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Event:
LondonFighting Championship 2
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gigante wants to get back to full guard.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juarez pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigante tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.
Juarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gigante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Gigante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juarez controlling the action here.
Juarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Gigante is working hard here to advance position.
Gigante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juarez wants to control the pace but Gigante is squirming around nicely.
Juarez controlling from the full mount.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Juarez wants to take his opponent's back but Gigante doesn't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Juarez wants to take Gigante's back but he can't do it this time.
Gigante has given up his back here. Will Juarez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T2#
Juarez is trying to stick to Gigante's back but Gigante is turning into Juarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gigante.
Gigante pushes down on Juarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juarez is in trouble now - Gigante has advanced to mount!
Juarez is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Gigante looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gigante moves to the back position. #SUB#
Gigante is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Juarez holding both Gigante 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gigante doesn't have the hooks in and Juarez manages to turn into his guard.
Juarez won't allow Gigante to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gigante working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
Juarez preventing the sweep. #T3#
Juarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gigante is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gigante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gigante moves into full guard.
Juarez trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom.
Juarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gigante keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Gigante wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Juarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gigante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gigante regains half guard.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gigante is trying to get back to full guard.
Gigante won't allow Juarez to pass to mount.
Gigante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juarez's back!
Juarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gigante's guard. Nice work there by Juarez.
Gigante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elix Juarez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Gigante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gigante lands in his opponent's guard.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante advances to half guard.
Juarez is looking to control Gigante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juarez avoid being mounted?
Juarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigante's back!#SUB2#
Juarez working for the choke.
Gigante tries to break free.
Gigante manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juarez's guard. Nice work there by Gigante.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Juarez is keeping the position.
Juarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigante is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez trying to control the position.
#T1#
Juarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gigante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juarez trying to control but Gigante postures up.
Gigante wants to pass to mount but Juarez is defending the position. #SUB#
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Juarez defends the submission attempt.
Juarez is looking to improve his position.
Gigante is pressing down on Juarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juarez is holding on for now.
Juarez controlling the position well.
Juarez wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Gigante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gigante.
Juarez wants to control but Gigante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juarez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gigante is staying active.#SUB#
Gigante is looking for a kimura here.
Gigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Gigante is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Juarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juarez looking to control.
Juarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gigante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gigante defends well.
Juarez trying to keep a closed guard but Gigante is proving a slippery customer.
Juarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juarez's guard.
Juarez is pressing down on Gigante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gigante slips nicely into half guard.
Gigante works his way into full mount! #T4#
Gigante with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Gigante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Juarez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gigante is trying to get an arm triangle but Juarez is defending well.
Gigante moves into full mount!
Juarez is controlling an arm, preventing Gigante from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gigante takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez tries to break free.
Juarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tout Petit Gigante dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gigante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juarez did well to prevent Gigante getting side control.
Elix Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Gigante seems to be looking for submissions.
Gigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juarez.
Gigante advances position into side control!
Juarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigante off and has taken his back!
Juarez wants to control but Gigante is keeping busy.
Juarez has the hooks in. Gigante is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gigante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gigante tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gigante can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tout Petit Gigante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez wants to take Gigante's back here but Gigante is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez looking to control but Gigante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juarez takes Gigante's back.
Juarez keeps control of the position as Gigante tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Juarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gigante is defending well though. Juarez let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB2#
Juarez working for a choke but Gigante is defending well.
Gigante tries to roll but Juarez sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Gigante fending off the submission attempt from Juarez.
Gigante is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Gigante showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez doesn't have the hooks in and Gigante manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante advances position into side control!
Juarez gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gigante seems to be looking for submissions.
Gigante tries to pass to full mount but Juarez defends it. #SUB#
Gigante looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Juarez is defending well. #T4#
Juarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juarez tries to roll over but Gigante keeps him under control.
Juarez moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juarez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gigante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigante keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
Gigante 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.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Juarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gigante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juarez has managed to get both his arms back between Gigante's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gigante has his foot on Juarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juarez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elix Juarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Tout Petit Gigante!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Tout Petit Gigante!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Elix Juarez!
Tout Petit Gigante wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tout Petit Gigante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UFF 14: Martinez vs Gigante
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Gigante darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gigante.
Martinez missing with punches from the bottom.
Martinez's coaches at California Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gigante prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gigante.
#SUB2#
Gigante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Gigante eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gigante 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.
Martinez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Gigante tries to pass. #T2#
Martinez throws a couple of heel strikes.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Gigante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez striking off his back but it's not causing Gigante any problems.
Martinez lands a decent punch to the body there.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gigante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Gigante works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gigante wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martinez tries to roll over but Gigante keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
#T4##SUB2#
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martinez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gigante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gigante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gigante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gigante.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tout Petit Gigante dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gigante looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Gigante drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martinez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gigante 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.
Martinez striking off his back but it's not causing Gigante any problems.
Martinez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Martinez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Tout Petit Gigante has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Martinez lands a decent shot there.
Gigante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gigante 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.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gigante forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gigante is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez striking from half guard on the bottom.
Martinez is pressing down on Gigante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard. #SUB2#
Gigante 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. #T3##SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Gigante 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.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante stands up out of Martinez's guard for a moment - Martinez manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Gigante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard. #SUB2#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tout Petit Gigante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##TD#
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Gigante working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gigante working for submissions but it's allowed Martinez to get to half guard.
Martinez stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Gigante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Gigante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez not doing much here.
Gigante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martinez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martinez's back!
Martinez is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Gigante looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gigante will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Gigante has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to defend against the choke here but Gigante has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gigante Tightens the hold and Martinez taps out furiously! Gigante displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante is the new lightweight champion!
Tout Petit Gigante 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:
UFF 11: Martinez vs Soares
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Gigante shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gigante was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mitchell manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gigante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mitchell defends it well. #SUB#
Gigante is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
#SUB#
Gigante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mitchell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Gigante tries to pass.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gigante 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.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Mitchell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitchell manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Mitchell's guard. #T1#
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet. #SUB#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mitchell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gigante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gigante has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gigante's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gigante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gigante. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB2#
Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gigante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchell forces his way into half guard.
Gigante is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura but Gigante is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mitchell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gigante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mitchell.
Mitchell controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gigante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Gigante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gigante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitchell trying to control from half guard but Gigante is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gigante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mitchell is tapping! Great win for Gigante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tout Petit Gigante!
After winning the bout, Tout Petit Gigante 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:
UFF 10: Wolfe vs Severin
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Gigante shoots in for a double leg but Strydom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Gigante 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.#SUB2#
Strydom looking for a guillotine here but Gigante defends easily.
Strydom wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gigante drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gigante as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Strydom screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gigante! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Our winner, Tout Petit Gigante, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Gigante misses with a takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a body kick that stops Gigante in his tracks momentarily.
Gigante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakuraba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gigante shoots in for a double leg but Sakuraba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tout Petit Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gigante throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sakuraba was covering up waiting for the punch and Gigante finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Gigante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gigante is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sakuraba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sakuraba has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.#T1##SUB#
Gigante working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gigante looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gigante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gigante looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Sakuraba trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gigante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gigante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for a triangle but Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gigante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Gigante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuraba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Gigante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gigante keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sakuraba is posturing up here but Gigante has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sakuraba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sakuraba has to tap! Slick submission there by Gigante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante 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:
UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Gigante looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gigante is defended easily by Cage.
Gigante tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Gigante ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tout Petit Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage misses with some punches.
#TD#
Gigante pulls guard.
Cage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Cage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gigante pushes a forearm under Cage's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cage is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante 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:
EGA - 5
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Gigante shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamelto napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gigante tries for a kimura but Kamelto is defending well. #SUB#
Gigante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamelto, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gigante is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kamelto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gigante gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kamelto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gigante lets go of the hold and Kamelto can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante is the new lightweight champion!
Tout Petit Gigante thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Gigante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gigante staying out of range there.
Stanton misses with a series of wild punches.
Gigante fails with the takedown.
Stanton scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Stanton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stanton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
Stanton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stanton lands a nice short elbow.
Gigante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stanton scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stanton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stanton lands a nice short elbow.
Stanton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stanton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gigante defending well though.
Gigante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanton defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanton defends well.#SUB#
Gigante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gigante is looking for a triangle but Stanton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gigante pushes a forearm under Stanton's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stanton is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tout Petit Gigante!
An out of breath Tout Petit Gigante 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gigante!
Gigante taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
Gigante is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gigante on the ground.
Gigante is trying to improve his position.
Martinez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martinez is putting a hurting on Gigante here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gigante manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gigante is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gigante is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gigante is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Martinez moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Gigante advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gigante is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gigante looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Gigante seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Martinez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tout Petit Gigante!
During a confident post fight interview, Tout Petit Gigante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Shukur pushes Gigante up against the cage in a clinch.
Gigante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gigante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shukur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gigante misses with a takedown attempt - Shukur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tout Petit Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shukur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Shukur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gigante looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gigante regains half guard.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shukur pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shukur pulls his head out easily.
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. Shukur connects with a nice short shot to Gigante's temple.
Shukur working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shukur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shukur is trying to control the action in half guard but Gigante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gigante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shukur. #SUB#
Gigante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shukur is tapping! Great win for Gigante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tout Petit Gigante!
After winning the bout, Tout Petit Gigante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Gigante tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nowak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gigante somewhat.
Gigante shoots in looking for a takedown. Nowak tries to sprawl out of it but Gigante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nowak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Nowak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gigante tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nowak is in Gigante's guard.
Gigante could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Gigante has his foot on Nowak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nowak works his way back into a safe position though.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Gigante keeps moving. #SUB#
Nowak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gigante has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nowak is looking to defend but Gigante has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nowak! Gigante pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nowak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tout Petit Gigante!
A victorious Tout Petit Gigante thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Gigante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gigante ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gigante no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Meyer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gigante has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Meyer is looking to defend but Gigante has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Meyer! Gigante pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Meyer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Gadd takes the fight into the clinch.
Gigante is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gadd to keep the fight standing.
Gigante fails to pull guard.
Gigante can't get the takedown.
Myles Gadd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tout Petit Gigante.
Gigante takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gigante fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Gadd gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gadd wants to stand up but Gigante has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gigante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gadd. #SUB2#
Gigante looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gadd pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gigante can't escape the position.
Gigante bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gigante 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.
Gigante pushing down on Gadd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gigante looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2#
Gigante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gigante wants to work for an arm triangle but Gadd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gigante is working for a kimura but Gadd is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gigante wants to work for an arm triangle but Gadd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gigante is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gigante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gadd defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Gigante seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gigante is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gadd is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tout Petit Gigante!
An out of breath Tout Petit Gigante thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Myles Gadd was interviewed post fight and said 'GG FF 15'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Gigante bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bourbon wants to control but Gigante postures up.#SUB#
Gigante swings around for an armbar but Bourbon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gigante's guard.
Gigante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bourbon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gigante has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bourbon 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 Gigante.
Gigante tries to buck Bourbon off but Bourbon is having none of it.
Bourbon controlling the position from side mount.
Bourbon is working Gigante over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gigante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bourbon taking a breather here.
Gigante tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Bourbon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gigante has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bourbon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gigante keeps working.
Gigante is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigante sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gigante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gigante could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Gigante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gigante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gigante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Bourbon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gigante sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gigante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bourbon is tapping! Great win for Gigante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tout Petit Gigante!
A victorious Tout Petit Gigante thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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