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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Nti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gunnarsson struggling a bit here.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain half guard here but Nti keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gunnarsson is trying to control Nti's posture but Nti avoids it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gunnarsson trying his best to control but Nti has mounted him.
Nti controlling from the full mount.
Gunnarsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nti is having none of it.
Nti controlling from mount.
Nti prevents Gunnarsson from getting the reversal.#T2#
Nti controlling the pace for now.
Gunnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position but Nti isn't that keen on the idea.
Nti controlling his opponent.
Gunnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson tries to lock up and control but Nti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gunnarsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Nti might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Nti has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nti lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Nti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gunnarsson!
Kwame Nti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura here.
Nti gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nti is keeping the position.#T1#
Nti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nti is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunnarsson pushing down on Nti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nti tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gunnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Nti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nti is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nti trying to control from the bottom.
Gunnarsson moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Gunnarsson swings around for an armbar but Nti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gunnarsson's guard.#T3#
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard but Nti passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Nti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard but Nti has passed into side control.
Gunnarsson manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nti postures up.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nti passes into side control!
Gunnarsson regains half guard.
Nti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Gunnarsson tries to sprawl but Nti drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gunnarsson with the active half guard here but Nti passes nicely into side control.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Nti stalls from top position.
Nti gets to mount! Gunnarsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gunnarsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson gets back to full guard.
Nti stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nti defends well.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nti 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 Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson tries to bench press Nti off him but Nti keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson is trying to control Nti's posture but Nti avoids it.
Gunnarsson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson tries to buck Nti off but Nti is having none of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson. #TD2#
Nti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
A victorious Kwame Nti 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:
SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minoru Ii is working Jones over against the cage.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Minoru Ii slips a jab from Jones.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Minoru Ii in a clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand into Minoru Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Minoru Ii's gas tank.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #T1#
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Minoru Ii can turn it around.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A body shot lands from Jones.
#T2#
Minoru Ii prevents a body shot from Jones.
Minoru Ii gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minoru Iis head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones cracks Minoru Ii with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Minoru Ii blocks an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
Minoru Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries a body shot but Minoru Ii blocks it.
#T4#
Jones misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Minoru Ii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Minoru Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Minoru Ii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Jones tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Minoru Ii prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Minoru Ii gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is working Minoru Ii over against the cage.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minoru Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Minoru Ii gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Minoru Ii prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minoru Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Minoru Ii.#T3##CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Minoru Ii against the cage.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones cracks Minoru Ii with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Jones cracks Minoru Ii with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Jones pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones works on Minoru Ii's body with a couple of short punches.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones cracks Minoru Ii with a nice body shot.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Minoru Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Jones misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minoru Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minoru Ii takes one to the chin there.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Minoru Ii pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minoru Ii. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones wants to clinch.
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 Samuel Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Minoru Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minoru Ii.
Jones closes the distance but Minoru Ii moves to the side
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Minoru Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Minoru Ii moves away
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minoru Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minoru Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones moves to clinch but Minoru Ii breaks away
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking. #T1#
Jones slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Minoru Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samuel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to clinch but Minoru Ii is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Minoru Ii misses.
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Minoru Ii pushes him off.
Minoru Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones wants to clinch up but Minoru Ii keeps it at a distance.
Minoru Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Minoru Ii throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minoru Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minoru Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.#CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Minoru Ii up against the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Minoru Ii pushes him off.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Minoru Ii pushes him off.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minoru Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minoru Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minoru Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Minoru Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minoru Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minoru Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoru Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minoru Ii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones wants to clinch up but Minoru Ii keeps it at a distance.
Minoru Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minoru Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A nice side step and Minoru Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones wants to clinch.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kohinata Minoru Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minoru Ii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A very excited looking Kohinata Minoru Ii 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:
BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Wilander pushes Lozano up against the cage in a clinch.
Lozano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
Wilander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lozano smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Wilander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lozano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilander is in Lozano's guard.
Lozano is trying to keep Wilander in close.
Wilander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lozano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lozano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilander throwing strikes from guard but Lozano blocks nicely.
Wilander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lozano controls Wilander momentarily but Wilander frees himself.
Wilander is working Lozano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lozano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilander is looking to work some ground and pound but Lozano has wrist control.
Lozano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lozano tries to get out of the position.
Wilander working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilander throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilander is in close to Lozano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lozano can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Wilander working Lozano over with strikes.
Wilander stalling.
Wilander working over Lozano with some ground and pound. Lozano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lozano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilander.
Wilander content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lozano won't allow Wilander to pass to mount.
Wilander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilander content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Ground and pound from Wilander.
Wilander scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilander working the head and body with strikes.
Lozano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilander.
Wilander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lozano is breathing heavily.
Wilander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lozano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lozano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilander.
Wilander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilander passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wilander raining down shots from the mount!
Wilander controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilander's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wilander scoring with strikes but Lozano is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Wilander dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Wilander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lozano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilander is in Lozano's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Soren Lozano has been cut.
Wilander slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lozano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lozano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilander on the ground.
Wilander is working Lozano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilander sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Wilander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilander cracks Lozano with a solid left hand.
Wilander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilander passes into half guard.
Wilander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilander scores with a big shot! Lozano's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lozano! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Wilander! |
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Event:
SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Meine gets a clinch. #TD#
Meine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dreth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Meine to the mat. Meine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dreth won't allow Meine to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Meine has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Meine looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meine is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Meine defends easily.
Meine wants to pass the guard but Dreth is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine won't allow Dreth to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dreth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meine defends it easily.
Meine looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dreth wants to sweep here but Meine controlling him for the moment.
Dreth working a defensive guard but Meine manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Meine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dreth, who protects the arm well.
Meine wants to stand but Dreth is controlling his arm.
Dreth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Meine in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Dreth tries to bench press Meine off him but Meine keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dreth tries to bench press Meine off him but Meine keeps the position.
Dreth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Meine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dreth avoids a series of strikes thrown by Meine.
Dreth is looking to improve his position but Meine isn't that keen on the idea.
Dreth avoids a series of strikes thrown by Meine.
Dreth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Dreth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Meine.
Dreth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Meine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Meine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dreth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dreth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Meine working for a triangle but Dreth defends it easily.
Meine is trying to keep Dreth in close.
Meine wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Meine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Meine holds on and takes a little breather.
Meine trying to strike off his back.
Meine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Meine blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meine has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Meine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Dreth finds it's target.
Meine looks for a takedown but Dreth sprawls well.
Dreth attempts a counter takedown but Meine avoids it well and moves away.
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Meine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dreth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Meine misses with a takedown attempt - Dreth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dreth throws a push kick but Meine slaps the foot to one side.
Meine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Meine's head but Meine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Meine tries to counter it with a takedown but Dreth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Meine dives in and grabs Dreth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes down on Meine's head and hops out.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Meine.#T1#
Meine tries to close the distance and clinch but Dreth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meine dives in and grabs Dreth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes down on Meine's head and hops out.
It looked like Dreth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meine.
Meine has a takedown stuffed.
Dreth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Meine moves away and avoids it.
Meine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dreth throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Dreth sets himself, and Meine steps forward looking for the clinch! Dreth avoids it this time.
Meine shoots in but no luck this time.
Dreth swats away the attempt to clinch by Meine.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dreth throws a right and a left that Meine avoids nicely.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meine can do to turn this around?
Dreth misses with a low kick.#T2#
Meine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dreth is looking to land body kicks.
Meine shoots for a takedown but Dreth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Dreth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
Meine with a jab.
Meine is looking to clinch but Dreth is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Meine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dreth thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dreth scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Meine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dreth is pushing down on Meine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meine is fighting to maintain full guard but Dreth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rudolf Meine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dreth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Dreth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dreth with the ground and pound but Meine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Meine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meine keeps trying to improve his position.
Meine is pulling down on Dreth's head. It's preventing any offense from Dreth, at least for the moment.
Dreth stands up over Meine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dreth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dreth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dreth scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Meine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dreth 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 Meine.
Dreth in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Meine can't do much from the bottom here.
Meine is trying to work for a sweep but Dreth has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Meine is looking to clinch.
Meine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meine blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Dreth tests Meine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dreth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Dreth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meine!
Dreth controls the position from side control.
Meine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Meine tries to pass to full mount but Dreth defends it. #T1#
Dreth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dreth is trying to control the position but Meine postures up.
Meine throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Meine controlling him for the moment.
Meine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Meine trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Meine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dreth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dreth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Meine looking to pass the guard.
Meine tries to stand but Dreth is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Meine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
Meine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dreth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Meine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Meine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Dreth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meine moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Meine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Dreth there.
Nice defenses there by Meine.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreth throws a jab when Meine was well out of range.
Meine tries to clinch up but Dreth circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Dreth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meine.
Meine tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth scores with a hook.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meine fails with the takedown.#T4#
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dreth tries to avoid it but Meine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dreth to the ground. Dreth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dreth swivels and escapes.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Meine.
A big right from Meine misses.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dreth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meine if he has to take too many more of those.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
Meine checks a low kick from Dreth.#TD#
Dreth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Meine prevents Dreth from moving into mount.
Meine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dreth trying to control the action but Meine is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dreth 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
An out of breath Valen Dreth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 63 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Notturna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Scott
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Notturna is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Notturna trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Notturna to get the leverage. #SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Notturna to get the leverage.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is stalling here. Scott is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Notturna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scott has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Scott
Notturna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (4) Scott#SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Scott still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Scott has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (4) vs (8) Scott
Notturna tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Notturna tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scott presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (4) vs (10) Scott#T2#
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna 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.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notturna wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Notturna wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away. #T5#
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from the full mount. #T8#
It looks like Scott might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Scott avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.#T9#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.#T10#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott controlling from mount.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott controlling from mount. #T12#
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notturna wants to control but Scott is having none of it.#T14#
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from mount.
Notturna regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Tyron Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Miami Vice! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 67 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Vice has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
Vice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald has Vice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miami Vice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Vice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
McDonald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vice (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald controlling the pace.
Vice wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vice (0) vs (5) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald taking a breather here.
Vice stops McDonald from passing to mount. #T1#
Vice is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald staying calm.
Vice tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #T2#
Vice gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vice (0) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vice is looking to escape.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vice haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vice is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
McDonald trying to control but Vice is having none of it.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vice (0) vs (10) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for the RNC.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
McDonald controls the position.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a rear naked choke here but Vice reverses the position brilliantly into McDonald's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vice (2) vs (10) McDonald
Vice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vice is posturing up here but McDonald has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vice tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vice has to tap! Slick submission there by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 25 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Oh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Oh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stoned Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Oh has clasped his hands together around Nelson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nelson (0) vs (4) Oh
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nelson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Oh jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (0) vs (7) Oh#T1#
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson looking for a sweep but Oh has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (0) vs (9) Oh
Nelson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacktalians MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson wants to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Oh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Oh isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Oh avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Oh controlling from mount. #T3#
Nelson prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Nelson tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Oh controlling the pace for now.
Nelson tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Nelson holds on for dear life.
Nelson wants to control but Oh is having none of it.#T5#
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Oh isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.#T6#
Oh controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Oh controlling his opponent.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Oh isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Nelson wants to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Oh controlling from mount.
Nelson tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Oh controlling the pace for now.
Nelson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Nelson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (9) Oh
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Oh keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Oh pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Oh has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
Nelson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom. #T12#
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Oh has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (11) Oh
Oh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Oh is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T14#
Oh is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Oh is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Oh wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Jisoo Oh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 148
Date: May 04, 2024 |
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 43 wins and 20 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 39 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Sulvar persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sulvar shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyler Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Sulvar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Sulvar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sulvar goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sulvar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sulvar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Sulvar pushes Alvarez against the ropes but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sulvar shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sulvar shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Tres Sulvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sulvar.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sulvar sprawls and moves away.
Sulvar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Sulvar persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sulvar shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Sulvar avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sulvar sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Sulvar getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Alvarez won't allow Sulvar to pass to mount.
Sulvar not doing much here.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.#T3#
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
Sulvar controlling from the top position.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Sulvar is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alvarez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Sulvar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Alvarez trying to control here.
Sulvar prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar not doing much here.
#T7#
Alvarez is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Alvarez moves into full guard.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. #T8#
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Sulvar trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Sulvar
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Alvarez is pulling down on Sulvar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulvar, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up. #T12#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Alvarez 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!
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Tres Sulvar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 148
Date: May 04, 2024 |
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 91 wins and 72 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petersen uses from the top position.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Petersen pushes his legs off easily.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petersen stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (3) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T3#
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai 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: Petersen (8) vs (0) Chai#T4#
Petersen is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Petersen looking for the choke but no joy.
Petersen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Petersen keeps control of the position.
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control. #T5##SUB#
Petersen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chai is defending well though. Petersen let's go of the attempt for now.
Petersen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersen wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7##SUB#
Petersen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Chai escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (2) Chai
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (5) Chai
Chai prevents Petersen from getting the reversal.
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Petersen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Petersen. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (8) Chai#T9#
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control here.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Petersen looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Petersen is trying to hold Chai in close to prevent damage but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Petersen tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Petersen wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Petersen tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (11) Chai
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petersen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Petersen tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen controlling Chai's posture.
Petersen is trying to keep Chai in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (10) vs (11) Chai
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Leonardinho Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
RSE 73:
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Yamasaki slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
Yamasaki throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manaitpasov circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamasaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manaitpasov moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki looks to land a left hand but Manaitpasov moved out of range nicely.
Manaitpasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Yamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manaitpasov with the counter takedown but Yamasaki avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target.
Manaitpasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov's corner calls for a 1-2. Manaitpasov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manaitpasov scores with a jab. Yamasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mario Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Yamasaki takes a swing at Manaitpasov's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has been cut.
Yamasaki swinging wildly here.
Manaitpasov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamasaki sprawls well. Yamasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manaitpasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Manaitpasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaitpasov.
Yamasaki misses with a right hand
and Manaitpasov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Manaitpasov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Manaitpasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Yamasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Manaitpasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manaitpasov is thwarting Yamasaki's attempts to control the position.
Yamasaki punching from the bottom.
Manaitpasov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yamasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Yamasaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Manaitpasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamasaki misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Manaitpasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamasaki's guard.
Manaitpasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now.
Manaitpasov stops Yamasaki from standing up.
Yamasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Yamasaki continues to stall.
Manaitpasov prevents Yamasaki from getting back to his feet.
Manaitpasov trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manaitpasov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Yamasaki misses.
Yamasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manaitpasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manaitpasov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Yamasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Manaitpasov misses with a takedown
and Yamasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manaitpasov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manaitpasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaitpasov.
Yamasaki throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Manaitpasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamasaki ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
A little feinted left hand from Yamasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Manaitpasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamasaki connects with a right hand. Manaitpasov shakes it off.
Yamasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Manaitpasov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manaitpasov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Yamasaki throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Manaitpasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamasaki's guard.
Manaitpasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard.
Yamasaki is trying to control the position but Manaitpasov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Manaitpasov from controlling successfully.
Manaitpasov won't allow Yamasaki to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Manaitpasov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamasaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamasaki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Manaitpasov keeps moving. #T2#
Yamasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manaitpasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there.
Manaitpasov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Manaitpasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manaitpasov has his hands on Yamasaki's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamasaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manaitpasov on the side of the head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mario Yamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Manaitpasov throws out a counter right but Yamasaki avoids it with no problem.
Manaitpasov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamasaki throws out a loose jab but Manaitpasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Manaitpasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manaitpasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamasaki. Yamasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manaitpasov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Manaitpasov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Yamasaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Manaitpasov misses with a hook to the body
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
Manaitpasov ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
And Manaitpasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manaitpasov stuns Yamasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamasaki punishes Manaitpasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Manaitpasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Manaitpasov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Manaitpasov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Yamasaki is trying to stand up here but Manaitpasov is controlling him well.
Manaitpasov wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping him busy.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Manaitpasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Manaitpasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manaitpasov lands with a punch from half guard.
Yamasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Manaitpasov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Manaitpasov moves into full mount! Yamasaki won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Manaitpasov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manaitpasov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yamasaki tries to hold on but Manaitpasov pushes him away.
Manaitpasov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manaitpasov unloading with bombs!#T4#
Manaitpasov unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Manaitpasov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yamasaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yamasaki and Manaitpasov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yamasaki is not content to let Manaitpasov control the position. #SUB2#
Manaitpasov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamasaki 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Yamasaki!
Mario Yamasaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WP 102
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 32 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 53 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatowski swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Scott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ignatowski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Scott keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Scott is working away. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Scott blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Ignatowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski has knee on belly momentarily but Scott bucks him off and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T4#
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.#T5#
Scott continues to stall.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Scott is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scott has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (5) Ignatowski#T6#
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott postures up.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Scott in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott tries to move to mount but Ignatowski blocks the move with his legs.
Scott has control of an arm but Ignatowski manages to advance to Scott's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Scott do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
Scott controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Scott has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski is looking to control Scott but Scott is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Scott holding both Ignatowski 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ignatowski avoiding Scott 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Scott trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Scott just looking to survive in the bad position.
Scott staying busy and making it hard for Ignatowski to control. #SUB2#
Ignatowski sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Scott taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 102
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 63 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jello tries to keep at a distance but Oh has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Jello pulls guard effortlessly.
Oh being controlled here momentarily.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jello 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: Jello (2) vs (0) Oh
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jello sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Oh wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello not doing much here.
#T3#
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oh won't allow Jello to pass to mount. #T4#
Oh is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello content to control rather than advance. #T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oh for as long as he can get away with.
Oh is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position. #T7#
Oh is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Jello not doing much here.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Oh defending well. #T8#
Jello trying to advance position but Oh counters by regaining guard.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Jello continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Jello.
Jello advances to half guard. #T10#
Oh is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oh avoid being mounted?
Jello content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well.
Oh tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello stalling.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it. #T12#
Oh tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Oh
Oh stops Jello from passing to mount. #T13#
Oh trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.
Further stalling from Jello.#T14#
Oh holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jello is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Oh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jello trying to control the position but Oh is working away.
Jello controls the position.
Oh is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 102
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 39 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Vice gets a clinch. #TD#
Rodriquez pulls Vice into guard.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vice manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Vice
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vice wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice wants to hit a sweep here but Rodriquez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vice there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Vice
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez controlling from mount. #T1#
Rodriquez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vice is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez fails to move to back control.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vice is looking to get to half guard.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Vice is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vice for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez continues to stall.#T6#
Rodriquez fails to advance to Vice's back.
Vice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Rodriquez.#T7##T8#
Vice prevents Rodriquez from taking his back.#T9#
Vice regains half guard.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vice knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Vice defending well.
Vice is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vice keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Vice trying to control from the bottom.
Vice wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Vice#T12#
Rodriquez wants to take Vice's back but he can't do it this time.
Vice reaches up and holds on to Rodriquez to control the position.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Rodriquez is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Vice wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vice is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) Vice
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vice's body.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez 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:
MILF 48 Browning VS Machine
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Leandro lands a right hook to the body.
Leandro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leandro's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leandro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leandro.
Leandro jabs at Walton's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leandro.
Leandro lands a nice looking body kick.
Walton scores with the left hand. Leandro knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Leandro is predictable there
and Walton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leandro lands a body shot.
Leandro throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leandro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Walton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Walton misses
and Leandro counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leandro.
Walton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A head kick by Leandro misses
and Walton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leandro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Leandro misses with an uppercut
and Leandro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leandro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leandro throws a lazy body kick
letting Walton counter with a right hand.
Leandro throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Walton to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leandro.
Leandro misses with a head kick.
Leandro throws a leg kick
and Walton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leandro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walton.
And Leandro responds with a good body kick, but Walton manages to step out the way in time.
Leandro wants to slow Walton down by chopping away at his legs.
Walton lands an overhand right.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leandro thows a leg kick but Walton checks it
and Walton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leandro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walton.
Leandro misses with a left hand
and Walton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Leandro is rocked!
Crack! Walton connects with the perfect overhand right and Leandro falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Walton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Walton! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
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 35 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 38 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Sulvar tries to sprawl but Judge drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Judge trying to control the pace.
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T3#
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is not content to let Judge control the position.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it. #T5#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T6#
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Sulvar trying to control but Judge postures up.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it. #T7#
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge stalling.
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T8#
Judge is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Judge stalling. #T9#
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T10#
Sulvar controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Judge stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Ricky Judge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 53 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiachna gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai gets full guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai 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.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Chai
Fiachna looking to control but Chai passes into half guard.
#T1#
Chai passes into side control, despite Fiachna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Chai
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (2) vs (7) Chai
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Fiachna doesn't allow it. #T2#
Chai avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Fiachna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiachna 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.#T3#
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (7) Chai
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (9) Chai
Fiachna has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Fiachna trying to control the position here.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna looking to control.
#SUB2#
Fiachna wants to control position but Chai is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Fiachna here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C300: Marley vs Olsen III
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Slaissi lunges at Nti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nti's hand.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.#TD#
Slaissi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slaissi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Slaissi gets caught flat footed, as Nti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nti prevents Slaissi from getting back to his feet.
Slaissi pulls Nti in close to his closed guard and prevents Nti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet but Nti is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Slaissi controlling Nti's posture.
Nti stops Slaissi from standing up.
Slaissi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slaissi keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nti has closed the distance and engaged Slaissi in a clinch.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Nti.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slaissi throws a poor cross that misses
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Nti slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Nti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nti.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##TD#
Nti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Slaissi!
Slaissi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Slaissi trying to get back to his feet but Nti is in full control for now.
Slaissi tries to roll but Nti sticks to his back.
Slaissi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nti is not going to allow Slaissi to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Slaissi can't escape the position.
Slaissi trying to control but not successfully.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet.
Slaissi prevents Nti from getting a body triangle.
Slaissi is in bad spot here.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet.
Nti biding his time, controlling Slaissi.
Nti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Nti 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.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Nti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi cracks Nti with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti checks a leg kick nicely.
Slaissi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nti dives in for a single leg takedown but Slaissi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi wants to break free but Nti has control.
#BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Nti misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a good, hard body kick but Nti shrugs it off.
Slaissi with a nice cross.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaissi throws a leg kick #CL#
and Nti counters by clinching up.
Nti tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from Nti.
Nti being controlled against the cage.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaissi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nti takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Slaissi on the inside.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti avoids a wild elbow strike from Slaissi.
Slaissi prevents the takedown attempt.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
Slaissi is trying to force a seperation but Nti has the dominant position.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti blocking some punches.
Slaissi is trying to break the clinch but Nti is controlling him.#BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi throws a hook but Nti blocks it.#T3#
Nti blocks a leg kick.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nti checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Nti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nti.
Slaissi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nti has passed into side control.
#ES2#
Slaissi sneaks out the side door and pushes Nti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nti has a takedown stuffed.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Nti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
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!
Slaissi misses with an uppercut.
Nti shoots in and drives through. Slaissi sprawls well.
Slaissi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slaissi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Nti ducked under it nicely.
Nti is looking to clinch but Slaissi is avoiding it.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Nti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nti.
Slaissi wants to get back to his feet but Nti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slaissi wants to stand up but Nti is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
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#
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Nti slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a nice uppercut.
Nti fails to land the takedown.
Nti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slaissi throws a sloppy head kick and Nti moves out of range easily. #CL#
Nti takes the fight into the clinch.
Slaissi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Slaissi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi wants to break free but Nti has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nti tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nti.
Slaissi wants to break free but Nti has control.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
#TD#
Nti gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Slaissi kicks Nti off and gets to his feet.
Nti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaissi pinned against the cage. Slaissi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Slaissi. No joy for Nti on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Nti clinches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
Nti lands a body shot. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Nti saw that one coming.
Nti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slaissi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nti doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi throws a hook but Nti blocks it.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Slaissi lands with a kick to the temple. Nti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice cross by Nti.
Nti defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Nti tries to clinch up.
Slaissi walks into a jab.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Nti clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Slaissi takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Slaissi.
Slaissi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slaissi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Slaissi's corner calls for a 1-2. Slaissi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti tries to counter by clinching up but Slaissi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi wants to slow Nti down by chopping away at his legs.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Nti moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Slaissi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Nti moves into range and clinches up with Slaissi.
Kwame Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Nti.
Slaissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti lands a shot to the body.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bimbo Slaissi.
I think Slaissi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bimbo Slaissi! |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockmuller.
A little feinted left hand from Rockmuller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White scores with a three punch combo!
Rockmuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockmuller throws a body shot but no joy.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Jone White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from White does no damage.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rockmuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White misses with a double jab
and Rockmuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
White gets tackled into the ropes by Rockmuller. Rockmuller maintains the clinch.
Rockmuller scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Jone White has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rockmuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Rockmuller lands a left hand.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockmuller lands a shoulder strike.
Rockmuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Rockmuller presses White against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rockmuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockmuller lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White looks winded!
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rockmuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rockmuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards. #ROC#White is rocked!
White takes a shot to the head.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockmuller finish him?
A right hand to the body from Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lands a left hand.
Rockmuller cracks White with a big uppercut, right up the middle and White goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! White wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Don Rockmuller!
A relieved looking Don Rockmuller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 312 Kersikov vs Carioni
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Kersikov I I does no damage.
Evans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Evans throws a hook but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Kersikov I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov I I connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evans with a nice cross.#T1#
Evans thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov I I if he has to take too many more of those.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Kersikov I I counters by clinching up.
Evans misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Evans.
Our sources have told us that Kersikov I I has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Evans lands a left hand.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kersikov I I.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow. #BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov I I lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
#T2#
Kersikov I I misses with a straight left.
Kersikov I I is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov I I throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov I I tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Kersikov I I throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Evans pushes Kersikov I I up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov I I throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov I I connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Evans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov I I stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Evans throws a body punch but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov I I.
Evans tries a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov I I is wise to it.
Evans avoids the body shot from Kersikov I I.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kersikov I I misses.
Evans thinks about the counter body kick.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov I I wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans tries to land a body kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I'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#
Kersikov I I scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Gwynn Evans has been cut.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov I I gets in close and tags Evans with a short punch that almost sends Evans to the mat! Oh Evans is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kersikov I I, trying to create some distance but Kersikov I I rushes him, striking wildly and Evans goes down! The referee tackles Kersikov I I into the cage to end the fight! Kersikov I I is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kersikov I I!
Our winner, Vitali Kersikov I I, 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:
CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Durnin misses with a combination
#TD#
and Glover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Durnin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durnin's head.
Glover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover advances position into side control!
Durnin is pushing Glover's head away, looking to escape. Glover manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Durnin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Glover working the ground and pound but Durnin is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Glover are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Glover tries to move to mount but Durnin blocks the move with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durnin can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Glover stalls from top position.
Glover has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durnin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Glover throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Durnin!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Glover lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Durnin.
#T3#
Durnin is covering up but some of the strikes from Glover are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Glover 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 Durnin with him. Durnin is trying to defend but Glover has an arm under the chin now! Durnin grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
WP 101
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scott shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.#TD#
Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scott struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Ramirez controls the position. #T2#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T3#
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Scott is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Scott
Scott slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Scott is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
Scott has good solid back control here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
Scott controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
#T7#
Scott controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) Scott
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Scott wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Scott 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.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T11#
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.#T13#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (6) vs (8) Scott
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Scott prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Tyron Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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