 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
KUMITE #47
Date: Dec 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Nesse tries to clinch up but McGarvey circles away and keeps his distance.
McGarvey throws out a counter right but Nesse avoids it with no problem.
Nesse misses with a takedown
and McGarvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGarvey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGarvey throws a right and a left that Nesse avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nesse or perhaps it was just good defense by McGarvey, which made it look bad.
McGarvey throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nesse has closed the distance and engaged McGarvey in a clinch.
#T1##BC2#
McGarvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kesse Nesse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGarvey defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nesse has his takedown stuffed
and McGarvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGarvey misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Nesse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nesse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGarvey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGarvey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nesse backwards.
Nesse tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
McGarvey breaks the clinch.
Nesse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nesse fails with the takedown
and McGarvey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nesse thinking.
McGarvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nesse doesn't seem bothered though.
McGarvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Nesse. Nesse gets slowly back to his feet.
McGarvey misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Nesse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nesse lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarvey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
McGarvey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGarvey has control of Nesse's left arm, preventing Nesse from doing any damage.
Nesse distracts McGarvey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGarvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nesse throwing strikes but missing.
McGarvey keeping full guard, as Nesse tries to pass.
McGarvey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nesse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nesse looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
McGarvey has his feet on Nesse's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nesse takes one on the button.
Nesse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGarvey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nesse misses with a takedown
and McGarvey counters with a nice uppercut.
McGarvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesse.
#T5#
Nesse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGarvey pinned against the ropes. McGarvey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nesse misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and McGarvey counters by clinching up.
Nesse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGarvey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGarvey lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
McGarvey manages to break the clinch.
Nesse has his takedown stuffed
and McGarvey counters with a straight right hand.
Nesse has his takedown stuffed
and McGarvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T6#
McGarvey misses with a hook. Nesse ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Nesse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGarvey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGarvey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nesse off and has taken his back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!#SU2#
McGarvey decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Nesse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGarvey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as McGarvey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nesse doesn't seem phased though.#T7#
McGarvey throws a body punch but Nesse moves out of range.
Nesse with a poor takedown
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kesse Nesse has been cut.
Nesse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGarvey as he jumps to the side.
McGarvey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nesse darts in looking for a takedown but McGarvey gets double underhooks and turns Nesse into the ropes.
Nesse wants to take the fight to the mat but McGarvey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGarvey lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McGarvey breaks the clinch.
Nesse has his takedown stuffed
and Nesse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T8#
Nesse dodges the punch combination from McGarvey.
McGarvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Nesse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGarvey swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and McGarvey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nesse moves to clinch but McGarvey breaks away
and McGarvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephen McGarvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nesse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGarvey throws out a counter right but Nesse avoids it with no problem.
McGarvey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nesse.
Nesse shoots and misses
and McGarvey counters with a straight right hand.#T9#
McGarvey punishes Nesse's body with a nice straight punch.
Nesse shoots and misses
and McGarvey counters with a big right hand! Oh Nesse is in trouble here! McGarvey follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen McGarvey!
Stephen McGarvey is the new light heavyweight champion! |
|
|
|
Event:
KUMITE #40
Date: Nov 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Ox throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Nesse counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nesse stands up over Ox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Nesse has gone for a leg lock! Ox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nesse's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nesse is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ox frees his head nicely. Oh but Nesse has switched to an armbar! Ox is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kesse Nesse!
Kesse Nesse retains his light heavyweight title! |
|
|
|
Event:
KUMITE #35
Date: Nov 06, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Nesse scores with a takedown into Sadulayev's guard.
Sadulayev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nesse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Nesse drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sadulayev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sadulayev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sadulayev! #REVB#
Sadulayev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nesse is looking to regain half guard here but Sadulayev keeps moving and retains side control.
Nesse is working hard here to advance position.
Nesse manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Nesse is looking for a sweep. Sadulayev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadulayev drops an elbow to the side of Nesse's head.
Sadulayev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sadulayev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sadulayev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nesse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sadulayev working the head and body with strikes.
Sadulayev is trying to control. Nesse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sadulayev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Nesse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sadulayev pulls his head out easily.
Sadulayev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sadulayev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions off his back.
Sadulayev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Nesse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nesse.
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!
Nesse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadulayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sadulayev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Center inform us that Sadulayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sadulayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nesse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadulayev is keeping the position for now.
Sadulayev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nesse throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Nesse's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Nesse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sadulayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nesse has managed to get both his arms back between Sadulayev's legs - danger averted.
Sadulayev trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Sadulayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Nesse landing some decent shots from guard.
Nesse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadulayev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sadulayev has his foot on Nesse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nesse works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sadulayev looking for a guillotine here but Nesse defends easily.
Sadulayev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadulayev trying to strike off his back.
Nesse throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Sadulayev is looking for a triangle but Nesse pushes his legs off easily.
Sadulayev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Sadulayev working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nesse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sadulayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sadulayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadulayev keeping full guard, as Nesse tries to pass. #SUB#
Nesse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sadulayev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nesse escapes and throws Sadulayev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sadulayev throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Nesse in side control lands a decent elbow. #T5##SUB#
Nesse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sadulayev, who protects the arm well.
Nesse avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sadulayev.
Nesse lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Nesse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sadulayev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sadulayev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sadulayev landing small, sideways elbows.
Sadulayev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sadulayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
Sadulayev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nesse.
Nesse is nestled in close to Sadulayev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Sadulayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nesse passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sadulayev!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Nesse working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Nesse looking to ground and pound but Sadulayev is blocking nicely.
Nesse wants to take his opponent's back but Sadulayev doesn't allow it.
Sadulayev gets back to half guard.
Nesse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Nesse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadulayev is just riding it out for now. Nesse eventually gives up the hold.
Sadulayev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nesse trying to mount his opponent but Sadulayev defends it. #T8##SUB#
Nesse seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sadulayev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kesse Nesse!
Kesse Nesse retains his light heavyweight title! |
|
|
|
Event:
KUMITE #23
Date: Sep 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Nesse tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Meyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Meyer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nesse shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Meyer sprawls well. He's pushed Nesse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nesse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Meyer. Nesse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesse shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Meyer sprawls well. He's pushed Nesse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Meyer misses the target.
Max Von Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesse Nesse.
Nesse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Von Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Meyer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nesse throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Von Meyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Nesse finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Meyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nesse's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Nesse working for a triangle but Von Meyer defends it easily.
#T1#
Von Meyer preventing the sweep.
Nesse throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Meyer defends well.#SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a triangle but Von Meyer pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Von Meyer gets to his feet - Nesse follows without any prompting.
No luck for Nesse with that takedown attempt.
Von Meyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Nesse. Nesse gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Von Meyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Von Meyer stuffs the takedown.
Von Meyer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Meyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nesse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nesse moves away.
Von Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesse.
Nesse with the counter takedown but Von Meyer avoids it easily.
Von Meyer misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Nesse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nesse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Nesse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Meyer but Von Meyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Max Von Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nesse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Meyer swivels and escapes.
Von Meyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Kesse Nesse has been cut.
Nesse fails with a takedown attempt.
Nesse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nesse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Meyer scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Von Meyer pushes Nesse up against the ropes in a clinch.#T4#
Von Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nesse backwards.
Nesse tries for a takedown but Von Meyer manages to get underhooks.
Von Meyer tries to work over Nesse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Meyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nesse can't get the takedown.
Von Meyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#TD2#
Nesse turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nesse manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Meyer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Nesse tries for a kimura but Von Meyer is defending well.
Von Meyer is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Von Meyer is pushing Nesse's head away, looking to escape. Nesse manages to hold on to the position though.#T5#
Von Meyer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Nesse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Nesse has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nesse misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nesse landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Meyer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Meyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Meyer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6##SUB2#
Nesse has hold of Von Meyer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Von Meyer seems comfortable defending it but Nesse has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Von Meyer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Von Meyer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nesse couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kesse Nesse!
Kesse Nesse is the new light heavyweight champion! |
|
|
|
Event:
KUMITE #14
Date: Aug 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Nesse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uno.
Nesse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uno jabs at Nesse's body.
Nesse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uno is fending him off so far but Nesse persists. Nope, Uno circles away and we're back to standing.
Nesse defending well as Uno loads up on a big left hand.
Nesse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uno swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno misses with a straight left.
Uno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nesse.
Uno stuns Nesse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Nesse has a takedown stuffed.
Nesse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uno sprawls well. Uno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nesse gets slowly back to his feet.
Nesse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uno but Uno pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Nesse fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uno to the ground. Nesse is now in Uno's guard.
Nesse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nesse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Nesse's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nesse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uno is keeping the position for now.
Uno trying to keep a closed guard but Nesse is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB#
Nesse 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.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but Uno is retaining full guard.
Nesse postures up.
#SUB#
Nesse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nesse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nesse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nesse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Nesse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uno controls Nesse momentarily but Nesse frees himself.
Nesse throws a big elbow that misses.
Nesse looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Uno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nesse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Nesse 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.
Nesse forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura here.
Uno is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nesse wants to pass the guard but Uno is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Uno is defending against the submission attempts here by Nesse.
Uno manages to get to full guard.
Nesse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nesse 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.
Uno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5##SUB#
Nesse 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.
Uno pulls Nesse in to control the position.
Nesse throwing strikes from guard but Uno blocks nicely.
Uno looking to control.
Uno can't keep his opponent in guard - Nesse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Uno is trying to get back to full guard.
Uno 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.#SUB#
Nesse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uno sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nesse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uno sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uno is concentrating on defense, preventing Nesse from advancing position.
Nesse prevents Uno from improving his position.
Uno taking some punishment here, with Nesse in his half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura but Uno is defending well.
#SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura but Uno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nesse to get the leverage.
Nesse with the ground and pound but Uno uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nesse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uno is keeping the position for now.
Nesse throwing strikes from guard but Uno blocks nicely. #T7#
Uno is trying to keep Nesse in close.
Nesse is pushing down on Uno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uno is fighting to maintain full guard but Nesse has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nesse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uno defending well though.
Nesse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Victor Uno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Nesse wants to work for an arm triangle but Uno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
Uno wants to control but Nesse is keeping busy.
#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Nesse wants to work for an arm triangle but Uno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura but Uno is defending well.
#SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura but Uno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nesse to get the leverage.
Nesse works his way into full mount!
Nesse thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nesse lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T9##SUB#
Nesse working for a submission but Uno is keeping him at bay.
Uno is desperately trying to improve his position but Nesse has a good base and remains in mount.
Nesse thowing shots but they're missing.
Uno wants to hold on but Nesse pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nesse cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Nesse with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nesse with shots to the head and body - Uno looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uno sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kesse Nesse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uno punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kesse Nesse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nesse 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Kesse Nesse!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Kesse Nesse!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Kesse Nesse!
Kesse Nesse wins by unanimous decision! |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 263
Date: Jun 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Nesse shoots in looking for a takedown. Uno tries to sprawl out of it but Nesse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uno with a hook.
No luck for Nesse with that takedown attempt.
Uno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Uno tries to sprawl but Nesse drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Uno is controlling Nesse's trapped leg to prevent Nesse from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Nesse 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
Uno wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nesse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nesse.
Uno keeping hold of Nesse's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uno is trying to get back to full guard.
Nesse wants to pass to mount but Uno is defending the position. #SUB2#
Nesse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uno defends it well. #SUB2#
Nesse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uno sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Nesse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nesse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nesse looks to land a strike but Uno avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nesse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nesse keeps trying to improve his position.
Nesse is looking to work some ground and pound but Uno has wrist control.
Uno is trying to keep Nesse in close.
Nesse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uno is controlling Nesse's trapped leg to prevent Nesse from advancing to side control.
Uno is trying to control but can't.
Nesse passes to side control.
Uno avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nesse. #T4#
Nesse tries to score with some ground and pound. Uno controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Uno can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uno has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nesse throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Uno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kesse Nesse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Uno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nesse moves away.
Nesse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uno defends it well.
Uno throws a body shot but no joy.
Nesse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uno swivels and escapes.
Nesse tries to move into range but Uno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nesse wants to clinch up but Uno keeps it at a distance.
Nesse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uno throws a big shot that misses.
Uno throws a hook but Nesse blocks it.
Uno throws a right hand that Nesse ducks under and follows up with a left that Nesse also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno looks to throw the jab but Nesse is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nesse.
Uno misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Nesse shoots in for a double leg but Uno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Victor Uno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesse Nesse.
Nesse has a takedown stuffed.
Uno misses with a body shot.
Uno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nesse moves away from the strike by Uno.
Uno scores with a punch to the head.
Nesse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Uno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Uno keeping full guard, as Nesse tries to pass.
Nesse passes Uno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nesse on the ground.#T2#
Nesse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nesse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uno sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Nesse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kesse Nesse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uno is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uno has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Uno is pressing down on Nesse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nesse throwing strikes from guard but Uno blocks nicely.
Uno controls Nesse momentarily but Nesse frees himself.
Nesse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uno's guard.
Nesse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Uno is looking to improve his position.
Nesse not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Nesse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uno's head. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uno defends it well. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uno defends it well.
Uno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nesse connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nesse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nesse won't allow Uno to sweep him here.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but Uno is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Uno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Uno.
Uno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesse was well out of range. Poor timing from Uno.
Victor Uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uno lands a head kick. Nesse smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Kesse Nesse has been cut.
Nesse dives in for a single leg takedown but Uno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Uno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nesse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nesse lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Uno misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesse dives in and grabs Uno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uno pushes down on Nesse's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Uno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Uno misses the target.
Nesse tries to counter by closing the distance.
Uno throws a looping overhand right but Nesse ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Uno misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Nesse counters with a takedown into side control.
Uno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nesse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Uno can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Nesse in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Uno is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kesse Nesse! |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA Fight Night Petersburg
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Nesse moves into the clinch.
Nesse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ekberg after a bit of a struggle.
Nesse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ekberg prevents it.
Ekberg prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nesse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekberg to keep the fight standing.
Nesse is trying to pull guard but Ekberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ekberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nesse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ekberg circles away.
Ekberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nesse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesse wants to clinch up but Ekberg keeps it at a distance.
Ekberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nesse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nesse somewhat.#T1#
Ekberg throws a body punch but Nesse moves out of range.
Ekberg throws a nice looking combination but Nesse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nesse tries to counter with a takedown but Ekberg is quick to defend against it.
Ekberg misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Nesse counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ekberg!
Ekberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nesse scores with punches from side control.
Nesse 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.
Ekberg is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Nesse is trying to get an arm triangle but Ekberg is defending well.
Ekberg pushes Nesse away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nesse gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Nesse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nesse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ekberg 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.#T2##SUB#
Nesse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nesse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ekberg is trying to buck Nesse off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nesse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Nesse has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ekberg is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nesse yanks on the arm and Ekberg is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nesse.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kesse Nesse! |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 252
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Pili throws a shot to the body.
Nesse is looking to clinch.
Pili half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Nesse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nesse lands in his opponent's guard.
Nesse throws a big elbow that misses.
Nesse wants to pass the guard but Pili is keeping the position.
Pili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Nesse has gone for a leg lock! Pili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nesse's guard.#REVR#
Pili wants to pass the guard but Nesse is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Pili defends easily.
Nesse tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pili wants to control from the top but Nesse keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Nesse has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nesse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pili defends well.#SUB2#
Nesse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pili is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Pili defends easily.
Pili cracks Nesse with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pili passes into half guard.
Pili wants to control but Nesse is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pili breaks from Nesse's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Pili is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nesse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nesse!
Pili has his hands on Nesse's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Nesse looking to pass the guard.
Nesse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nesse's best efforts.#SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pili has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pili is looking for a sweep. Nesse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nesse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura but Pili is defending well.
#T4#
Pili regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nesse.
Pili controls Nesse momentarily but Nesse frees himself.
Pili is really struggling to control Nesse but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Nesse 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#
Pili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nesse defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nesse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kesse Nesse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nesse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Pili counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pili. #SUB2#
Nesse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nesse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pili has managed to get both his arms back between Nesse's legs - danger averted.
Pili passes Nesse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nesse is not content to let Pili control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pili is looking for a kimura but Nesse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pili to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili trying to control the action but Nesse is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nesse is looking to improve his position.
Pili is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nesse!
Pili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but Pili has a good base and remains in mount.
Pili punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nesse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nesse tries to get to full guard but Pili has control of the leg.
Pili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nesse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nesse manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nesse is looking for a triangle but Pili pushes his legs off easily.
Pili is in close to Nesse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nesse keeping moving, preventing Pili from controlling successfully.
Pili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nesse working for submissions but it's allowed Pili to get to half guard.
Pili trying to control from half guard but Nesse is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pili trying to control the pace.
Pili is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Nesse can't escape the position.
Pili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nesse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maka Pili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pili lands a big shot there that rocks Nesse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nesse tries to reverse the position but Pili maintains control.
Pili scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Pili with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pili cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Nesse can't escape the position.
Pili wants to control the pace but Nesse is squirming around nicely.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but Pili has a good base and remains in mount.
Pili scoring with strikes but Nesse is staying in there.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nesse is still trying to improve position.
Pili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesse can do to turn this around?
Pili looking to control but Nesse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maka Pili dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pili fails with a takedown attempt.
Nesse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Nesse gets caught flat footed, as Pili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nesse has his feet on Pili's thighs here. He's pushed Pili 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! Pili screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kesse Nesse! |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 246
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Gennari scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kesse Nesse has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Nesse.
Nesse appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kesse Nesse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gennari feints and then cracks Nesse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nesse down.
A head kick misses from Gennari.
Nesse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Nesse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gennari is trying to defend but Nesse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gennari is pressing down on Nesse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gennari trying to keep a closed guard but Nesse is proving a slippery customer.
Nesse wants to pass the guard but Gennari is keeping the position.
Nesse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Gennari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but Gennari is retaining full guard.
Gennari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nesse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gennari has control of Nesse's left arm, preventing Nesse from doing any damage.
Nesse passes Gennari's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gennari defends it well. #T2#
Nesse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gennari's head.
Gennari keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gennari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gennari.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but Gennari is retaining full guard.
Gennari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nesse throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Gennari working for a triangle but Nesse defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nesse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2#
Gennari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nesse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesse postures up in Gennari's guard and throws a big left but Gennari blocks it. #SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nesse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nesse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nesse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gennari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nesse is in close to Gennari's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Nesse 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#
Gennari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Nesse postures up in Gennari's guard and throws a big left but Gennari blocks it.
Gennari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nesse 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.
Nesse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Nesse 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nesse 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.
Gennari can't keep his opponent in guard - Nesse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kesse Nesse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gennari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nesse is able to avoid easily.
Nesse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gennari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gennari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesse.
Gennari slaps away a takedown attempt from Nesse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Gennari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nesse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nesse has his takedown stuffed
and Nesse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesse dives in for a single leg takedown but Gennari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Gennari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gennari is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gennari is pressed up against the cage. Nesse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gennari down to the mat. Gennari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nesse looks for a takedown but Gennari sprawls well.#T1#
Nesse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nesse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gennari motions for Nesse to come forward. Gennari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nesse throws a leg kick
and Gennari counters with a low kick, right behind Nesse 's knee.
Nesse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gennari defends well and Nesse ends up having to push Gennari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Gennari manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gennari gets tackled into the cage by Nesse. Nesse maintains the clinch.
Nesse wants a takedown.
#T2#
Nesse goes for a takedown attempt but Gennari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nesse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gennari.
Gennari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gennari wants it to stay on the feet.
Gennari throws a head kick but Nesse moves out of range.
Bruno Gennari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gennari lands with a straight right. Nesse didn't see that one coming.
Gennari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gennari throws a low kick, looking for Nesse's leg but Nesse calmly moves out of range.
Nesse is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gennari.
Nesse shoots in for a takedown but Gennari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gennari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Nesse with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Nesse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gennari avoids it really well and circles away.
Gennari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nesse tries to counter with a takedown but Gennari is quick to defend against it.
Gennari throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nesse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gennari's guard.#SUB#
Nesse drops back looking for a leg! Gennari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gennari manages to kick Nesse off! Nesse jumps back into Gennari's guard.
Gennari working a defensive guard here.
Nesse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gennari swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Nesse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nesse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gennari is trying to control the position but Nesse postures up.
Nesse looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nesse 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gennari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gennari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nesse has his takedown stuffed
and Gennari counters with a nice uppercut.
Nesse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gennari tries to avoid it but Nesse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gennari to the ground. Gennari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nesse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gennari sprawls well initially but Nesse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gennari gets full guard.
Nesse postures up.
Nesse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nesse being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gennari is trying to control Nesse's posture but Nesse avoids it. #T1#
Gennari holding on.
Gennari is trying to control Nesse's posture but Nesse avoids it. #SUB#
Nesse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gennari, who protects the arm well.
Gennari struggling a bit here.
Kesse Nesse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gennari is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Nesse swings around for an armbar but Gennari sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nesse's guard.
Nesse has a closed guard, preventing Gennari from standing up. #T2#
Nesse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gennari manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nesse advances position into side control!
Gennari is looking to reverse the position.
Gennari can't do much from the bottom here.
Nesse lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Nesse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gennari, who protects the arm well.
Gennari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nesse off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesse tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nesse gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions off his back.
Nesse regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Nesse working for a triangle but Gennari defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gennari passes into half guard.
Gennari is looking to take a break and control but Nesse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nesse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nesse is looking for a sweep. Gennari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gennari trying to control from half guard but Nesse is working away.
Gennari prevents Nesse from improving his position.
Gennari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gennari is pressing down on Nesse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nesse is holding on for now. #SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Kesse Nesse.
I think Nesse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesse Nesse! |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nesse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nesse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nesse drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Nesse postures up.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nesse tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nesse has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Jackson wants to control but Nesse postures up.#SUB#
Nesse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to buck Nesse off but Nesse is having none of it.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nesse off and has taken his back!
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nesse has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesse turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nesse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nesse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nesse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nesse has Jackson in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Nesse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Nesse's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nesse, who protects the arm well.
Jackson trying to control the position but Nesse is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nesse!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape. #T3#
Nesse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nesse punching from the bottom.
Nesse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nesse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
#SUB#
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nesse to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nesse pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kesse Nesse! |
|
|
|
Event:
Conquest XVIII
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for French.
French keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
French throws a body punch but Nesse moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by French. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of French.#CUT2#It looks like Kesse Nesse has been cut.
French throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Nesse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nesse.
Nesse working over French with some ground and pound. French looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nesse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!
Nesse thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
Nesse thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
French is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
French 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.#SUB#
Nesse seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
French is positioning himself well to prevent Nesse advancing to mount.
Nesse tries to pass the half guard into mount. French knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Nesse seems to be working for a kimura but French defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nesse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Nesse seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nesse is looking to advance position but French won't allow it.
French wants to improve his position but Nesse is controlling well.
Nesse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
French is looking to control Nesse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can French avoid being mounted?
French wants to improve his position but Nesse is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nesse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, French has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nesse is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura but French is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nesse to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nesse wants to work for an arm triangle but French is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nesse trying to pass the guard but French defending well.
Nesse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
French tries to reverse the position but Nesse maintains control.#SUB#
Nesse goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now French is on top in guard.
#T4##SUB#
Nesse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. French defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nesse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nesse isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. French stacks Nesse on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by French!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesse tries to bench press French off him but French keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kesse Nesse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
French just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nesse.
A low kick lands for French.
Nesse avoids the head kick by French.
Nesse dives in and grabs French's left leg, looking for a takedown. French pushes down on Nesse's head and hops out.
Nesse fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
French connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesse.
French feints and then cracks Nesse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nesse down.
French connects with a body shot.
French smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
French lands with a straight right. Nesse didn't see that one coming.#T1#
French lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from French misses.
Nesse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by French - just one landing.
French is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
French misses with a hook
#TD#
and Nesse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nesse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nesse tries to free his leg and advance position but French is retaining full guard.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nesse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Nesse drops back, looking for a kneebar! French looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. French looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from French! #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesse is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
French blocks the strikes from Nesse.
French gets to mount! Nesse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nesse is desperately trying to improve his position but French has a good base and remains in mount.
Nesse wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
French is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nesse looking very determined here, making life difficult for French.
Kesse Nesse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
French controlling from the back.
Nesse tries to roll but French sticks to his back.
French has good solid back control here.
Nesse tries to escape but French has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
French has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nesse 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.#T4#
French trying to control momentarily.
Nesse rolls, trying to escape but French keeps control of the position.
French is trying to stick to Nesse's back but Nesse is turning into French. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in French's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nesse.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French has control of Nesse's left arm, preventing Nesse from doing any damage.
Nesse works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. French doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nesse.
French has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nesse is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven French showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kesse Nesse's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
French is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steven French seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Nesse manages to get an easy takedown there - catching French on his heels. He'll look to pass French's guard now, I'm sure.
French trying to control the position.
Nesse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVB#
French won't allow Nesse to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead French passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
French is looking to advance position but Nesse won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
French passes to side control.
French gets to mount! Nesse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
French manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nesse to take his back!
A lull in the action here.
French has the hooks in. Nesse is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nesse manages to reverse the position and now he's in French's guard. Nice work there by Nesse.
Nesse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nesse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
French working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.#REVB#
French looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Nesse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. French defends it easily.#SUB#
Nesse looking for subs off his back but French has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nesse is refusing to be controlled, as French sits in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
French not doing much here.
Nesse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nesse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nesse is looking for a triangle here but French uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nesse throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French wants to stand but Nesse is controlling his arm.
Nesse is not content to let French control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven French comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think French has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven French!
An out of breath Steven French thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kesse Nesse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Larry LeFell!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nesse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for LeFell! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nesse (4) vs (0) LeFell
LeFell has one of Nesse's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Nesse swings around for an armbar but LeFell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nesse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nesse (4) vs (2) LeFell#SUB#
Nesse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeFell defends well.#SUB#
Nesse has an active guard here but LeFell has managed to pass into half guard.
Nesse is refusing to be controlled, as LeFell sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell tries to pass to full mount but Nesse defends it.
LeFell is trying to control. Nesse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nesse is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nesse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily.
Nesse wants to sweep but LeFell has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nesse (4) vs (5) LeFell
LeFell trying to control the position but Nesse is working away.
Nesse is looking for a sweep.
Nesse is not content to let LeFell control the position.
Nesse tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Nesse sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Nesse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeFell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LeFell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nesse keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Nesse looking for subs from the bottom but LeFell mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nesse (4) vs (8) LeFell
LeFell trying to control but Nesse is having none of it.
Nesse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LeFell tries to control but Nesse wriggling away.
Nesse is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
LeFell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
LeFell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nesse is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
LeFell has control of Nesse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nesse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nesse has given up his back here. Will LeFell look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nesse (4) vs (11) LeFell
Good control from LeFell.
LeFell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nesse tries to escape but LeFell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Nesse is keeping busy.
Nesse tries to roll but LeFell sticks to his back.
Nesse is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
LeFell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
LeFell trying to control momentarily.
LeFell keeps control of the position as Nesse tries to break free.
Nesse manages to reverse the position and now he's in LeFell's guard. Nice work there by Nesse.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nesse (6) vs (11) LeFell
LeFell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB#
Nesse drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeFell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeFell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeFell! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nesse (6) vs (15) LeFell#SUB2#
LeFell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nesse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nesse is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
LeFell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nesse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nesse regains half guard.#SUB#
Nesse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
LeFell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Nesse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nesse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
LeFell is working for a kimura but Nesse is defending it quite comfortably.
LeFell trying to pass the guard but Nesse defending well.
LeFell is keen to just control but Nesse is a slippery customer.#T8#
Nesse wants to improve his position but LeFell is controlling well.
LeFell performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Nesse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeFell pulls his head out easily.
Nesse has a hand on LeFell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. LeFell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nesse (6) vs (18) LeFell
Nesse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeFell controlling the pace for now. #T9#
LeFell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
Nesse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LeFell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LeFell prevents Nesse from getting the reversal.
LeFell controlling the position easily from mount.
Nesse is squirming around, avoiding LeFell's attempts to control the action. #T10#
LeFell looking to control and managing it successfully.
LeFell moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nesse (6) vs (21) LeFell
LeFell doesn't have the hooks in and Nesse manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nesse (8) vs (21) LeFell#SUB#
Nesse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and LeFell dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nesse (8) vs (23) LeFell
LeFell trying to control but Nesse is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nesse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nesse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! LeFell escapes and throws Nesse's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nesse (8) vs (26) LeFell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB2#
LeFell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nesse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
LeFell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
Nesse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LeFell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
LeFell is looking to take a break and control but Nesse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
LeFell tries for a kimura but Nesse is defending well.
Nesse is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
LeFell tries for a kimura but Nesse is defending well. #T13#
Nesse is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
LeFell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nesse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
LeFell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
LeFell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nesse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nesse tries to buck LeFell off but LeFell is having none of it.#T14#
Nesse is not content to let LeFell control the position.
Nesse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeFell trying to control the position but Nesse is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nesse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeFell wins on points by 26 to 8.
An out of breath Larry LeFell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
