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Event:
Grappling Hype -16-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; D.C. Benny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chikorita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chikorita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Benny (0) vs (4) Chikorita#SUB2#
Chikorita tries for a kimura but Benny is defending well.
Benny is trying to improve his position.
Chikorita trying to control the position but Benny is working away. #SUB2#
Benny is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chikorita's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Chikorita! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Benny has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Chikorita! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 5B
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Sansho does it's job there.#TD#
Chikorita drives through with a takedown into Sansho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sansho is looking for a triangle but Chikorita pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Chikorita'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.
Chikorita lands a couple of digs.
Chikorita wants to pass the guard but Sansho is keeping the position.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Sansho keeps moving.
Sansho controls Chikorita momentarily but Chikorita frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita stopping the sweep attempt from Sansho.
Chikorita slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sansho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Chikorita throws a big right hand that misses.
Chikorita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chikorita throwing strikes but missing.
Sansho is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Chikorita throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sansho keeping full guard, as Chikorita tries to pass.
Sansho trying to keep a closed guard but Chikorita is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sansho wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sansho clobbers Chikorita with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sansho throws a lazy right hand but Chikorita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Chikorita shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chikorita passes Sansho's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sansho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sansho is refusing to be controlled, as Chikorita sits in half guard. #T3#
Sansho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chikorita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sansho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chikorita.
Sansho trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chikorita manages to pass to mount!
Sansho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chikorita tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Chikorita throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chikorita tries to control but Sansho wriggling away.
Sansho tries to reverse the position but Chikorita maintains control.
Chikorita landing shots from mount.
Chikorita wants to control the pace but Sansho is squirming around nicely.
Chikorita throws some wild stikes that Sansho manages to avoid easily.
Sansho is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chikorita seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sansho is holding on tight.
Chikorita sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Chikorita dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Chikorita feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chikorita controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Sansho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chikorita has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Chikorita is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sansho is refusing to be controlled, as Chikorita sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sansho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chikorita pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Chikorita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Chikorita seems to be looking for submissions.
Sansho manages to get to full guard.
Chikorita content to stall in guard here.
Chikorita throws a strike but Sansho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Sansho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chikorita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sansho preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chikorita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sansho is aware though and is defending well.
Sansho wants to control from the top but Chikorita keeps moving.
Barry Chikorita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sansho looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chikorita has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sansho should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chikorita has tightened it up now! Sansho should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barry Chikorita! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 4A
Date: Mar 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Chikorita takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chikorita tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shioda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chikorita gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chikorita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chikorita with a poor takedown
and Shioda scores with a counter punch that sends Chikorita to the canvas! Shioda smells blood - he's punishing Chikorita with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Chikorita has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gozo Shioda!
An out of breath Gozo Shioda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 3B
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Chikorita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chikorita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krause is avoiding damage well.
Krause really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chikorita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chikorita moves into full mount!
Krause 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.
Krause tries to lock up and control but Chikorita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krause is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Krause is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Chikorita goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Krause is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Chikorita looking for a guillotine here but Krause defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Chikorita'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.
Chikorita is controlling Krause's posture.#T1##SUB#
Chikorita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krause can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikorita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Chikorita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krause must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chikorita has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Krause doesn't defend quickly enough and Chikorita has managed to lock this one up! Can Krause escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chikorita on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barry Chikorita! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 2A
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Chikorita shoots in looking for a takedown but Zero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chikorita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Zero catches Chikorita right on the button with a cross.
Zero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Zero.#ROC2#Chikorita is rocked!
Chikorita fails with the takedown
and Zero counters with a huge left! Chikorita is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zero isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chikorita from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sub Zero!
An out of breath Sub Zero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 1A
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Chikorita drives through with a takedown into Birdwhistle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chikorita stands and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Birdwhistle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chikorita off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Birdwhistle manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for a choke but Chikorita is defending well. #SUB2#
Chikorita preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Birdwhistle.
Chikorita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle tightening his grip on Chikorita, looking for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Chikorita'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.
Chikorita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chikorita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Chikorita trying to control the position but Birdwhistle manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for a choke but Chikorita is defending well.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chikorita tries to break free.
Chikorita is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Birdwhistle not allowing Chikorita to control his hands.
Chikorita tries to break free.
Birdwhistle wants to control but Chikorita is keeping busy.
Birdwhistle not allowing Chikorita to control his hands.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Chikorita but Chikorita is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Birdwhistle controls the action.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chikorita turns into Birdwhistle and is now in his guard.
Chikorita preventing the sweep.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
Chikorita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving. #T4#
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birdwhistle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Birdwhistle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chikorita is pushing down on Birdwhistle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birdwhistle is fighting to maintain full guard but Chikorita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chikorita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chikorita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep but Chikorita has passed to side control!
Chikorita gets to mount! Birdwhistle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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 Barry Chikorita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chikorita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birdwhistle.#TD#
Chikorita feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chikorita being controlled here momentarily.
Chikorita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chikorita forces his way into half guard.
Chikorita prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birdwhistle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birdwhistle trying to hold on to Chikorita's head to control him but Chikorita postures up.
Birdwhistle is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T1#
Birdwhistle is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birdwhistle can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Chikorita seems to be working for a kimura but Birdwhistle defends the submission attempt.
Birdwhistle is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chikorita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Birdwhistle is trying to maintain the position but Chikorita is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chikorita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birdwhistle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chikorita. #SUB#
Chikorita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birdwhistle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chikorita.
Barry Chikorita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chikorita tries to pass to full mount but Birdwhistle defends it. #T3#
Chikorita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Birdwhistle is looking for a sweep. Chikorita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Chikorita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Birdwhistle avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chikorita pulls his head out easily.
Birdwhistle is doing well to control the position and prevent Chikorita from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Birdwhistle is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Birdwhistle throws a leg kick but Chikorita sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Birdwhistle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Chikorita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chikorita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Birdwhistle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chikorita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Birdwhistle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chikorita wants to control but Birdwhistle passes easily into half 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 Barry Chikorita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Birdwhistle scores with a jab. Chikorita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Birdwhistle with a jab.
Birdwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikorita manages to avoid it.#TD#
Chikorita throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Birdwhistle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chikorita is in Birdwhistle's guard.
Birdwhistle trying to keep a closed guard but Chikorita is proving a slippery customer.
Birdwhistle is looking to sweep but instead, Chikorita has passed into half guard.
Birdwhistle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chikorita jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain half guard here but Chikorita keeps moving and retains side control.
Chikorita is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Birdwhistle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rory Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Birdwhistle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Chikorita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Birdwhistle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chikorita but great work by Birdwhistle.
Chikorita is trying to improve his position.
Chikorita seems a little lost for a moment, as Birdwhistle dominates the positioning.
Birdwhistle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chikorita tries to buck Birdwhistle off but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
Chikorita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Chikorita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chikorita tries to roll over but Birdwhistle keeps him under control.
Birdwhistle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Birdwhistle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Birdwhistle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Birdwhistle looking to improve position, pressing down on Chikorita's thigh with his hand. Chikorita seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Birdwhistle paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Birdwhistle's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chikorita picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Chikorita! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6A
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Chikorita fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chikorita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borges tried to counter with a leg kick but Chikorita avoided it.
Borges has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Chikorita clinches up with Borges and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Borges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chikorita tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chikorita darts in and clinches Borges up against the ropes.#BC#
Borges manages to break the clinch.
Chikorita has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Chikorita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borges, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Borges is keeping busy.
Chikorita stalling in the clinch but Borges improves position.
Borges wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
Chikorita controlling the action here for a moment.
Chikorita is looking to control Borges's arms but Borges gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.
Chikorita is looking to clinch but Borges is avoiding it.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chikorita fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Borges was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chikorita.
Chikorita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chikorita is looking to clinch but Borges is avoiding it.
Chikorita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Borges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barry Chikorita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Borges tries to keep at a distance but Chikorita has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Borges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Borges misses the target.#CL2#
Chikorita closes the distance and clinches.
Borges is trying to force a seperation but Chikorita has the dominant position.#BC#
Borges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chikorita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chikorita tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chikorita doesn't manage to clinch there - Borges circles away.
Borges looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4##CL2#
Chikorita gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borges tries to circle away but Chikorita has him pinned against the ropes.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Borges tries to break free but Chikorita pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Borges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Borges was looking to counter with a kick there.
Borges keeps the fight on the outside.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chikorita fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Chikorita backs away, Borges returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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 Cesar Borges will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Chikorita gets a clinch.
Borges is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chikorita.
Borges stalls.
Borges can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Borges is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Borges manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Borges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Chikorita darts in and clinches Borges up against the ropes.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chikorita as Borges tries to tie him up.
Borges can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chikorita is looking to control Borges's arms but Borges gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes.
Chikorita keeps control of Borges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Borges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Chikorita closes the distance and pushes Borges back into the ropes.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Borges is keeping busy.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Borges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Borges wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Borges manages to break the clinch.
Chikorita tries to clinch but Borges is having none of it.
Chikorita tries to clinch but Borges is having none of it.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chikorita just manages to avoid it.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch but Borges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chikorita fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borges swats away the attempt to clinch by Chikorita.
Borges keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Borges was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chikorita.#T3##CL2#
Chikorita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Borges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chikorita is looking to clinch.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Chikorita gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borges is trying to push Chikorita away but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Borges wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borges as Chikorita tries to tie him up.
Chikorita holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#T4#
Borges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Borges is keeping busy.
Borges working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Borges is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Borges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chikorita seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.
Chikorita tries to clinch up
and Borges counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Cesar Borges will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chikorita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Borges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borges looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chikorita is looking to clinch but Borges is avoiding it.
Borges swats away the attempt to clinch by Chikorita.
Chikorita just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBorges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chikorita moves into the clinch.#T1#
Borges tries to circle away but Chikorita has him pinned against the ropes.
Barry Chikorita seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Borges breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Chikorita moves into range and clinches up with Borges.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Borges is keeping busy.
Borges wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
Borges is trying to stall.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Borges has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.#CL2#
Chikorita rushes Borges and presses him up against the ropes.
Borges is trying to force a seperation but Chikorita has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Borges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chikorita moves in looking to clinch but Borges pushes him off.
Borges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borges half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chikorita is looking to clinch. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Borges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Borges leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Chikorita taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Chikorita.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Borges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chikorita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borges keeps the fight on the outside.
Chikorita wants to clinch up but Borges keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Chikorita clinches. #BC#
Borges breaks from the clinch.
Cesar Borges is winning the standup battle so far.
Chikorita tries to clinch up.
Borges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borges keeps the fight on the outside.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chikorita just manages to avoid it.
Cesar Borges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Cesar Borges.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borges, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Cesar Borges!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Cesar Borges!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Cesar Borges!
Cesar Borges wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5A
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Chikorita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chikorita is looking to clinch.
Pereira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chikorita's head.
Chikorita tries to clinch
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chikorita.
We've been hearing reports that Pereira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira keeps the fight on the outside.
Chikorita darts in trying to clinch
and Chikorita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chikorita has time to react.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
Pereira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pereira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chikorita eats them both and turns towards Pereira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Chikorita is rocked!
Pereira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chikorita tries to clinch up
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Chikorita backing up. Chikorita nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes.
Chikorita is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Pereira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira connects with a quick right hand that sends Chikorita tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Andre Pereira!
Andre Pereira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane tries to break free but Chikorita pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane tries to break free but Chikorita pushes him back against the ropes.
Chikorita is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kane clinches with his opponent.
Chikorita is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Chikorita into the ropes.
Kane can't break the clinch.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kane has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
#CL#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chikorita is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Chikorita prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Chikorita trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Chikorita tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kane is trying to push Chikorita away but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kane clinches up with Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kane tries to break free but Chikorita pushes him back against the ropes.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.
Chikorita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Chikorita has the dominant position.
Chikorita taking a breather. #T2##BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Kane finds it's target.#CL#
Kane clinches.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Chikorita prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Chikorita won't allow it.
Chikorita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chikorita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Chikorita up against the ropes.
Chikorita tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kane forces Chikorita back against the ropes and clinches.#T3#
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chikorita is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Chikorita into the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Chikorita back into the ropes.
Chikorita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kane has Chikorita up against the ropes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chikorita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.#T4#
Kane working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chikorita tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Chikorita.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kane instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane is trying to push Chikorita away but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darden Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chikorita seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chikorita can do to turn this around?
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane is looking to counter the offense by Chikorita and move into the clinch.
Kane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chikorita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Chikorita back into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chikorita looking to stall.
Chikorita is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kane has denied him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.
Kane with a jab.#CL#
Kane clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kane drives through and clinches with Chikorita against the ropes.
#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Darden Kane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
Chikorita trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darden Kane is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane tries to break free but Chikorita pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Chikorita prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Chikorita tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chikorita is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Chikorita into the ropes.
Chikorita taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.#CL#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch.
Chikorita trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Chikorita keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kane clinches with his opponent.
Kane tries to circle away but Chikorita has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Chikorita tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Kane wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
#T3#
Chikorita has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Chikorita fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Chikorita looking to stall.
#BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kane has managed to clinch.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Chikorita.
Chikorita tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Chikorita tries to tie him up.
Kane wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.
Chikorita doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
#CL#
Kane pushes Chikorita up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Kane gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darden Kane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Chikorita tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chikorita is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chikorita tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chikorita is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
#T1##CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Chikorita up against the ropes.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane is trying to push Chikorita away but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chikorita manages to circle out of the way.
Darden Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a push kick but Chikorita slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chikorita! But no joy.#CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and presses him up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and presses him up against the ropes.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barry Chikorita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kane blocking some punches.
Chikorita using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chikorita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane prevents a body shot from Chikorita. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Chikorita in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kane clinches. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Chikorita back into the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane slips a jab from Chikorita.
Kane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Chikorita up against the ropes.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Chikorita with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chikorita throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kane clinches.
Kane blocks a body shot from Chikorita.
Chikorita has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling the position.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chikorita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks. #T4#
Chikorita struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kane gets a clinch.
Chikorita creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks.
Chikorita is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Chikorita misses with a body punch.
Chikorita tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Chikorita back against the ropes.
Chikorita misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and presses him up against the ropes.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Chikorita has the dominant position.
Kane avoiding damage as Chikorita throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chikorita misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darden Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Darden Kane wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3A
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tavara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chikorita tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavara works Chikorita's body with a nice hook.
Tavara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chikorita closes the distance but Tavara moves to the side
and Tavara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tavara misses with a body shot.
Tavara moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara scores with a nice head shot.
Chikorita darts in trying to clinch
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tavara digs a good hook to Chikorita's body.
Tavara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chikorita on the side of the head.
Tavara misses with a two punch combination.
Chikorita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavara scores with a shot to the body.
Chikorita tries to clinch
and Tavara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chikorita has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tavara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chikorita doesn't seem bothered though.
Chikorita moves to clinch but Tavara breaks away
and Tavara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tavara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chikorita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavara lands an overhand right.
Chikorita tries to clinch there but Tavara circles away.
Chikorita takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chikorita closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Chikorita is rocked!
Tavara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chikorita is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavara finish him?
Chikorita walks straight into a big right, left combination from Tavara and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Tavara as he moves his way up the rankings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malo Tavara!
A very excited looking Malo Tavara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Tomás throws a series of punches but Chikorita moves out of range.
Chikorita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Tomás pushes Chikorita up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tomás misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
Tomás is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Tomás softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomás is keeping busy.
Tomás can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.#CL2#
Tomás clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Chikorita blocking some punches.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Tomás has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
A short right from Tomás.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomás as Chikorita tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Tomás.
Tomás makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomás working aggressively here.
Tomás softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Tomás on the inside.
Tomás working aggressively here.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomás is keeping busy.#T2#
Tomás misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomás lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chikorita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tomás lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomás.
Tomás throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chikoritas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomás is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks. #BC2#
Tomás breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tomás rushes Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Tomás has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Tomás wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomás.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tomás lands a nice uppercut.
Tomás lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Tomás tries to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling the position.
Chikorita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomás lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards. #BC2#
Tomás breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomás lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chikorita is looking to clinch but Tomás is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Chikorita tries to keep at a distance but Tomás has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomás wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tomás misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Tomás has had enough of the clinch but Chikorita keeps him there for the moment.
Chikorita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomás's efforts to push away.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Tomás wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tomás wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Chikorita stalling in the clinch but Tomás improves position.
Tomás pushes Chikorita back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikorita looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Tomás's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Massiel Tomás dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Tomás takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomás is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tomás pushes Chikorita back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Massiel Tomás seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chikorita taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomás.
Tomás lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Tomás lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomás.
Tomás softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Tomás has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Tomás lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás. #T1##BC2#
Tomás breaks from the clinch.
Tomás lands a jab.
Massiel Tomás is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomás swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chikorita tries to clinch up but Tomás circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Tomás.
Chikorita tries to clinch but Tomás moves out of range.
Chikorita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomás scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Tomás closes the distance and pushes Chikorita back into the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Tomás manages to break the clinch.
Tomás throws a right hand that Chikorita ducks under and follows up with a left that Chikorita also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Chikorita misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Tomás.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tomás paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomás is looking for the big counter here.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tomás manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomás is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tomás lands a two punch combo.
Chikorita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chikorita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chikorita takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tomás throws a right and a left that Chikorita avoids nicely.
It looked like Chikorita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Tomás lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chikorita circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Tomás catches Chikorita right on the button with a cross.
Tomás scores with a body shot.
Chikorita tries to clinch up.#CL#
Tomás gets tackled into the ropes by Chikorita. Chikorita maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tomás scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomás swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikorita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomás throws a punch but it's blocked by Chikorita.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tomás wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
Tomás has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Tomás lands with a left to the head.
Tomás lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Chikorita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tomás swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikorita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomás lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chikorita stalling in the clinch but Tomás improves position.
Chikorita is looking to control Tomás's arms but Tomás gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes.
Maybe Chikorita would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC2#
Tomás manages to break the clinch.
Tomás is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tomás throws a combination. Chikorita tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tomás takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomás as Chikorita tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Massiel Tomás 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tomás jabs Chikorita to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Massiel Tomás seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chikorita is looking to clinch.
Chikorita tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tomás connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Tomás misses.
Chikorita throwing a counter right hand but Tomás manages to avoid it.
Tomás connects with a looping right hand.
Tomás misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tomás paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tomás gets a clinch.
Chikorita takes a shot to the head.
Tomás misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Chikorita taking a breather.
Tomás scores with a shoulder strike.
Chikorita looking to stall.
Tomás working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomás lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Tomás tries to circle away but Chikorita has him pinned against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tomás creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tomás lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tomás is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks.
Tomás is trying to force a seperation but Chikorita has the dominant position.#BC2#
Tomás pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomás misses with a wild combination.
Chikorita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barry Chikorita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tomás scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomás will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomás lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikorita throws a body punch but Tomás moves out of range.
Chikorita throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Tomás counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Tomás.
Tomás scores with a shoulder strike.
Chikorita with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Tomás scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomás managing to block the knees to the body from Chikorita.
Chikorita throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chikorita misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Tomás.
Tomás lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Tomás working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chikorita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomás lands a left hand.
Chikorita misses with a body punch.
Tomás scores with a shot to the side of Chikorita's head.
Tomás lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomás blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Tomás on the inside.
Tomás blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomás lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Tomás lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chikorita trying to land knees to the body.
Tomás blocks a body shot from Chikorita. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomás.
A shot in the inside from Tomás.
A short right from Tomás.
Tomás gets through Chikorita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tomás scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomás lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomás working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomás lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomás gets through Chikorita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomás has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tomás avoids the elbow strike from Chikorita, against the ropes.
#BC2#
Tomás breaks from the clinch.
Tomás scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Tomás gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Tomás breaks the clinch.
Tomás misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massiel Tomás comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomás has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Massiel Tomás!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Massiel Tomás!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Massiel Tomás!
Massiel Tomás wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Massiel Tomás thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8A
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Barry Chikorita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Malo Tavara!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chikorita moves in looking to clinch but Tavara pushes him off.
Chikorita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tavara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chikorita tries to clinch up but Tavara circles away and keeps his distance.
Tavara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Chikorita shoots in and gets a takedown into Tavara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chikorita (2) vs (0) Tavara
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Tavara keeps moving.
Chikorita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chikorita passes into half guard.
Chikorita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tavara! Score +3 for passing guard: Chikorita (5) vs (0) Tavara
Tavara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Chikorita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Chikorita controlling the pace for now.
Tavara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chikorita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tavara is squirming around, avoiding Chikorita's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Chikorita is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Chikorita extends the arm and Tavara is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Chikorita! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7A
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chikorita napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kane (4) vs (0) Chikorita
Chikorita wants to control but Kane postures up.
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Chikorita being controlled for a moment.
Chikorita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Chikorita is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position.
Chikorita tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
Kane working away.
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.
Kane controls the position. #T3#
Chikorita is trying to get back to half guard.
Chikorita is still trying to improve position.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Chikorita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chikorita trying to remain calm as Kane controls from the top position.
Chikorita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kane off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (4) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Kane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Kane is in a bad position with Chikorita working for a choke. Kane manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (6) vs (4) Chikorita#T5#
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chikorita controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself. #T6##SUB2#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chikorita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Chikorita's legs - danger averted.
Chikorita keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane stays in close to Chikorita's body and controls the position.
Kane passes into half guard. #T7#
Chikorita is trying to get back to full guard.
Chikorita is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Chikorita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Chikorita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.#T8#
Chikorita 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.#T9#
Chikorita being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kane postures up.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Chikorita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T10##SUB2#
Chikorita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kane has picked Chikorita up and slammed him! Chikorita can't keep hold of the triangle and Kane manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (9) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita is trying to improve his position.
Chikorita is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position. #T11#
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Kane stalls from top position.#T12#
Chikorita is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita tries to improve position but can't.
Kane takes a little break here. Chikorita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chikorita can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chikorita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Chikorita being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Chikorita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6A
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Nigel Greer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chikorita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greer tries to counter with a takedown but Chikorita is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Chikorita gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Greer (0) vs (4) Chikorita
Greer wants to control but Chikorita postures up.#SUB2#
Chikorita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Chikorita has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Greer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chikorita yanks on the arm and Greer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chikorita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Chikorita!
The defeated Nigel Greer had this to say: 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5B
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chikorita tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range. #CL#
Birdwhistle clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Birdwhistle pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep but no luck.
Chikorita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now.
Birdwhistle looking for a sweep. Not yet Birdwhistle, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Chikorita drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Chikorita off! Chikorita jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard.
Birdwhistle has Chikorita pulled in close to control his posture.
Birdwhistle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Chikorita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Birdwhistle dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (0) Chikorita
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Chikorita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birdwhistle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birdwhistle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birdwhistle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chikorita is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Chikorita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birdwhistle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikorita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birdwhistle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Chikorita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birdwhistle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birdwhistle looking to sit in guard and control but Chikorita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (2) Chikorita
Birdwhistle is pulling down on Chikorita's head. It's preventing any offense from Chikorita, at least for the moment.#T3#
Chikorita trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chikorita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Birdwhistle dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (4) vs (2) Chikorita
Chikorita keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully.
Birdwhistle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chikorita has his foot on Birdwhistle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birdwhistle works his way back into a safe position though.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikorita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Birdwhistle defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Chikorita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Chikorita working for a triangle but Birdwhistle defends it easily.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikorita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chikorita keeping full guard, as Birdwhistle tries to pass. #T5#
Chikorita is trying to keep Birdwhistle in close.
Chikorita keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chikorita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birdwhistle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birdwhistle looking to sit in guard and control but Chikorita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (4) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita stopping the sweep attempt from Birdwhistle.#SUB2#
Chikorita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Birdwhistle is adopting a defensive guard.#T6##SUB2#
Chikorita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birdwhistle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chikorita has Birdwhistle in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (6) vs (4) Chikorita
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikorita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chikorita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chikorita controlling Birdwhistle's posture. #T7##SUB2#
Chikorita has his foot on Birdwhistle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birdwhistle works his way back into a safe position though.
Birdwhistle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chikorita keeping full guard, as Birdwhistle tries to pass.
Birdwhistle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chikorita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birdwhistle is one step ahead there.
Birdwhistle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chikorita's guard.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
Birdwhistle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Chikorita is pressing down on Birdwhistle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Chikorita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Birdwhistle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chikorita. Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (9) vs (4) Chikorita
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chikorita keeps working.
Chikorita prevents Birdwhistle from improving position.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position. #T9##SUB#
Birdwhistle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chikorita is looking to regain half guard here but Birdwhistle keeps moving and retains side control.
Birdwhistle has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Birdwhistle (11) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita regains half guard.
Birdwhistle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Birdwhistle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Birdwhistle trying to control from Chikorita's half guard. Chikorita has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Birdwhistle advances to half guard.
Chikorita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birdwhistle is working away from the top position though.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Birdwhistle prevents Chikorita from improving his position.#T11#
Birdwhistle works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (14) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Birdwhistle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for a kimura but Chikorita is defending it quite comfortably.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.#T12#
Birdwhistle is stalling here. Chikorita is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Birdwhistle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chikorita has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Birdwhistle (14) vs (8) Chikorita
Birdwhistle tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Chikorita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Birdwhistle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Birdwhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birdwhistle tries to get out of the position.
Chikorita tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Chikorita tries for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending well. #T13#
Chikorita wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping him busy.
Birdwhistle is trying to improve his position.
Birdwhistle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (16) vs (8) Chikorita
Birdwhistle is pressing down on Chikorita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chikorita is holding on for now.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chikorita keeps working. #T14#
Birdwhistle prevents Chikorita from improving his position.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Chikorita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle wants to advance to full mount but Chikorita doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Chikorita has his foot on Birdwhistle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birdwhistle works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Birdwhistle takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4A
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Barry Chikorita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Morgan Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Leighton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chikorita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chikorita (0) vs (2) Leighton
Leighton postures up.
Chikorita on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chikorita tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Leighton is sitting in close to Chikorita's body. Chikorita has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Leighton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Leighton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chikorita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Chikorita! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Wang clinches up against the ropes.
Chikorita is trying to pull guard but Wang has him pressed against the ropes.
Chikorita tries to pull guard but Wang forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chikorita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butch Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Chikorita.#TD#
Wang jumps into guard, dragging Chikorita to the mat.
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Chikorita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chikorita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Chikorita 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.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chikorita drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Chikorita off! Chikorita jumps back into Wang's guard. #T1#
Chikorita slips nicely into half guard.
Chikorita is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Wang is staying active underneath Chikorita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chikorita to get the leverage.
Chikorita controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chikorita to get the leverage. #T3#
Wang is not content to let Chikorita control the position.#SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura here.
Wang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wang tries to get out of the position.
Wang controlling the position for now.#T4##SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well.
Chikorita is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Chikorita is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
#SUB2#
Chikorita seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chikorita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wang sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Chikorita wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Chikorita is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wang controlling the position for now.#T7#
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is not content to let Chikorita control the position.#SUB2#
Chikorita is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chikorita is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.#T8#
Wang is controlling Chikorita's trapped leg to prevent Chikorita from advancing to side control.
Wang is in trouble now - Chikorita has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (3) Chikorita
Chikorita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chikorita forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (6) Chikorita#T9##SUB2#
Chikorita looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Chikorita is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Chikorita has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Wang! Can he survive? No! He's out! Chikorita gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barry Chikorita! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2B
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Barry Chikorita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Carter!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Chikorita on that attempt.
Carter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Carter rushes Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Carter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chikorita is trying to keep an underhook but Carter manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chikorita (0) vs (2) Carter
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carter in particular looking to stall.
Carter wants to free his trapped foot but Chikorita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chikorita actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carter trying to control the pace. #T1#
Carter is pressing down on Chikorita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chikorita is holding on for now.
Chikorita tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Chikorita is working hard here to advance position.
Carter not doing much here.
Chikorita wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Chikorita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chikorita (0) vs (5) Carter
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter looking to control but Chikorita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chikorita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter wants to control the pace but Chikorita is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Carter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chikorita has worked his arm free - good work by Chikorita!
#SUB2#
Carter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chikorita is trying to get back to half guard.
Chikorita is not content to let Carter control the position.
Chikorita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Chikorita is looking to reverse the position.
Carter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chikorita will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chikorita is looking to regain half guard here but Carter keeps moving and retains side control.
Carter advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chikorita (0) vs (7) Carter#T5#
Chikorita has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chikorita (0) vs (10) Carter
Chikorita trying to control the position but Carter manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Carter has the hooks in. Chikorita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Carter looking for the RNC.
Carter keeps control of the position as Chikorita tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Carter tightening his grip on Chikorita, looking for the choke.
Carter is riding his opponent, not letting Chikorita buck him off.
Chikorita is keeping busy.
Carter is trying to stick to Chikorita's back but Chikorita is turning into Carter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chikorita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chikorita (2) vs (10) Carter
Carter is trying to control the position but Chikorita postures up. #T7#
Chikorita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Chikorita defends easily.
Chikorita tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Carter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chikorita (2) vs (12) Carter
Carter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chikorita (2) vs (15) Carter#SUB2#
Carter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chikorita has worked his arm free - good work by Chikorita!
Carter controls the position from side control.
Carter advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chikorita (2) vs (17) Carter#T9#
Chikorita is trying to escape the mount.
Carter seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chikorita is holding on tight.
Chikorita is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter tries to control but Chikorita wriggling away.
Chikorita is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.#T10##SUB2#
Carter looking to secure an arm triangle but Chikorita defends it well.
Carter trying to control but Chikorita is having none of it.
Chikorita has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chikorita (2) vs (20) Carter#T11#
Carter controlling well, preventing Chikorita from escaping the position.
Chikorita prevents Carter from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Carter working for a choke but Chikorita is defending well.
Chikorita rolls, trying to escape but Carter keeps control of the position.
Carter gets his hands free as Chikorita looks to control.
Carter biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Carter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T12#
Chikorita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chikorita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carter wants to control the pace but Chikorita is squirming around nicely.
Chikorita is trying to escape the mount but Carter keeps good control and instead manages to take Chikorita's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chikorita (2) vs (23) Carter#SUB2#
Carter is looking for a choke. Chikorita gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Chikorita manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chikorita (4) vs (23) Carter
Chikorita stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.#T13##SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Chikorita is sitting in close to Carter's body. Carter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chikorita is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chikorita is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Carter!
After winning the bout, Tommy Carter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1B
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barry Chikorita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chikorita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chikorita (2) vs (0) Pereira
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chikorita stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chikorita knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground.#SUB#
Chikorita drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Chikorita off! Chikorita jumps back into Pereira's guard. #SUB#
Chikorita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Chikorita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pereira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chikorita throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pereira's body to avoid the submission. Pereira has instead reached around Chikorita's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pereira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Pereira!
An out of breath Andre Pereira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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