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Event:
NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Cinco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russo on the side of the head.
Cinco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cinco.
A big right from Russo misses.
Cinco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Russo's head backwards.
Cinco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cinco jabs Russo right on the nose. Russo blinks but takes it well.
Cinco lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.#CL2#
Russo forces Cinco back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinco working hard to break the clinch.
Cinco is trying to push Russo away but Russo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Cinco jumps guard.
Cinco looking to control.
Cinco has control of Russo's left arm, preventing Russo from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Russo is posturing up here but Cinco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Russo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Russo has to tap! Slick submission there by Cinco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Cinco!
Esteban Cinco 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:
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:
STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Cinco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zelecki's head.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zelecki on the side of the head.
Zelecki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zelecki with the counter takedown but Cinco avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zelecki has closed the distance and engaged Cinco in a clinch.
Cinco lands an elbow inside that Zelecki shrugs off.
Cinco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cinco breaks the clinch.
Cinco scores with a hook to the body. Zelecki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cinco. Zelecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cinco throws a lazy right hand but Zelecki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zelecki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zelecki on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelecki shoots in but Cinco avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Cinco connects with a jab.
Cinco lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Cinco does it's job there.
Zelecki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Zelecki is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Cinco ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Zelecki clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esteban Cinco!
A relieved looking Esteban Cinco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Cinco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cinco wants it to stay on the feet.
Cinco connects with a single shot there.
Cinco misses with a looping left.
Kaveri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Cinco lands with a kick to the temple. Kaveri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Nuari Kaveri has been cut.
Kaveri shoots in but Cinco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esteban Cinco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuari Kaveri.
Cinco throws a good cross that connects.
Cinco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaveri.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaveri on the side of the head.
Cinco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cinco throws a hook but Kaveri blocks it.
Cinco cracks Kaveri with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Cinco.
Kaveri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cinco swivels and escapes.
Kaveri looks winded!#T1#
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt.
Cinco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cinco throws a shot to the body.
Cinco tries to work over Kaveri's front leg with a kick but Kaveri checks it.
Cinco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kaveri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaveri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaveri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cinco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cinco clobbers Kaveri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cinco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cinco digs a good body shot into Kaveri's ribs.
Kaveri tries for a takedown but Cinco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cinco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Cinco.
Cinco lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaveri off the ropes and back into range.
Cinco lands with a cross. #T2#
Cinco thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cinco.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cinco as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Cinco misses its target.
Cinco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cinco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaveri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cinco throws a leg kick which misses Kaveri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaveri tries to avoid it.
Cinco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cinco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cinco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cinco wants it to stay on the feet.
Cinco throws a hook but Kaveri avoids it easily.
Cinco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaveri.
Kaveri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cinco.
Cinco misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Cinco looks to throw the jab but Kaveri is out of range.
Kaveri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cinco.
Cinco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cinco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaveri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cinco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kaveri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cinco swivels and escapes.
Cinco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cinco as he connects with a hook.
Kaveri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cinco throws a solid leg kick but Kaveri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cinco.
Cinco throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Kaveri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinco can't do much from the bottom here.
Cinco is looking for a sweep.
Cinco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cinco is trying to maintain the position but Kaveri is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kaveri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cinco is just riding it out for now. Kaveri eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Cinco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cinco working for a triangle but Kaveri defends it easily.
Cinco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cinco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaveri is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Kaveri looking to pass the guard.
Cinco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Cinco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaveri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cinco has picked Kaveri up and slammed him! Kaveri can't keep hold of the triangle and Cinco manages to pass to side control!
Cinco trying to control the position but Kaveri is working away.
Kaveri prevents Cinco from moving into mount. #T6#
Kaveri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cinco connects with a decent elbow.
Cinco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaveri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cinco's best efforts.
Cinco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaveri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cinco is trying to control. Kaveri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cinco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cinco trying to control the action but Kaveri is working from the bottom.
Cinco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaveri is squirming around, avoiding Cinco's attempts to control the action.
Kaveri is desperately trying to improve his position but Cinco has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Cinco tries to control but Kaveri wriggling away. #SUB#
Kaveri defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cinco.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kaveri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaveri is still trying to improve position.
Cinco has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaveri's face.
Kaveri takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaveri tries to reverse the position but Cinco maintains control.#T8#
Cinco lands a couple of good shots and Kaveri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cinco trying to control.#SUB#
Cinco looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Kaveri tries to escape the position.
Cinco lands punches and elbows.
Cinco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaveri on the ground.
I really don't envy Kaveri right now.
Cinco controlling the position well here. Kaveri rolled but Cinco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kaveri tries to escape but Cinco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kaveri prevents Cinco from getting a body triangle.
Kaveri wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cinco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuari Kaveri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kaveri moves out of range as Cinco strikes.
Cinco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuari Kaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaveri blocks a head kick by Cinco.
Esteban Cinco is winning the standup battle so far.
Cinco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaveri back to the ropes. Cinco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cinco throws the left hand but Kaveri avoids the punch easily.
Cinco with a nice cross.
Cinco stuffs the takedown.
Cinco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Cinco shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Cinco misses the target.
Esteban Cinco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuari Kaveri.
Cinco lands a head kick!
Kaveri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinco.
Cinco throws a head kick but Kaveri moves out of range.
Cinco looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaveri is just out of range.
Cinco throws a leg kick which misses Kaveri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaveri tries to avoid it.
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cinco tried to score with a low kick but Kaveri checks it.#T1#
Kaveri slips under a jab from Cinco.
Esteban Cinco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cinco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaveri was well out of range. Poor timing from Cinco.
And Kaveri tries to counter it with a takedown but Cinco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaveri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cinco lands with a good body shot.
Cinco throws a push kick but Kaveri slaps the foot to one side.
Kaveri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cinco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaveri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaveri looks for a takedown but Cinco sprawls well.
Cinco tries to bum rush Kaveri with a series of wild strikes but Kaveri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cinco lands the left hand.
Kaveri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaveri shoots in but Cinco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cinco just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Cinco shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cinco throws a jab when Kaveri was well out of range.
Cinco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaveri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaveri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaveri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cinco but Cinco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cinco cracks Kaveri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cinco. That's going to slow Kaveri down.
Kaveri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cinco's waist but Cinco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaveri off to one side.
Cinco is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cinco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaveri can do to turn this around?
Cinco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaveri staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Cinco.
Cinco connects with a looping right hand.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cinco as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cinco sprawls well. Cinco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaveri gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Cinco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cinco.
A jab from Cinco finds it's way through Kaveri's defenses.
Cinco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cinco, as that shot connected.
Cinco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cinco throws a low kick but Kaveri moves out of range easily.
Kaveri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cinco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaveri back to the ropes. Cinco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Kaveri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cinco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaveri slips a straight right by Cinco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cinco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cinco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cinco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaveri was well out of range. Poor timing from Cinco.
Cinco connects with a crisp jab.
Cinco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A cross from Cinco lands.
Kaveri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cinco counters with a thumping low kick.
Cinco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cinco cracks Kaveri with a good jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaveri. #T5#
Kaveri shoots in and drives through. Cinco sprawls well.
Cinco thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cinco lands a two punch combo.
Cinco just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaveri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cinco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaveri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaveri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cinco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaveri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cinco misses with a double jab.
Cinco misses with a low kick.
Cinco throws a body punch but Kaveri moves out of range.
Cinco thumps Kaveri with a low kick.
Cinco throws a right and a left that Kaveri avoids nicely. #TD2#
Kaveri dives in and scores a takedown into Cinco's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kaveri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cinco dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kaveri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaveri, not yet. #T6#
Cinco is pushing down on Kaveri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaveri is fighting to maintain full guard but Cinco has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cinco seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaveri is not content to let Cinco control the position.#SUB#
Cinco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cinco wants to control but Kaveri is keeping him busy.
Cinco trying to pass the guard but Kaveri defending well.
Esteban Cinco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kaveri is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cinco is tapping! Great win for Kaveri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nuari Kaveri!
Nuari Kaveri is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Cinco closes the distance and clinches.
Korsgaard looking to slow down the pace here.
Cinco misses with a punch to the body.
Cinco can't find room to land a body shot as Korsgaard controls the action.
#BC#
Cinco breaks from the clinch.
Korsgaard misses with a jab to the body
and Cinco counters with a right hand to the body.
Cinco lands with a nice body kick.
Korsgaard wants to clinch.
Cinco doesn't manage to clinch there - Korsgaard circles away.
#CL#
Cinco moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco jumps guard but Korsgaard stands there with Cinco around his waist. Cinco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Korsgaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cinco wants to stall.
Korsgaard looking to stall.
Korsgaard trying to control the position but instead, Cinco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korsgaard into the ropes.
Korsgaard is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cinco has denied him.#T1#
Korsgaard prevents a body shot from Cinco.
Cinco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Korsgaard after a bit of a struggle.
Korsgaard prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Cinco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Cinco.
Korsgaard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cinco is trying to maintain a safe position but Korsgaard gets an underhook and turns Cinco into the ropes.
Cinco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cinco working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Korsgaard.
Cinco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korsgaard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korsgaard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cinco.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Korsgaard is trying to stall.
#T2#
Cinco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korsgaard avoids it.
Cinco is trying to maintain a safe position but Korsgaard gets an underhook and turns Cinco into the ropes.
Korsgaard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Korsgaard.
Korsgaard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Cinco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cinco closes the distance and pushes Korsgaard back into the ropes.
Korsgaard trying to control the position but instead, Cinco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korsgaard into the ropes.
Korsgaard taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ejnar Korsgaard.
Korsgaard throws a leg kick but Cinco moved away.
Korsgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cinco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korsgaard cracks Cinco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL#
Cinco clinches up with Korsgaard and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Cinco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Korsgaard trying to control the position but instead, Cinco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korsgaard into the ropes.
Korsgaard pushes Cinco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Cinco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Cinco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cinco showed some decent athleticism there.
Korsgaard is looking to get back to is feet but Cinco passes into side control.
#SUB#
Cinco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korsgaard, who protects the arm well.
Cinco misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Cinco taking a breather here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Cinco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Korsgaard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Cinco has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Korsgaard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cinco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cinco 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 Korsgaard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cinco works to advance to full mount. Korsgaard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T6#
Cinco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cinco controlling his opponent.
Cinco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Korsgaard for as long as he can get away with.
Cinco continues to stall.#T7#
Korsgaard 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.
More hug and hope from Cinco.
Cinco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Korsgaard squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cinco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cinco lands a couple of good shots and Korsgaard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
What can Korsgaard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cinco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cinco lands a shot to the head.
Korsgaard is trying to get back to his feet but Cinco has full control of the position and if anything, Korsgaard has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T9#
Cinco controlling from the back.#SUB#
Cinco is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Korsgaard has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cinco has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Korsgaard taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cinco doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Cinco!
A victorious Esteban Cinco 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:
STC1| Silveiro x Graves
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Gable is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cinco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
Cinco throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
Cinco can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A lull in the action here.
Cinco is not content to let Gable control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco is trying to control Gable's posture but Gable avoids it. #T1#
Cinco trying to remain calm as Gable controls from the top position.
Cinco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gable off and has taken his back!
Will Cinco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cinco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gable haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gable covering up well under a series of strikes from Cinco.
Gable just trying to survive but Cinco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2##SUB2#
Cinco is cranking Gable's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gable! He's tightened the choke and Gable is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Cinco!
After winning the bout, Esteban Cinco 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Cinco lands a slapping body shot.
Alex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alex has a takedown stuffed.
Alex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cinco tries to bum rush Alex with a series of wild strikes but Alex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alex throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cinco. #CL2#
Cinco closes the distance and clinches.
Alex jumps guard but Cinco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cinco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alex is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cinco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stepdad Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinco is pressed up against the cage. Alex has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cinco down to the mat. Cinco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cinco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco goes for a takedown attempt but Alex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alex keeps the fight on the outside.
Esteban Cinco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Alex gets caught napping as Cinco dives in and scores a takedown. Alex manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alex has momentary wrist control but Cinco slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cinco drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cinco as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Alex screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cinco! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Esteban Cinco! |
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