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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Pamungkas.
Pamungkas misses with an uppercut. Fenfang saw that one coming.
Pamungkas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pamungkas cracks a nice hook into Fenfang's ribs.
Fenfang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pamungkas can pounce on him.
Pamungkas scores with a nice head shot.
Pamungkas with a hook.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamungkas with the inside leg kick.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenfang.
Pamungkas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Pamungkas - just one landing.
Fenfang ducks under a wild hook from Pamungkas.
Fenfang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pamungkas as he avoids it easily.
Pamungkas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pamungkas misses with an uppercut.
Pamungkas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pamungkas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Pamungkas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fenfang slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
Fenfang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fenfang cracks Pamungkas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pamungkas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pamungkas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenfang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pamungkas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fenfang in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Pamungkas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fenfang doesn't seem phased though.
Pamungkas lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2#Fenfang is rocked!
Fenfang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Fenfang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenfang is holding his hands too far apart here. Pamungkas throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fenfang is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas!
A very excited looking Bambang Pamungkas 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:
RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fenfang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friday 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.
Fenfang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fenfang wants to control from the top but Friday keeps moving.
Friday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenfang.
Fenfang trying to control but Friday is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fenfang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday wants to sweep but no luck.
Fenfang trying to control the position from guard on top but Friday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenfang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Friday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friday managing to control the position.
Friday keeping moving, preventing Fenfang from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fenfang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Friday napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Friday is trying to control Fenfang's posture but Fenfang avoids it.
Friday taking a bit of punishment here - Fenfang scoring with strikes.
Friday is trying to control Fenfang's posture but Fenfang avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Fenfang is trying to get an arm triangle but Friday is defending well.
Fenfang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Friday struggling a bit here.
Friday is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fenfang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fenfang cracks Friday with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3##SUB#
Fenfang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Friday is trying to control Fenfang's posture but Fenfang avoids it.
Friday prevents Fenfang from moving into mount.
Fenfang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Fenfang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Friday tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friday struggling a bit here.
Friday is looking for a sweep.
Friday wants to control but Fenfang postures up.
Fenfang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friday keeps working.
Fenfang working away.
Friday is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friday struggling a bit here.
Friday taking a bit of punishment here - Fenfang scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuanwei Fenfang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Friday tries to clinch there but Fenfang circles away.
Fenfang attempts a counter takedown but Friday avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Fenfang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fenfang lands in his opponent's guard.
Fenfang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fenfang wants to control from the top but Friday keeps moving.
Friday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fenfang controls the pace.
Fenfang trying to control the position from guard on top but Friday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenfang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Friday is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB#
Fenfang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friday defends well.
Friday stays in close to Fenfang's body and controls the position.
Friday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fenfang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fenfang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Friday's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenfang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friday keeping full guard, as Fenfang tries to pass. #SUB2#
Friday has his foot on Fenfang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fenfang works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Fenfang trying to control but Friday is working from the bottom.
Fenfang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fenfang trying to control but Friday is working from the bottom.
Friday trying to keep a closed guard but Fenfang is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Friday has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fenfang 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 Friday.
Friday tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Fenfang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Friday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fenfang working the ground and pound but Friday is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Fenfang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fenfang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fenfang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Fenfang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Friday has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fenfang wants to control but Friday is keeping him busy. #T4#
Friday tries to buck Fenfang off but Fenfang is having none of it.
Friday can't do much from the bottom here.
Fenfang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Friday is trying to escape the position but Fenfang is controlling the position.
Fenfang trying to control the action but Friday is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fenfang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friday managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fenfang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuanwei Fenfang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Friday moves into the clinch successfully.
Fenfang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Friday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fenfang wants to take the fight to the mat but Friday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fenfang blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Fenfang has picked Friday up - he's going for a ride! Fenfang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fenfang wants to control but Friday is keeping him busy.
Friday wants to improve his position but Fenfang is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenfang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Friday tries to roll over but Fenfang keeps him under control.#T1#
Friday is still trying to improve position.
Fenfang controlling the action here.
Fenfang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Friday controlling the position well.
Fenfang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Fenfang is working for a submission of some sort.
Friday is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Fenfang seems to be working for a kimura but Friday defends the submission attempt.
Friday trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fenfang manages to pass to mount!
Friday is working to get back to half guard.
Fenfang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Friday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Fenfang content just to control the position here.
Friday tries to reverse the position but Fenfang maintains control.
Fenfang can't control as he wanted to and Friday manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Fenfang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Friday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fenfang.
Fenfang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4##SUB#
Fenfang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friday is just riding it out for now. Fenfang eventually gives up the hold.
Friday is looking to control Fenfang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Friday avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fenfang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friday is just riding it out for now. Fenfang eventually gives up the hold.
Fenfang trying to control the action but Friday is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuanwei Fenfang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fenfang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuanwei Fenfang! |
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Event:
SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kay lands a jab to Yamamoto's midsection.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Kay keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Kay is having none of it.
Yamamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kay fails with a takedown attempt.
Kay stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kay takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Kay avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Kay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kay throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kay.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kay's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kay's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kay.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kay's brow.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kay's elbow.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Kay.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kay.
Kay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Kay.
Yamamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Kay. #BC#
Kay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kay swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kay is looking to wear down Yamamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Kay moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kay, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Kay.
Yamamoto stops a takedown attempt from Kay.
Kay goes for a takedown attempt but Yamamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rogerio Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay lands with a right hand. #TD#
Kay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Kay isn't so interested in that idea.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses.
Kay won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kay distracts Yamamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kay is working Yamamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kay looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Yamamoto pushes Kay off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kay scores with a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Kay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Kay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Kay lands a takedown into guard.
Yamamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamamoto's head.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yamamoto manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kay blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Kay avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Kay wants a takedown.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamoto controls the action.
Kay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kay lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC#
Kay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kay lands an overhand right.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Kay misses with a body shot
and Yamamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kay avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Kay connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kay throws a shot to the body.
Kay misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.#T2#
Yamamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kay throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Kay backing away here, and Yamamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto throws a fast counter high kick but Kay manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Kay manages to break the clinch.
Kay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamamoto has time to react.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.#CL2#
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Kay in a clinch.
Kay dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
#T3#
Kay dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to work over Kay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Kay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kay blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Kay prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Kay is trying to push Yamamoto away but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kay is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Kay misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kay.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Kay blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kay blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Kay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yamamoto pushes Kay up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Kay breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Kay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Kay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Kay misses with a looping right.
Kay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto walks into a straight right hand from Kay.#CL2#
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kay shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Kay misses.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Kay moves away #TD#
and Kay counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kay asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kay lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Kay grinds an elbow into Yamamoto's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Kay.
Yamamoto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yamamoto is trying to buck Kay off.
Kay working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay landing strikes.
Yamamoto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kay scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Check out the look on Kay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yamamoto is trying to buck Kay off.
Kay landing strikes.
Kay misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yamamoto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kay working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kay is controlling him well.
Kay working the body and head with strikes.
Yamamoto is pushing Kay's head away, looking to escape. Kay manages to hold on to the position though.
Kay lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Kay are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lars Kay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kay taking a breather here.
Lars Kay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kay content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Yamamoto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face as Kay controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Yamamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kay cracks Yamamoto with an open hand slap.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Yamamoto gets caught flat footed, as Kay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kay!
A very excited looking Lars Kay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
RSE 42: I Am Abomination
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Pamungkas. That snapped Fenfang's head back.
Pamungkas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Fenfang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pamungkas is looking to escape.
Fenfang trying to mount his opponent but Pamungkas defends it.
Pamungkas is pressing down on Fenfang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pamungkas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenfang. #ES2#
Pamungkas wriggles free and stands up.
Pamungkas lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pamungkas but Pamungkas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A right-left combo lands from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Fenfang swings widly with a right hand
and Pamungkas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pamungkas misses with a few strikes there.
Fenfang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pamungkas is fending him off so far but Fenfang persists. Nope, Pamungkas circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pamungkas. Fenfang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fenfang 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.
Pamungkas lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Pamungkas.
Fenfang slips a jab from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas loads up on a big right hand but Fenfang slips the punch.
Fenfang ducks under a wild hook from Pamungkas.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenfang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fenfang dives in for a single leg takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuanwei Fenfang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pamungkas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pamungkas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pamungkas lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas effectively controlling the action here.
Fenfang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pamungkas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Pamungkas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pamungkas with the inside leg kick.
Fenfang closes the distance and clinches up with Pamungkas, looking for a takedown. Fenfang pushes Pamungkas against the cage but Pamungkas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fenfang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pamungkas defends it nicely.
Pamungkas fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pamungkas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pamungkas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pamungkas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pamungkas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fenfang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#TD#
Fenfang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fenfang trying to control but Pamungkas is working from the bottom.
Pamungkas wants to stand up but Fenfang is controlling him. #ES2#
Pamungkas pushes Fenfang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fenfang shoots in for a double leg but Pamungkas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pamungkas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bambang Pamungkas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenfang shoots in and drives through. Pamungkas sprawls well.
Pamungkas works over Fenfang's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fenfang. #T4#
Fenfang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Pamungkas.#ROC2#Fenfang is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Pamungkas.
Oh Fenfang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pamungkas knocks out Fenfang with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Pamungkas before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Pamungkas picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas! |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 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 18 wins and 15 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimura to the ground. Gabenagus is now in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabenagus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kimura looking to control.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Gabenagus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura looking to control.
#T1#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabenagus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabenagus pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Gabenagus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Gabenagus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabenagus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabenagus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabenagus controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gabenagus uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Gabenagus#T4#
Gabenagus taking a breather here.
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Gabenagus wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Gabenagus maintains control.#T7#
Gabenagus content just to control the position here.
Kimura tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.#T8#
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gabenagus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Gabenagus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Kimura 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.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Gabenagus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controls the position.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura is not content to let Gabenagus control the position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (12) Gabenagus
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura regains half guard.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabenagus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus.
Gabenagus trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now. #T13#
Kimura is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 12 to 0.
Mecilvus Gabenagus 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:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Apollo against the cage.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Apollo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Ray Apollo has been cut.
Apollo takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yamamoto counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Yamamoto clinches.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Yamamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Apollo.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Ray Apollo's cut is getting worse.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Apollo in his tracks for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Apollo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Yamamoto digs a right hand into Apollo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Apollo's gas tank.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto. #CUT2#Ray Apollo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Apollo shrugs off.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto. #CUT2#Jeez, Ray Apollo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Yamamoto pushes Apollo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Yamamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ray Apollo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rogerio Yamamoto!
Rogerio Yamamoto made sure to mention his sponsor, NARCOS in his post fight interview.
The defeated Ray Apollo had this to say: 'I had ants in my pants'. |
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Event:
WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacckson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wheeler circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacckson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wheeler throws out the jab.
Jacckson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wheeler misses with a combination
and Jacckson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wheeler throws a nice looking combination but Jacckson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wheeler blocks a head kick by Jacckson.
Nice defenses there by Wheeler.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacckson avoids the head kick by Wheeler.
Jacckson tries to clinch up.
Jacckson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#It looks like Rylan Wheeler has been cut.
Jacckson misses with a low kick.
Jacckson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Wheeler to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Wheeler.#T1#
Wheeler throws the left hand but Jacckson avoids the punch easily.
Jacckson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jacckson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacckson connects with a nice looking jab.
Wheeler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacckson.
Wheeler scores with a punch to the head.
Jacckson throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
Jacckson lands with a shot to the body.
Wheeler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wheeler scores with a hook.
Wheeler misses with a few strikes there.
Jacckson throws out a counter right but Wheeler avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jacckson has knocked Wheeler down with a huge combo! Jacckson steps away and waves a wobbly Wheeler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Wheeler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wheeler looks to land a combination but Jacckson avoids it well.
Jacckson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacckson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wheeler finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacckson's head. #T2#
Jacckson misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Wheeler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wheeler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacckson moves away.
Jacckson drops Wheeler with a big left hand! Wheeler is injured, injured bad! Jacckson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 07, 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 17 wins and 15 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bergman darts in and clinches Kimura up against the cage.
Kimura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman.
Bergman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimura smiles and moves away.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense.
Daijiro Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Bergman.#TD#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kimura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Bergman#SUB#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bergman has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Bergman is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but Bergman is keeping him busy.
Kimura just content to control the position.
Bergman tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bergman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (6) vs (0) Bergman
Kimura trying to control but Bergman is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Bergman to control.#T2#
Bergman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Bergman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bergman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bergman won't allow Kimura to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bergman is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bergman wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Bergman wants to get back to full guard.
Bergman is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Bergman defending well. #SUB2#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Bergman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bergman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Bergman looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Bergman trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.
Bergman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pushes down on Bergman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Bergman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bergman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Bergman is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergman avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura prevents Bergman from improving his position.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bergman! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (0) Bergman
Bergman is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura tries to control but Bergman wriggling away.
Bergman wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Bergman is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Bergman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bergman is looking to get to half guard.
Bergman wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bergman reaches up to try and control the position but Kimura seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bergman rolls and tries to escape and now Kimura has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (12) vs (0) Bergman
Kimura controlling well, preventing Bergman from escaping the position.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Bergman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (12) vs (2) Bergman#T7##SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bergman defends it easily.#SUB#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bergman looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (14) vs (2) Bergman#SUB2#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura stands and throws Bergman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (17) vs (2) Bergman#T8#
Kimura trying to control the position but Bergman is working away.
Bergman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to control but Bergman is keeping him busy.
Bergman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (17) vs (6) Bergman#SUB2#
Bergman looking for the choke from the back.
Kimura trying to control the action but Bergman just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Bergman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kimura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9#
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Bergman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Bergman.
Bergman is stalling here. Kimura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bergman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kimura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (21) vs (6) Bergman#T10##SUB#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura wants to control but Bergman is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bergman is not content to let Kimura control the position. #T11#
Kimura working away.
Bergman tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (23) vs (6) Bergman
Bergman is trying to reverse the position but instead Kimura has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (26) vs (6) Bergman
Kimura is not going to allow Bergman to sit and survive in this position.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Bergman tries to break free.
#T12##SUB#
Kimura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bergman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bergman is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kimura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bergman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Kimura has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bergman trying to control the hands but Kimura breaks the grip. #SUB#
Bergman fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.
Kimura avoiding Bergman 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Kimura tries to get the hooks in deep but Bergman pushed the leg off.
Bergman tries to escape but Kimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Kimura goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bergman escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (26) vs (8) Bergman
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Bergman sits in half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
#T14#
Bergman trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bergman is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Bergman has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bergman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bergman is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bergman 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bergman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 26 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Darkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimura sprawls well initially but Darkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it. #SUB#
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (7) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away. #T1#
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Darkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Darkins.
Darkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Darkins trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Darkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Darkins advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (10) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kimura trying to hold on to Darkins's head to control him but Darkins postures up.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Darkins sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Darkins wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darkins in particular looking to stall.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Darkins is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Darkins moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (13) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura tries to buck Darkins off but Darkins is having none of it.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working. #SUB#
Darkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Darkins tries to advance to mount but can't. #T5#
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Darkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Darkins 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 Kimura's shoulder. That is not cool.
Darkins tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Darkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Darkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Darkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Kimura is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Darkins advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (15) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Darkins is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
Darkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Darkins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimura shrugs it off.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Darkins wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is staying active underneath Darkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darkins trying to control the pace.
Darkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Darkins is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Darkins is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Darkins.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kimura has his hands clasped together around Darkins's back. He's all about the action.
Darkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Darkins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (18) vs (0) Kimura
Darkins fails to advance to Kimura's back.
Darkins wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Darkins fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura tries to hold on but Darkins pushes him away. #T11#
Kimura stops Darkins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura wants to hold on but Darkins pushes him away.
Darkins wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Darkins looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kimura has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (21) vs (0) Kimura
Will Darkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Darkins keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Darkins wants to control the position but Kimura frees himself and scrambles - Darkins manages to regain control in side control.
Darkins trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (24) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (26) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Darkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Darkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Darkins's attempts to control the action.
Darkins wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Darkins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Darkins's body position as best he can. #T13#
Darkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Darkins trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Darkins controlling the pace for now.
Darkins wants to take his opponent's back but Kimura doesn't allow it.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Darkins's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Kimura wants to hold on but Darkins pushes him away.
Darkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kimura is holding on tight.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Darkins controlling from mount.
Darkins wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Darkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Darkins avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 26 to 0.
A very excited looking Darrell Darkins 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:
WVT 194: Siale v Jiang
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Wheeler slips under a jab.
Voin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wheeler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wheeler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Wheeler blocks the low kick.
It looked like Wheeler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Voin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wheeler on the side of the head.#CL2#
Voin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Wheeler decides to pull guard.
Voin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Voin keeps moving.
Voin pulls Wheeler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wheeler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Voin 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.
Voin pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
Wheeler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wheeler is working hard here to advance position.
Voin wants to sweep here but Wheeler controlling him for the moment.
Wheeler looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Voin managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Wheeler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voin. Voin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voin tries to clinch but Wheeler moves out of range. #CL2#
Voin clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Wheeler pulls Voin into guard.
#SUB#
Voin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voin has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.
Wheeler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wheeler looking to pass the guard.
Wheeler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Voin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voin controlling the position for now.
Voin won't allow Wheeler to pass to mount.
Voin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Voin.
Wheeler looking to sit in guard and control but Voin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler looking to control.
#SUB#
Wheeler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Voin uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rylan Wheeler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zima Voin's cut.
That's time! Wheeler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Voin misses with a lunging right hand
and Wheeler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wheeler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voin can do to turn this around?
Voin tries to clinch but Wheeler moves away
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Voin thinking.
Wheeler looks to score with a jab to the body but Voin is just out of range.
Voin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Voin throws a lazy uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Wheeler misses.
Voin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wheeler defends it well.#CL2#
Voin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Voin manages to break the clinch.
Voin jabs Wheeler right on the nose. Wheeler blinks but takes it well.
Zima Voin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wheeler tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Voin.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voin is looking to clinch but Wheeler is avoiding it.
Wheeler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Voin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Voin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheeler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wheeler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Voin fails with the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
Voin tries to clinch there but Wheeler circles away.
Rylan Wheeler is winning the standup battle so far.
Voin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wheeler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wheeler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zima Voin.
Wheeler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Voin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wheeler scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Voin tries to move into range but Wheeler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a series of punches but Voin avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler looks to land a body kick but Voin moved away.#CL2#
Voin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Wheeler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Voin uses from the top position. #SUB#
Wheeler has an active guard here but Voin has managed to pass into half guard.
Wheeler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cant Lose MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Voin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wheeler wants to control but Voin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Voin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wheeler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Wheeler looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Voin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Voin controlling from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wheeler is trying desperately to improve position.
Voin controlling the pace for now.
Voin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wheeler is looking to escape.
Voin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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 Rylan Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zima Voin'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#
Wheeler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Voin clinches up with Wheeler and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Voin has picked Wheeler up - he's going for a ride! Voin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Voin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wheeler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Voin passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Wheeler's face as Voin controls the position.
Wheeler can't do much from the bottom here.
Wheeler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Voin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wheeler is trying to reverse the position but instead Voin has taken his back - oops!
Zima Voin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Voin 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.
I really don't envy Wheeler right now.
Voin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Wheeler right now.
#T3#
Wheeler trying to control the position but Voin manages to sink in the hooks.
Voin keeps control of the position as Wheeler tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Wheeler showing good submission defense here.
Wheeler wants to escape 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.
#T4#
Voin is continuing to stall.
Wheeler trying to control but not successfully.
Voin has the hooks in. Wheeler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rylan Wheeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zima Voin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wheeler 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rylan Wheeler!
Rylan Wheeler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Moly throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Moly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Yuanwei Fenfang has been cut.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Fenfang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Fenfang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moly prevents it.
I was talking to Moly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moly connects with a knee to the head.
Fenfang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holy Moly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuanwei Fenfang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenfang has Moly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fenfang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Fenfang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Fenfang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moly, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Moly tries to improve position but can't.
Moly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Moly 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.
#SUB#
Moly is looking for a kimura here.
Moly trying to mount his opponent but Fenfang defends it. #T2##SUB#
Moly 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.
Moly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moly works his way into side control.
Fenfang striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Fenfang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fenfang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moly is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Fenfang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moly is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fenfang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Moly looking for subs from the bottom but Fenfang mounts him!#T4#
Fenfang wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moly regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Fenfang there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Moly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuanwei Fenfang'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##CL#
Moly rushes Fenfang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moly connects with a knee to the head.
Fenfang is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Fenfang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moly landing knees to the head.
Moly lands a damaging elbow.
Moly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fenfang has Moly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holy Moly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuanwei Fenfang.
Fenfang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moly is defending well.
Moly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenfang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fenfang if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1##CL#
Moly takes the fight into the clinch.
Holy Moly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fenfang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fenfang wants a takedown but no success here.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fenfang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moly after a bit of a struggle.
Moly lands an elbow just above Fenfang 's eye.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fenfang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moly pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Moly. #T2#
Fenfang misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenfang shoots in looking for a takedown. Moly tries to sprawl out of it but Fenfang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Moly.
Moly connects with a solid leg kick.
Holy Moly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Moly has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Moly lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Yuanwei Fenfang's cut even more.
Fenfang can't get the takedown.
Fenfang takes an elbow to the temple.
Moly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moly lands a knee to the body.
Moly working Fenfang over with knees to the body.
Fenfang is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Moly.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moly.
Fenfang tries for a takedown but Moly manages to get underhooks.
Fenfang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Moly gets underhooks to prevent Fenfang's takedown attempt.
Moly lands an elbow that stopped Fenfang in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Moly lands a nice knee to the body.
Moly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moly.
Moly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Moly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Moly.
Fenfang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moly is defending well.
Moly lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above Yuanwei Fenfang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fenfang takes an elbow to the temple.
Moly working Fenfang over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Moly drops Fenfang with a big knee straight up the middle! Fenfang is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Fenfang is rocked!
Moly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenfang can do to turn this around?
Moly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fenfang is still on wobbly legs! Can Moly finish him?
Fenfang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moly.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Moly! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly 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:
APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Sky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sky. Hakansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sky has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hakansson walks into a left hand.
Sky tests Hakansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sky cracks Hakansson with an open hand slap.
Sky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sky jabs at Hakansson's body.
Sky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakansson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakansson shoots in for a double leg but Sky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sky lands a head shot.
Sky lands with a straight right. Hakansson didn't see that one coming.
Sky cracks Hakansson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Sky.
Sky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Sky misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Hakansson misses its target.
A cross from Sky lands.#TD#
Hakansson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sky's half guard.
Sky is trying to stand back up but Hakansson is controlling him
Hakansson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sky pushes Hakansson off looking to stand but Hakansson dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakansson works his way into full mount!
Hakansson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Hakansson looking for a guillotine from mount but Sky is having none of it. #T2#
You get the feeling that Sky really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hakansson controlling from mount.
Hakansson wants to control the pace but Sky is squirming around nicely.
Sky wants to get back to his feet.
Hakansson looking to control but Sky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Hakansson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hakansson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sky because Hakansson loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Hakansson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sky has worked his arm free - good work by Sky!
Sky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hakansson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sky throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Sky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sky misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hakansson blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Sky, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Sky.
Sky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hakansson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Sky misses.
Sky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Sky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakansson moves away.
Sky jabs Hakansson right on the nose. Hakansson blinks but takes it well.
Hakansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sky as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Journey Sky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sky lands with a right hand.
A jab from Sky does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Hakansson.
Sky stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakansson. Hakansson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hakansson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Hakansson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Sky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sky misses with a looping right.
Sky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Sky.
Sky takes a swing at Hakansson's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sky thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Hakansson misses the target.
Sky scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Sky lands with a hook. Hakansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Hakansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sky is trying to stand back up but Hakansson is controlling him
#SUB#
Hakansson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sky is defending against the submission attempts here by Hakansson.
Hakansson is trying to control. Sky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Sky wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hakansson is looking for a kimura but Sky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hakansson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hakansson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hakansson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Journey Sky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sky misses with an uppercut. Hakansson saw that one coming.
Hakansson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Journey Sky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakansson under the eye.
Hakansson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sky throws a body punch but Hakansson moves out of range.
Hakansson takes one on the button.#T3##TD#
Hakansson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jack Hakansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hakansson is looking to advance position but Sky won't allow it.
Hakansson prevents Sky from standing back up.
Sky is not content to let Hakansson control the position.
Sky wants to stand back up but Hakansson manages to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Sky is not content to let Hakansson control the position.
Sky is trying to buck Hakansson off.#SUB#
Hakansson is trying to get an arm triangle but Sky is defending well. #SUB#
Hakansson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hakansson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hakansson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Journey Sky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hakansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sky cracks a nice hook into Hakansson's ribs.
Sky misses with a looping left.#TD#
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sky keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.
Sky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hakansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sky keeping full guard, as Hakansson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hakansson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sky! #REVB#
Sky tries to stand but Hakansson is controlling his head. #T1#
Hakansson tries to buck Sky off but Sky is having none of it.#SU2#
Sky decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sky as he jumps to the side.
Hakansson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sky stuns Hakansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Journey Sky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sky scores with a sloppy right hand. Hakansson should have avoided that one.
Hakansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sky lands a really nice looking cross but Hakansson seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sky.
Journey Sky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sky lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Sky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hakansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sky swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sky.
Sky scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Sky there.
Sky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakansson under the eye.
Sky throws a leg kick which misses Hakansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakansson tries to avoid it.
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt - Sky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakansson fails to land the takedown.
Sky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakansson's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Sky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sky.#T3#
Sky misses with a body shot.
Hakansson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sky to score with a decent uppercut.
Hakansson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot lands for Sky.
Hakansson closes the distance and clinches up with Sky, looking for a takedown. Hakansson pushes Sky against the cage but Sky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hakansson ducks under a wild hook from Sky.
Hakansson throws a big counter combination but Sky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hakansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sky.
Sky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sky throws a body shot but no joy.
Sky lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakansson off the cage and back into range.
Sky lands a nice shot to the body.
Sky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sky cracks Hakansson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Sky.
Sky throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Hakansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sky misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Sky. No joy for Hakansson on that attempt.
Hakansson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sky lands a nice shot to the body.
Sky catches Hakansson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hakansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sky finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakansson's head.
Nice shot lands for Sky.
Sky stuns Hakansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Sky misses.
Hakansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Sky.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Journey Sky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sky 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Journey Sky!
A victorious Journey Sky 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:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Kimura
Trismegistus is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trismegistus trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Trismegistus is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus 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: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Trismegistus manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Kimura
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape. #T2#
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Trismegistus isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura wants to control but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Trismegistus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Trismegistus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Trismegistus has hold of Kimura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kimura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Trismegistus maintains control.
Trismegistus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus tries to take Kimura's back but instead Kimura uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Trismegistus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Trismegistus trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5##SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trismegistus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trismegistus defends it easily.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard.
Kimura 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.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trismegistus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trismegistus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trismegistus is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Trismegistus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Trismegistus.
#T7#
Kimura won't allow Trismegistus to pass to mount.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Kimura#T8#
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but Trismegistus postures up.
Trismegistus works to advance to full mount. Kimura defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (10) vs (2) Kimura
Trismegistus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura stops Trismegistus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Trismegistus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Trismegistus's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Trismegistus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Trismegistus's body position as best he can.
Kimura tries to hold on but Trismegistus postures up.#T9#
Trismegistus fails to advance to Kimura's back.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trismegistus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Kimura keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Trismegistus working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is in no mood to give up.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trismegistus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trismegistus wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trismegistus moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (13) vs (2) Kimura#T11#
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Trismegistus has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
#T12#
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Trismegistus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Trismegistus wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Trismegistus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Trismegistus is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trismegistus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Trismegistus controlling his opponent.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
#T14#
Kimura is staying active underneath Trismegistus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trismegistus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Trismegistus wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Yojizo Trismegistus 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:
SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 12 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Farquharson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kimura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farquharson somewhat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimura. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Farquharson
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but can't.
Farquharson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kimura's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Farquharson gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimura trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kimura content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Farquharson has locked up a guillotine! Farquharson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kimura is holding on here and Farquharson must be using up a lot of energy. Kimura has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Farquharson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hamish Farquharson!
An out of breath Hamish Farquharson 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:
RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Fenfang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fenfang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palhares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Palhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palhares lands a jab to Fenfang's midsection.
Fenfang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palhares feints and then cracks Fenfang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fenfang down.
Fenfang shoots in but Palhares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Palhares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuanwei Fenfang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares jabs at Fenfang's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palhares!
Palhares 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!
Palhares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Palhares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Fenfang is rocked!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Palhares enables Fenfang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Palhares manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fenfang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fenfang trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Palhares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fenfang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fenfang controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Fenfang is sitting in close to Palhares's body. Palhares has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fenfang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fenfang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Palhares.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RSE 17: Chaos Fury
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Draxinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fenfang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fenfang moves out of range of the leg kick from Draxinger.
Draxinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Draxinger swinging wildly here.
Fenfang moves out of range as Draxinger throws a body kick.
Fenfang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draxinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draxinger lands with a nice body kick.
Draxinger thows a leg kick but Fenfang checks it #TD2#
and Fenfang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fenfang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Draxinger looking to control.
#T1#
Draxinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fenfang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Draxinger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fenfang, into his guard. #REVR#
Fenfang keeping full guard, as Draxinger tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Hellfire Academy inform us that Fenfang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fenfang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Fenfang is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Draxinger frees his head nicely. Oh but Fenfang has switched to an armbar! Draxinger is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yuanwei Fenfang! |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 6 losses; CJ Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kimura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Robinson jumps guard and drags Kimura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Robinson working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Kimura looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Robinson has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Kimura
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Kimura stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura controls the position.#T4##SUB2#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Robinson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kimura's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura trying to control from Robinson's half guard. Robinson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Kimura stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Kimura trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard. #T7##SUB#
Robinson has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura 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.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving. #T8#
Robinson is trying to hold Kimura in close to prevent damage but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (5) Kimura
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Kimura looking to control.
#T10#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Robinson is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Kimura trying to control the position.
#T12#
Robinson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Robinson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kimura has locked up a guillotine! Kimura's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Robinson is holding on here and Kimura must be using up a lot of energy. Robinson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kimura gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Forsberg connects with a single shot there.
Locke ducks right into an uppercut from Forsberg.
Forsberg misses with a hook to the body
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Forsberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Forsberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Locke wants to stand and escape but Forsberg is having none of it.
Forsberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Forsberg drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Forsberg as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Locke screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Forsberg! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magnus Forsberg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Magnus Forsberg waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras.
Ryan Locke was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm keeping my promise, this was my last fight, hope yall enjoyed the ride.'. |
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Event:
RISE 198
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hakansson is defended easily by Takanori.
Takanori throws out a counter right but Hakansson avoids it with no problem.
Takanori misses with a leg kick.
Hakansson throwing a counter right hand but Takanori manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Hakansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takanori! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hakansson scores with a takedown into Takanori's guard.
Hakansson advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Hakansson has hold of Takanori's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Takanori tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hakansson cranks the arm and Takanori screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Takanori, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Hakansson!
Jack Hakansson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RSE 14: Scars
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Rakotoarisoa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Fenfang gets the takedown into side control.
Rakotoarisoa wants to control but Fenfang postures up.
Rakotoarisoa tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fenfang cracks Rakotoarisoa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fenfang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakotoarisoa keeps working. #SUB#
Fenfang tries for a kimura but Rakotoarisoa is defending well.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to control Fenfang's posture but Fenfang avoids it. #SUB#
Fenfang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rakotoarisoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fenfang looks up at the clock and then as Rakotoarisoa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fenfang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1##SUB#
Fenfang has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rakotoarisoa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fenfang yanks on the arm and Rakotoarisoa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fenfang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuanwei Fenfang! |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 11 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heliogabale is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale trying to control but Kimura postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
Heliogabale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Heliogabale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heliogabale trying to remain calm as Kimura controls from the top position.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Heliogabale is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Heliogabale tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working. #T5#
Heliogabale tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position. #SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Heliogabale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heliogabale! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Kimura wants to take a breather but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Kimura controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is still trying to improve position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is defending well. #T8#
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Kimura is really struggling to control Heliogabale but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Heliogabale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Heliogabale
Kimura trying to control the position here.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Heliogabale pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (5) Heliogabale#T10#
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from taking his back.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura stops Heliogabale from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura regains half guard.
Heliogabale moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (8) Heliogabale
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Heliogabale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura struggling a bit here.#T12#
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Kimura is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Heliogabale works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (11) Heliogabale
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Heliogabale isn't that keen on the idea.
Heliogabale pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Heliogabale tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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