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Event:
NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Moorehead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richardson pinned against the cage. Richardson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Moorehead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Moorehead's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moorehead off to one side.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moorehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moorehead looks winded!#T1#
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a right hand to the body.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson throws out a powerful jab.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson with a hook.#T2#
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richardson!
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Moorehead will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moorehead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richardson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Richardson does it's job there.
Moorehead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moorehead misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moorehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moorehead doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Moorehead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
and Moorehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richardson sizes up Moorehead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moorehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richardson punishes Moorehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richardson.
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!
Moorehead closes the distance but Richardson moves to the side
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson lands with a good body shot.
Richardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moorehead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorehead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moorehead at a distance.
A nice combination there by Richardson.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson cracks Moorehead with a good jab.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moorehead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
Moorehead shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson lands a jab.#T1#
Richardson cracks Moorehead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moorehead with a poor takedown
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moorehead can do to turn this around?
Richardson connects with the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moorehead might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richardson has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richardson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Moorehead has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
Richardson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moorehead is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richardson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moorehead.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
Moorehead tries to clinch
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Justin Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moorehead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moorehead shoots and misses
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Moorehead is rocked!
Justin Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moorehead seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Richardson.
Moorehead tries to move into range but Richardson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moorehead throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson lands a jab to Moorehead's midsection.
Richardson with a hook.
Moorehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richardson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson jabs at Moorehead's body.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Richardson duly obliges.
Moorehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moorehead thinking.
Richardson scores with a one two! Moorehead had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moorehead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Richardson lands.
Richardson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moorehead.
Richardson throws a big counter combination but Moorehead scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moorehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moorehead takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richardson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moorehead under the eye.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Richardson digs a good body shot into Moorehead's ribs.
Moorehead has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Moorehead will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moorehead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moorehead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moorehead fails with a takedown attempt.
Moorehead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moorehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Moorehead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Justin Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Richardson lands a really nice looking cross but Moorehead seems unphased.
#TD2#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson is trying to stand back up but Moorehead is controlling him
Richardson is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Moorehead has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Moorehead is working for a guillotine from mount but Richardson frees his head quite easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Moorehead looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moorehead wants to take Richardson's back here but Richardson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Moorehead working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Richardson wants to control but Moorehead is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moorehead wants to control the pace but Richardson is squirming around nicely.
Richardson is controlling an arm, preventing Moorehead from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moorehead controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Richardson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moorehead.
Richardson tries to buck Moorehead off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Richardson!
After winning the bout, Justin Richardson 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:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Cunningham throws a head kick that Moorehead semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moorehead trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is trying to maintain the position but Moorehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Moorehead is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Moorehead seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cunningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Moorehead.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Moorehead has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moorehead wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunningham is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Cunningham is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying to work for a kimura but Cunningham is defending well.
#SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moorehead tries to pass to full mount but Cunningham defends it. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Moorehead off and gets back to his feet.
Cunningham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorehead moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cunningham. Moorehead shrugs it off though.
Cunningham works the jab nicely.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Cunningham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moorehead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead moves forwards but Cunningham connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Moorehead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cunningham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cunningham holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Moorehead 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.
Moorehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Cunningham seems keen to control Moorehead's posture.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Moorehead defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Moorehead 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Cunningham misses.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Moorehead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Moorehead is rocked!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Moorehead takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Cunningham circles away easily
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moorehead's head backwards.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cunningham has knocked Moorehead down with a huge combo! Cunningham steps away and waves a wobbly Moorehead back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Moorehead shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Moorehead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Cunningham lands a left and a right that send Moorehead crashing to the mat, dazed. Cunningham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
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!
Moorehead drops his hands momentarily and Cunningham needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Moorehead just on the top of the head. Moorehead drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Moorehead - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blaze Cunningham!
After winning the bout, Blaze Cunningham 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:
NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Moorehead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cinco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Moorehead shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Moorehead wants to work for an arm triangle but Cinco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cinco trying to hold on to Moorehead's head to control him but Moorehead postures up.
Moorehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cinco keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moorehead is working for a kimura but Cinco is defending it quite comfortably.
Cinco tries to roll over but Moorehead keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Cinco looking for submissions off his back.
Moorehead wants to pass the guard but Cinco is defending well.
Cinco wants to control but Moorehead is keeping busy.
Cinco is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moorehead in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cinco tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moorehead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Moorehead throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moorehead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myers unleashes a big counter combination but Moorehead bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Moorehead shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Myers's guard.
Moorehead seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moorehead advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers is letting Moorehead control him for a moment.
Myers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moorehead asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Moorehead stalls from top position.#T1#
Myers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Moorehead is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moorehead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moorehead controls the position.#SUB#
Myers is wriggling around trying to escape but Moorehead has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Myers taps out and Moorehead picks up the big win! Great work there by Moorehead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Moorehead closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dupas is trying to maintain the position but Moorehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Moorehead frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Moorehead is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Moorehead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moorehead darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.#TD#
Simmons decides to pull guard.
Moorehead looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Moorehead postures up. #SUB#
Simmons has his foot on Moorehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moorehead works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moorehead defends it easily.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Moorehead postures up. #SUB#
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moorehead defends it easily.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons 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.
Moorehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons controls Moorehead momentarily but Moorehead frees himself.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Moorehead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moorehead looking to pass the guard.
Moorehead stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Moorehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully. #T3#
Simmons wants to sweep here but Moorehead controlling him for the moment.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Moorehead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simmons looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Moorehead trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons is controlling Moorehead's posture.#SUB#
Simmons is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moorehead throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Simmons's body to avoid the submission. Simmons has instead reached around Moorehead's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Simmons arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bailey Simmons! |
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Event:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moorehead closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moorehead lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (2) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB#
Moorehead drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moorehead (2) vs (4) Yoshida
Moorehead is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Moorehead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moorehead isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead looks to move to half guard but instead Yoshida has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moorehead (2) vs (6) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moorehead is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moorehead slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorehead is controlling Yoshida's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Moorehead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshida pulls his head out easily.
Moorehead is trying to control but can't.
Yoshida is keen to just control but Moorehead is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Moorehead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Moorehead wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moorehead wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yoshida works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (2) vs (9) Yoshida
Moorehead is working to get back to half guard.
Moorehead has given up his back. Will we see Yoshida going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (2) vs (12) Yoshida#T3#
Yoshida gets his hands free as Moorehead looks to control.
Well, with Yoshida on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Moorehead is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yoshida is hanging on to Moorehead's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Yoshida has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Moorehead has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yoshida controlling the positon.
Yoshida wants to control but Moorehead is keeping busy.#T4##SUB2#
Yoshida looking for the choke from the back.
Moorehead wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Yoshida trying to control.
Moorehead trying to control the position but Yoshida manages to sink in the hooks.
Yoshida is trying to stick to Moorehead's back but Moorehead is turning into Yoshida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yoshida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moorehead. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moorehead (4) vs (12) Yoshida
Moorehead looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moorehead (4) vs (14) Yoshida#SUB#
Moorehead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshida postures up.
#T5##SUB#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yoshida advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (4) vs (17) Yoshida
Moorehead tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Moorehead is trying to work for a sweep but Yoshida has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moorehead (4) vs (19) Yoshida#T6##SUB2#
Moorehead has left one of his arms exposed and Yoshida doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Moorehead screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
Date: Jun 25, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moorehead fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
Moorehead trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moorehead is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Moorehead is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Moorehead is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Moorehead tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Moorehead is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Moorehead defends it.
Moorehead is not content to let Sanchez control the position.#SUB#
Moorehead looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Sanchez prevents Moorehead from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Moorehead is defending it quite comfortably.
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Moorehead is having none of it.
Sanchez is pressing down on Moorehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moorehead is holding on for now.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Moorehead's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moorehead. Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (5) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a submission but Moorehead is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Moorehead can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but Moorehead frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Sanchez has control of Moorehead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moorehead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a submission but Moorehead is keeping him at bay.
Moorehead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moorehead keeps working.
Sanchez is pressing down on Moorehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moorehead is holding on for now.
Moorehead trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (8) Sanchez
Moorehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Moorehead is looking to get to half guard.
Moorehead has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (0) vs (11) Sanchez
Moorehead staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Sanchez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moorehead trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sanchez working for a choke but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Moorehead tries to break free.
#T6#
Moorehead is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Sanchez working for a choke but Moorehead is defending well.
Sanchez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sanchez is hanging on to Moorehead's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking to break Moorehead's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moorehead remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanchez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Moorehead is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Sanchez not allowing Moorehead to control his hands.
Moorehead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Moorehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moorehead regains half guard.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moorehead sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (14) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to control but Moorehead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moorehead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T8#
Moorehead is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez wants to take Moorehead's back here but Moorehead is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Moorehead tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Moorehead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moorehead tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Moorehead regains half guard.
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
Moorehead tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (0) vs (17) Sanchez#T9##SUB2#
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Moorehead is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Moorehead keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (0) vs (20) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Moorehead with him. Moorehead is trying to defend but Sanchez has an arm under the chin now! Moorehead grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Sanchez!
An out of breath Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moorehead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
Moorehead is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Moorehead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnes.
Moorehead tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Moorehead dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moorehead fails to pull guard.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moorehead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craven Moorehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Moorehead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes has Moorehead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moorehead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Moorehead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (2) vs (0) Barnes#T1#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes has his foot on Moorehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moorehead works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Moorehead is proving a slippery customer.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Moorehead defends easily.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T2#
Barnes 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.#SUB#
Moorehead has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moorehead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moorehead (2) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Moorehead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Moorehead pushes a forearm under Barnes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Deap Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Walters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moorehead quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Moorehead#SUB#
Walters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moorehead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walters.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Moorehead is defending the position.
Moorehead is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters trying to advance position but Moorehead counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Moorehead tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorehead looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Walters trying to control but Moorehead is working from the bottom.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
Walters trying to control but Moorehead is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moorehead is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Moorehead
Walters has Moorehead pulled in close to control his posture.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Moorehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moorehead controls the pace.#SUB#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Moorehead pushes his legs off easily.
Moorehead advances to half guard.
Moorehead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB2#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Moorehead.
Moorehead is looking to advance position but Walters won't allow it. #SUB#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moorehead pulls his head out easily.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Moorehead has control of the leg. #T5##SUB#
Walters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Moorehead seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters wants to control but Moorehead is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moorehead controlling the action here.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moorehead is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Moorehead seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Moorehead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Moorehead eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Moorehead is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Walters has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Moorehead is in a lot of trouble! Walters is straining to finish and he's done it! Moorehead taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deap Walters! |
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