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Event:
RISE 100: Thomas v Labradoodle
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick from Taamasa lands but Wrestler takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Dagestani Wrestler has been cut.
Wrestler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taamasa avoids it really well and circles away.
Taamasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dagestani Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taamasa is fending him off so far but Wrestler persists. Nope, Taamasa circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamasa stuffs the takedown attempt from Wrestler. Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Taamasa scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD2#
Taamasa lands a big head kick that sends Wrestler tumbling to the mat! Taamasa takes a step backwards and waves Wrestler back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Wrestler is rocked!#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Taamasa. That's going to slow Wrestler down.
Oh Wrestler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrestler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taamasa can pounce on him.
Wrestler seems to have got his legs back now.
Taamasa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taamasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrestler keeps the fight on the outside.
Taamasa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Taamasa lands a big head kick that sends Wrestler tumbling to the mat! Taamasa takes a step backwards and waves Wrestler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wrestler is defended easily by Taamasa.
Wrestler avoids the body shot from Taamasa.
Taamasa scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taamasa swings for the body but Wrestler moves out of range.
Taamasa scores with a push kick.
Wrestler is breathing heavily.
Taamasa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Taamasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Taamasa - that's a beauty! Wrestler is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Taamasa can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mito Taamasa! |
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Event:
RISE 90: Thomas v Franjic
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Wrestler fails with the takedown
and Daxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Dagestani Wrestler has been cut.#CL2#
Daxton drives through and clinches with Wrestler against the cage.
Daxton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daxton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daxton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrestler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daxton.
Wrestler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daxton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dagestani Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Daxton moves into range and clinches up with Wrestler.#BC2#
Daxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrestler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Daxton darts in and clinches Wrestler up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestler wants to take the fight to the mat but Daxton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Daxton lands a hook that snaps the head of Wrestler backwards.
A body shot lands from Daxton.
#BC2#
Daxton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daxton lands a slapping body shot.
Wrestler is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Wrestler tries to keep at a distance but Daxton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daxton is struggling to control the position.
Daxton is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Daxton breaks the clinch.
Wrestler fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Daxton counters with a nice right hand that sends Wrestler toppling to the canvas! Wrestler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Daxton finish him?!#ROC2#Wrestler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Daxton forces Wrestler back against the cage and clinches.
Daxton lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Daxton breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Daxton clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Daxton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Daxton.
#BC2#
Daxton breaks from the clinch.
Daxton is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Daxton shuts the power down on Wrestler. Lights out, game over! Daxton is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Euan Daxton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Euan Daxton thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals C
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Tanikawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanikawa counters with a good low kick that Wrestler was not able to check.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wrestler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tanikawa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Dagestani Wrestler has been cut.#KD#
Tanikawa drops Wrestler with a right and a left! Tanikawa comes rushing in but Wrestler regains his composure and manages to keep Tanikawa in guard.
#ROC#Wrestler is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanikawa wants to control from the top but Wrestler keeps moving.
Wrestler is still in real trouble! Can Tanikawa finish him?
Tanikawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanikawa trying to control but Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Wrestler controlling the position.
Tanikawa preventing the sweep.
Tanikawa postures up in Wrestler's guard and throws a big left but Wrestler blocks it.
Tanikawa throws a strike but Wrestler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Tanikawa is keeping the position.
Tanikawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanikawa tries to get out of the position.
Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Tanikawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tanikawa is looking to sweep but instead, Wrestler has passed into half guard.
Tanikawa wants to get back to full guard but Wrestler has passed into side control.
Wrestler happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Wrestler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanikawa, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Tanikawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Wrestler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tanikawa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tanikawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wrestler staying calm.
Tanikawa is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wrestler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tanikawa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tanikawa tries to improve position but can't.
Wrestler happy to just control the position for now.
Wrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tanikawa tries to bench press Wrestler off him but Wrestler keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Wrestler stalls from top position.
Tanikawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wrestler is staying tight to Tanikawa's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Tanikawa is looking for a sweep.
Wrestler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seiji Tanikawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dagestani Wrestler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick from Tanikawa.
Wrestler shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanikawa sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wrestler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tanikawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Tanikawa throws a shot to the body.
Tanikawa connects with a body shot that sends Wrestler's belly button to the back.
Wrestler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrestler takes one to the chin there.
Tanikawa feints a jab promting Wrestler to slip. Tanikawa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wrestler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wrestler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanikawa throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Wrestler colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tanikawa as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Wrestler is left battered and dazed whilst Tanikawa and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiji Tanikawa! |
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Event:
RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wrestler is defended easily by Sub.#TD2#
Sub shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sub was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Sub wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wrestler, who protects the arm well.
Wrestler tries to bench press Sub off him but Sub keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sub misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Sub is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wrestler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wrestler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Sub is looking to advance position but Wrestler won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sub is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wrestler still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wrestler has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wrestler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sub is looking to reverse the position.
Wrestler wants to control but Sub is keeping him busy.
Wrestler staying calm.
Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Sub is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Wrestler just content to control the position.
Sub is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Wrestler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sub knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sub tries to buck Wrestler off but Wrestler is having none of it.
Wrestler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sub will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sub gets back to half guard.#T3#
Sub is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wrestler's back!#SUB2#
Sub looking for the RNC.
Wrestler trying to control the hands but Sub breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sub is persistently looking for the submission but Wrestler is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Sub tightening his grip on Wrestler, looking for the choke.
Wrestler wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Sub sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wrestler wants to hold on but Sub pushes him away.#T4##SUB2#
Sub with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Sub swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wrestler is now in Sub's guard. A big mistake from Sub there, giving up the dominant position!
Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Sub working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wrestler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sub looks winded!
Wrestler advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Sub's face as Wrestler controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sub is looking to reverse the position.
Sub keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Sub dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sub but Sub pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wrestler is defended easily by Sub.
Sub fails with a takedown attempt.
Sub has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Sub's guard.#SUB2#
Sub has his foot on Wrestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrestler works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Sub keeping moving, preventing Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sub swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sub is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wrestler is aware though and is defending well.
Wrestler wants to control from the top but Sub keeps moving.
Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Dave Sub has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sub looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sub is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wrestler has his hands clasped together but Sub extends and breaks Wrestler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sub.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Sub! |
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Event:
RISE 47: Mogg v Assed
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Bhengu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wrestler sprawls well. Wrestler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bhengu gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Wrestler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wrestler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bhengu circles away.#TD2#
Bhengu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wrestler to the ground. Bhengu is now in Wrestler's guard.
Wrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bhengu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wrestler stays in close to Bhengu's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wrestler forces his way into half guard.
Bhengu looks winded!
Wrestler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wrestler is looking to advance position but Bhengu won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Bhengu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Bhengu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wrestler to get the leverage.
Wrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wrestler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bhengu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wrestler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bhengu sprawls well initially but Wrestler persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Wrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wrestler passes to full mount!
Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dagestani Wrestler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wrestler shoots in and drives through. Bhengu sprawls well.#TD#
Wrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wrestler controlling from side mount.
Wrestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhengu is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dagestani Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrestler'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bhengu has a takedown stuffed.
Wrestler darts in looking for a takedown but Bhengu gets double underhooks and turns Wrestler into the cage.
We've been informed that Bhengu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bhengu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wrestler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Wrestler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wrestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhengu can do to turn this around?#T3#
Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Bhengu defends it.
Wrestler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Wrestler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bhengu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bhengu shrugs it off.
Wrestler controlling from the full mount.
Bhengu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wrestler.
Wrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dagestani Wrestler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Wrestler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bhengu did well to prevent Wrestler getting side control.
Bhengu trying to control but Wrestler postures up.
Bhengu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhengu won't allow Wrestler to pass to mount.
Wrestler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bhengu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Bhengu defends it.
Wrestler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bhengu misses with a takedown #TD#
and Wrestler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wrestler is standing up over Bhengu. Bhengu looks to escape but Wrestler dives into side control.
#REVB#
Wrestler taking a breather here. #T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wrestler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Wrestler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wrestler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wrestler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dagestani Wrestler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Wrestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bhengu for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dagestani Wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Wrestler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
OneleO Bhengu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler pushes down on Bhengu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dagestani Wrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wrestler, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dagestani Wrestler!
Dagestani Wrestler 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:
RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Wrestler with a poor takedown
and Zlobin counters with a stiff right hand.
Zlobin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zlobin scores with a one two! Wrestler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Zlobin. That snapped Wrestler's head back.
Zlobin connects with a crisp jab.
Zlobin stalks Wrestler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wrestler's face. Wrestler staggers backwards, shaken.
Zlobin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrestler shoots for a double leg takedown but Zlobin sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zlobin scores with a three punch combo!
Zlobin sizes up Wrestler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zlobin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zlobin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrestler on the side of the head.
Zlobin works over Wrestler's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Wrestler is rocked!
Wrestler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wrestler has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zlobin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dagestani Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zlobin jabs Wrestler right on the nose. Wrestler blinks but takes it well.
Wrestler walks into a jab.
Wrestler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlobin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Wrestler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by Zlobin.
Zlobin connects with a right that clearly hurt Wrestler. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Zlobin proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Wrestler collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Zlobin!
Andrey Zlobin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 27: Ship v Ihantala
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
DKasada with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dagestani Wrestler has been cut.
Wrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DKasada but DKasada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. DKasada tries to sprawl out of it but Wrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DKasada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DKasada feinted with a counter takedown.
Wrestler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wrestler tries for a takedown but DKasada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dagestani Wrestler.
DKasada lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but DKasada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Wrestler avoids it well and moves away.
Wrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DKasada's corner calls for a 1-2. DKasada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dagestani Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
DKasada lands a big uppercut and Wrestler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wrestler looks OK. DKasada waves Wrestler back to his feet!#ROC#Wrestler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. DKasada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DKasada appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can DKasada finish him?
Wrestler circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by DKasada. Wrestler falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for DKasada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Komedor DKasada! |
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Event:
RISE 25: Buckeye v Half Assed
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cormier is defended easily by Wrestler.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt - Wrestler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Cormier scores with a takedown into Wrestler's guard.#SUB#
Wrestler has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cormier doesn't defend quickly enough and Wrestler has managed to lock this one up! Can Cormier escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wrestler on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dagestani Wrestler!
A relieved looking Dagestani Wrestler 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dagestani Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lester clinches with his opponent.
Lester wants a takedown.
Lester can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Wrestler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lester regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (0) vs (2) Wrestler
Wrestler trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wrestler pushes down on Lester's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Lester defends it. #T1#
Lester is looking for a sweep. Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wrestler is pressing down on Lester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lester is holding on for now.
Lester trying to control here.
Lester is looking to improve his position.
Wrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Wrestler is just content to waste time from the top position. Lester takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wrestler passes into half guard.
Wrestler is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Lester trying to control but Wrestler postures up.
Wrestler is stalling here. Lester is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wrestler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lester has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lester (4) vs (2) Wrestler
Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wrestler is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Wrestler struggling a bit here.
Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester controlling from side mount.
Wrestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Lester working away.
Wrestler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wrestler wants to control but Lester is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wrestler looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Lester 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.
Lester uses his free foot to push down on Wrestler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wrestler. Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (7) vs (2) Wrestler#T6#
Wrestler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lester (10) vs (2) Wrestler
Wrestler trying to control but not successfully.
Wrestler can't escape the position.
Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lester.
Lester not allowing Wrestler to control his hands. #T7#
Lester has the hooks in. Wrestler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lester not allowing Wrestler to control his hands.
Wrestler can't escape the position.
Lester controls the position.#T8#
Wrestler just trying to survive but Lester is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wrestler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lester's guard. Nice work there by Wrestler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (10) vs (4) Wrestler
Wrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Lester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (12) vs (4) Wrestler
Wrestler working a defensive guard but Lester passes into half guard.
#T9#
Lester seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lester is working away from the top position though.
Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lester has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (15) vs (4) Wrestler
Wrestler is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Lester gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lester prevents Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Wrestler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lester tries to pass to full mount but Wrestler defends it.
Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Lester slows the pace down in half guard.
Lester prevents Wrestler from improving his position.
Wrestler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (18) vs (4) Wrestler
Wrestler is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Wrestler tries to hold on but Lester postures up.
Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
Lester controlling his opponent.
Lester manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wrestler to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lester (21) vs (4) Wrestler
Lester avoiding Wrestler 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Wrestler rolls, trying to escape but Lester keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lester controlling the positon.
Wrestler tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Wrestler trying to control the position but Lester manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Lester.
Wrestler trying to control the action but Lester just sinks the hooks in.
Wrestler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler trying to control the hands but Lester breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Moe Lester 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 36 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hole Reemer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dagestani Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wrestler with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Reemer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reemer.
Wrestler wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Reemer lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reemer (2) vs (0) Wrestler
Wrestler wants to hit a sweep here but Reemer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wrestler there! Score +3 for passing guard: Reemer (5) vs (0) Wrestler
Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Reemer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Reemer maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wrestler to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Reemer (8) vs (0) Wrestler
Good control from Reemer.
Reemer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Reemer gets his hands free as Wrestler looks to control.
Reemer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wrestler tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestler turns into Reemer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reemer (8) vs (2) Wrestler#T2#
Reemer 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.
Wrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reemer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reemer pulls Wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reemer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Reemer wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestler advances to half guard.
Wrestler wants to control but Reemer is keeping him busy.
Reemer controlling the position well.
Wrestler prevents Reemer from improving his position.
Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Reemer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wrestler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Reemer wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Wrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wrestler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reemer trying to control here.
Wrestler trying to control the action but Reemer is working from the bottom.
Reemer is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reemer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reemer holds on and takes a little breather.
Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Reemer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reemer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Reemer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wrestler controls the pace.
Reemer keeping full guard, as Wrestler tries to pass.
Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
Reemer wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestler being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Reemer continues to stall.
Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Reemer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reemer is trying to keep Wrestler in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Wrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reemer keeping moving, preventing Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Reemer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reemer 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.
Reemer is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Reemer is pulling down on Wrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Wrestler, at least for the moment.
Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Reemer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Wrestler stands and throws Reemer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reemer (8) vs (5) Wrestler#T10#
Reemer tries to improve position but can't.
Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Reemer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reemer is looking to regain half guard here but Wrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
Wrestler looking to control but instead Reemer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wrestler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Reemer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reemer tries to get to full guard but Wrestler has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wrestler in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Wrestler is looking to stall here but Reemer recovers full guard.
Reemer is trying to control the position but Wrestler postures up.
Wrestler trying to control but Reemer is working from the bottom.
Reemer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Wrestler wants to control from the top but Reemer keeps moving.
Wrestler postures up.
Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reemer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Wrestler won't allow Reemer to sweep him here.
Wrestler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reemer's guard.
Wrestler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reemer (8) vs (8) Wrestler
Reemer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reemer is looking for a sweep. Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wrestler wants to control but Reemer is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Reemer is heads and Wrestler is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Wrestler wins on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Dagestani Wrestler, 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dagestani Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Mustafa Womba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Womba shoots in and drives through. Wrestler sprawls well.#TD#
Wrestler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wrestler (2) vs (0) Womba
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wrestler stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler'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#
Womba is trying to control but can't.
Womba is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wrestler is staying active.
Wrestler passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wrestler (5) vs (0) Womba
You can see the frustration on Womba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Wrestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Womba for as long as he can get away with.
Womba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wrestler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Wrestler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Womba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wrestler's guard! Nice work there by Womba! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wrestler (5) vs (2) Womba
Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wrestler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Womba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Womba wants to control from the top but Wrestler keeps moving.
Wrestler controlling the position.#T4#
Wrestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Womba preventing the sweep.
Womba is fighting to break Wrestler's control of his arms but Wrestler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Wrestler has control of Womba's left arm, preventing Womba from doing any damage.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wrestler controlling Womba's posture. #T6#
Womba looking to sit in guard and control but Wrestler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wrestler (7) vs (2) Womba
Wrestler forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wrestler.#T7#
Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Womba defending well.
Womba wants to improve his position but Wrestler is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wrestler in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Wrestler uses his free foot to push down on Womba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Womba. Score +3 for passing guard: Wrestler (10) vs (2) Womba
Wrestler controlling the pace for now.
Womba is controlling an arm, preventing Wrestler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wrestler content just to control the position here. #T9#
Wrestler continues to stall.
Womba wants to hold on but Wrestler pushes him away.#T10#
Womba is trying to escape the mount.
Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wrestler continues to hold on tight.
Womba tries to hold on but Wrestler pushes him away.
Wrestler controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Further stalling from Wrestler.#T12##SUB#
Wrestler is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Womba is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Womba flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wrestler anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Womba and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wrestler slips an arm under Womba chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wrestler has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wrestler is squeezing on Womba like an anaconda would it's prey. Womba fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dagestani Wrestler!
A relieved looking Dagestani Wrestler 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard LaFleur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dagestani Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
LaFleur shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Wrestler gets a double leg takedown into LaFleur's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LaFleur (0) vs (2) Wrestler#SUB#
LaFleur working for a triangle but Wrestler defends it easily.
Wrestler wants to pass the guard but LaFleur is keeping the position.
Wrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
LaFleur has his foot on Wrestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrestler works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
LaFleur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrestler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wrestler is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Wrestler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
LaFleur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wrestler is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestler sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Wrestler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wrestler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: LaFleur (0) vs (5) Wrestler
Wrestler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down LaFleur's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
LaFleur is looking to regain half guard here but Wrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
Wrestler happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaFleur is looking to regain half guard here but Wrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
LaFleur is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that Wrestler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
LaFleur is looking for a sweep.
Wrestler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down LaFleur's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Wrestler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LaFleur is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
LaFleur is looking for a sweep.
LaFleur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Wrestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
LaFleur tries to roll over but Wrestler keeps him under control.
Wrestler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LaFleur! Score +3 for passing guard: LaFleur (0) vs (8) Wrestler
LaFleur 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.
Wrestler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LaFleur is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Wrestler controlling the pace.
LaFleur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wrestler slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Wrestler uses his free foot to push down on LaFleur's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for LaFleur. Score +3 for passing guard: LaFleur (0) vs (11) Wrestler
Wrestler controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Wrestler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
LaFleur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wrestler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LaFleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LaFleur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7##SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wrestler controlling the pace. #SUB#
LaFleur actively working from the bottom here.
Wrestler content to control rather than advance.
Wrestler works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: LaFleur (0) vs (14) Wrestler#T8#
Wrestler controlling his opponent.
LaFleur is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Wrestler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and LaFleur is now in Wrestler's guard. A big mistake from Wrestler there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LaFleur (2) vs (14) Wrestler
Wrestler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Wrestler keeping moving, preventing LaFleur from controlling successfully.
Wrestler is pulling down on LaFleur's head to control his posture.
LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
LaFleur stopping the sweep attempt from Wrestler.
Wrestler managing to control the position.
LaFleur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wrestler wants to sweep here but LaFleur controlling him for the moment.
LaFleur wants to control from the top but Wrestler keeps moving. #SUB#
LaFleur drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wrestler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now LaFleur has Wrestler in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LaFleur (2) vs (16) Wrestler#T11##SUB#
LaFleur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LaFleur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wrestler passes LaFleur's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
LaFleur is looking for a sweep. Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wrestler is pressing down on LaFleur's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaFleur is holding on for now. #SUB#
LaFleur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wrestler pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wrestler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for LaFleur! Score +3 for passing guard: LaFleur (2) vs (19) Wrestler
Wrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Wrestler prevents LaFleur from getting the reversal.
Wrestler controlling from mount.
Wrestler prevents LaFleur from getting the reversal.
Wrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Wrestler is looking to work his way around to LaFleur's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
LaFleur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler content just to control the position here.
LaFleur tries to improve his position but instead Wrestler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: LaFleur (2) vs (22) Wrestler
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestler wins on points by 22 to 2.
A very excited looking Dagestani Wrestler 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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