well.
Kersikov Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Speszko! Score +3 for passing guard: Speszko (0) vs (5) Kersikov Jr
Speszko regains half guard.
Speszko is trying to get back to full guard.
Speszko is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Speszko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kersikov Jr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kersikov Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Speszko (0) vs (8) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speszko keeps working. #T4#
Kersikov Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Speszko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Speszko manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Kersikov Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Speszko (0) vs (11) Kersikov Jr
Speszko is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov Jr's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov Jr moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Speszko (0) vs (14) Kersikov Jr#T5##SUB2#
Kersikov Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Kersikov Jr avoiding Speszko 's attempts to control his hands.
Speszko is keeping busy.
Speszko trying to control the position but Kersikov Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Speszko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Speszko working to try and regain half guard.
Speszko stops Kersikov Jr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Speszko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Speszko is looking to escape.
Kersikov Jr fails to advance to Speszko's back. #T6#
Speszko is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov Jr's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Speszko is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov Jr fails to advance to Speszko's back.
Kersikov Jr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Speszko to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Speszko (0) vs (17) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr is trying to stick to Speszko's back but Speszko is turning into Kersikov Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Speszko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Speszko (2) vs (17) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Speszko from controlling successfully.
Speszko is really struggling to control Kersikov Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Speszko looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Speszko (2) vs (19) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr looking to pass the guard.
Speszko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Speszko pulls Kersikov Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Speszko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Kersikov Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Speszko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Speszko looking for a triangle here. Kersikov Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Speszko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kersikov Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Krzysztof Speszko! |
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Event:
ROCK FC: Rookie Trials
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov Jr pinned against the cage. Kersikov Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skinner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov Jr circles away.
Skinner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Skinner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Skinner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kersikov Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skinner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Skinner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Skinner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov Jr pushes Skinner off looking to stand but Skinner dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Skinner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov Jr!
Kersikov Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kersikov Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Skinner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Skinner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Skinner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kersikov Jr is surviving well by controlling Skinner's body position as best he can.
Kersikov Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skinner trying to control but Kersikov Jr is having none of it.
Kersikov Jr tries to hold on but Skinner postures up.#T2#
Kersikov Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Skinner seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kersikov Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frankie Skinner! |
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