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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Ginters tries to clinch up.
Pandens throws a big counter head kick but Ginters avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Ginters with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandens.
Pandens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ginters misses with a takedown
and Pandens counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandens with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Pandens lands a big uppercut and Ginters crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ginters looks OK. Pandens waves Ginters back to his feet!#ROC2#Ginters is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Gatis Ginters has been cut.
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!
Ginters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Ginters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pandens closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ginters out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azriel Pandens!
Azriel Pandens thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Rengazi goes for a double leg but Ginters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ginters continues to drive forward.
As Rengazi looks to move away, Ginters throws a big counter combo but Rengazi just gets out of the way.
Rengazi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ginters sprawls well. He's pushed Rengazi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faizul Rengazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ginters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ginters lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Ginters decides to stand and escape the position.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginters as he jumps to the side.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.#TD2#
Rengazi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ginters manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rengazi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rengazi tries for a takedown but Ginters manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Rengazi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rengazi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rengazi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rengazi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ginters defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rengazi is looking for a triangle but Ginters pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Rengazi 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.
Ginters wants to control from the top but Rengazi keeps moving.
Ginters wants to get up but he can't break Rengazi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ginters passes Rengazi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rengazi is positioning himself well to prevent Ginters advancing to mount.
Rengazi wants to improve his position but Ginters is controlling well.
It looks like Ginters is going to stand back up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rengazi tries to get to full guard but Ginters has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ginters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ginters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rengazi sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Ginters there.
Ginters prevents Rengazi from improving his position.#T3#
Ginters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rengazi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions off his back.
Ginters prevents Rengazi from improving his position.
Ginters is thwarting Rengazi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rengazi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rengazi has hold of Ginters's hands but Ginters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ginters wants to take a breather but Rengazi is having none of it. #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.#SUB#
Ginters 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.
Rengazi trying to control but Ginters postures up.
Rengazi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rengazi actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rengazi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ginters is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Ginters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ginters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rengazi, pushing him back against the cage.
Rengazi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ginters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ginters gets underhooks to prevent Rengazi's takedown attempt.
Ginters gets underhooks to prevent Rengazi's takedown attempt.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.
Rengazi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ginters after a bit of a struggle.
Rengazi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rengazi jumps guard but Ginters stands there with Rengazi around his waist. Rengazi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ginters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rengazi.
Ginters is pushing Rengazi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rengazi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rengazi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ginters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rengazi can't get the takedown.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rengazi is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Ginters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rengazi regains guard.
Ginters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rengazi's head.#SU#
Ginters gets to his feet - Rengazi follows without any prompting.
Gatis Ginters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rengazi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ginters pinned against the cage. Ginters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rengazi enables Ginters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rengazi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rengazi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rengazi working for a triangle but Ginters defends it easily.
#SU#
Ginters gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Rengazi shoots in but Ginters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ginters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rengazi manages to circle out of the way.
Rengazi shoots in but no luck this time.
Rengazi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ginters sprawls well. He's pushed Rengazi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginters as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ginters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rengazi's guard.#SUB2#
Rengazi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ginters stacks Rengazi 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 Ginters!#SU#
Ginters stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rengazi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ginters tries to sprawl out of it but Rengazi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ginters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Rengazi misses with a takedown attempt - Ginters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginters wants to clinch up but Rengazi keeps it at a distance.
Ginters leaves Rengazi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ginters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rengazi manages to circle out of the way.
Rengazi blocks a head kick by Ginters.
Rengazi with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ginters counter with a right hand.
Ginters tries a head kick but it misses.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown but Ginters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Ginters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rengazi was covering up waiting for the punch and Ginters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ginters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Rengazi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ginters is aware though and is defending well.
Rengazi looking to control.
Ginters scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Ginters stands and steps away. Rengazi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Rengazi with that takedown attempt.
Ginters shoots in looking for a takedown but Rengazi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ginters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rengazi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ginters is looking to clinch.
Ginters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rengazi can do to turn this around?
Rengazi shoots in but no luck this time.
As Rengazi tries to get set, Ginters tries to push him back and clinch up but Rengazi manages to avoid the attempt.
Rengazi has a takedown stuffed.
Rengazi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rengazi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Ginters dominated that second round.
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. 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#
Ginters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rengazi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rengazi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ginters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rengazi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Rengazi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gatis Ginters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ginters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rengazi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ginters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rengazi is one step ahead there.
Rengazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ginters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rengazi's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rengazi is looking for a triangle but Ginters pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ginters passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Ginters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rengazi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ginters trying to control the action but Rengazi is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ginters stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Ginters closes the distance and clinches.
Rengazi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ginters just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rengazi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.
Ginters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ginters is trying to break free.
Rengazi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ginters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2##TD#
Ginters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rengazi wants to pass the guard but Ginters is keeping the position.
Faizul Rengazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ginters is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rengazi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ginters is one step ahead there. #SU#
Rengazi is working an open guard so Ginters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rengazi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ginters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rengazi manages to circle out of the way.
Ginters leaves Rengazi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ginters gets caught napping as Rengazi dives in and scores a takedown. Ginters manages to retain guard.
Ginters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Ginters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rengazi's guard. #REVR#
Rengazi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ginters passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Ginters wants to work for an arm triangle but Rengazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rengazi wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Ginters.
Ginters prevents Rengazi from improving his position.
Ginters is thwarting Rengazi's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Rengazi has a hand on Ginters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ginters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rengazi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ginters looking to control but Rengazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ginters is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ginters raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ginters with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginters controlling the position easily from mount.
Gatis Ginters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gatis Ginters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ginters has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatis Ginters! |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ginters.#CL#
Magomedov clinches. #TD#
Magomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Ginters won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ginters is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Ginters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov scoring with strikes but Ginters is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov landing shots from mount.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ginters is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Ginters can't escape the position.
Ginters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Ginters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ginters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Magomedov lands with some strikes.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Ginters working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ginters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Ginters is looking to get to half guard.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ginters tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Magomedov.
Magomedov unloading with bombs!
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Ginters can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitri Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ginters counters with a nice body kick.
Ginters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Ginters dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Magomedov has picked Ginters up - he's going for a ride! Magomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Ginters defends it.
Ginters is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ginters has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Magomedov working over Ginters with some ground and pound. Ginters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginters can do to turn this around?
Magomedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dimitri Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ginters is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Ginters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Ginters tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ginters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov landing shots from mount. #T3#
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Ginters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ginters looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Ginters is rocked!
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Ginters is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ginters for as long as he can get away with.
Ginters seems to have recovered his senses.
Ginters wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ginters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Ginters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ginters!
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov scoring with strikes but Ginters is staying in there.
Ginters tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Magomedov.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magomedov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magomedov landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ginters in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ginters to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Magomedov! |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Lake.#CUT#It looks like Gatis Ginters has been cut.
Lake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ginters back to the cage. Lake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ginters shoots in looking for a takedown but Lake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ginters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Lake takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Lake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ginters is trying to keep an underhook but Lake manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ginters is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Lake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lake is nestled in close to Ginters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lake wants to pass to mount but Ginters is defending the position.
Lake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Ginters is rocked!
Lake lands a big elbow - Ginters 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 Lake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Lake!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cole Lake made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Clothing and Laundry NYC, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SPFT #12
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Ginters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manchester jumps guard but Ginters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ginters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manchester up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Ginters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manchester misses with a kick to the body.
Manchester tries to clinch
and Ginters counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Manchester. #CL#
Ginters rushes Manchester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchester wants to stall.
Manchester stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Ginters.
#BC#
Ginters breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Ginters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ginters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manchester is trying to stand back up but Ginters is controlling him
#SU#
Ginters stands up and beckons Manchester to join him on the feet.
Ginters moves out of range of the body kick from Manchester.
Manchester misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ginters moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ginters as Manchester tries to tie him up.
Manchester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginters is defending well.#T2#
Manchester is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ginters to keep the fight standing.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester tries to pull guard but Ginters won't allow it.
Manchester is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ginters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Manchester tries to keep at a distance but Ginters has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Ginters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manchester is looking to get back to is feet but Ginters passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ginters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ginters has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Manchester tries to hold on but Ginters pushes him away.
Manchester is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Ginters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ginters stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Manchester leaves Ginters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manchester is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Manchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ginters is fending him off so far but Manchester persists. Nope, Ginters circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ginters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchester.
Manchester looks winded!#T4#
Manchester tries to clinch
and Ginters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manchester is defended easily by Ginters.
Some wild striking there from Manchester.
Ginters feinted with a counter takedown.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ginters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchester is fending him off so far but Ginters persists. Nope, Manchester circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Ginters scores with a takedown into Manchester's guard.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manchester wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ginters manages to pass to side control.
Ginters is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Ginters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ginters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manchester as he jumps to the side.
Ginters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manchester.
Manchester fails with a takedown attempt.
Ginters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchester. #TD#
Manchester gets caught flat footed, as Ginters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ginters stands up over Manchester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Ginters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manchester, up you get! #T1#
Manchester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Manchester.
Manchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ginters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manchester is breathing heavily.
Manchester takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gatis Ginters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ginters darts in and clinches Manchester up against the cage.
Manchester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginters is defending well.
Ginters wants a takedown but no success here.
Ginters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchester can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ginters decides to pull guard. #ES#
Ginters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manchester is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ginters is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Manchester goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ginters prevents it.
#BC#
Ginters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manchester misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ginters has Manchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ginters jumps guard.
Manchester scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manchester looking to sit in guard and control but Ginters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ginters advances position into side control!#T3#
Ginters controlling the position.
Manchester bucks up and tries to throw Ginters off but instead Ginters has got his back!
Manchester covers up after that shot from Ginters.
#SUB#
Ginters has the hooks in. Manchester is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ginters passes his arm under Manchester's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Manchester taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gatis Ginters! |
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Event:
SPFT #6
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruz slips a jab from Ginters.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Ginters moved out of range.
Cruz leaves Ginters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ginters is breathing heavily.
Ginters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Ginters shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ginters staying out of range there.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Gatis Ginters has been cut.#KD2#
Cruz lands a big right hand that sends Ginters crashing to the mat! Cruz stays standing though and waves Ginters back to his feet!#ROC2#Ginters is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ginters - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Cruz! |
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Event:
SPFT #1
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Ginters moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Hoodwell darts in and clinches Ginters up against the cage.
Ginters tries to pull guard but Hoodwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Ginters drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Hoodwell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ginters uses from the top position. #SUB#
Hoodwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ginters advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodwell is not content to let Ginters control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hoodwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hoodwell is not content to let Ginters control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hoodwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoodwell tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Ginters stands up and beckons Hoodwell to his feet.
Ginters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoodwell defends well and Ginters ends up having to push Hoodwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoodwell misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Ginters forces Hoodwell back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Ginters.
Ginters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoodwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Ginters.#T2#
Hoodwell throws a leg kick but Ginters sees it coming and checks it nicely. #KD#
Hoodwell cracks Ginters with a big right hand and Ginters goes down!#ROC#Ginters is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gatis Ginters has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ginters keeping moving, preventing Hoodwell from controlling successfully. #SU#
Ginters is working an open guard so Hoodwell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Hoodwell moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Hoodwell.
Ginters wants a takedown.
Ginters tries to break the clinch but Hoodwell is controlling the position. #TD#
Hoodwell decides to pull guard.
Hoodwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoodwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ginters on the ground.#SUB2#
Ginters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoodwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ginters has Hoodwell in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Ginters keeping full guard, as Hoodwell tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoodwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ginters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoodwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ginters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ginters looking for a guillotine here but Hoodwell 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.
Ginters trying to control the position.
Hoodwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginters 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.
Ginters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoodwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ginters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ginters can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoodwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoodwell thows a huge punch but Ginters dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Hoodwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gatis Ginters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ginters throws a series of punches but Hoodwell moves out of range. #CL#
Hoodwell drives through and clinches with Ginters against the cage.
Hoodwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Ginters wants to break free but Hoodwell has control.
#BC#
Hoodwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoodwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoodwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginters can do to turn this around?
Hoodwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Hoodwell moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ginters drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoodwell wants to control from the top but Ginters keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ginters has his foot on Hoodwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoodwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoodwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Ginters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoodwell is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hoodwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hoodwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ginters keeping moving, preventing Hoodwell from controlling successfully. #SU#
Hoodwell stands up from Ginters's guard - Hoodwell perhaps looking for a knockout.
KJ Hoodwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Hoodwell misses.
Hoodwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ginters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoodwell tries to avoid it but Ginters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoodwell to the ground. Hoodwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Ginters wants to slow Hoodwell down by chopping away at his legs.
KJ Hoodwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Ginters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ginters is breathing heavily.
Hoodwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ginters on the side of the head.
Ginters is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoodwell finish him?
A punch combination from Hoodwell misses.
Ginters seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Hoodwell moves into range and clinches up with Ginters.#BC#
Hoodwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ginters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoodwell sprawls well. Hoodwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ginters gets slowly back to his feet.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Ginters.
Hoodwell avoids the head kick by Ginters.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ginters.
Ginters stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoodwell. Hoodwell gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hoodwell has closed the distance and engaged Ginters in a clinch.
#T3#
Ginters is trying to drag Hoodwell to the mat but Hoodwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoodwell is stalling here.
Ginters fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Hoodwell pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Hoodwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoodwell trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ginters stops Hoodwell from standing up. #ES#
Hoodwell has his feet on Ginters's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Hoodwell rushes Ginters and presses him up against the cage.
Ginters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoodwell gets through Ginters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoodwell is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ginters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoodwell is fending him off so far but Ginters persists. Nope, Hoodwell circles away and we're back to standing.#KD#
Hoodwell throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ginters tumbling to the canvas!
Hoodwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Hoodwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gatis Ginters's cut.
That's time! Hoodwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ginters tries to keep at a distance but Hoodwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ginters wants a takedown.
#BC#
Hoodwell breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hoodwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoodwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Hoodwell gets a clinch.
Ginters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ginters jumps guard but Hoodwell stands there with Ginters around his waist. Ginters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Ginters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hoodwell gets control of Ginters's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoodwell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
KJ Hoodwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoodwell working a defensive guard here.
Ginters passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##ES#
Hoodwell sneaks out the side door and pushes Ginters away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ginters fails with the takedown.
Ginters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoodwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Hoodwell moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoodwell misses with a low kick.
Hoodwell throws a right hand that Ginters ducks under and follows up with a left that Ginters also avoids with ease.
Hoodwell throws a low kick but Ginters avoids it.#T2#
Hoodwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ginters tries to avoid it but Hoodwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ginters to the ground. Ginters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Ginters lands but Hoodwell takes it in his stride. #CL#
Hoodwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoodwell digs a right hand into Ginters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ginters's gas tank.
Hoodwell looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginters is trying to pull guard but Hoodwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ginters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoodwell walks away with a smile on his face. Ginters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginters.
#CL#
Hoodwell gets a clinch. #TD#
Hoodwell pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Hoodwell pushes Ginters off and gets back to his feet.
Ginters avoids a kick to the body.
Hoodwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##CL#
Hoodwell has closed the distance and engaged Ginters in a clinch.
Hoodwell keeps control of Ginters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Hoodwell breaks from the clinch.
Hoodwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ginters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoodwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ginters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoodwell somewhat.
Hoodwell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Ginters shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoodwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Hoodwell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hoodwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Ginters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoodwell's knee momentarily.
Hoodwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ginters tries to avoid it but Hoodwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ginters to the ground. Ginters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ginters lands a head kick!
#CL#
Hoodwell has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoodwell to keep the fight standing.
Ginters is trying to push Hoodwell away but Hoodwell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gatis Ginters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KJ Hoodwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoodwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Hoodwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoodwell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Hoodwell! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 12
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Hideyoshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hideyoshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ginters but Ginters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ginters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ginters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Ginters rushes Hideyoshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ginters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ginters closes the distance and clinches up with Hideyoshi, looking for a takedown. Ginters pushes Hideyoshi against the cage but Hideyoshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Hideyoshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hideyoshi taking a breather here.
Ginters tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hideyoshi taking a breather here. #T1#
Ginters tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hideyoshi keeps control of the position easily here as Ginters tries to buck him off.
Ginters trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hideyoshi controlling the positon.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ginters just trying to survive but Hideyoshi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Hideyoshi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ginters tries to break free.
Hideyoshi controlling the position well here. Ginters rolled but Hideyoshi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hideyoshi avoiding Ginters 's attempts to control his hands.
Hideyoshi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Hideyoshi avoiding Ginters 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Hideyoshi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hideyoshi biding his time, controlling Ginters.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ginters is trapped and Hideyoshi is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ginters dives in for a single leg takedown but Hideyoshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hideyoshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hideyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginters can do to turn this around?#BC#
Hideyoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ginters tries to clinch but Hideyoshi is having none of it.
Hideyoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ginters sprawls well. He's pushed Hideyoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ginters dives in and grabs Hideyoshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hideyoshi pushes down on Ginters's head and hops out.
Hideyoshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ginters as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toyotomi Hideyoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hideyoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ginters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hideyoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Ginters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hideyoshi tries to land a front kick but Ginters steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Hideyoshi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ginters defends well and Hideyoshi ends up having to push Ginters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Ginters pulls guard successfully.
Hideyoshi stops Ginters from standing up.
Hideyoshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ginters looking to control.
Hideyoshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ginters keeping moving, preventing Hideyoshi from controlling successfully.
Ginters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hideyoshi's guard. #REVB#
Hideyoshi keeping moving, preventing Ginters from controlling successfully.
Ginters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hideyoshi trying to keep a closed guard but Ginters is proving a slippery customer.
Hideyoshi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hideyoshi tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Ginters wanted to stand there but Hideyoshi had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hideyoshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Ginters darts in and clinches Hideyoshi up against the cage.#TD#
Hideyoshi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ginters clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hideyoshi keeps control of the position easily here as Ginters tries to buck him off.
Hideyoshi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hideyoshi biding his time, controlling Ginters. #T4#
Hideyoshi trying to control momentarily.
Hideyoshi controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hideyoshi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Ginters do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gatis Ginters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hideyoshi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hideyoshi controlling the action here.
Ginters wants to get back to his feet.
Hideyoshi stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hideyoshi is thwarting Ginters's attempts to control the position.
Ginters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ginters controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, if Hideyoshi 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.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hideyoshi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hideyoshi showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Hideyoshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ginters trying to get back to full guard but Hideyoshi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ginters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hideyoshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ginters 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.
Ginters moves into full guard.
#T4#
Hideyoshi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ginters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hideyoshi postures up.
Hideyoshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toyotomi Hideyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hideyoshi 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toyotomi Hideyoshi! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 8
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Kinsman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ginters ducks under a wild hook from Kinsman.
Kinsman misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Kinsman misses.
Ginters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kinsman defends it well.
Kinsman misses with a straight right.
Ginters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Ginters has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Ginters lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginters prevents Kinsman from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinsman trying to hold on to Ginters's head to control him but Ginters postures up.
Kinsman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kinsman is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ginters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kinsman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kinsman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kinsman tries to get out of the position.
Kinsman wants to sweep but Ginters has passed to side control!
Kinsman wants to control but Ginters postures up.
Ginters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kinsman is looking for a sweep.
Kinsman wants to control but Ginters postures up.
Kinsman gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinsman has a hand on Ginters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ginters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ginters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kinsman is looking to escape. #T2#
Kinsman is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kinsman tries to reverse the position but Ginters maintains control.
Ginters looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kinsman is squirming around, avoiding Ginters's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Ginters working for a guillotine from mount but Kinsman is in no mood to give up.
Kinsman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ginters. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Kinsman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ginters gets his hands free as Kinsman looks to control.
Kinsman tries to escape the position.
Kinsman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ginters lands a big shot there that rocks Kinsman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kinsman tries to reverse the position but Ginters maintains control.
Kinsman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Kinsman wants to control but Ginters is having none of it.
Kinsman is squirming around, avoiding Ginters's attempts to control the action.
Kinsman is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ginters lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ginters manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kinsman to take his back!#SUB2#
Ginters looking to break Kinsman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kinsman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ginters will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Ginters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ginters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ginters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ginters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ginters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kinsman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters is taking a breather. Kinsman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ginters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kinsman tries to roll over but Ginters keeps him under control.#T1#
Ginters is pressing down on Kinsman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kinsman is holding on for now.
Kinsman tries to get to full guard but Ginters has control of the leg.
Kinsman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kinsman is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Kinsman working to try and regain half guard.
Ginters lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Kinsman wants to control but Ginters is having none of it.
Ginters looking to control but Kinsman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kinsman tries to hold on but Ginters postures up.
Ginters controlling from the full mount.
Kinsman tries to hold on but Ginters pushes him away. #T3#
Kinsman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kinsman wants to hold on but Ginters pushes him away.
Ginters landing punches.
Kinsman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kinsman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ginters on the ground.
Ginters prevents Kinsman from getting the reversal.
Kinsman tries to lock up and control but Ginters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kinsman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kinsman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ginters is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Ginters wants to control but Kinsman is keeping him busy.
Kinsman is trying is best to control the position here.
Kinsman trying to control but Ginters postures up.
Ginters controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kinsman is in trouble now - Ginters has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinsman wants to control but Ginters is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatis Ginters 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Kinsman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kinsman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noah Kinsman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinsman throws a nice looking combination but Ginters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kinsman takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Ginters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kinsman on his heels. He'll look to pass Kinsman's guard now, I'm sure.
Ginters 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.
Ginters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters 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.
Kinsman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kinsman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kinsman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kinsman 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.
Ginters postures up and lands a big shot to Kinsman's brow.
Kinsman is pulling down on Ginters's head. It's preventing any offense from Ginters, at least for the moment.
Ginters is looking to stand up but Kinsman won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinsman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kinsman tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Ginters pushes Kinsman up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kinsman manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Kinsman. Beautiful body shot.
Kinsman thumps Ginters with a low kick.
Jab by Kinsman.
Kinsman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ginters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Gatis Ginters has been cut.
Kinsman misses with a double jab.
Kinsman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ginters feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Ginters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ginters is stalling in the full guard.
Ginters's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Kinsman keeping moving, preventing Ginters from controlling successfully.
Kinsman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kinsman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kinsman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinsman, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kinsman looking to control.
#SUB#
Kinsman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ginters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ginters.
Ginters working away.
Gatis Ginters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ginters 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. #SUB2#
Ginters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Noah Kinsman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatis Ginters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinsman is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gatis Ginters.
I've got Ginters 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatis Ginters! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 30
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Washington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Washington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ginters is looking to regain half guard here but Washington keeps moving and retains side control.
Ginters is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
Ginters wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ginters holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Washington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Washington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Washington happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ginters keeps working. #SUB2#
Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ginters wants to control but Washington postures up.
Ginters parries the strikes from Washington easily there. Washington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ginters to escape.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ginters tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.#SU2#
Washington decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target. #TD2#
Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ginters's guard.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SU2#
Ginters is working an open guard so Washington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ginters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ginters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well.
Ginters lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been informed that Washington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Washington is trying is best to control the position here.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Washington controls Ginters momentarily but Ginters frees himself.
Ginters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Washington pulls Ginters in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Ginters defends easily.
Ginters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Washington working for a triangle but Ginters defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Washington 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#
Washington misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ginters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginters.
Ginters is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ginters has his back to the cage.
Ginters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ginters lands a right hand.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington tries to work over Ginters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ginters tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Ginters back against the cage.
Ginters wants to stall.
Washington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ginters avoids the body shot from Washington.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Ginters gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Gatis Ginters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington with a poor takedown
letting Ginters counter with a right hand.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Washington.
Ginters shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ginters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ginters.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington throws out a powerful jab.
Ginters misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Washington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ginters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Ginters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Washington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ginters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Washington lands a couple of digs.
Washington won't allow Ginters to sweep him here.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Washington has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington throws a body punch but Ginters moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Washington. #T3##SU2#
Washington stands up. #TD2#
Washington 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.
Ginters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washington's guard. #REVR#
Washington controlling the position.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ginters is controlling him.
Washington pulls Ginters in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Washington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washington striking off his back but it's not causing Ginters any problems.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Washington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ginters's guard.#SUB#
Ginters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ginters keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters looking to control.
Washington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ginters is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ginters fails with the takedown.#CL#
Ginters moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Ginters shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Washington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ginters.
Ginters is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Ginters wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatis Ginters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ginters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Ginters avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington.#BC2#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Washington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington controlling the pace. #T4#
Washington is thwarting Ginters's attempts to control the position.
Washington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Washington is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Washington!
Michael Washington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 24
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick from Ginters lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ginters throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ginters is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Ginters misses with the head strike.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Ginters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ginters trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ginters's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov won't allow Ginters to sweep him here.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Ginters trying to control the position.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ginters is keeping the position for now.
Ginters 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.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ginters looking to control.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ginters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ginters darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Ginters into the cage.
Magomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ginters has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Magomedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ginters clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ginters's body.
Magomedov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ginters.
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.
#T4#
More stalling from Magomedov.
Ginters rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Magomedov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ginters shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Ginters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ginters trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov is pushing Ginters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ginters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomedov to keep the fight standing.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatis Ginters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ginters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Magomedov regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ginters pushes a forearm under Magomedov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Magomedov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gatis Ginters! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 15
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Ginters shoots and misses
and Sayama counters with a right hand to the body.
Ginters looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Sayama instigates a clinch.
Sayama crunches a lovely knee into Ginters's ribcage.
Sayama lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sayama.
Sayama lands with a light punch inside.
Sayama lands a right hand.
Sayama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sayama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ginters backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ginters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Sayama.
Sayama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sayama.
Sayama lands a shot to the body.
Sayama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sayama lands a left hand.
#T1#
Sayama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ginterss head. #ROC#Ginters is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Sayama.
Ginters is still on wobbly legs! Can Sayama finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sayama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sayama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sayama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sayama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ginters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Sayama.
Sayama has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ginters - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Sayama, and another! Ginters is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sato Sayama! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 9
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Ginters misses with a wild body shot.
Ginters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
A low kick from Chichilla is predictable there #TD2#
and Ginters counters with a shoot takedown. Chichilla fights it but they end up in guard.
Chichilla keeping moving, preventing Ginters from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Ginters stands and steps away. Chichilla gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Papi Chichilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginters shoots in for a takedown but Chichilla shows good takedown defense.
Chichilla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ginters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ginters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ginters looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ginters is defended easily by Chichilla.
Chichilla 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.
Chichilla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Chichilla misses its intended target. #T1#
Chichilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chichilla lands with a shot to the body.
Chichilla works Ginters's body with a nice hook.
Chichilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Chichilla punishes Ginters's body with a nice straight punch.
Ginters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chichilla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chichilla stuns Ginters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Chichilla.#CUT#It looks like Gatis Ginters has been cut.#KD#
Chichilla drops Ginters with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ginters looks back up at him and smiles so Chichilla waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Ginters is rocked!
Chichilla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginters is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Chichilla just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ginters has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Papi Chichilla! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 4
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Ginters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Ginters is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Ginters's ribcage. Ginters let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is working Ginters over against the cage.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit pushes Ginters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Ginters is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Ginters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit lands a big right hand that drops Ginters! The killer instinct kicks in and Sitsongrit finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sitsongrit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dechapon Sitsongrit! |
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