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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XL
Date: Apr 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 34 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Riley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Riley
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Riley#SUB#
Rolla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riley stops Rolla from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla laying and praying for a moment but Riley takes advantage and regains half guard.
Riley is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Rolla is looking to advance position but Riley won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well.
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla is stalling here. Riley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rolla seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (5) vs (4) Riley
Rolla is not content to let Riley control the position.
Rolla tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position. #T2#
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla is not content to let Riley control the position.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Riley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (7) Riley
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolla is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rolla avoid being mounted?
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla 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.#T4#
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley pushes down on Rolla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Riley wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Rolla looking to control.
#SUB#
Rolla has an active guard here but Riley has managed to pass into half guard.
Riley stalling.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Riley has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (10) Riley#T6#
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Riley controls the position.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Riley wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Riley slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Riley has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (13) Riley
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (13) Riley
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolla stalling away here and it's allowed Riley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Rolla defends easily.
#T9#
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Riley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Riley is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (15) Riley
Riley won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolla wants to control the position but Riley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Rolla trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riley content to stall in guard here.
Riley won't allow Rolla to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rolla working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Riley has passed into half guard!
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Riley has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (18) Riley
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Riley's best efforts.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is trying to control but can't.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Riley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Riley not doing much here.
#SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Rolla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Riley manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (21) Riley
Riley seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rolla is holding on tight.
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolla tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riley with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Riley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (7) vs (24) Riley
Riley is hanging on to Rolla's back as he tries to escape.
Riley doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (24) Riley
Rolla looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Riley holds on and takes a little breather.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Riley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (9) vs (28) Riley
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Riley has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (9) vs (31) Riley
Riley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 31 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Riley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1156 Kurt v Jai
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Omegon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonioli counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Alpharuis Omegon has been cut.#TD2#
Omegon dives in and scores a takedown into Tonioli's guard.
Omegon stopping the sweep attempt from Tonioli.
Omegon postures up.
Tonioli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonioli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omegon .
Omegon being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonioli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omegon 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.
Omegon wants to hit a sweep here but Tonioli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Omegon there! #T1#
Omegon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omegon regains half guard.
Tonioli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Omegon is looking to improve his position.
Omegon wants to get back to full guard but Tonioli has mounted him!
Omegon tries to improve his position but instead Tonioli has taken his back!
Tonioli controlling well, preventing Omegon from escaping the position.
Omegon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Omegon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonioli biding his time, controlling Omegon .
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Omegon right now.
#T3#
Omegon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonioli.
You can see the frustration on Omegon 's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tonioli doesn't have the hooks in and Omegon manages to turn into his guard.
Tonioli controls Omegon momentarily but Omegon frees himself.
Tonioli pulls Omegon in close to his closed guard and prevents Omegon from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonioli is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Omegon working a defensive guard but Tonioli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Omegon is looking for a sweep.
Omegon gets back to half guard.
Tonioli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Omegon !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonioli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Omegon gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Tonioli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpharuis Omegon 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Omegon shoots in for a double leg but Tonioli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tonioli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tonioli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omegon .#TD2#
Omegon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tonioli kicks off Omegon and gets to his feet.
Omegon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Omegon .
Omegon misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omegon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonioli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Omegon throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonioli counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Tonioli!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vinicius Tonioli made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVI
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Rolla closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kane's guard.
Kane keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rolla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolla trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolla has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Rolla passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rolla wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Rolla works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Kane is defending well. #T1#
Rolla advances nicely into full mount.
Rolla looking to control but Kane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rolla is looking to work his way around to Kane's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kane is trying to escape the mount.
Rolla controlling the pace for now.
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kane is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kane is controlling Rolla 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kane preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Rolla stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position.
My spies in LéCrucible inform me that Rolla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane has his hands on Rolla's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane controls Rolla momentarily but Rolla frees himself.
Rolla passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
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.
Rolla happy to just control the position for now.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Rolla works to advance to full mount. Kane defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kane is holding on tight.
Kane tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Rolla forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Kane, looking for the choke.
Rolla is looking to control Kane but Kane is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Rolla dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rolla fails to land the takedown.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Kane works over Rolla's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Kane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kane.
Rolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rolla misses with a takedown
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Kane.
Rolla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane lands with an overhand left.
Rolla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rolla has a takedown stuffed.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Rolla.
Rolla takes one on the button.
Rolla walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Kane. #T1#
Kane with a jab.#TD2#
Rolla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolla trying to control from half guard but Kane is working away. #SUB#
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rio Rolla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rolla tries to control but Kane wriggling away.
Rolla avoids the attempt from Kane to control.#SUB2#
Rolla is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kane is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rolla wants to finish this one by submission but Kane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rolla.
Rolla is looking to work his way around to Kane's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Kane doesn't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Rolla is working for a guillotine from mount but Kane frees his head quite easily.
Kane tries to lock up and control but Rolla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rolla fails to advance to Kane's back.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Kane wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Kane is looking to get to half guard.
Rolla works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Kane showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Kane, looking for the choke. #T4#
Kane trying to control but not successfully.
Rolla controlling the position well here. Kane rolled but Rolla kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kane is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rolla. #SUB2#
Rolla looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kane is controlling Rolla 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Kane will probably get the nod.
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#
Rolla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rolla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rolla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rolla misses with a takedown
and Kane counters with a series of strikes. Rolla will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left lands for Kane.
Rolla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolla fails with the takedown
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Rolla.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolla fails with the takedown
and Rolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Kane.
Kane scores with a head kick. Rolla tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kane jabs Rolla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rolla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harry Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolla needs to keep his hands up - Kane had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Kane lunges at Rolla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rolla's hand.
Rolla with a poor takedown
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Rio Rolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane thuds a left hand into Rolla's body.
Rolla walks into a left hand.
Rolla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolla somewhat.
Rolla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rolla fails with the takedown
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Kane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolla can do to turn this around?
Rolla tries for a takedown but Kane circles away easily
and Kane counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane scores with a jab.
Rolla misses with a takedown
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rolla fails with a takedown attempt.
Rolla with a poor takedown
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut.
Rolla with a poor takedown
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kane.
Rolla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rolla fails with the takedown
and Rolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Rolla closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kane quickly recovers to half guard.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Rolla sits in half guard.
Kane trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
#T3#
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Kane is defending the position.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Kane defends it.
Harry Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.
Kane trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Rolla laying and praying for a moment but Kane takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kane wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
Well, if Rolla is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rio Rolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Harry Kane!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Harry Kane!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Harry Kane!
Harry Kane wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Harry Kane 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:
Pitbull XXXIV
Date: Apr 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 34 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Lauzon with that takedown attempt.
Lauzon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rolla circles away.
Rio Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rolla quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Lauzon
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lauzon trying to control from half guard but Rolla is working away.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Grapple inform me that Lauzon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauzon defends well.
Lauzon stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Lauzon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Lauzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rolla 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.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauzon defends well.
Lauzon stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #SUB#
Rolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lauzon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lauzon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lauzon pushing down on Rolla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lauzon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lauzon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla won't allow Lauzon to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rolla has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Lauzon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lauzon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T4#
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lauzon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Lauzon
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Lauzon
Rolla gets to mount! Lauzon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (2) Lauzon
Rolla tries to control but Lauzon wriggling away.
Rolla fails to move to back control.
Lauzon is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Rolla wants to control the action but instead Lauzon gets a body lock and reverses into Rolla's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (4) Lauzon
Lauzon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolla 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.
Lauzon trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (4) Lauzon
Lauzon tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg. #T6#
Rolla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lauzon! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (4) Lauzon
Rolla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lauzon is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (15) vs (4) Lauzon#SUB#
Rolla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lauzon has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rolla is riding his opponent, not letting Lauzon buck him off.
Lauzon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Lauzon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (6) Lauzon
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (17) vs (6) Lauzon#T7#
Rolla is looking to stall here but Lauzon recovers full guard.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (20) vs (6) Lauzon#SUB#
Rolla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lauzon keeps working. #SUB#
Rolla has hold of Lauzon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lauzon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rolla cranks the arm and Lauzon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lauzon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1147 Miet v Ivan
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Omegon ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa feints and then cracks Omegon 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omegon down.
Omegon 's corner calls for a 1-2. Omegon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akutagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Omegon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like Alpharuis Omegon has been cut.
Akutagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akutagawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Omegon .
Akutagawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Akutagawa lands a big right hand that sends Omegon crashing to the mat! Akutagawa stays standing though and waves Omegon back to his feet!#ROC#Omegon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Omegon head around and knocks him out cold! Akutagawa hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Akutagawa!
After winning the bout, Ryu Akutagawa 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:
Pitbull XXX
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 33 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Colby Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Rolla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolla prevents it.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Rio Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Taylor.#TD2#
Taylor wants the takedown. Rolla is fighting it off but Taylor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rolla's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Taylor
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla looking to control.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taylor 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 Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Taylor#T1#
Taylor wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Rolla wants to control the position but Taylor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Taylor has moved into half guard.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Taylor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taylor has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Taylor
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Taylor has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (11) Taylor
Taylor controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
Rolla trying to control the position but Taylor manages to sink in the hooks.
Rolla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Taylor has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (14) Taylor
Rolla tries to roll but Taylor sticks to his back.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Rolla defends it. #T5#
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Rolla working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Taylor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (17) Taylor
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Taylor controlling from mount.
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Taylor has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (20) Taylor#T7#
Rolla tries to escape the position.
Taylor struggling to keep hold of the position.
Taylor is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (20) Taylor#T8#
Taylor keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (20) Taylor
Rolla controlling his opponent.
Taylor regains half guard.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Taylor is not content to let Rolla control the position.
Rolla is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rolla trying to work for an americana but Taylor has managed to regain full guard.
#T10#
Rolla passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (8) vs (20) Taylor#SUB#
Rolla is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor prevents Rolla from improving position.
Rolla taking a break here but Taylor is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rolla trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away. #T11#
Rolla controlling the action here.
Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Rolla is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it. #SUB#
Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12#
Rolla trying to advance position but Taylor counters by regaining guard.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Rolla pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor is trying to control but can't.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Rolla sits in half guard.
Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taylor! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (11) vs (20) Taylor#T13#
Rolla forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (14) vs (20) Taylor#SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Taylor showing good submission defense here.
Rolla controlling the position well here. Taylor rolled but Rolla kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rolla trying to control momentarily.
Taylor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rolla off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T14##SUB#
Taylor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Rolla is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Rolla looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Taylor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Taylor wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Rolla.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor wins on points by 20 to 14.
Our winner, Colby Taylor, 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:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 32 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
McCoy moves into range and clinches up with Rolla.
Rolla is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Rolla manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
McCoy is trying to trip Rolla. He has hold of a leg but Rolla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCoy persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Rolla
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCoy trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rolla working for a triangle but McCoy defends it easily.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there. #T1#
McCoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rolla keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
Rolla controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but McCoy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCoy's best efforts.
Rolla wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but McCoy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (8) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCoy passes Rolla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCoy has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (11) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position. #T6#
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McCoy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (14) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to improve position but can't.
Rolla is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy. #T7#
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla wants to control but McCoy postures up.
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but McCoy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (17) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCoy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (17) vs (4) Rolla#T8#
Rolla wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCoy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCoy for a finish.
McCoy tries to escape but Rolla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCoy staying busy and making it hard for Rolla to control. #SUB2#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Rolla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T9##SUB2#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy.
Rolla wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.
McCoy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Rolla moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McCoy has worked his arm free - good work by McCoy!
McCoy struggling a bit here.#T10#
Rolla advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCoy (17) vs (6) Rolla
McCoy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy stops Rolla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolla looking to control but McCoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla controlling the pace for now.
Rolla fails to move to back control.
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCoy is looking to escape. #T11#
McCoy is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McCoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McCoy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (19) vs (6) Rolla
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T12##SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (22) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
McCoy wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla is letting McCoy control him for a moment.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#SUB2#
Rolla working for a triangle but McCoy defends it easily.
McCoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCoy defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Gillechriosd McCoy, 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:
SMASH: Zahedi vs Tengri
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sicarius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Sicarius - just one landing.
Sicarius lands a nice looking body shot.
Karter drops his hands momentarily and Sicarius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
Sicarius misses with a hook
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sicarius. Sicarius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sicarius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karter walks into a jab.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Sicarius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karter is not content to let Sicarius control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karter manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving.
Sicarius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karter is keeping the position for now.
Karter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karter tries to get out of the position.
Karter wants to sweep here but Sicarius controlling him for the moment.
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving.
Karter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sicarius.
Karter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karter working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sicarius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sicarius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Sicarius from controlling successfully.
Karter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sicarius on the ground.
Sicarius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sicarius with a nice head shot there.
Sicarius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sicarius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sicarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sicarius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sicarius distracts Karter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sicarius slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Sicarius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sicarius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sicarius is still trying to improve position.
Karter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sicarius content to control rather than advance.
Sicarius trying to control from half guard but Karter is working away.
Sicarius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as Sicarius sits in half guard.
Sicarius works his way into full mount!
Sicarius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karter is looking to escape.
Sicarius has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karter's face.
Karter is trying to escape the mount.
Karter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sicarius looking to control but Karter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sicarius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kano Sicarius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karter takes one on the button.
Sicarius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter takes a swing at Sicarius's ribcage but misses.
Sicarius looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Sicarius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Sicarius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sicarius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sicarius throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sicarius jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses the jab.
Sicarius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Sicarius throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sicarius throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.#T1#
Sicarius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Karter.
Sicarius throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
Karter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kano Sicarius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sicarius.
Nice uppercut lands for Sicarius. That snapped Karter's head back.
Sicarius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karter takes a swing at Sicarius's ribcage but misses.
Sicarius scores with a body shot.
Karter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sicarius avoids the body shot from Karter.
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sicarius dips to his left and cracks Karter with an uppercut!
A jab from Sicarius finds it's way through Karter's defenses.
Sicarius scores with the left hand. Karter knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karter slips a jab from Sicarius.#T2#
Karter lands with an overhand left.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Sicarius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karter!
Sicarius scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karter is being controlled here.
Sicarius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karter struggling a bit here.
Sicarius grinds an elbow into Karter's temple.
Sicarius is putting a hurting on Karter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sicarius working the head and body with strikes.
Sicarius is chipping away with strikes.
Sicarius grinds an elbow into Karter's temple.
Karter taking a bit of punishment here - Sicarius scoring with strikes. #T3#
Sicarius cracks Karter with a big elbow.
Sicarius looks up at the clock and then as Karter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sicarius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sicarius in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sicarius has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sicarius unloading with bombs!
Sicarius lands a nice shot to the head.
Sicarius landing punches.
Karter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Sicarius has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karter's face.
#ROC2#Karter is rocked!
Karter wants to control but Sicarius is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sicarius lands a big elbow - Karter is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Karter is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kano Sicarius!
Kano Sicarius 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:
S58: Chung vs. Molly II
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
De Lagardere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mudo lands the left hand.
We've been informed that Mudo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mudo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere throws an overhand right that lands on Mudo's shoulder, as Mudo tries to avoid the shot.
Mudo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Lagardere goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Lagardere throws a shot from downtown. Mudo moves away and avoids it.
De Lagardere swings for the body but Mudo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mudo there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Lagardere throws a sloppy body shot
and Mudo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mudo slips a straight right by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere avoids the head kick by Mudo.
De Lagardere appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Mudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mudo as he connects with a hook.
A head kick by Mudo misses
enabling De Lagardere to counter with a crisp jab.
De Lagardere misses with a hook
and Mudo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Lagardere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mudo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henri De Lagardere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mudo misses.
Mudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mudo slips a jab and a cross from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mudo. Mudo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mudo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mudo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Lagardere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
De Lagardere throws a looping overhand right but Mudo ducks down to avoid it.
Mudo throws a head kick but De Lagardere moves out of range.
De Lagardere throws a shot from downtown. Mudo moves away and avoids it.
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 circling - Mudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mudo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mudo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Lagardere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mudo.
Mudo throws a head kick that misses.
Mudo throws a sloppy head kick
and De Lagardere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mudo blocks a jab.
De Lagardere scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri De Lagardere dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mudo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Lagardere throws a body shot but no joy.
De Lagardere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mudo can do to turn this around?
De Lagardere throws a lazy uppercut
and Mudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Lagardere misses with a left hand
and Mudo counters with a straight right hand.
Henri De Lagardere is winning the standup battle so far.
De Lagardere slips a jab from Mudo.
De Lagardere throwing a counter right hand but Mudo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Lagardere. Mudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mudo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mudo blocks a jab.
De Lagardere lands with a good body shot.
Mudo slips under a jab.
Mudo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Mudo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mudo moves out of range of the strikes.
De Lagardere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Lagardere there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mudo blocks a jab.
Mudo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mudo slips under a jab from De Lagardere.
Mudo misses with a head kick.
De Lagardere throws the left hand but Mudo avoids the punch easily.
De Lagardere just misses with a punch to the body.
Mudo takes one to the chin there.
Mudo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Lagardere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mudo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Lagardere scrambles back to his feet.
Mudo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
De Lagardere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mudo! But no joy.
De Lagardere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mudo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Lagardere takes one to the chin there.
Mudo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Lagardere throws the left hand but Mudo avoids the punch easily.
De Lagardere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lagardere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mudo throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from De Lagardere on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Lagardere throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Lagardere stuns Mudo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Lagardere loads up on a big right hand but Mudo slips the punch.
Mudo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri De Lagardere dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mudo throws a head kick that misses.
Toa Mudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mudo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
De Lagardere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mudo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mudo ducks right into an uppercut from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere misses the body punch
and Mudo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mudo avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Lagardere throws a hook to the side of Mudo's head but Mudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mudo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
De Lagardere works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lagardere throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Mudo finds it's target.
Mudo misses with an uppercut.
De Lagardere avoids the head kick by Mudo.
Henri De Lagardere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Mudo slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mudo! But no joy.
Mudo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Lagardere throws a jab when Mudo was well out of range.
Mudo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mudo slips under a jab from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere swings widly with a right hand
and Mudo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Lagardere connects with a solid leg kick.
Mudo blocks a jab.
A jab from Mudo misses. #T2#
De Lagardere looks to land a left hand but Mudo moved out of range nicely.
De Lagardere just misses with a punch to the body.
De Lagardere scores with a hook.
Mudo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lagardere drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mudo to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes De Lagardere! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mudo takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Toa Mudo!
Toa Mudo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1141 Malcolm v Miet
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Omegon throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Hanson counters with a single leg into guard. Omegon didn't expect that.
Omegon wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson postures up and lands a big shot to Omegon 's brow.
Hanson landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omegon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omegon is keeping the position for now.
Hanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omegon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson 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.
Hanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanson stands and throws Omegon 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Omegon is defending well.
Omegon prevents Hanson from moving into mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Hanson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hanson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Omegon sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Hanson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hanson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Omegon sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanson is pressing down on Omegon 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Omegon is holding on for now.
Omegon wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hanson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Omegon sees it coming and defends easily.
Omegon tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Omegon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Omegon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Omegon cracks Hanson with a big elbow.
Hanson tries to improve position but can't.
Hanson is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Omegon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Omegon grinds an elbow into Hanson's temple.
Hanson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Omegon cracks Hanson with a big right hand but Hanson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Omegon landing a few strikes.
Omegon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omegon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hanson is looking to regain half guard here but Omegon keeps moving and retains side control.
Omegon avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hanson.
Omegon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Omegon lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Hanson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Oh Hanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Omegon 's best efforts.
Hanson seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Omegon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Hanson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Omegon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanson's guard. #REVB#
Hanson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hanson has momentary wrist control but Omegon slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Omegon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Omegon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Omegon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Omegon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Omegon has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Omegon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Omegon tries to pass.
Omegon trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Omegon stands and throws Hanson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Hanson gets back to half guard.
Hanson tries to roll over but Omegon keeps him under control.
Hanson taking some punishment here, with Omegon in his half guard.
Hanson won't allow Omegon to pass to mount.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but Omegon has control of the leg.
Omegon is pressing down on Hanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Omegon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Omegon wants to control but Hanson is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alpharuis Omegon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Omegon looks to throw the jab but Hanson is out of range.
Hanson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hanson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hanson slips a nice elbow through Omegon 's hands, connecting with Omegon 's forehead.#SUB#
Hanson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omegon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Omegon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hanson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Omegon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanson working for a triangle but Omegon defends it easily.
Omegon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Omegon defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Omegon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omegon looking to pass the guard.
Omegon trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Omegon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
David Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omegon passes Hanson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Omegon there.
Omegon prevents Hanson from improving his position.
Omegon is looking to advance position but Hanson won't allow it.
Hanson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omegon 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omegon 's back!
Omegon is trying to break free.
Hanson avoiding Omegon 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Hanson keeps control of the position as Omegon tries to break free.
Hanson is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Hanson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Omegon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Omegon for a finish. #SUB#
Hanson working for the choke.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Hanson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hanson is looking for the choke from the back position but Omegon is controlling his hands well.
Omegon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Omegon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hanson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Omegon tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hanson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Omegon has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Omegon rolls, trying to escape but Hanson keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Omegon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Omegon covers up after that shot from Hanson.
#SUB#
Hanson is persistently looking for the submission but Omegon is defending it well.
#SUB#
Hanson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Hanson is looking for the choke from the back position but Omegon is controlling his hands well.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omegon can do to turn this around?
Omegon wants to control his opponent's hands but Hanson gets his hands free. #SUB#
Hanson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Omegon is controlling Hanson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a triangle but Omegon pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB#
Omegon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Omegon has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Omegon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Omegon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Omegon pushing down on Hanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanson has hold of Omegon 's hands but Omegon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Omegon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omegon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
Omegon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
Hanson is refusing to be controlled, as Omegon sits in half guard.
Hanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Omegon works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Omegon throws the left hand but Hanson avoids the punch easily.
Omegon misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Omegon fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omegon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Omegon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanson, into his guard. #REVB#
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Omegon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hanson working for submissions but it's allowed Omegon to get to half guard.
Omegon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Omegon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Omegon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hanson working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Hanson is squirming around, avoiding Omegon 's attempts to control the action.
Omegon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hanson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omegon pulls his head out easily.
Omegon is pressing down on Hanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omegon working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omegon pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Omegon there.
Nice strikes from Omegon there. #T2#
Hanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Omegon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Omegon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Omegon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Omegon is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omegon 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.
Omegon is looking to advance position but Hanson won't allow it.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Omegon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omegon pulls his head out easily.
Omegon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omegon working over Hanson with some ground and pound. Hanson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanson punching from the bottom.
Omegon moves into full mount! Hanson won't be happy about that! #T3#
Omegon with a couple of short strikes.
Hanson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Hanson 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.
Omegon looking for a sweep. Not yet Omegon , not yet.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Omegon is retaining full guard.
Hanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanson scoring with some ground and pound.
Omegon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Hanson postures up in Omegon 's guard and throws a big left but Omegon blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Omegon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Omegon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Omegon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanson's guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Omegon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Omegon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omegon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Omegon working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hanson is looking for a triangle but Omegon pushes his legs off easily.
Omegon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Omegon postures up and lands a big shot to Hanson's brow.
Omegon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Omegon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Omegon has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Omegon stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpharuis Omegon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Omegon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alpharuis Omegon ! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXV
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 32 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 53 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rolla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (4) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz stops Rolla from passing to mount.
Rolla trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Rolla controls the position.
Rolla tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Rolla works to advance to full mount. Cruz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (6) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz 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.#T1#
Rolla not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rolla is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Rolla wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolla has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolla wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Rolla moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (15) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rolla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cruz is defending well though. Rolla let's go of the attempt for now.
Cruz tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolla is trying to stick to Cruz's back but Cruz is turning into Rolla. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolla's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (2) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz 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#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Rolla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rolla manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Rolla's guard.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (17) vs (2) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolla defends well.
Rolla pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolla pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Rolla is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Rolla trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (20) vs (2) Cruz
Rolla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz 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.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz looks winded!
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (23) vs (2) Cruz#T5#
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cruz is holding on tight.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Rolla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Cruz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolla.
Rolla looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Rolla isn't that keen on the idea.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Rolla tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Rolla is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolla pulls his head out easily.
Rolla stalling.
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (26) vs (2) Cruz
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (29) vs (2) Cruz#SUB#
Cruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rolla is trying to stick to Cruz's back but Cruz is turning into Rolla. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolla's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (29) vs (4) Cruz
My spies in War Hound MMA inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Rolla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (31) vs (4) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Rolla defends easily.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (34) vs (4) Cruz
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (36) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rolla has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (39) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Rolla has good solid back control here.
Cruz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cruz showing good submission defense here.
Rolla trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cruz tries to break free.
#SUB#
Rolla is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cruz with him. Cruz is trying to defend but Rolla has an arm under the chin now! Cruz grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIII
Date: Feb 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 32 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolla shoots in and gets a takedown into Sisko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (0) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Sisko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sisko is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla is trying to control the position but Sisko postures up.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sisko manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (4) Rolla
Sisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla won't allow Sisko to sweep him here.
Rolla stands and throws Sisko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (2) vs (7) Rolla#T1#
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Sisko denies him.
We've been hearing good reports from Sisko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rolla tries to advance position but instead Sisko slips a leg back in to half guard.
Rolla wants to advance to full mount but Sisko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolla defends it easily.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Sisko has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (4) vs (7) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisko passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (7) vs (7) Rolla
Sisko trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Rolla felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sisko has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (10) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla is looking to get to half guard.
Rolla regains half guard.
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working. #T4#
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is staying active underneath Sisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sisko prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Sisko is pressing down on Rolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolla is holding on for now.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sisko is stalling in the full guard.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sisko manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (10) vs (9) Rolla#T5#
Rolla is pushing down on Sisko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sisko is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla is pressing down on Sisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sisko is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sisko to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Sisko trying to control the position.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
Rolla passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (10) vs (12) Rolla#T6#
Sisko struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Rolla is trying to get an arm triangle but Sisko is defending well.
Rolla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sisko's legs.
Rolla wants to control but Sisko is keeping him busy.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Sisko denies him. #SUB2#
Rolla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB2#
Rolla swings around for an armbar but Sisko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (12) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Sisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla working a defensive guard but Sisko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (15) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla being controlled for a moment.
Sisko trying to control the position but Rolla is working away. #T8#
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sisko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sisko is thwarting Rolla's attempts to control the position.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Sisko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Sisko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Sisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sisko trying to control the pace.
Sisko prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla wants to control but Sisko is keeping busy.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Sisko controlling him for the moment.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sisko has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (18) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (18) vs (14) Rolla
Sisko is trying to control but can't.
Sisko tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Sisko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sisko trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Rolla trying to control the action but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Sisko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sisko. Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (18) vs (17) Rolla
Rolla fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Rolla is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sisko is surviving well by controlling Rolla's body position as best he can.
Sisko is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sisko (18) vs (20) Rolla#T12#
Sisko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Sisko.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (20) vs (20) Rolla
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (20) vs (22) Rolla
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Sisko defending well. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Well,Sisko is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rolla is taking a breather. Sisko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sisko's thigh. Sisko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully.
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
Sisko being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolla trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.
Rolla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 22 to 20. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVIII
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 32 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Illir tries for a takedown but Rolla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Rolla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Illir
Rolla prevents Illir from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Illir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla trying to control the action but Illir is working from the bottom.
Illir is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Illir is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rolla seems to be working for a kimura but Illir defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Rolla drops back looking for a leg! Illir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Illir manages to kick Rolla off! Rolla jumps back into Illir's guard. #SUB2#
Illir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Illir keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Illir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving. #SUB2#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rolla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Illir#T2#
Rolla advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (0) Illir
Illir has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (10) vs (0) Illir#SUB#
Rolla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rolla biding his time, controlling Illir. #SUB#
Rolla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Illir is defending well though. Rolla let's go of the attempt for now.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Illir from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Illir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Illir turns into Rolla and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (2) Illir
Illir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Illir stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T3##SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Illir defends well.
Illir advances to half guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Illir stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Illir tries to pass. #SUB#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Illir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rolla working for a triangle but Illir defends it easily.
#T4#
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB2#
Illir 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.
Rolla trying to control the position.
My spies in Crimson CrowN Combat inform me that Illir has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Illir stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Illir works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Illir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rolla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.#T5##SUB#
Illir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Illir has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Illir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (12) vs (2) Illir
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Illir defends it.
Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Illir! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (15) vs (2) Illir
Rolla trying to control but Illir is having none of it.
Illir tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Illir stops Rolla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolla works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (18) vs (2) Illir
Will Rolla go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T6##SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Illir defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Illir right now.
#SUB#
Illir is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Illir is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Rolla working for the choke.
Illir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Illir is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolla gets his way!
Illir turns into Rolla and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (18) vs (4) Illir#SUB#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Illir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Illir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Illir looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (20) vs (4) Illir
Rolla advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rolla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Illir is just riding it out for now. Rolla eventually gives up the hold.
Rolla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (23) vs (4) Illir
Rolla controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolla tries to control but Illir wriggling away.
Rolla prevents Illir from getting the reversal.#T8#
Illir is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Illir is looking to escape.
Illir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rolla looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Illir is looking to escape.
Illir tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Rolla wants to control the pace but Illir is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB#
Rolla has hold of Illir's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Illir manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Illir is trying to escape the mount.
Illir prevents Rolla from taking his back.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Illir can't escape the position.
Rolla controlling the pace for now.
Rolla looking to control but Illir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Illir can't escape the position.
Illir keeps trying to improve his position.
Rolla controlling from the full mount.
Illir is looking to improve his position but Rolla isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Illir is holding on tight.
Rolla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Illir is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (26) vs (4) Illir
Illir is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Illir from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Illir is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Illir prevents Rolla from getting a body triangle.
Rolla doesn't have the hooks in and Illir manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (26) vs (6) Illir
Rolla trying to control the position.
#T11#
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Illir manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (28) vs (6) Illir
Rolla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Illir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolla is aware though and is defending well.
Rolla pushes down on Illir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (31) vs (6) Illir
Illir can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Rolla is working for a guillotine from mount but Illir frees his head quite easily.
Rolla takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (34) vs (6) Illir
Rolla is looking to control Illir but Illir is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Illir fending off the submission attempt from Rolla. #T12#
Illir tries to roll but Rolla sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolla is trying to stick to Illir's back but Illir is turning into Rolla. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolla's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Illir. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (34) vs (8) Illir
Illir forces his way into half guard.
Illir is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Illir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rolla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (36) vs (8) Illir
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Illir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolla wants to control but Illir is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Illir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.
Illir looks winded!
Rolla is pressing down on Illir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Illir is holding on for now.
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (39) vs (8) Illir#SUB#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Illir is defending well.
Illir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (41) vs (8) Illir
Illir tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.#SUB#
Rolla working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Illir turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rolla off and cradles Illir's limp body as Rolla celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 4
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kentas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sicarius on his heels. He'll look to pass Sicarius's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas controlling from the top position.
Sicarius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Sicarius keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kentas slips nicely into half guard.
Sicarius has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kentas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sicarius tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kentas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
A victorious Rimtas Kentas 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:
STRIKE! 55
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Molly clinches up against the cage.
Mudo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Molly lands a shot to the body.
Mudo swings wildly with an uppercut but Molly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molly lands a nice uppercut.
Mudo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mudo is trying to break the clinch but Molly is controlling him.
Molly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molly lands a right hand.
Molly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molly lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Mudo is rocked!
Mudo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mudo is still on wobbly legs! Can Molly finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
Molly misses with a punch on the inside.
Mudo blocks an uppercut.
Molly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Mudo.
Mudo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mudo wants to get back to striking at distance but Molly won't allow it.
Molly lands a nice shot to the body.
Mudo looks winded!
Molly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mudo backwards.
Molly pushes Mudo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Molly works on Mudo's body with a couple of short punches.
Molly lands an uppercut.
Molly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molly creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Mudo crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Mudo face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Molly takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hog Molly!
Hog Molly 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:
Pitbull XVI
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 31 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cabrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Cabrera
Rolla's coaches at LéCrucible 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.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is trying to control but Cabrera passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Cabrera
Cabrera trying to control the position but Rolla is working away.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrera off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (4) vs (5) Cabrera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla looking to hold on to the position here but Cabrera rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Cabrera is trying to control the position but Rolla postures up.
Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Rolla trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Cabrera is trying to keep Rolla in close.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolla trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Cabrera has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (7) Cabrera
Cabrera passes Rolla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but Cabrera has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (10) Cabrera
Rolla tries to improve position but can't.
Rolla wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard.
Rolla preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Cabrera has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (13) Cabrera
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Rolla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cabrera has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (16) Cabrera
Rolla is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabrera's best efforts.
Rolla is looking to control Cabrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rolla avoid being mounted?
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Rolla wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#T9#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrera escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (19) Cabrera
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is letting Cabrera control him for a moment.
Rolla tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position.
Rolla regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cabrera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cabrera prevents Rolla from improving his position.#T12#
Cabrera content to control rather than advance.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Cabrera has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (22) Cabrera
Cabrera in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabrera's best efforts.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera passes into side control, despite Rolla's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (25) Cabrera
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrera off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (8) vs (25) Cabrera#SUB#
Rolla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rolla gets his hands free as Cabrera looks to control.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Cabrera from escaping the position.
#T14#
Rolla is looking to control Cabrera but Cabrera is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rolla wants to control but Cabrera manages to buck him off and is now in Rolla's guard! Nice work there by Cabrera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (27) Cabrera
Rolla 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera wins on points by 27 to 8.
Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Omegon scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Omegon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Omegon tries to pass to full mount but Wolf defends it.
Wolf moves into full guard.
Omegon won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
Omegon is in close to Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Omegon postures up.
Omegon 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.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Omegon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omegon looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Omegon .
Wolf stands up out of Omegon 's guard for a moment - Omegon manages to land a nice upkick.#T1#
Omegon keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Omegon 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.
Omegon 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#
Omegon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wolf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Omegon .
Wolf is looking to control Omegon 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolf wants to control but Omegon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omegon trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Omegon . #T2#
Omegon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Omegon drops an elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
We've been hearing that Omegon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Omegon is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Omegon working Wolf over with strikes.
Omegon works his way into full mount!
Wolf tries to lock up and control but Omegon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Omegon lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omegon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wolf?
Wolf is looking to improve his position but Omegon isn't that keen on the idea.
Omegon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Omegon dominating with strikes here.
Omegon cracks Wolf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Omegon .
Omegon unloading with bombs!
Omegon dominating with strikes here.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Omegon is trying to control here but Wolf has managed to regain half guard.
Omegon trying to pass the guard but Wolf defending well.
Omegon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Omegon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omegon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Omegon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wolf!
Omegon scoring with strikes but Wolf is staying in there. #T4#
Omegon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Omegon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Omegon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Omegon avoids the attempt from Wolf to control.
Omegon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT#That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.
Omegon scoring with strikes but Wolf is staying in there. #CUT#The cut above Aaron Wolf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Omegon 's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omegon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolf looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#Aaron Wolf'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 Aaron Wolf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alpharuis Omegon !
In defeat, Aaron Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get Over Here ! '. |
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Event:
Pitbull XV
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 31 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 52 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz fails with the takedown.#TD#
Rolla throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rolla is in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Cruz
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Rolla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position. #SUB#
Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Rolla wants to advance to full mount but Cruz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cruz's thigh. Cruz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz looking to control.
#T2#
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Rolla pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent Rolla from advancing to side control.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Cruz
Rolla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Rolla wants to take Cruz's back here but Cruz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rolla looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla fails to move to back control.
Cruz has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (8) vs (0) Cruz#T5#
Rolla wants to control the position but Cruz frees himself and scrambles - Rolla manages to regain control in side control.
Cruz stops Rolla from passing to mount.
Rolla is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz is not content to let Rolla control the position. #T6#
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Rolla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cruz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (10) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to hold on but Rolla postures up.#SUB#
Rolla goes for an armbar but Cruz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Cruz has passed into half guard.
#T8#
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Rolla is defending the position.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Rolla trying to control the position here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rolla has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cruz is looking to defend but Rolla has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cruz! Rolla pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cruz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Pitbull XIII
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 30 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla shoots in but no luck this time.
Rolla goes for a double leg but Goble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goble continues to drive forward.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Goble has picked Rolla up - he's going for a ride! Goble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Goble
Goble not doing much here.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.#T1#
Rolla won't allow Goble to pass to mount.
Goble prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goble is working away from the top position though.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Goble uses his free foot to push down on Rolla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Goble#T2#
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
#SUB#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Goble
Goble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goble performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble postures up.
#SUB#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Goble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (11) Goble
Goble is staying tight to Rolla's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (11) Goble
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goble's thigh. Goble counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rolla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Goble pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goble is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Goble#T6##SUB#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rolla has his foot on Goble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goble works his way back into a safe position though.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Goble has passed into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Goble has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (16) Goble
Goble taking a breather here. #T7##SUB2#
Goble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rolla is letting Goble control him for a moment.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goble trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T8#
Goble working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
Rolla being controlled for a moment.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goble preventing the sweep.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Goble has moved into half guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.#SUB#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rolla working a defensive guard here.
#T10##SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goble escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (19) Goble
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Goble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (22) Goble
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolla tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Rolla gets full guard.#T12#
Goble postures up.
Goble preventing the sweep.
Rolla being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goble is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Goble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goble prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goble looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Goble won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (25) Goble
Rolla tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Rolla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Goble has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (28) Goble
Goble controlling the position from side mount.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Goble working away.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 28 to 2.
A victorious Shane Goble 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:
Pitbull XI
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 29 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rolla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Rolla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Gracie
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie seems keen to control Rolla's posture.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T2#
Gracie is pulling down on Rolla's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Rolla looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rolla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rolla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Gracie!
A very excited looking Kron Gracie 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:
SMASH: Hun vs Romano
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Sicarius.
Kano Sicarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sicarius looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Sicarius drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Sicarius is controlling him.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sicarius on the ground.
Sicarius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sicarius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Sicarius tries to pass.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sicarius prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit pulls Sicarius in close to prevent any damage.
Sicarius prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sicarius loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.#T1#
Sicarius blocks a jab.#TD2#
Sicarius shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sicarius is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sicarius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sicarius being controlled here momentarily.
Sicarius postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sicarius tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T2#
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Sicarius is controlling him.
Sicarius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Sicarius from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sicarius pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sicarius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sicarius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Sicarius trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sicarius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sicarius is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.#T3#
Sicarius slips a nice elbow through Sitsongrit's hands, connecting with Sitsongrit's forehead.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sicarius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sicarius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sicarius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Sicarius is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Sicarius off but Sicarius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sicarius 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.
Sicarius content to control rather than advance.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Sicarius is controlling him well.
Sicarius wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sicarius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Sicarius's posture.
Sicarius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Sicarius isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sicarius looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sicarius stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit controlling Sicarius's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kano Sicarius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sicarius closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Sicarius pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sicarius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sicarius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sicarius throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sicarius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sicarius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Sicarius persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sicarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sicarius checks a leg kick.
Sicarius moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sicarius.#T1#
Sicarius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sicarius throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sicarius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sicarius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sicarius throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sicarius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sicarius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sicarius works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sicarius, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Sicarius's head but Sicarius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Sicarius strikes.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sicarius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Sicarius.
Sicarius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sicarius walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Sicarius strikes.
Sicarius looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.#ROC#Sicarius is rocked!
Sicarius throws a big shot that misses.
Sicarius is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sicarius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit scores with a counter punch that sends Sicarius to the canvas! Sitsongrit smells blood - he's punishing Sicarius with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sicarius has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
Suriyan Sitsongrit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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