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Event:
RMMA 32 - Aspinall v Giorgi 2
Date: Aug 16, 2025 |
#R1# Brower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dziuda moves away.#CL# Brower gets tackled into the cage by Dziuda. Dziuda maintains the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dziuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Brower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Dziuda. Brower wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Dziuda. Dziuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Brower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dziuda.
Brower wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dziuda has him pressed against the cage. A short body shot lands from Dziuda as the two fighters clinch.
Dziuda lands with a short shot to the head. Dziuda lands a body punch. Brower looks winded! Nice body punch from Dziuda. Dziuda presses Brower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dziuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot in the inside from Dziuda. Dziuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dziuda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dziuda lands a hook to the side of the head. Dziuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browers head. A short uppercut from Dziuda. Dziuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brower backwards. #T1# Dziuda lands a shot to the body. Brower is trying to force a seperation but Dziuda has the dominant position. Dziuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browers head. A short left from Dziuda. Dziuda scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dziuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dziuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brower backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dziuda. A body shot lands from Dziuda.
Dziuda cracks Brower with a nice body shot. Dziuda lands with a right to the head. Dziuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brower backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Dziuda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dziuda. Dziuda lands with a right to the head. Nice body punch from Dziuda. Dziuda digs a right hand underneath Brower's ribcage. Brower let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dziuda misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Dziuda. Dziuda works on Brower's body with a couple of short punches. Dziuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dziuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# Dziuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD# Dziuda drops Brower onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brower is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Brower is rocked! Dziuda lands a nice uppercut. Brower is still on wobbly legs! Can Dziuda finish him? Dziuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dziuda lands a big right hand that drops Brower! The killer instinct kicks in and Dziuda finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dziuda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Dziuda! Karol Dziuda thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 13
Date: Jul 26, 2025 |
#R1# Brower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kvaratskhelia circles away. Brower lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD# Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Brower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kvaratskhelia. Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Brower is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brower is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brower works his way to full guard. Good work. Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Brower is working from the bottom. Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Brower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there. Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1# Brower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvaratskhelia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Brower with a flurry of punches that miss. Brower looking to sit in guard and control but Kvaratskhelia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Brower trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Brower is working from the bottom. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kvaratskhelia looking to sit in guard and control but Brower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Kvaratskhelia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2# Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brower is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia pulls Brower in close to his closed guard and prevents Brower from doing any damage or advancing position. Brower distracts Kvaratskhelia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kvaratskhelia looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Brower postures up. Brower throwing strikes from guard but Kvaratskhelia blocks nicely. #SUB# Brower avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3# Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Brower controlling him for the moment. Kvaratskhelia controlling the position. Brower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvaratskhelia swivels though and keeps the full guard. Brower makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Kvaratskhelia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brower can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kvaratskhelia is adopting a defensive guard. Brower lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kvaratskhelia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Brower 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. Brower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kvaratskhelia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brower. Brower trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kvaratskhelia pulls Brower in close to prevent any damage. Kvaratskhelia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brower manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Brower keeps moving. 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 Giorgi Kvaratskhelia will probably get the nod. That's time! Kvaratskhelia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD# Kvaratskhelia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Brower is looking to reverse the position. Kvaratskhelia working away. Brower manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Kvaratskhelia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Giorgi Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kvaratskhelia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Brower is trying to get back to full guard. Kvaratskhelia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brower can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kvaratskhelia is landing with some decent strikes but Brower is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kvaratskhelia with a couple of short strikes. Kvaratskhelia wants to control the pace but Brower is squirming around nicely. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Brower sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes. Kvaratskhelia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Brower has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Kvaratskhelia is trying to work for a kimura but Brower is defending well.
#SUB2# Brower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia pulls his head out easily. Brower on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Brower is trying to get back to full guard. Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard.#T2# Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard. Kvaratskhelia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kvaratskhelia is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Brower goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kvaratskhelia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia! A very excited looking Giorgi Kvaratskhelia 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:
RMMA 26 - Flynn v Endo
Date: Jul 05, 2025 |
#R1# Nice shot by Kirkez.#CL2# Kirkez has managed to clinch.
Kirkez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brower is working for takedown but Kirkez is calmly controlling the position for now. Kirkez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brower misses with a hook from the clinch. Brower blocks a body shot from Kirkez. Brower misses with a knee strike.
Brower cracks Kirkez with a nice body shot. Brower has Kirkez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kirkez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Brower breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brower. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Brower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kirkez doesn't manage to clinch there - Brower circles away.
Brower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Mush Kirkez has been cut.#T1# Kirkez throws a low kick but Brower moves out of range easily. Brower fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice cross by Brower. The fighters circling - Kirkez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Brower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirkez.
Kirkez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brower tries to avoid it but Kirkez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brower to the ground. Brower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Brower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD# Brower shoots in and bounces Kirkez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kirkez pulls Brower in close to his closed guard and prevents Brower from doing any damage or advancing position. Brower won't allow Kirkez to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brower throws a big elbow that misses. Brower is pushing down on Kirkez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kirkez is fighting to maintain full guard but Brower has managed to sneak the leg through. Brower working over Kirkez with some ground and pound. Kirkez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2# Kirkez is looking to improve his position.
Brower is thwarting Kirkez's attempts to control the position. Brower wants to take a breather but Kirkez is having none of it. Kirkez is trying to get back to full guard. Kirkez is staying active underneath Brower, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kirkez regains full guard. Nicely done. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brower stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkez. Kirkez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brower preventing the sweep. Kirkez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Brower is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2# Kirkez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kirkez keeping moving, preventing Brower from controlling successfully. Brower controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Brower scores with a one two! Kirkez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kirkez throws a shot from downtown. Brower moves away and avoids it. Kirkez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kirkez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brower swats him away and circles back towards the center. Brower lands a nice hook to Kirkez's body. Kirkez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD# Brower shoots in and bounces Kirkez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Brower lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4# Brower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkez is on top in guard.
#REVB# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Brower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirkez defends well. Brower has his hands on Kirkez's head, controlling the position. Kirkez sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kirkez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brower swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Brower dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mush Kirkez's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD# Kirkez gets caught flat footed, as Brower shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Brower's corner is telling him to maintain position. Brower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirkez can do to turn this around? Brower is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kirkez controls Brower momentarily but Brower frees himself. Kirkez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Brower keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirkez's head. Kirkez has his hands on Brower's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Kirkez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brower defends it easily. Brower has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brower postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kirkez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've been informed that Kirkez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Brower passes easily into side control. Nice work. Brower landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Kirkez tries to bench press Brower off him but Brower keeps the position. Kirkez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Brower is keen to just control but Kirkez is a slippery customer. Brower seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Brower lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Brower scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#That has opened up Mush Kirkez's cut even more. Brower perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Brower wants to free his trapped foot but Kirkez is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kirkez tries to get to full guard but Brower has control of the leg. #T2# Brower stalling. Kirkez tries to roll over but Brower keeps him under control. Kirkez trying to control but Brower postures up.
Brower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#The cut above Mush Kirkez's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The fighters are battling for position here. Kirkez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kirkez is trying to keep Brower in close.
Brower is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3# Brower wants to pass the guard but Kirkez is keeping the position. Brower content to stall in guard here. Kirkez has momentary wrist control but Brower slips an elbow through the middle. Brower connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#Mush Kirkez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mush Kirkez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Brower! During a confident post fight interview, Dick Brower thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RMMA - SHS Quarter Final
Date: Jun 14, 2025 |
#R1# Brower shoots in but Dziuda avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dziuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brower. Brower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dziuda. Brower closes the distance and clinches up with Dziuda, looking for a takedown. Brower pushes Dziuda against the cage but Dziuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brower. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Brower. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dziuda throws a lazy right hand but Brower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Brower. Dziuda does a little dance to reset his feet. Brower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Dziuda works the jab nicely. The fight stays on the outside here - Dziuda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Brower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dziuda misses with a straight left. Dziuda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dziuda wants it to stay on the feet. Brower looks to throw the jab but Dziuda is out of range. Dziuda works Brower's body with a nice hook. A punch lands to the side of Brower 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1##KD2# Dziuda drops Brower with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brower looks back up at him and smiles so Dziuda waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Brower is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dick Brower has been cut. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dziuda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Brower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Dziuda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Brower is breathing heavily. Dziuda thows a left - swing and a miss! Brower tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dziuda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brower somewhat.#TD# Brower darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dziuda trying to hold on to Brower's head to control him but Brower postures up.
#T2# Dziuda is pressing down on Brower's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dziuda wants to get back to his feet but Brower is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Dziuda wants to sweep here but Brower controlling him for the moment. Brower trying to control but Dziuda is working from the bottom. Dziuda doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Dziuda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dziuda stuffs the takedown. Dziuda just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Dziuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3# Dziuda takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dziuda. Brower on the wrong end of a nice hook. A big right from Brower misses. A cross from Brower lands. Dziuda misses with a body shot.
#TD# Dziuda gets caught flat footed, as Brower shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Dziuda trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Brower might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Brower wants to control from the top but Dziuda keeps moving. Dziuda pulls Brower in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dziuda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dziuda is on top in guard.
#REVB# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dziuda postures up in Brower's guard and throws a big left but Brower blocks it. Brower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dziuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Brower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dziuda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Brower keeping moving, preventing Dziuda from controlling successfully. Dziuda wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. Brower working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dziuda. #SUB# Brower has his foot on Dziuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dziuda works his way back into a safe position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Dziuda dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dick Brower's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Dziuda loads up on a big right hand but Brower slips the punch. Karol Dziuda seems to be getting the better of the standup. No luck with that takedown attempt from Brower. Dziuda slips a straight right by Brower. Brower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD# Brower shoots in and bounces Dziuda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dziuda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brower off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Brower misses with a takedown attempt - Dziuda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dziuda throws a body punch but Brower moves out of range. Brower moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. 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! Brower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dziuda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. It looked like Brower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dziuda takes one on the button.#T1# Nice uppercut there from Dziuda. Brower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dziuda in his tracks. Brower shoots in looking for a takedown but Dziuda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brower's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Brower. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Dziuda has closed the distance and engaged Brower in a clinch.
Dziuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dziuda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Dziuda lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dziuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Dziuda on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dziuda. A right hand to the body from Dziuda.
#BC# Brower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Dziuda pushes Brower up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Dziuda on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dziuda. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dziuda lands a body punch. Dziuda lands with a short shot to the head. #T2# Dziuda is leaning against Brower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dziuda working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dziuda lands with a short head shot on the inside. Oh Brower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dziuda pushes Brower against the cage. Dziuda is working some dirty boxing. Dziuda pushes off with a quick right hook! Brower goes down! Brower tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dziuda moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Dziuda! Karol Dziuda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 5
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1# McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD# Brower bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDonald can do anything to dispel that myth. McDonald tries to bench press Brower off him but Brower keeps the position. Brower lands a decent elbow from side control. Brower advances to full mount. #SUB# Brower 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! Brower extends the arm and McDonald is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Brower! An intense looking Dick Brower took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Get me another fight I'm ready to go anytime with anybody, short notice no problem.'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Brower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvaratskhelia but Kvaratskhelia pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD# Brower gets caught napping as Kvaratskhelia dives in and scores a takedown. Brower manages to retain guard. Brower is trying to keep Kvaratskhelia in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brower is on top in guard.
#REVB# Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Brower from controlling successfully. Kvaratskhelia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brower scoring with punches to the head and body. Kvaratskhelia looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Brower from controlling successfully. #SUB# Kvaratskhelia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1# Brower is looking to work some ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia has wrist control. Kvaratskhelia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Kvaratskhelia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to sweep but instead, Brower has passed into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Brower is controlling well.
Brower working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2# Kvaratskhelia gets full guard. Brower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Brower postures up. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Kvaratskhelia is looking for a triangle but Brower pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Brower thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kvaratskhelia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2# Brower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia pulls his head out easily. Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brower is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots. Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Brower wants to improve his position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling well.
#T3# Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard. Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Brower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Brower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2# Brower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Brower looking for submissions off his back. Kvaratskhelia is thwarting Brower's attempts to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# The fighters are battling for position here. Brower manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Brower wants to sweep but no luck. Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Brower is working from the bottom. Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs. Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Brower has an active guard here but Kvaratskhelia has managed to pass into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Brower is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD# Kvaratskhelia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brower was covering up waiting for the punch and Kvaratskhelia finishes the takedown easily into guard. Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Brower is working from the bottom. Kvaratskhelia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Brower throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brower can do to turn this around? Brower trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Brower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Brower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Brower can't keep his opponent in guard - Kvaratskhelia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Giorgi Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Kvaratskhelia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvaratskhelia. Brower trying to control from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Brower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Kvaratskhelia is working for a kimura but Brower is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Kvaratskhelia. #T2# Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard. Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Brower with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Brower is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kvaratskhelia connects with a nice short shot to Brower's temple. Brower has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia is controlling the pace.
Brower manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Brower's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3# Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Brower's brow. Kvaratskhelia works over Brower with some ground and pound from guard. Kvaratskhelia works over Brower with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2# Brower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Brower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvaratskhelia controls the pace. Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia cracks Brower with a solid left hand. Kvaratskhelia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Brower is rocked! Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brower's head. Brower is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him? Kvaratskhelia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kvaratskhelia postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brower covers up, he's hurt! Kvaratskhelia keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kvaratskhelia and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kvaratskhelia can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia! A very excited looking Giorgi Kvaratskhelia 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:
RMMA - Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Brower. McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brower with a body shot. Brower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. McDonald lunges at Brower with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brower's hand. Nice uppercut lands for Brower. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Brower lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.#TD2# McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Brower's temple. 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! The fighters are battling for position here. Brower manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Brower is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Brower's brow. Brower 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. McDonald landing with the ground and pound. Brower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. McDonald lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB# Brower has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McDonald should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brower has tightened it up now! McDonald 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Brower! Post fight, Dick Brower stared into the camera and said '" Gimme a challenge, I'll walk through any heavyweight in this org."'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Brower shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Brower is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirkez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brower. Brower stops Kirkez from getting back to his feet.
Kirkez throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Brower manages to pass to side control. #SUB2# Brower is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirkez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brower gets to mount! Kirkez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Kirkez is trying desperately to improve position. Brower controlling his opponent. Brower with good strikes from the mount here! Brower working away from the top, dropping strikes. Brower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Brower landing punches. Kirkez tries to lock up and control but Brower gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Brower is in the full mount, landing strikes. Kirkez tries to hold on but Brower pushes him away. Brower prevents Kirkez from getting the reversal. A nice elbow there by Brower.#CUT2#It looks like Mush Kirkez has been cut. Kirkez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2# 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! Brower unloads with some shots from mount but Kirkez bucks and avoids them well.
Brower postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kirkez looks a forlorn figure.
Brower pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Brower drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kirkez! More shots from Brower and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Brower! Dick Brower decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
RMMA 4 - Holmes v Griffith
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Nicholas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nicholas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Brower regains half guard. Brower is looking to improve his position.
#SU2# Nicholas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Richard Nicholas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Brower tries to keep at a distance but Nicholas has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Nicholas jumps guard and drags Brower to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Nicholas keeping full guard, as Brower tries to pass. Brower is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicholas has wrist control. Nicholas keeping moving, preventing Brower from controlling successfully. Brower won't allow Nicholas to sweep him here. Brower has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Nicholas wants to control the position but Brower says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Brower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicholas defending well though. #T1# Brower not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brower thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Brower with the ground and pound but Nicholas uses the opportunity to regain guard. Brower throwing strikes but missing. Nicholas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Brower looking to sit in guard and control but Nicholas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Brower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicholas won't allow Brower to sweep him here. #SUB# Brower has his foot on Nicholas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicholas works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2# Brower is working an open guard so Nicholas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# Nicholas gets a double leg takedown into Brower's guard. Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. #SUB# Brower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicholas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Brower working for a triangle but Nicholas defends it easily.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. #SUB# Brower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. #SUB# Nicholas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2# Nicholas stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD2# Nicholas gets a double leg takedown into Brower's guard. Nicholas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brower's guard. Brower working a defensive guard here.
#SU2# Brower is working an open guard so Nicholas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Brower cracks Nicholas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Brower is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2# Nicholas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brower was covering up waiting for the punch and Nicholas finishes the takedown easily into guard. Nicholas looks winded!#SU2# Nicholas gets to his feet - Brower follows without any prompting. Brower scores with a hook to the body. Nicholas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Donk. Brower catches Nicholas right on the button with a cross.#TD2# Nicholas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brower to the ground. Nicholas is now in Brower's guard.#T4##SU2# Nicholas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Brower gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nicholas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Nicholas wanted to stand there but Brower had control of the position. Brower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Nicholas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Nicholas is trying to control the position but Brower postures up. Nicholas tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brower trying to move into half guard but instead Nicholas has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB# Brower has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nicholas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brower has tightened it up now! Nicholas 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 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Brower! In his post fight interview, Dick Brower started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1213 Round 2
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1# Yurchon looks to land a right hand but Brower moved out of range. A jab from Yurchon does it's job there. Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Brower moves away and avoids it. Brower walks into a left hand. Brower throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurchon. Yurchon looks to land a left hand but Brower moved out of range nicely. Memphis Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yurchon cracks Brower with a right hand to the side of the head. Brower slips under a jab from Yurchon. A lazy left from Yurchon finds it's target. Yurchon loads up on a big right hand but Brower slips the punch. Brower feints the counter takedown. A jab from Yurchon finds it's way through Brower's defenses. #KD# Yurchon lands a big right hand that sends Brower crashing to the mat! Yurchon stays standing though and waves Brower back to his feet!#ROC#Brower is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Brower walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Brower limp body while Yurchon jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Memphis Yurchon! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1213 Round 1
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1# Brower misses with a hook. Salman ducked under it nicely. #TD2# Salman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brower to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Salman managing to control the position. Salman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Brower distracts Salman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Salman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brower. Brower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Salman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brower on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brower is looking to advance position but Salman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Brower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Brower is desperately trying to improve his position but Salman has a good base and remains in mount. Salman controlling his opponent. #T1# Brower regains half guard. Salman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Brower gets back to full guard.
Brower tries to land a sweep but no joy. Brower being controlled here, momentarily. Salman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brower works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Brower keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully. Salman stopping the sweep attempt from Brower.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Brower throws his legs up looking for a submission but Salman uses it to pass to side control.
Brower is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Brower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salman. Brower manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Salman wants to pass the guard but Brower is keeping the position. Brower is pulling down on Salman's head to control his posture. Brower is trying to keep Salman in close.
#T3# Brower is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Salman wants to get back to his feet. Salman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Salman has his hands clasped together around Brower's back. He's all about the action. Brower not doing much here.
#SUB2# Brower is trying for a kimura here. Salman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brower wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Brower! Dick Brower bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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