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Event:
RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Whitaker misses with an uppercut. Albodean saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Albodean.
Donk. Albodean catches Whitaker right on the button with a cross.
Nick Albodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Albodean counters with a big head kick but Whitaker shrugs it off.
Albodean lands a jab to the nose.
Albodean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Albodean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Albodean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Albodean counters with a big uppercut that knocks Whitaker off his feet! Albodean dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Whitaker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Albodean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitaker, who protects the arm well.
Whitaker is still in real trouble! Can Albodean finish him?#SUB#
Albodean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Whitaker wants to control but Albodean postures up.
Whitaker seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Whitaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Albodean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Albodean works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Whitaker tries to bench press Albodean off him but Albodean keeps the position.
Albodean landing strikes.
Albodean working the ground and pound.
Whitaker struggling a bit here.
Whitaker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Albodean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Whitaker is looking to reverse the position.
Albodean landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whitaker is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Albodean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Albodean working the head with strikes.
Albodean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitaker keeps working.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep.
Whitaker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Whitaker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Albodean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albodean controlling the position.
Albodean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Albodean trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom. #T3#
Albodean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Whitaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Albodean grinds an elbow into Whitaker's temple.
Whitaker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've been hearing that Albodean has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Albodean in side control lands a decent elbow.
Whitaker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Albodean trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Whitaker is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
Whitaker tries to bench press Albodean off him but Albodean keeps the position.
Whitaker sneaks back into half guard.
Albodean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker keeping hold of Albodean's head, controlling as best he can.
Albodean lands strikes from half guard.
Whitaker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Albodean scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitaker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Albodean is keen to just control but Whitaker is a slippery customer.
Whitaker tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Albodean dominated that round.
That's time! Albodean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Whitaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Albodean finds it's way round the side to connect with Whitaker's head.
Whitaker slips a jab and a cross from Albodean.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albodean manages to avoid it.#TD#
Albodean closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whitaker quickly recovers to half guard.
Albodean is keen to just control but Whitaker is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean connects with a couple of short punches.
Albodean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whitaker taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Whitaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Whitaker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Nick Albodean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitaker is trying to stand back up but Albodean is controlling him
Still in half guard, Albodean seems content to control.
Albodean is looking to advance position but Whitaker won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Albodean passes to full mount!
Whitaker regains half guard.#T2#
Whitaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whitaker trying to keep a closed guard but Albodean is proving a slippery customer.
Albodean scoring with some ground and pound.
Albodean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Albodean connects with a couple of short punches.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Albodean trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom. #T3#
Albodean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitaker, not yet.
Whitaker keeps trying to improve his position.
Albodean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Albodean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Whitaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitaker has momentary wrist control but Albodean slips an elbow through the middle.
Albodean stands and throws Whitaker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Albodean trying to control the position but Whitaker is working away.
Albodean cracks Whitaker with a big elbow.
Whitaker is looking to regain half guard here but Albodean keeps moving and retains side control.
Albodean looking to control but instead Whitaker has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Whitaker is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Whitaker looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albodean is stalling here. Whitaker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Albodean seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Whitaker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Albodean dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Whitaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Albodean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Whitaker.
Nick Albodean is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Albodean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whitaker pushes Albodean off but Albodean dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean cracks Whitaker with a big right hand but Whitaker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albodean cracks Whitaker with a big right hand but Whitaker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Albodean working the ground and pound from side control.
Albodean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Albodean working the head and body with strikes.
Whitaker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Albodean connects with a decent elbow.
Albodean wants to control but Whitaker is keeping him busy.
Whitaker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Albodean working away.
Check out the look on Albodean's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Albodean taking a break here but Whitaker is having none of it and regains half guard.
Albodean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Albodean is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Whitaker!
Albodean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitaker can do to turn this around?#T2#
Albodean with shots to the head and body - Whitaker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Whitaker tries to hold on but Albodean pushes him away.
BOOM! Albodean connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Albodean wants to control the pace but Whitaker is squirming around nicely.
Albodean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker is trying to escape the mount.
Albodean scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Whitaker?
Whitaker is trying to escape the mount.
Albodean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A big strike lands for Albodean! That's really hurt Whitaker and he's turned his back - Albodean keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Albodean jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Albodean!
After winning the bout, Nick Albodean thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 61: Hopeless
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Albodean misses with a few strikes there.
Detweiler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Detweiler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Albodean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Detweiler.
Detweiler moves out of range as Albodean strikes.
Albodean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Detweiler moves away.
Detweiler missing with a left hand there. Albodean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Detweiler misses.
Albodean takes one to the chin there.
Detweiler misses with a body shot.
Detweiler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Albodean sprawls well. Albodean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Detweiler gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Detweiler shoots in and drives through. Albodean sprawls well.
A bone on bone clash there as Albodean blocks the leg kick.
Albodean cracks Detweiler with a good jab.
Detweiler misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Detweiler tries to land a front kick but Albodean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Detweiler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Albodean.
Nice defenses there by Detweiler.
A right-left combo lands from Albodean. #CUT#It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
Albodean looks to land a left hand but Detweiler moved out of range nicely.
Nick Albodean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Detweiler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Albodean is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Detweiler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albodean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Detweiler working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albodean tries to buck Detweiler off but Detweiler is having none of it.
Albodean is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Detweiler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Detweiler tries to move to mount but Albodean blocks the move with his legs.
Detweiler is looking to take a break and control but Albodean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Detweiler scores with punches from side control.
Albodean throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Albodean sneaks back into half guard.
Albodean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Albodean.#T3#
Detweiler throwing strikes from guard but Albodean blocks nicely.
Albodean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Detweiler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Detweiler wants to sweep here but Albodean controlling him for the moment.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Detweiler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Albodean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Detweiler is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Albodean content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Detweiler has locked up a guillotine! Detweiler's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Albodean is holding on here and Detweiler must be using up a lot of energy. Albodean has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Detweiler gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bart Detweiler!
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Detweiler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nick Albodean spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Albodean throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Schneider counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Albodean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schneider manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Albodean wants to control from the top but Schneider keeps moving.
Schneider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Albodean is one step ahead there.
Albodean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schneider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Schneider keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albodean tries to free his leg and advance position but Schneider is retaining full guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schneider is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Schneider preventing the sweep.
Albodean is trying to control the position but Schneider postures up.
Albodean looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Albodean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schneider is aware though and is defending well.
Albodean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Albodean looking for a sweep. Not yet Albodean, not yet.
Albodean wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schneider is now in half guard.
Albodean missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Albodean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Albodean.
Albodean is trying to keep Schneider in close.
Albodean wants to improve his position but instead Schneider has moved into half guard.
Albodean is pressing down on Schneider's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Albodean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schneider passes into half guard.
Albodean wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Albodean is trying to stand.
Albodean is pressing down on Schneider's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Albodean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schneider's guard. #REVB#
Albodean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Albodean passes Schneider's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Albodean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Albodean is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Albodean stopping the sweep attempt from Schneider.
Schneider trying to control the position.
Albodean postures up in Schneider's guard and throws a big left but Schneider blocks it. #T4#
Albodean throws a strike but Schneider rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Albodean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Albodean looking to sit in guard and control but Schneider gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Albodean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albodean tries to strike from the bottom.
Albodean looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Schneider has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Albodean to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Schneider is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Albodean pulls down on the head and he's put Schneider to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Albodean!
Nick Albodean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Hohepa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hohepa scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from Albodean both land. Nice combination.
Albodean tries to clinch but Hohepa moves out of range.
Hohepa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nick Albodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohepa checks a leg kick.
Hohepa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hohepa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Albodean.
Albodean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohepa.
Albodean with a hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hohepa has knocked Albodean down with a huge combo! Hohepa steps away and waves a wobbly Albodean back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albodean jabs at Hohepa's body.
Albodean walks into a stiff left hand from Hohepa.#ROC2#Albodean is rocked!
A nice combination there by Albodean.
Hohepa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Albodean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohepa.
#T1#
Albodean misses with a straight right.
Hohepa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albodean moves away.
Albodean doesn't manage to clinch there - Hohepa circles away.
Hohepa throws out a loose jab but Albodean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albodean is looking to counter punch.
Hohepa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Albodean attempts a counter takedown but Hohepa avoids it well and moves away.
Albodean lands a right hook to the body.
Albodean misses with a left hand
and Hohepa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albodean misses with a kick to the body
and Hohepa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohepa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hohepa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albodean lands with an uppercut that bounces Hohepa off the cage and back into range.
Albodean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albodean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohepa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hohepa! But no joy.#T2#
Albodean throws a head kick but Hohepa moves out of range.
Albodean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Albodean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hohepa throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hohepa.
Albodean defending well as Hohepa loads up on a big left hand.
Hohepa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hohepa backs away, Albodean returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hohepa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Albodean.
Albodean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohepa misses with a low kick.
Albodean connects with a right hand. Hohepa shakes it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Albodean is defended easily by Hohepa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Albodean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hohepa with a nice cross.
Hohepa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albodean. Hohepa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohepa avoids a kick to the body.
Albodean throws a lazy uppercut
and Hohepa counters with a stiff right hand.
Albodean lands with a cross.
Hohepa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hohepa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Albodean finds it's target.
Albodean looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohepa is just out of range.
Tua Hohepa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Hohepa slips a jab from Albodean.
A jab from Hohepa misses.
Albodean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Albodean has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hohepa looks to land a left hand but Albodean moved out of range nicely.
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!
Albodean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohepa misses with a body kick.
Hohepa fakes the leg kick and cracks Albodean in the body.
Hohepa lands with a shot to the body.
Albodean wants to clinch up but Hohepa keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Hohepa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohepa with a nice calf kick.
Albodean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Albodean misses with an uppercut. Hohepa saw that one coming.
Hohepa throws a body punch but Albodean moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tua Hohepa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hohepa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Albodean lands an overhand right.
Hohepa takes a swing at Albodean's ribcage but misses.
Albodean is looking to counter punch.
Albodean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohepa.
Albodean looks to throw the jab but Hohepa is out of range.
Albodean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hohepa counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hohepa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hohepa moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohepa counters with a body kick.
Hohepa lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tua Hohepa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Albodean misses the target.
Albodean throws a hook but Hohepa blocks it.
Albodean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hohepa but Hohepa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Albodean is looking to clinch.
Albodean misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Hohepa counters with a nice right hand that sends Albodean toppling to the canvas! Albodean scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hohepa finish him?!
Oh Albodean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohepa drops Albodean with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hohepa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tua Hohepa!
In defeat, Nick Albodean stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Albodean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muir.
Douglas Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albodean.
Muir blocks a head kick by Albodean.
Albodean tries a head kick but it misses.
Albodean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muir manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Muir. Those never looked like landing.
Muir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albodean throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albodean throws a body shot but no joy.
Albodean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Albodean moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Albodean misses the target.
Albodean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muir throws a head kick but Albodean moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Muir as Albodean shoots in.
Muir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muir swinging wildly here.
Albodean misses with a hook to the body
and Muir counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Albodean gets a clinch.
Muir is trying to break free.
Muir working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albodean.
Albodean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Muir breaks from the clinch.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Albodean shoots in and bounces Muir off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Albodean looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albodean advances position into side control!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muir keeps working.
Albodean working the body and head with strikes.
Muir can't do much from the bottom here.
Muir tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Muir being controlled for a moment.
Albodean is chipping away with strikes.
Muir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Albodean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Albodean works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Albodean landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Albodean lands a nice forearm strike.
Muir tries to bench press Albodean off him but Albodean keeps the position.
Albodean lands an elbow.
We've been informed that Muir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Albodean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Albodean in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Albodean trying to control the position but Muir is working away. #T4#
Albodean connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Muir some visible discomfort.
Albodean happy to just control the position for now.
Albodean scores with punches from side control.
Albodean content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Albodean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muir tries to bench press Albodean off him but Albodean keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Albodean dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Albodean scores with a jab to the body.
Muir misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Muir.
Nice straight punches there by Albodean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albodean.#CUT#It looks like Douglas Muir has been cut.
Muir needs to keep his hands up - Albodean had a free shot at his head there.
Albodean avoids the head kick by Muir.
#CL#
Albodean forces Muir back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Muir on the inside.
Muir misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Muir manages to break the clinch.
Albodean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muir.
Albodean tries to clinch but Muir moves out of range.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Albodean throws a low kick but Muir avoids it.
Albodean throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Albodean moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albodean tries to clinch there but Muir circles away.
Muir moves forwards but Albodean connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Muir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Muir.
Albodean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Muir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muir throws a nice looking combination but Albodean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Douglas Muir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albodean fails to land the takedown.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Muir moves out of range of the strikes.
As Albodean backs off Muir throws a huge counter combo but Albodean manages to avoid it all.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Albodean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muir avoids the body shot from Albodean.
Albodean throws a sloppy head kick and Muir moves out of range easily.
Albodean scores with a jab to the head.
Douglas Muir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albodean throws a hook but Muir blocks it.
Muir misses with a head kick.
#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Albodean.
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!
Albodean cracks Muir with a big elbow.
Albodean lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Muir down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Albodean landing a few strikes.
Albodean working the head with strikes.
Muir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albodean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muir is trying to improve his position.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muir keeps working.
Muir wants to control but Albodean postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albodean cracks Muir with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Albodean lands an elbow.
Muir is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Albodean working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Albodean has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Albodean in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Douglas Muir's cut even more.#SUB#
Albodean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Muir is not content to let Albodean control the position. #T4#
Albodean scores with punches from side control. #CUT#The cut above Douglas Muir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Douglas Muir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Albodean!
Nick Albodean thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 599
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Ham misses with a straight right.
Ham misses with a hook
#TD#
and Albodean counters with a single leg into guard. Ham didn't expect that.
Albodean is stalling in the full guard.
Ham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albodean looking to sit in guard and control but Ham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ham pushes down on Albodean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Albodean wants to control the position but Ham says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Albodean is trying to stand up here but Ham is controlling him well.
Albodean wants to improve his position but Ham is controlling well.
#SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albodean wants to improve his position but Ham is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Albodean is trying to control but can't.
Albodean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ham prevents Albodean from improving his position.
Ham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Albodean is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Albodean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Albodean looking to control but Ham passes into half guard.
#T3#
Ham trying to control the pace.
Albodean trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Albodean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Albodean working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Albodean throws a sloppy head kick
and Ham counters with a nice uppercut.
Albodean misses with a body kick.
Ham only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Albodean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ham just misses with a punch to the body.
Albodean throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ham counters with a nice body kick.
Ham lands with a nice body kick.
Albodean is looking to land body kicks.
Albodean misses with a wild body shot.
Ham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Albodean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ham counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albodean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albodean throws a sloppy body shot
and Ham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Ham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albodean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ham is just out of range.
Ham replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Albodean blocks it well.
Albodean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Albodean tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Ham counters with a crisp right hand that drops Albodean! Ham lets Albodean back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Albodean is rocked!
Albodean moves to clinch but Ham breaks away
and Ham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Albodean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albodean misses the jab.
Ham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albodean blocks a head kick by Ham.
That kick from Ham tenderised Albodean's leg. Albodean is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Albodean fails with the takedown
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Albodean misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albodean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ham pushes Albodean away with a front kick.
Ham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albodean moves away.
Nick Albodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albodean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2#
Ham lands a big head kick that sends Albodean tumbling to the mat! Ham takes a step backwards and waves Albodean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Albodean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ham darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Albodean shoots for a takedown but Ham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Albodean seems to have got his legs back now.
Ham misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ham.
Ham moves forwards but Albodean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albodean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Albodean misses.
Albodean wants to clinch
and Ham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Albodean moves to clinch but Ham breaks away
and Ham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Albodean misses with a body shot.
Albodean is looking to wear down Ham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Albodean misses with a body shot.
Albodean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ham lands with a straight right. Albodean didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Ham feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Albodean sprawling to the canvas! Albodean rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ham finish him?!
Ham throws a push kick but Albodean slaps the foot to one side.
Albodean attempts a counter takedown but Ham avoids it well and moves away.
Ham slips under a jab from Albodean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albodean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albodean throws a poor cross that misses
and Ham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ham.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ham scores with a jab. Albodean acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Albodean ducks under a wild hook from Ham.
Albodean looks to throw a body kick
and Ham counters with a good low kick that Albodean was not able to check.
Albodean wants to land a leg kick but Ham is out of range.
Ham feints a counter leg kick.
Albodean moves away from the strike by Ham.
Albodean moves forwards but Ham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Albodean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ham.
Ham misses with a hook.
Ham scores with a hook.
Albodean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ham drops Albodean with a huge uppercut! Albodean drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ham is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Ham!
The defeated Nick Albodean had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Nice combo by Albodean! Oh, that's hurt him - Bryzgalov falls to the canvas and Albodean follows him into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Albodean looks up at the clock and then as Bryzgalov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Albodean smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Bryzgalov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Albodean scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bryzgalov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Albodean can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Albodean!
A victorious Nick Albodean 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:
TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
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 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tim Bird!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bird closes the distance and pushes Albodean back into the cage.#TD2#
Bird turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bird manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Albodean (0) vs (4) Bird
Albodean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Albodean tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Albodean has escaped the position, nice work there.
Albodean is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Albodean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Albodean is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albodean avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is defending well.
Albodean tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Albodean is working hard here to advance position.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is defending well.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Albodean is working away.
Albodean controlling the position well.
Albodean wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well.
Albodean wants to control but Bird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.
Bird prevents Albodean from improving his position.#T2#
Albodean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Albodean holds on and takes a little breather.
Bird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Albodean working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Bird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bird trying to control but Albodean is working from the bottom.
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Albodean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Albodean keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird stopping the sweep attempt from Albodean.
Bird passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (0) vs (7) Bird
Albodean sneaks back into half guard.
Albodean wants to control but Bird is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Bird 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.
Albodean is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albodean avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Albodean is working away. #T4#
Albodean gets back to full guard.
Albodean keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird passes Albodean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Albodean trying to control but Bird postures up.
#SUB2#
Bird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Albodean sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Albodean actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Bird 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.
Bird wants to control but Albodean is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Albodean has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bird is thwarting Albodean's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB#
Albodean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird is thwarting Albodean's attempts to control the position.
Albodean is refusing to be controlled, as Bird sits in half guard.
Bird prevents Albodean from improving his position.
Bird is thwarting Albodean's attempts to control the position.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is defending well.
Bird is trying to control. Albodean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Albodean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Albodean manages to get to full guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Albodean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Albodean keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Albodean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albodean looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Albodean looking for a sweep. Not yet Albodean, not yet.
Albodean keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird passes into half guard.
Albodean regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bird wants to control from the top but Albodean keeps moving. #SUB#
Albodean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bird is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Bird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Albodean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (2) vs (7) Bird#SUB2#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Albodean defends easily.
Bird controls Albodean momentarily but Albodean frees himself.
Bird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (2) vs (9) Bird
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is keeping the position.
Albodean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Albodean keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Albodean trying to control the position.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Albodean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.
Albodean trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Albodean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (4) vs (9) Bird
Bird is trying to keep Albodean in close.
Albodean preventing the sweep.
Bird trying to control the position.
Albodean showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Albodean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Albodean works his way back into a safe position though.
Albodean trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Albodean looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bird has his feet on Albodean's thighs here. He's pushed Albodean off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Albodean screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Bird!
Tim Bird made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.
The defeated Nick Albodean had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
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 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Albodean tries to keep at a distance but Sleon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sleon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Albodean prevents it.
Albodean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon is working for takedown but Albodean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sleon gets underhooks to prevent Albodean's takedown attempt.
Sleon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Albodean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nick Albodean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Sleon prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Albodean after a bit of a struggle.
Sleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Albodean is defending well.
Albodean tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Sleon jumps into guard, dragging Albodean to the mat.
#SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albodean defends well.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Albodean controls the pace.
Albodean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Albodean is pressing down on Sleon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleon is holding on for now.
Sleon wants to improve his position but Albodean is controlling well.
#T1#
Albodean content to control rather than advance.
Albodean wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
Sleon is controlling Albodean's trapped leg to prevent Albodean from advancing to side control.
Sleon is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Albodean wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Albodean is trying to control the action in half guard but Sleon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sleon is positioning himself well to prevent Albodean advancing to mount.
Albodean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sleon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sleon is trying to maintain the position but Albodean is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Albodean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Albodean is trying to control the action in half guard but Sleon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Sleon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Albodean passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (3) vs (0) Sleon
Albodean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sleon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sleon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sleon regains half guard.
Albodean controlling the pace.
Sleon moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Albodean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sleon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a triangle but Albodean pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Albodean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Albodean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Albodean preventing the sweep.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Albodean won't allow Sleon to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sleon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albodean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albodean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albodean defends well.#T4#
Sleon looking for a sweep. Not yet Sleon, not yet. #SUB#
Albodean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Albodean wants to pass the guard but Sleon is keeping the position.
Albodean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Albodean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sleon's guard.
Albodean trying to control from half guard but Sleon is working away. #SUB2#
Sleon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Albodean pulls his head out easily.
Sleon is staying active underneath Albodean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sleon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Sleon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albodean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albodean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Albodean is really struggling to control Sleon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Albodean tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for a guillotine here but Albodean defends easily.
Albodean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Sleon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sleon controls Albodean momentarily but Albodean frees himself.
Albodean advances to half guard.
Albodean is keen to just control but Sleon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sleon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albodean.
Sleon is pressing down on Albodean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sleon 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.
Sleon can't keep his opponent in guard - Albodean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sleon tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.#T7#
Sleon is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy.
Sleon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sleon being controlled here, momentarily.
Albodean wants to pass the guard but Sleon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Albodean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sleon keeping full guard, as Albodean tries to pass.
Sleon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleon being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sleon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albodean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albodean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Albodean stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon pulls Albodean in close to his closed guard and prevents Albodean from doing any damage or advancing position.
Albodean trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Albodean slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura but Sleon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Albodean to get the leverage. #SUB#
Albodean is trying to work for a kimura but Sleon is defending well.
#SUB#
Albodean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sleon trying to control but Albodean postures up.
Sleon tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albodean passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (6) vs (0) Sleon
Sleon regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy.
#T10#
Sleon is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Sleon tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.
Albodean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sleon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sleon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for a guillotine here but Albodean defends easily.
#SUB#
Albodean drops back looking for a leg! Sleon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sleon manages to kick Albodean off! Albodean jumps back into Sleon's guard.
Sleon keeping full guard, as Albodean tries to pass. #T11#
Albodean wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Albodean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sleon keeps working.
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sleon actively working from the bottom here.
Albodean slows the pace down in half guard.
Albodean is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.
Albodean tries to pass to full mount but Sleon defends it.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sleon keeps working. #T12#
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Albodean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sleon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albodean.
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Albodean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sleon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Albodean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albodean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13##SUB2#
Albodean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Albodean controlling from the top position.
Albodean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sleon's guard. #SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sleon defends it well. #SUB#
Albodean wants to work for an arm triangle but Sleon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Albodean is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.
Sleon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Sleon wants to control but Albodean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sleon wants to get back to full guard.
Albodean content to control rather than advance.
Sleon is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sleon gets full guard.
Albodean slips nicely into half guard.
Sleon is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sleon looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sleon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albodean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sleon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Albodean is working for a kimura but Sleon is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albodean takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Nick Albodean decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edward Sleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mark Jackacy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albodean can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Jackacy is trying to trip Albodean. He has hold of a leg but Albodean is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackacy persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Albodean (0) vs (2) Jackacy#SUB#
Albodean is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackacy frees his head nicely. Oh but Albodean has switched to an armbar! Jackacy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nick Albodean!
After the big win, Nick Albodean made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Mark Jackacy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Soriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albodean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puna Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Albodean.
Albodean throws a low kick, looking for Soriano's leg but Soriano calmly moves out of range.
Soriano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albodean.#CL#
Soriano gets tackled into the cage by Albodean. Albodean maintains the clinch.
Soriano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albodean avoids it.
Soriano managing to block the knees to the body from Albodean.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Nick Albodean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean missing with knees to the body.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albodean.
#T1#
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Albodean managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Albodean lands a nice knee to the body.
Soriano looks winded!
Soriano avoiding damage as Albodean throws knees to the body.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
Puna Soriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soriano avoiding damage as Albodean throws knees to the body.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean stops a takedown attempt from Soriano.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Albodean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soriano.
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Albodean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Albodean avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Albodean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albodean avoids it.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Albodean lands a knee to the body.
Soriano trying to land knees to the body.
Albodean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soriano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Albodean throws a low kick but Soriano avoids it.
Soriano tries to work over Albodean's front leg with a kick but Albodean checks it.
Soriano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albodean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soriano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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 Nick Albodean.
I think Albodean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Nick Albodean wins by unanimous decision!
Nick Albodean gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Puna Soriano had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Arnolds slips under a jab from Albodean.
Albodean just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Arnolds instigates a clinch.
Arnolds blocks an elbow strike from Albodean.
A right handed body shot lands from Albodean.
Albodean working aggressively here.
Albodean blocks a body shot from Arnolds.
Arnolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albodean.
Albodean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albodean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albodean swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albodean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Albodean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albodean blocks the elbow strike.
Arnolds working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Albodean fails to land.
Arnolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Albodean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Albodean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Albodean throws a head punch that misses.
Albodean creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arnolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnolds missing with knees to the body.
Albodean throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnolds.
Still in the clinch, Arnolds scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Albodean misses with a body punch.
Albodean misses with a body punch.
Arnolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Albodean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnolds blocks the elbow strike.
Albodean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnolds lands an uppercut.
Albodean avoids a wild elbow strike from Arnolds.
Arnolds misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Arnolds.
Albodean looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Albodean swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albodean working aggressively here.
Arnolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arnolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albodean.
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 Nick Albodean.
Well Albodean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 10:9
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Albodean!
An out of breath Nick Albodean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Alan Arnolds stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
BMF 001🤼
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jayilton Almeda!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Almeda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Almeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albodean.
Almeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almeda looking for a takedown.
Albodean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Almeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Almeda has Albodean pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Almeda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Albodean tumbling to the mat - Almeda dives into Albodean's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Albodean (0) vs (2) Almeda
Almeda passes Albodean's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Albodean gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Albodean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Albodean keeps moving. #T1#
Albodean working a defensive guard here.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Albodean keeps moving. #SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now.
Albodean wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Almeda is now in half guard.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but Albodean defending well. #SUB2#
Almeda seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Albodean is refusing to be controlled, as Almeda sits in half guard.
Albodean wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Almeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Almeda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Almeda is looking to advance position but Albodean won't allow it.
Almeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Albodean trying to control but Almeda postures up.
#SUB2#
Almeda is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Almeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Albodean wants to control but Almeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albodean is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Almeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Almeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Albodean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Albodean actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Albodean works his way to full guard. Good work.
Albodean trying to keep a closed guard but Almeda is proving a slippery customer.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda passes Albodean's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Almeda seems to be working for a kimura but Albodean defends the submission attempt.
Albodean gets full guard.#T5#
Albodean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Albodean 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: Albodean (2) vs (2) Almeda
Albodean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (5) vs (2) Almeda#SUB#
Albodean has hold of Almeda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Almeda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Almeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeda is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Albodean is staying active.
Almeda tries to reverse the position but Albodean maintains control.#SUB#
Albodean jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Almeda manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeda has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Albodean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Almeda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Almeda struggling a bit here.
Albodean trying to control the position but Almeda is working away.
Almeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Almeda is looking for a sweep. Albodean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Albodean is thwarting Almeda's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Albodean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Almeda is looking to improve his position.
Almeda is still trying to improve position.
Albodean wants to free his trapped foot but Almeda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Almeda controlling the position well. #T8#
Almeda gets full guard.
Albodean works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Albodean seems to be working for a kimura but Almeda defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Albodean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Almeda sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeda is in trouble now - Albodean has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (8) vs (2) Almeda
Almeda can't escape the position.
Almeda tries to hold on but Albodean pushes him away. #T9#
Almeda can't escape the position.
Almeda tries to hold on but Albodean postures up.
Albodean trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Albodean moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Almeda has worked his arm free - good work by Almeda!
Albodean working away.
Almeda is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Albodean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Albodean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Almeda is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Albodean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeda is trying to improve his position.
Almeda keeps trying to improve his position.#T11##SUB#
Albodean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Almeda, who protects the arm well.
Albodean trying to control the position but Almeda is working away.
Almeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Albodean trying to control the position but Almeda is working away.
Almeda is trying to control Albodean's posture but Albodean avoids it.
Almeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Almeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Albodean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Albodean trying to control the action but Almeda is working from the bottom. #T13#
Almeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Almeda keeping full guard, as Albodean tries to pass.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (11) vs (2) Almeda#SUB#
Albodean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Almeda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Almeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Albodean's best efforts.#T14##SUB#
Albodean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeda defends it well.
Almeda trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Almeda actively working from the bottom here.
Almeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Almeda working for a triangle but Albodean defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albodean looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albodean takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Nick Albodean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jayilton Almeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryk Anders!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Albodean moves into the clinch successfully.
Anders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Albodean after a bit of a struggle.
Anders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Albodean pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Albodean drives through and clinches with Anders against the cage.
Albodean stops a takedown attempt from Anders.
Nick Albodean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryk Anders.
Anders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anders looking for a takedown.
Albodean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Albodean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anders prevents it.
Anders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Albodean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean tries for a takedown but Anders manages to get underhooks.
Albodean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Albodean prevents it.
Anders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Albodean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##TD#
Albodean turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Albodean manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Albodean (4) vs (0) Anders#SUB#
Albodean goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Albodean's guard! Nice work there by Anders! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (4) vs (2) Anders#SUB#
Anders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anders's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anders trying to control but Albodean is working from the bottom.
Anders content to stall in guard here.
Anders trying to control but Albodean is working from the bottom. #T2#
Albodean is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Anders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albodean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anders has managed to get both his arms back between Albodean's legs - danger averted.
Anders is pushing down on Albodean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Albodean is fighting to maintain full guard but Anders has managed to sneak the leg through.
Albodean is looking for a sweep. Anders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Albodean is looking to control Anders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albodean avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Anders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Albodean is just riding it out for now. Anders eventually gives up the hold.
Albodean trying to control but Anders postures up.
#T3#
Anders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Albodean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Albodean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anders is working away from the top position though.
Albodean works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Anders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Anders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now.
Anders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Albodean throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anders uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (4) vs (5) Anders
Albodean tries to buck Anders off but Anders is having none of it.#T5##SUB2#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albodean, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Anders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albodean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders working away.#SUB2#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albodean, who protects the arm well.
Anders is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Anders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Albodean is trying to control Anders's posture but Anders avoids it.
Anders trying to control the action but Albodean is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albodean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T7#
Albodean struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albodean, who protects the arm well.
Anders trying to control the action but Albodean is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Albodean is trying to control Anders's posture but Anders avoids it. #SUB2#
Anders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Albodean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Anders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Albodean has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anders but great work by Albodean. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Albodean (8) vs (5) Anders#T9##SUB#
Albodean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Albodean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Albodean trying to control the action but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders can't do much from the bottom here.
Anders is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Anders is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Albodean off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Albodean (8) vs (9) Anders#SUB2#
Anders is looking for the choke from the back position but Albodean is controlling his hands well.
Anders is hanging on to Albodean's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Albodean defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Anders looking for the RNC.
Albodean tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Albodean manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Anders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Albodean defends it well.
Anders is trying to control the action in half guard but Albodean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anders trying to control the action but Albodean is working from the bottom.
Albodean is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Albodean wants to improve his position but Anders is controlling well.
#T12#
Anders stalling away here and it's allowed Albodean to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Albodean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Albodean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (10) vs (9) Anders
Anders keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Albodean has gone for a leg lock! Anders slips out almost immediately though and dives into Albodean's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (10) vs (11) Anders#T13#
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Albodean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Anders has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Albodean to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anders is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Albodean pulls down on the head and he's put Anders to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Albodean!
A very excited looking Nick Albodean made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ryk Anders spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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