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Event:
MMA Hype -55-
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Maratov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeeStroy quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeeStroy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maratov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
DeeStroy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maratov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maratov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeeStroy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeeStroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeeStroy looking to control.
Maratov trying to control but DeeStroy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeeStroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maratov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeeStroy is keeping the position for now. #T1#
DeeStroy trying to control the position.
Maratov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeeStroy is keeping the position for now.
Maratov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeeStroy wants to get back to full guard.
Maratov winds up and cracks DeeStroy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maratov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on DeeStroy's thigh. DeeStroy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
DeeStroy trying to keep a closed guard but Maratov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Maratov lands a couple of elbows.
Maratov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maratov passes DeeStroy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeeStroy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeeStroy has hold of Maratov's hands but Maratov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maratov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and DeeStroy reverses the position - he's now on top in Maratov's guard.
Maratov is trying to control the position but DeeStroy postures up. #SUB2#
Maratov is looking for a triangle but DeeStroy pushes his legs off easily.
Maratov looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeeStroy is one step ahead there. #T3#
Maratov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeeStroy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Maratov has his foot on DeeStroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeeStroy works his way back into a safe position though.
DeeStroy trying to control but Maratov is working from the bottom.
Maratov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeeStroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Maratov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeeStroy defends it easily.
DeeStroy postures up.
Maratov wants to sweep here but DeeStroy controlling him for the moment.
Maratov keeping moving, preventing DeeStroy from controlling successfully.
Maratov is trying to control the position but DeeStroy postures up.
Maratov pulls DeeStroy in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeeStroy postures up.
DeeStroy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maratov is keeping the position for now.
Maratov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeeStroy's guard. #REVB#
Maratov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maratov is fighting to break DeeStroy's control of his arms but DeeStroy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
DeeStroy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maratov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
DeeStroy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maratov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeeStroy has had enough of the clinch but Maratov keeps him there for the moment.
Maratov pushes DeeStroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maratov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maratov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeeStroy backwards.
DeeStroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
DeeStroy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeeStroy is trying to control the position but Maratov postures up.
Maratov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DeeStroy keeping full guard, as Maratov tries to pass.
Maratov trying to control the position from guard on top but DeeStroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maratov wants to pass the guard but DeeStroy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeeStroy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from improving his position.
Maratov is staying active underneath DeeStroy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Maratov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeeStroy wants to pass the guard but Maratov is keeping the position.
Maratov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Maratov is thwarting DeeStroy's attempts to control the position.
Maratov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maratov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
DeeStroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeeStroy is pressing down on Maratov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maratov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Maratov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeeStroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maratov trying to control the position from guard on top but DeeStroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeeStroy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
DeeStroy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maratov defends it well.
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from improving his position.
DeeStroy wants to take a breather but Maratov is having none of it.
Maratov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Maratov working for submissions but it's allowed DeeStroy to get to half guard.
#T3#
Maratov is looking to improve his position.
DeeStroy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maratov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maratov wants to get back to full guard.
DeeStroy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maratov!
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from getting the reversal.
Maratov tries to hold on but DeeStroy pushes him away. #T4#
Maratov can't escape the position.
Maratov gets back to half guard.
DeeStroy throwing shots but Maratov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maratov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Maratov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeeStroy defends it easily.
DeeStroy pushing down on Maratov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeeStroy is trying to control. Maratov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maratov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeeStroy is working away from the top position though.
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gorath DeeStroy will probably get the nod.
That's time! DeeStroy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
DeeStroy swinging wildly here.
Maratov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Maratov has managed to clinch.
Maratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeeStroy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Maratov.
Maratov lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeeStroy backwards.
DeeStroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Maratov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but DeeStroy regains guard immediately.
DeeStroy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maratov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeeStroy.
Good body shot from Maratov.
#T1#
Maratov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeeStroy backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maratov.
Maratov cracks DeeStroy with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maratov.
Maratov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maratov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maratov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maratov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeeStroy or not.
DeeStroy tries to stall but Maratov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Maratov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maratov lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maratov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Maratov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maratov lands a shoulder strike.
DeeStroy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maratov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Maratov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Maratov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maratov drops an elbow to the side of DeeStroy's head.
Maratov throwing shots but DeeStroy is blocking nicely.
Maratov wants to control but DeeStroy is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maratov trying to control the pace.
Maratov is trying to control the action in half guard but DeeStroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maratov slips a nice elbow through DeeStroy's hands, connecting with DeeStroy's forehead.
Maratov trying to control the action but DeeStroy is working from the bottom.
Maratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
DeeStroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maratov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeeStroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeeStroy is looking to stand up but Maratov isn't so interested in that idea.
DeeStroy keeping moving, preventing Maratov from controlling successfully.
DeeStroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maratov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
DeeStroy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maratov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeeStroy has managed to get both his arms back between Maratov's legs - danger averted.
Maratov looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeeStroy is one step ahead there. #T4##SU#
DeeStroy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maratov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
DeeStroy tries to keep at a distance but Maratov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marduk Maratov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maratov.
Maratov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maratov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maratov scores with a shoulder strike.
Maratov working aggressively here.
DeeStroy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maratov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marduk Maratov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maratov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marduk Maratov!
Marduk Maratov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gorath DeeStroy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isiah Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dawson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeeStroy is trying to defend but Dawson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: DeeStroy (0) vs (2) Dawson
DeeStroy gets full guard.#SUB#
DeeStroy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dawson has his hands clasped together but DeeStroy extends and breaks Dawson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by DeeStroy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gorath DeeStroy! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -43-
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1#
DeeStroy shoots for a double leg takedown but Chimaev sprawls well. He's pushed DeeStroy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chimaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeeStroy pinned against the cage. DeeStroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by DeeStroy or perhaps it was just good defense by Chimaev, which made it look bad.
DeeStroy shoots in but no luck this time.
Khamzat Chimaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorath DeeStroy.
Chimaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chimaev is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeeStroy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chimaev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DeeStroy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeeStroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chimaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chimaev feinted with a counter takedown.
DeeStroy closes the distance and clinches up with Chimaev, looking for a takedown. DeeStroy pushes Chimaev against the cage but Chimaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As DeeStroy tries to get set, Chimaev tries to push him back and clinch up but DeeStroy manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
DeeStroy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chimaev as he avoids it easily.
Chimaev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeeStroy as he avoids it easily.
DeeStroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chimaev is fending him off so far but DeeStroy persists. Nope, Chimaev circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
DeeStroy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
DeeStroy is working for a submission of some sort.
Chimaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
DeeStroy wants to control but Chimaev is keeping him busy.
Chimaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chimaev tries to get out of the position.
Chimaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
DeeStroy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chimaev defend it? DeeStroy steps over the head and cranks it - Chimaev is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for DeeStroy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gorath DeeStroy! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Carrasco clinches up against the cage.
Carrasco just leaning against DeeStroy, taking a breather.
Carrasco is pressed up against the cage. DeeStroy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carrasco down to the mat. Carrasco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Carrasco pushes DeeStroy up against the cage in a clinch.
DeeStroy has been working on his balance at Punchin N\' Chockin, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Carrasco.
DeeStroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carrasco lands an uppercut.
DeeStroy is trying to drag Carrasco to the mat but Carrasco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carrasco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeeStroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrasco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carrasco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carrasco gets through DeeStroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carrasco lands with a left to the head. #TD#
DeeStroy wants the takedown. Carrasco is fighting it off but DeeStroy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carrasco's guard against the cage.#T1#
DeeStroy advances to half guard.
Carrasco tries to kick DeeStroy off in order to stand up. DeeStroy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
DeeStroy controls the position.
Carrasco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
DeeStroy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carrasco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrasco is trying to buck DeeStroy off.
DeeStroy cracks Carrasco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
DeeStroy just content to control the position. #T2#
Carrasco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DeeStroy throwing strikes but Carrasco manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
DeeStroy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T3#
Carrasco tries to stand but DeeStroy is controlling his head.
DeeStroy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carrasco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DeeStroy trying to hold on to Carrasco's head to control him but Carrasco postures up.
DeeStroy is looking for a sweep. Carrasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Carrasco decides to return to a standing position.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeeStroy - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
DeeStroy shoots in for a takedown but Carrasco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeeStroy shoots in but Carrasco avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Carrasco clinches with his opponent.
DeeStroy looking to stall.
Carrasco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeeStroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carrasco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeeStroy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carrasco can turn it around.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrasco leaning against his opponent.
Carrasco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeeStroy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Carrasco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
DeeStroy misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Carrasco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Carrasco clinches up against the cage.
DeeStroy is looking to control Carrasco's arms but Carrasco gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeeStroy has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Carrasco.
DeeStroy is trying to pull guard but Carrasco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from DeeStroy fails to land.
DeeStroy fails to pull guard.
Carrasco landing knees to the head.
Carrasco leaning against his opponent.
Carrasco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeeStroy has Carrasco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carrasco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrasco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carrasco prevents a body shot from DeeStroy.
DeeStroy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carrasco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Carrasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeeStroy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carrasco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by DeeStroy or perhaps it was just good defense by Carrasco, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Carrasco closes the distance and pushes DeeStroy back into the cage.
Carrasco stalling in the clinch.
DeeStroy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carrasco up against the cage.
Carrasco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeeStroy is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Carrasco.
DeeStroy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carrasco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carrasco has DeeStroy pushed against the cage.
DeeStroy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carrasco smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Carrasco. No joy for DeeStroy on that attempt.
Fran Carrasco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeeStroy.
DeeStroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Carrasco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carrasco.
Carrasco is looking to stand up but DeeStroy won't let him.
Fran Carrasco has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeeStroy is adopting a defensive guard.
DeeStroy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Carrasco can't keep his opponent in guard - DeeStroy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if DeeStroy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrasco tries to kick DeeStroy off but DeeStroy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
DeeStroy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carrasco sees it coming and defends easily.
Carrasco is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeeStroy in particular looking to stall.#ES2#
Carrasco makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
DeeStroy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeeStroy jumps guard but Carrasco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Carrasco on the inside.
DeeStroy throws an elbow but it misses.
Carrasco stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrasco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carrasco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Carrasco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DeeStroy swats away the attempt to clinch by Carrasco.#CL2#
Carrasco has managed to clinch.
DeeStroy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carrasco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carrasco keeps control of DeeStroy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carrasco tries to land knees in the clinch but DeeStroy avoids the damage to the body.
Carrasco has a couple of punches blocked by DeeStroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrasco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DeeStroy tries to work over Carrasco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Carrasco to work.
Carrasco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
DeeStroy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carrasco is defending well.
DeeStroy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carrasco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carrasco slaps away a takedown attempt from DeeStroy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
DeeStroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carrasco. #CUT2#It looks like Gorath DeeStroy has been cut.
DeeStroy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeeStroy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeeStroy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeeStroy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carrasco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DeeStroy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carrasco's brow. #T2#
Carrasco is working DeeStroy over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Carrasco.
DeeStroy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carrasco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
DeeStroy clinches up against the cage.
Carrasco landing knees to the body.
DeeStroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
DeeStroy decides to pull guard. #SUB#
DeeStroy looking for a guillotine here but Carrasco defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carrasco tries to stand but DeeStroy is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
DeeStroy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeeStroy working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
DeeStroy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Carrasco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to DeeStroy's body to avoid the submission. DeeStroy has instead reached around Carrasco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! DeeStroy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gorath DeeStroy! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - DeeStroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
DeeStroy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harper!#SU#
DeeStroy stands up.
Gorath DeeStroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Harper gets caught napping as DeeStroy dives in and scores a takedown. Harper manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeeStroy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
DeeStroy trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
DeeStroy advances to half guard.
Harper is refusing to be controlled, as DeeStroy sits in half guard.
DeeStroy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
DeeStroy seems to be looking for submissions.
DeeStroy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
DeeStroy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
DeeStroy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
DeeStroy is posturing up here but Harper has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! DeeStroy tries to roll out but it's too tight and DeeStroy has to tap! Slick submission there by Harper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abel Harper! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Islim Makhmud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gorath DeeStroy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Makhmud closes the distance and clinches.
Makhmud stops a takedown attempt from DeeStroy.
#TD#
Makhmud ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makhmud no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
DeeStroy won't allow Makhmud to sweep him here.
DeeStroy wants to pass the guard but Makhmud is keeping the position.
Makhmud is controlling DeeStroy's posture.
Makhmud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeeStroy controls the pace.
DeeStroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhmud is pulling down on DeeStroy's head to control his posture.
DeeStroy wants to control from the top but Makhmud keeps moving. #T1#
DeeStroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
Makhmud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DeeStroy trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
DeeStroy won't allow Makhmud to sweep him here.
DeeStroy being controlled here momentarily.
Makhmud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhmud is controlling DeeStroy's posture.#T2#
DeeStroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
DeeStroy is fighting to break Makhmud's control of his arms but Makhmud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DeeStroy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeeStroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
Makhmud pulls DeeStroy in to control the position. #T3#
Makhmud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
DeeStroy trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makhmud holds on and takes a little breather.
DeeStroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhmud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Makhmud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeeStroy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhmud (2) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhmud passes DeeStroy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makhmud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeeStroy wants to get back to full guard but Makhmud has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (5) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeeStroy gets back to half guard.
Makhmud controlling the pace. #T5#
DeeStroy is looking for a sweep. Makhmud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhmud uses his free foot to push down on DeeStroy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for DeeStroy. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (8) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeeStroy wants to hold on but Makhmud pushes him away.#T6#
Makhmud looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeeStroy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makhmud controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhmud'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.
Makhmud continues to stall.#T7#
Further stalling from Makhmud.
DeeStroy working to try and regain half guard.
DeeStroy keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
DeeStroy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Makhmud slows the pace down in half guard.
Makhmud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhmud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Makhmud is pressing down on DeeStroy's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeeStroy is holding on for now.
DeeStroy trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
DeeStroy wants to get back to full guard.
DeeStroy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makhmud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeeStroy is trying to control but can't.
Makhmud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11##SUB2#
DeeStroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makhmud pulls his head out easily.
DeeStroy tries to get to full guard but Makhmud has control of the leg.
Makhmud controlling the action here.#T12#
Makhmud wants to pass the guard but DeeStroy is defending well.
Makhmud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DeeStroy trying to get back to full guard but Makhmud takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (11) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud content just to control the position here. #T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeeStroy wants to control but Makhmud is having none of it.
Makhmud controlling from mount. #T14#
DeeStroy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makhmud controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhmud takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Islim Makhmud thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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