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Event:
VR:GC 7 - Leeuwenhoek × Elvul
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; James Benoit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Nurislam Alieva!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Benoit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benoit (2) vs (0) Alieva
Benoit controlling the pace.
Alieva trying to control here.
Benoit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alieva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benoit prevents Alieva from improving his position.
Alieva gets back to full guard.
Benoit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom.
Benoit preventing the sweep.
Alieva is looking to sweep but instead, Benoit has passed into half guard.
Benoit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alieva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Benoit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Alieva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benoit passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Benoit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Alieva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alieva is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Alieva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benoit is controlling the pace.
Benoit is trying to control the action in half guard but Alieva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alieva wants to get back to full guard.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alieva keeps working.
Alieva is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Alieva gets full guard.#SUB2#
Alieva has his foot on Benoit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benoit works his way back into a safe position though.
Benoit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving.
Alieva trying to keep a closed guard but Benoit is proving a slippery customer.
Benoit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Benoit is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Alieva is looking for a triangle but Benoit pushes his legs off easily.
Benoit controlling from the top position.
Alieva wants to sweep here but Benoit controlling him for the moment.
Benoit content to stall in guard here.
Alieva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benoit (2) vs (2) Alieva
Benoit trying to control but Alieva postures up.
#T6#
Benoit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Alieva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benoit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alieva.
Benoit is trying to maintain the position but Alieva is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Benoit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Benoit wants to control but Alieva is keeping busy.
Alieva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benoit is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alieva is trying to control. Benoit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Alieva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benoit sees it coming and defends easily.
Benoit is concentrating on defense, preventing Alieva from advancing position. #T8#
Benoit wants to get back to full guard.
Alieva is controlling the pace.
Benoit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alieva is thwarting Benoit's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Benoit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Alieva seems to be working for a kimura but Benoit defends the submission attempt.
Benoit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Benoit (2) vs (5) Alieva#T10#
Benoit tries to lock up and control but Alieva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benoit is trying desperately to improve position.
Alieva trying to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Alieva controlling his opponent.
Benoit is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Benoit prevents Alieva from taking his back.
Benoit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benoit is working hard here to advance position.
Alieva avoids the attempt from Benoit to control.#T12#
Alieva tries to control but Benoit wriggling away.
Benoit wants to hold on but Alieva pushes him away.
Benoit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alieva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Alieva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Benoit turns into him and now he's in Alieva's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benoit (4) vs (5) Alieva
Benoit stays in close to Alieva's body and controls the position. #T13#
Alieva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Alieva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benoit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Alieva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benoit is aware though and is defending well.
Benoit trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom.
Benoit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Alieva 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.
Benoit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Benoit wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Alieva.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alieva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Alieva is keeping the position.
Benoit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alieva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alieva wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
VR:GC 5 - Elvul × McCoy
Date: Oct 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; James Benoit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Nurislam Alieva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alieva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Benoit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benoit (2) vs (0) Alieva
Alieva is looking to get back to full guard here but Benoit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Benoit (5) vs (0) Alieva
Benoit controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit tries to advance to mount but Alieva denies him.
Alieva is not content to let Benoit control the position. #T1#
Alieva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alieva is being controlled here.
Benoit trying to control the action but Alieva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Benoit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alieva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alieva is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Benoit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alieva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Alieva being controlled for a moment.
Benoit taking a break here but Alieva is having none of it and regains half guard.
Benoit is thwarting Alieva's attempts to control the position.
Alieva is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Benoit stalling away here and it's allowed Alieva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving.
Alieva wants to sweep here but Benoit controlling him for the moment.
Benoit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alieva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Benoit wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving.
Benoit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alieva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Alieva working for a triangle but Benoit defends it easily.
Benoit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving. #T5##SUB2#
Alieva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Benoit has picked Alieva up and slammed him! Alieva can't keep hold of the triangle and Benoit manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Benoit (8) vs (0) Alieva
Alieva is trying to improve his position.
Benoit trying to control the position but Alieva is working away.
Benoit controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Benoit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alieva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benoit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benoit is trying to control the action in half guard but Alieva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alieva wants to control but Benoit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Benoit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alieva sees it coming and defends easily.#T6##SUB#
Benoit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Benoit 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.
Alieva wants to improve his position but Benoit is controlling well.
#T7##SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alieva keeps working. #SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back.
Benoit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alieva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Alieva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alieva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benoit (8) vs (2) Alieva#T8#
Alieva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alieva is looking to stall here but Benoit recovers full guard.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alieva tries to free his leg and advance position but Benoit is retaining full guard.
Alieva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Benoit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alieva passes Benoit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benoit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benoit.
Benoit is trying to control the position but Alieva postures up.
Benoit trying to control the position here. #T10#
Benoit wants to control but Alieva passes easily into half guard.
Benoit is looking to control Alieva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benoit avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Alieva seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Alieva trying to mount his opponent but Benoit defends it.
Alieva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Guerrilla Fight Club 🇺🇸. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alieva wants to take a breather but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit trying to control but Alieva postures up.
Alieva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alieva tries to pass to full mount but Benoit defends it.
Alieva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Alieva is looking for a kimura but Benoit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alieva to get the leverage. #T12#
Benoit trying to control but Alieva postures up.
#SUB2#
Alieva looking for a submission but Benoit manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Benoit controlling Alieva's posture.
Alieva trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom. #T13#
Alieva stays in close to Benoit's body and controls the position.
Alieva tries to free his leg and advance position but Benoit is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Benoit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alieva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alieva passes Benoit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alieva is thwarting Benoit's attempts to control the position.#T14##SUB2#
Alieva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benoit trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benoit is controlling Alieva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benoit takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath James Benoit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VR:GC 4 - Jasper L. × Ameen R.
Date: Oct 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Nurislam Alieva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Jim Lingfield!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alieva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lingfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Alieva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alieva (4) vs (0) Lingfield
Alieva tries to advance to mount but Lingfield instead regains half guard.
Lingfield wants to improve his position but Alieva is controlling well.
#SUB#
Alieva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alieva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva is trying to control the action in half guard but Lingfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Alieva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lingfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lingfield moves into full guard.
Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Lingfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alieva is aware though and is defending well.
Lingfield wants to sweep here but Alieva controlling him for the moment.
Lingfield keeping full guard, as Alieva tries to pass.
Alieva is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alieva sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lingfield doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Alieva paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lingfield - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Lingfield!
A victorious Jim Lingfield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VR:GC 2 - Robertson × Melia
Date: Sep 21, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Nurislam Alieva!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Alieva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Alieva has hold of one of Crazy Horse's legs. Crazy Horse is fighting the takedown attempt but Alieva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (0) vs (2) Alieva
Crazy Horse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazy Horse controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy Horse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alieva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (2) Alieva
Crazy Horse stopping the sweep attempt from Alieva.
Alieva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Guerrilla Fight Club 🇺🇸. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alieva is trying to control the position but Crazy Horse postures up.
Crazy Horse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (5) vs (2) Alieva
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva tries to improve position but can't.
Crazy Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crazy Horse taking a breather here. #T1#
Alieva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crazy Horse happy to just control the position for now.
Alieva gets back to half guard.
Crazy Horse is controlling the pace.
Alieva is looking for a sweep. Crazy Horse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alieva wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back.
Crazy Horse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crazy Horse prevents Alieva from improving his position.
Crazy Horse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crazy Horse tries to pass to full mount but Alieva defends it.
Crazy Horse uses his free foot to push down on Alieva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alieva. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (8) vs (2) Alieva#T3#
Alieva is working to get back to half guard.
Crazy Horse controlling his opponent.
Alieva is looking to improve his position but Crazy Horse isn't that keen on the idea.
Alieva is still trying to improve position.
Crazy Horse moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (11) vs (2) Alieva
Alieva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crazy Horse.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Alieva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crazy Horse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Crazy Horse is hanging on to Alieva's back as he tries to escape.
Crazy Horse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alieva tries to escape but Crazy Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crazy Horse keeps control of the position easily here as Alieva tries to buck him off.
Alieva tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Crazy Horse biding his time, controlling Alieva.
Alieva tries to break free.
Crazy Horse slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Crazy Horse doesn't have the hooks in and Alieva manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (11) vs (4) Alieva
Crazy Horse is controlling Alieva's posture.
Alieva tries to free his leg and advance position but Crazy Horse is retaining full guard.
Alieva wants to control from the top but Crazy Horse keeps moving.
Crazy Horse pulls Alieva in close to his closed guard and prevents Alieva from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Alieva postures up.
Alieva wants to control from the top but Crazy Horse keeps moving.
Crazy Horse pulls Alieva in close to his closed guard and prevents Alieva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crazy Horse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alieva is fighting to break Crazy Horse's control of his arms but Crazy Horse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crazy Horse looking to control.
Alieva trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazy Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Alieva postures up.
Crazy Horse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crazy Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crazy Horse controlling Alieva's posture.
Alieva trying to control but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom.
Alieva stopping the sweep attempt from Crazy Horse.
Crazy Horse has Alieva pulled in close to control his posture.
Crazy Horse'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.#T8#
Alieva looking to pass the guard.
Alieva passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (11) vs (7) Alieva#SUB2#
Alieva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crazy Horse, who protects the arm well.
Alieva trying to control the action but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom.
Crazy Horse holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Crazy Horse manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (13) vs (7) Alieva
Alieva is in trouble now - Crazy Horse has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (16) vs (7) Alieva#T9#
Crazy Horse looking to control but Alieva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alieva is looking to improve his position but Crazy Horse isn't that keen on the idea.
Crazy Horse controlling from the full mount.
Alieva can't escape the position.
Crazy Horse fails to take his opponent's back.
Alieva is desperately trying to improve his position but Crazy Horse has a good base and remains in mount.
Crazy Horse takes Alieva's back. Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (19) vs (7) Alieva
Crazy Horse keeps control of the position easily here as Alieva tries to buck him off.
#T10#
You can see the frustration on Alieva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crazy Horse controls the position.
Further stalling from Crazy Horse.
Crazy Horse struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Crazy Horse slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alieva is really stuck here.
Alieva breaks Crazy Horse's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (19) vs (9) Alieva
Crazy Horse controlling Alieva's posture.
Crazy Horse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crazy Horse managing to control the position. #T12#
Alieva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crazy Horse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crazy Horse keeping moving, preventing Alieva from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crazy Horse holds on and takes a little breather.
Alieva trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazy Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alieva tries to free his leg and advance position but Crazy Horse is retaining full guard.
Crazy Horse keeping moving, preventing Alieva from controlling successfully.
Alieva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Alieva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crazy Horse pulls Alieva in to control the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Crazy Horse is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Crazy Horse 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.
Alieva trying to control but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom.
Crazy Horse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alieva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Alieva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alieva trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazy Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crazy Horse is pulling down on Alieva's head. It's preventing any offense from Alieva, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alieva looking to pass the guard.
Crazy Horse trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 19 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, William Crazy Horse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC London 5
Date: Jul 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Nurislam Alieva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 68 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik has Alieva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kulik manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alieva wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alieva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alieva being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alieva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alieva (0) vs (2) Kulik#T1#
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Alieva pushes a forearm under Kulik's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kulik is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nurislam Alieva! |
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Event:
761
Date: Jul 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Nurislam Alieva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 68 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kulik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alieva (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alieva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alieva (2) vs (2) Kulik#SUB#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Alieva's legs - danger averted.
Alieva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Alieva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Alieva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulik has passed into half guard!
Alieva is looking to improve his position.
I've been told that Kulik has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alieva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulik trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Alieva controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Alieva 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.#SUB#
Alieva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alieva 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.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alieva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Alieva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kulik stacks Alieva 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 Kulik! Score +3 for passing guard: Alieva (2) vs (5) Kulik
Alieva looking for a sweep but Kulik has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alieva (2) vs (7) Kulik
Alieva regains half guard.
Kulik trying to control from half guard but Alieva is working away. #T4#
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alieva (2) vs (10) Kulik
Alieva tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Alieva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alieva is looking for a sweep.
Alieva is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Alieva wants to control but Kulik postures up.#T5#
Alieva tries to improve position but can't.
Alieva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alieva (2) vs (12) Kulik
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alieva can't escape the position.
#T6#
Kulik looking to control but Alieva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alieva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alieva (4) vs (12) Kulik
Alieva looking to pass the guard.
Kulik controlling the position.
Alieva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Alieva wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Alieva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Alieva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alieva being controlled here momentarily.
Alieva advances to half guard.
Alieva is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Alieva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alieva. #T8#
Alieva is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alieva postures up.
Alieva trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Alieva slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB#
Alieva is looking for a kimura here.
Alieva wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Alieva controlling the action here. #T10#
Alieva is stalling here. Kulik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alieva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alieva (4) vs (16) Kulik
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Alieva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik trying to control the action but Alieva is working from the bottom. #T11#
Alieva tries to improve position but can't.
Alieva regains half guard.
Alieva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Alieva wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily.
Alieva is not content to let Kulik control the position.#T12#
Alieva trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
#SUB2#
Kulik seems to be looking for submissions.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Alieva is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Kulik moves into full mount! Alieva won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alieva (4) vs (19) Kulik
Alieva is trying to escape the mount.
Alieva tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Alieva is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Alieva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alieva (6) vs (19) Kulik
Alieva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik controlling Alieva's posture.
Alieva tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is pulling down on Alieva's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 6.
Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
759
Date: Jun 21, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Trent Grady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Nurislam Alieva!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Alieva gets caught flat footed, as Grady shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grady (2) vs (0) Alieva
Grady has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Alieva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grady defends it easily.
Grady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alieva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Alieva has his foot on Grady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grady works his way back into a safe position though.
Grady tries to free his leg and advance position but Alieva is retaining full guard.
Grady stands and throws Alieva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (5) vs (0) Alieva
You can see the frustration on Alieva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Grady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alieva, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Grady tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alieva's legs.
Alieva is not content to let Grady control the position.
Alieva stops Grady from passing to mount. #SUB#
Grady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grady trying to control the position but Alieva is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alieva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alieva tries to buck Grady off but Grady is having none of it.#T2#
Alieva manages to get back to half guard.
Alieva wants to improve his position but Grady is controlling well.
Grady is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (8) vs (0) Alieva
Alieva working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Grady goes for an armbar but Alieva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alieva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (8) vs (2) Alieva#SUB#
Grady has an active guard here but Alieva has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grady is trying to maintain the position but Alieva is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Grady wants to get back to full guard.
Grady wants to control but Alieva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alieva tries to pass to full mount but Grady defends it.
Grady trying to control but Alieva postures up.
Alieva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grady makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grady.
Alieva preventing the sweep.
Alieva trying to control but Grady is working from the bottom.
Grady is controlling Alieva's posture.
Grady wants to sweep here but Alieva controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Alieva trying to control but Grady is working from the bottom.
Grady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alieva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (10) vs (2) Alieva#SUB#
Grady has gone for a leg lock! Alieva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (10) vs (4) Alieva
Grady working a defensive guard here.
Grady has his hands on Alieva's head, controlling the position.
Alieva wants to pass the guard but Grady is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Alieva won't allow Grady to sweep him here.
Alieva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alieva stopping the sweep attempt from Grady.
Grady keeping full guard, as Alieva tries to pass.
Grady is pulling down on Alieva's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Grady is looking for a triangle but Alieva pushes his legs off easily.
Alieva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alieva wants to pass to mount but Grady is defending the position. #T6#
Grady is looking to control Alieva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grady avoid being mounted?
Grady is trying to get back to full guard.
Grady is doing well to control the position and prevent Alieva from advancing to side control.
Alieva wants to free his trapped foot but Grady is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grady wants to get back to full guard.
Alieva wants to pass the guard but Grady is defending well.
Alieva wants to control but Grady is keeping him busy.
Alieva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grady is trying to maintain the position but Alieva is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Grady moves into full guard.
Grady trying to control the position.
Grady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grady wants to control but Alieva passes easily into half guard.
Alieva prevents Grady from improving his position.
Grady trying to control from the bottom.
Grady is pressing down on Alieva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grady wants to sweep but no luck.
Alieva postures up.
Alieva trying to control but Grady is working from the bottom. #T8#
Grady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grady managing to control the position.
Grady is trying to keep Alieva in close.
Alieva preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Grady throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alieva uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (10) vs (7) Alieva#SUB2#
Alieva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grady has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alieva trying to control the position but Grady is working away. #T9##SUB2#
Alieva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grady is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alieva working away.
Alieva taking a breather here.
Grady manages to get back to half guard.
Grady gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grady is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (12) vs (7) Alieva
Alieva keeping full guard, as Grady tries to pass.
Alieva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Guerrilla Fight Club 🇺🇸. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grady stands and throws Alieva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (15) vs (7) Alieva#T10##SUB#
Grady is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alieva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Grady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alieva, who protects the arm well.
Grady has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grady (17) vs (7) Alieva
Alieva tries to lock up and control but Grady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alieva working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Grady wants to finish this one by submission but Alieva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grady. #T11#
Alieva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alieva is trying to maintain the position but Grady is very close to passing his half guard.
Alieva keeping hold of Grady's head, controlling as best he can.
Alieva is trying to get back to full guard.
Grady tries to pass to full mount but Alieva defends it.
Alieva is in trouble now - Grady has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (20) vs (7) Alieva#T12#
Alieva regains half guard.
Alieva is trying to maintain the position but Grady is very close to passing his half guard.
Alieva is looking to improve his position.
Grady tries to pass to full mount but Alieva defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alieva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Alieva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grady advances to half guard. #SUB#
Grady seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Alieva is trying to get back to full guard.
Grady wants to free his trapped foot but Alieva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grady prevents Alieva from improving his position.
Alieva is pressing down on Grady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grady looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Alieva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grady manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (20) vs (9) Alieva
Grady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alieva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alieva passes Grady's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Alieva 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.
Grady trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grady wants to get back to full guard.
Grady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alieva is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grady takes the fight on points by 20 to 9. |
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Event:
757
Date: Jun 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Honza Hohol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nurislam Alieva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hohol rushes Alieva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Alieva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hohol clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hohol (0) vs (4) Alieva#SUB2#
Alieva looking for the RNC.
Hohol manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alieva's guard. Nice work there by Hohol.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hohol (2) vs (4) Alieva
Alieva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hohol controls the pace.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Alieva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alieva pulls Hohol in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Alieva is looking for a triangle here but Hohol uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hohol (5) vs (4) Alieva
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol controls the position from side control.#T1#
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Alieva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohol is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alieva is trying to improve his position.
Alieva is letting Hohol control him for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Hohol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hohol is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hohol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alieva keeps working.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alieva is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Alieva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alieva tries to buck Hohol off but Hohol is having none of it.
Hohol wants to control but Alieva is keeping him busy.
Alieva prevents Hohol from improving position.
Alieva is trying to get back to half guard.
Alieva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hohol's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Alieva is defending against the submission attempts here by Hohol.
#T4#
Alieva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alieva is refusing to be controlled, as Hohol sits in half guard.
Alieva is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Alieva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hohol performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Hohol wants to take a breather but Alieva is having none of it.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Hohol has control of the leg.
Hohol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alieva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hohol trying to advance position but Alieva counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Alieva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hohol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hohol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hohol'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.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Alieva 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.#T6##SUB2#
Alieva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hohol won't allow Alieva to sweep him here.
Hohol 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.
Hohol trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom.
Hohol won't allow Alieva to sweep him here. #T7#
Hohol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hohol continues to stall.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Alieva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol preventing the sweep.
Hohol trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom.
Alieva wants to sweep here but Hohol controlling him for the moment.
Hohol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Alieva wants to sweep here but Hohol controlling him for the moment.
Hohol trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom.
Hohol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alieva working a defensive guard but Hohol passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Alieva actively working from the bottom here.
Hohol is trying to control the action in half guard but Alieva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alieva tries to roll over but Hohol keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Alieva gets full guard.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Alieva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Alieva has his foot on Hohol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohol works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Alieva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohol is aware though and is defending well.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving. #T10#
Hohol forces his way into half guard.
Hohol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alieva is staying active underneath Hohol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alieva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alieva.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Alieva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hohol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Alieva keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hohol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Hohol looking to pass the guard.
Alieva wants to improve his position but instead Hohol has moved into half guard.
Hohol looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alieva is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Alieva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hohol wants to pass to mount but Alieva is defending the position. #T13##SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back.
Alieva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alieva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hohol postures up.
Hohol looking to sit in guard and control but Alieva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hohol (5) vs (6) Alieva
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Alieva from controlling successfully.
Hohol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Alieva preventing the sweep.
Hohol is working hard here to advance position.
Hohol is trying to keep Alieva in close.
Alieva looking to pass the guard.
Hohol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hohol (7) vs (6) Alieva
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hohol takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
CFC Rio 2
Date: May 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nurislam Alieva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cabrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alieva (0) vs (4) Cabrera
Alieva wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Alieva is trying to get back to half guard.
Alieva is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera controls the position.
Alieva tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alieva is working hard here to advance position.
Cabrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alieva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alieva tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position.
Cabrera controlling from side mount.
It looks like Cabrera 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.#T2#
Alieva is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Cabrera controls the position.
Alieva is trying to improve his position.
Cabrera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alieva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Cabrera is staying tight to Alieva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alieva is looking for a sweep.
Alieva manages to get back to half guard.
Alieva wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alieva wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Cabrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alieva is controlling Cabrera's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alieva is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera controlling the action here.#T6#
Alieva is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alieva wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Alieva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T7#
Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Cabrera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alieva is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Cabrera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alieva trying to control from the bottom.
Alieva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cabrera jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alieva (0) vs (7) Cabrera
Cabrera wants to control but Alieva is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though.#T9#
Alieva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alieva regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alieva reverses the position - he's now on top in Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alieva (2) vs (7) Cabrera#SUB#
Alieva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cabrera dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alieva (2) vs (9) Cabrera
Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10##SUB#
Alieva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabrera passes Alieva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alieva is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alieva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alieva pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Alieva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alieva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well.#T11#
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Alieva.
Alieva keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Alieva 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.
Cabrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12##SUB#
Alieva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabrera passes into half guard.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg.
Alieva is trying to control but can't.
Alieva tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.#T13#
Cabrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alieva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Alieva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cabrera passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alieva (2) vs (12) Cabrera
Alieva is being controlled here.
Alieva tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position.
Alieva is being controlled here. #T14#
Cabrera is continuing to stall.
Alieva is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control.
Cabrera controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera wins on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Hendrix Cabrera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 015
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Alieva has Abner up against the cage in a clinch.
Alieva prevents a body shot from Abner.
Alieva tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alieva is looking to control Abner's arms but Abner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alieva has his back to the cage.
Abner gets through Alieva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Alieva successfully pulls guard.
Abner postures up.
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Alieva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abner preventing the sweep.
Alieva has a closed guard, preventing Abner from standing up.
Alieva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abner scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Nurislam Alieva has been cut.
Alieva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abner's waist but Abner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alieva off to one side.
Alieva shoots in for a double leg but Abner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abner tries to counter by clinching up but Alieva breaks away and moves out of range.
Alieva tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alieva fails with the takedown
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick.
Brayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nurislam Alieva.
Abner misses with a series of wild punches.
Alieva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurislam Alieva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Abner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alieva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Alieva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abner, pushing him back against the cage.
Alieva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abner digs a right hand underneath Alieva's ribcage. Alieva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abner throws a head punch that misses.
Alieva is looking to break free of the clinch but Abner has double underhooks.
Alieva's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alieva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##TD2#
Alieva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Abner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alieva is controlling him.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alieva's guard. #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alieva is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alieva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abner is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Abner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nurislam Alieva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Alieva takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Alieva with that takedown attempt.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alieva can do to turn this around?
Abner takes a swing at Alieva's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Abner.
Alieva avoids the head kick by Abner.
Abner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Abner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alieva wants to counter the offense by Abner and move into the clinch position.
Abner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alieva misses with a takedown attempt
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Abner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alieva doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Abner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Alieva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abner did well to prevent Alieva getting side control.
Alieva prevents Abner from standing back up.
Alieva is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner is trying to stand back up but Alieva is controlling him
Alieva is trying to control the action in half guard but Abner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abner is trying to stand up here but Alieva is controlling him well.
Alieva trying to mount his opponent but Abner defends it. #ES#
Abner kicks off Alieva and gets to his feet. #T2#
Alieva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abner tries to score with a low kick but Alieva moves his leg out of the way.
Brayden Abner is winning the standup battle so far.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner scores with a leg kick.
Alieva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abner is fending him off so far but Alieva persists. Nope, Abner circles away and we're back to standing.
Abner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
It looks like Abner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Brayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nurislam Alieva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alieva tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alieva.
Abner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Abner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abner lands a body shot.
Alieva tries to clinch there but Abner circles away.
Abner throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Alieva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abner lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Abner.
Abner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alievas head.
Abner scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Abner on the inside.
Alieva is trying to break free.
Abner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alieva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alieva backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alieva is trying to pull guard but Abner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Abner.
Abner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alieva backwards.
Abner misses with the head strike.
Abner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abner gets underhooks to prevent Alieva's takedown attempt.
A short left from Abner.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brayden Abner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Abner.
Alieva tries to throw a body punch but Abner avoids it by throwing Alieva back against the cage.
Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Abner.
Alieva tries to circle away but Abner has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Abner.
#TD2#
Alieva wants the takedown. Abner is fighting it off but Alieva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Abner's guard against the cage.
Nurislam Alieva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alieva is breathing heavily.
Alieva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
Abner has Alieva pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Abner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nurislam Alieva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Abner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abner fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Alieva to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Alieva looks to clinch but Abner throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Alieva taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brayden Abner!
Brayden Abner retains his middleweight title!
Brayden Abner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Farquharson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Farquharson feints and as Alieva raises his hands in defense, Farquharson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alieva controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself. #SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva working a defensive guard here.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Alieva.#T1#
Farquharson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Alieva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Farquharson is sitting in close to Alieva's body. Alieva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Farquharson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Farquharson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alieva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nurislam Alieva! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 008
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Alieva looking to score a takedown here. Nye is defending well but Alieva drives through and ends up in Nye's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alieva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nye is keeping the position for now.
Nye wants to stand and escape but Alieva is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alieva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nye keeping moving, preventing Alieva from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Nye has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Alieva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nye is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alieva is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Alieva pulls guard effortlessly.
Alieva has a closed guard, preventing Nye from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Alieva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nye has picked Alieva up and slammed him! Alieva can't keep hold of the triangle and Nye manages to pass to side control!
Alieva tries to buck Nye off but Nye is having none of it.
Alieva is working hard here to advance position.
Alieva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Alieva can't do much from the bottom here.
Alieva is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Alieva sneaks back into half guard.
Alieva wants to control but Nye is keeping busy.
Nye seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nye dips to his left and cracks Alieva with an uppercut!
Alieva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alieva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nye throws out a counter right but Alieva avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Alieva rushes Nye and presses him up against the cage.
Alieva working hard to break the clinch.
Nye lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alieva.
Nye blocks an uppercut.
Alieva trying to stall but Nye improves his position.
#TD#
Alieva pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Alieva looking for a triangle here. Nye is fighting it but it looks tight! Alieva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nye is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nurislam Alieva! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 005
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Abner gets a takedown into half guard.
Alieva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abner's back!
Abner trying to control the hands but Alieva won't let him. #SUB#
Alieva tightening his grip on Abner, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Alieva working for a choke but Abner is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner is really stuck here.
#T1##SUB#
Abner fending off the submission attempt from Alieva. #SUB#
Alieva working for the choke.
Abner staying busy and making it hard for Alieva to control.
Abner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alieva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Abner is trying to break free.
#T2##SUB#
Alieva is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Abner with him. Abner is trying to defend but Alieva has an arm under the chin now! Abner grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nurislam Alieva! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 002
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Pealike throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Alieva counters with a takedown into side control.
Pealike tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Alieva wants to finish this one by submission but Pealike is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alieva.
Pealike wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alieva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pealike is looking to escape.
Pealike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alieva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pealike tries to improve his position but Alieva has taken his back! Alieva has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pealike tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Alieva pushes Pealike away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nurislam Alieva! |
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Event:
RSE 81:
Date: May 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Alieva gets tackled into the cage by Piccirilli. Piccirilli maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piccirilli.
Alieva is trying to pull guard but Piccirilli has him pressed against the cage.
Piccirilli gets through Alieva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piccirilli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Piccirilli working aggressively here.
Piccirilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alieva can't find room to land a body shot as Piccirilli controls the action.
#TD2#
Alieva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Piccirilli's face as Alieva controls the position.
Alieva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Piccirilli's legs.
Piccirilli wants to control but Alieva postures up.#SUB2#
Alieva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Alieva tries for a kimura but Piccirilli is defending well. #T1#
Alieva working away.
Piccirilli is looking for a sweep.
Piccirilli is not content to let Alieva control the position.
Alieva works to advance to full mount. Piccirilli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Piccirilli is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Alieva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alieva tries to control but Piccirilli wriggling away.
Piccirilli controls the position.#SUB2#
Alieva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Piccirilli has worked his arm free - good work by Piccirilli!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alieva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Piccirilli, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Alieva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Piccirilli's legs.
Alieva working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Alieva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Piccirilli napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Piccirilli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alieva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alieva happy to just control the position for now.
Piccirilli can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Alieva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piccirilli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piccirilli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nurislam Alieva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alieva fails with the takedown
and Alieva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piccirilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alieva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alieva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piccirilli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nurislam Alieva has been cut.
Piccirilli throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Alieva moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccirilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piccirilli blocks a body shot from Alieva.
A head punch on the inside from Piccirilli fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piccirilli.
A nice left hand lands by Piccirilli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piccirilli. #T1#
Alieva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piccirilli walks away with a smile on his face. Alieva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Corbiniano Piccirilli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nurislam Alieva.
Piccirilli slips under a jab from Alieva.
Alieva with a hook.
Piccirilli throws a big shot that misses.
Piccirilli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piccirilli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Piccirilli.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alieva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alieva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Piccirilli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alieva throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Alieva throws a right hand that misses
and Piccirilli counters with a body kick.
Corbiniano Piccirilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Piccirilli as Alieva shoots in.#CL#
Piccirilli forces Alieva back against the cage and clinches.
Piccirilli scores with a shot to the side of Alieva's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Alieva tightens his grip and picks Piccirilli up, before dumping him to the ground. Piccirilli manages to land in guard.
Piccirilli is pulling down on Alieva's head. It's preventing any offense from Alieva, at least for the moment.
Alieva postures up.
Nurislam Alieva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Alieva has gone for a leg lock! Piccirilli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alieva's guard.#REVR#
Piccirilli sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Alieva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Piccirilli has control of Alieva's left arm, preventing Alieva from doing any damage.
Alieva wants to pass the guard but Piccirilli is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Piccirilli pulls Alieva in close to prevent any damage.
Alieva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Piccirilli's guard.
Alieva wants to control but Piccirilli is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alieva prevents Piccirilli from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corbiniano Piccirilli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nurislam Alieva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alieva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piccirilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alieva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Piccirilli misses.
Alieva tries to counter with a clinch but Piccirilli shakes him off and moves away.
Piccirilli lands with a nice body kick.
Alieva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piccirilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piccirilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Alieva is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alieva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Alieva 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.#T1##SUB#
Piccirilli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alieva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alieva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piccirilli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piccirilli looking to control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alieva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alieva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piccirilli throwing a counter right hand but Alieva manages to avoid it.#CL#
Piccirilli moves into the clinch successfully.
Piccirilli misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Piccirilli pulls guard.
Piccirilli trying to control the position.
Alieva trying to control but Piccirilli is working from the bottom. #T3#
Piccirilli trying to keep a closed guard but Alieva is proving a slippery customer.
Piccirilli seems keen to control Alieva's posture.
Alieva wants to pass the guard but Piccirilli is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Alieva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Piccirilli has Alieva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Alieva jumps into guard, dragging Piccirilli to the mat.
Piccirilli preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piccirilli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Piccirilli trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corbiniano Piccirilli.
I think Piccirilli 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Corbiniano Piccirilli!
A relieved looking Corbiniano Piccirilli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Alieva tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range. #CL#
Alieva moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Alieva has Mesquita pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alieva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mesquita tumbling to the mat - Alieva dives into Mesquita's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Alieva trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alieva has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alieva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mesquita uses it to pass to side control.
#T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Alieva is defending well.
Alieva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alieva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Firm, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Alieva takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Alieva defending well.
Mesquita prevents Alieva from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Alieva defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Alieva defends it.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Alieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Alieva is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Alieva defends the submission attempt.
Alieva works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Mesquita stays in close to Alieva's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Alieva's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving. #SUB#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita pushes down on Alieva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Alieva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mesquita fails to advance to Alieva's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alieva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luan Mesquita dominated that 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.#R2#
Mesquita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alieva misses with a looping left.
Mesquita drops his hands momentarily and Alieva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Alieva has closed the distance and engaged Mesquita in a clinch.
#TD#
Alieva drags the fight down to the ground.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luan Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita won't allow Alieva to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alieva is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alieva prevents Mesquita from moving into mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Mesquita connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alieva some visible discomfort.
Alieva tries to improve position but can't.
Alieva regains half guard.
Alieva is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Alieva is defending well.
#T3#
Mesquita content to control rather than advance.
Alieva is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Alieva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Alieva is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Alieva 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.
Alieva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alieva.
Alieva keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita stays in close to Alieva's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Alieva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is working Alieva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luan Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mesquita there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alieva misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Alieva is looking to clinch.
Mesquita throws a hook but Alieva avoids it easily.
Alieva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mesquita.#TD2#
Alieva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alieva keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alieva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesquita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Alieva controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Alieva looking for subs off his back but Mesquita has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alieva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Mesquita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Alieva is defending well.
Alieva is trying to control but can't.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Alieva trying to control here.
Mesquita wants to control but Alieva is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alieva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luan Mesquita! |
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Event:
RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Schneider throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alieva was covering up waiting for the punch and Schneider finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Alieva is looking for a triangle but Schneider pushes his legs off easily.
Alieva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Alieva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schneider is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Alieva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Schneider frees his head nicely. Oh but Alieva has switched to an armbar! Schneider is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nurislam Alieva! |
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Event:
RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bash drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Alieva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bash rolls with it to try and escape but Alieva cranks on the arm and Bash is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nurislam Alieva! |
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Event:
RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Alieva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schneider.
Schneider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schneider on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Alieva forces Schneider back against the cage and clinches.
Alieva is trying to break the clinch but Schneider is controlling him.
Alieva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schneider to keep the fight standing.
Schneider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alieva backwards.
Alieva wants to stall.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schneider has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schneider presses Alieva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alieva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nurislam Alieva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alieva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Schneider lands a nice uppercut.
Alieva lands a body shot.
Schneider will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alieva up against the cage.
Alieva wants a takedown.
Schneider works on Alieva's body with a couple of short punches.
Alieva letting Schneider take a breather here.
Schneider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Alieva pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Schneider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schneider has managed to get both his arms back between Alieva's legs - danger averted.
Schneider postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Alieva controls Schneider momentarily but Schneider frees himself.
Schneider sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alieva's guard.
Schneider is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schneider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alieva taking some punishment here, with Schneider in his half guard. #SUB#
Alieva actively working from the bottom here.
Schneider working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT2#It looks like Nurislam Alieva 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!
Schneider trying to mount his opponent but Alieva defends it. #T3#
Alieva taking some punishment here, with Schneider in his half guard.
Schneider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alieva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alieva.#SUB#
Alieva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schneider gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schneider working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Alieva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schneider is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alieva.#T4#
Alieva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schneider's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alieva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schneider looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alieva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alieva is trying to get back to full guard.
Schneider working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alieva is trying to maintain the position but Schneider is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Alieva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Schneider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nurislam Alieva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alieva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kyle Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schneider connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schneider lands a right hook to the body.
Schneider just misses with a punch to the body.
Schneider connects with a right hand. Alieva shakes it off.
Alieva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alieva wants to clinch
and Schneider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Alieva is rocked!
Alieva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schneider.
Oh Alieva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Alieva shoots for a double leg takedown but Schneider sprawls well. He's pushed Alieva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schneider throws a jab when Alieva was well out of range.
Alieva seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Schneider lands a big uppercut and Alieva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alieva looks OK. Schneider waves Alieva back to his feet!
Schneider has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schneider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Schneider is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Alieva is in big trouble! Schneider is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Alieva. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kyle Schneider! |
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