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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson tries to clinch there but Moly circles away.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Moly clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Robinson is trying to trip Moly. He has hold of a leg but Moly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Robinson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Moly
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Robinson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Moly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#T2#
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Moly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Moly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Robinson trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moly's guard.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Moly tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moly defends it well.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Moly won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Moly manages to get to full guard.
Moly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Moly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Moly
Moly postures up.
Robinson is pulling down on Moly's head to control his posture.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself.
Moly trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #T7#
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Moly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson has control of Moly's left arm, preventing Moly from doing any damage. #T8#
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Moly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Moly wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson pulls Moly in close to his closed guard and prevents Moly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moly preventing the sweep.
Robinson pulls Moly in to control the position.
Moly won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Moly controlling from the top position.
Robinson 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: Robinson (4) vs (2) Moly#T10##SUB#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it.
Robinson is really struggling to control Moly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11##SUB2#
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
Moly wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moly manages to get to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Moly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moly keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Moly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (4) Moly
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson looking to control.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Robinson trying to control here.
#T14#
Moly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robinson is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Moly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robinson tries to roll over but Moly keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Moly gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Moly wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Holy Moly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Macaco scores with the left hand. Falandas knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas throws a sloppy head kick and Macaco moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Macaco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macaco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Macaco breaks away and moves out of range.
Falandas slips a straight right by Macaco.
Macaco missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macaco.
Macaco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falandas can pounce on him.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macaco.
Falandas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Falandas moves in looking to clinch but Macaco pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco tries a head kick but it misses.
Falandas tries to clinch up
letting Macaco counter with a right hand. #T1#
Falandas tries to bum rush Macaco with a series of wild strikes but Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macaco avoids the body shot from Falandas.
Macaco misses with a head kick.
Macaco throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Macaco feints and then cracks Falandas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falandas down.
Falandas staying out of range there.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macaco.
Falandas checks a leg kick.
Macaco misses the jab.
Falandas misses the jab.
Falandas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target.
Falandas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falandas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macaco.#T2#
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macaco.
A left lands for Macaco.
Macaco looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Macaco breaks away and moves out of range.
Macaco is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas throws a hook to the side of Macaco's head but Macaco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falandas walks into a jab.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macaco.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Macaco manages to circle out of the way.
Macaco catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falandas missing with a left hand there. Macaco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falandas to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macaco.
Macaco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Macaco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falandas is able to avoid easily.
Falandas misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Falandas moves into the clinch.
Macaco tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco works on Falandas's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Macaco on the inside. #CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macaco's elbow.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
Macaco scores with a shot to the side of Falandas's head.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macaco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macaco's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macaco misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Macaco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas avoids a wild elbow strike from Macaco.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Macaco.
Macaco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas looking to throw knees to the head but Macaco is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
Falandas tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
Macaco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
Falandas takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Falandas manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Falandas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas'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.#R2#
Macaco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Falandas catches Macaco right on the button with a cross.
Macaco digs a good body shot into Falandas's ribs.
Macaco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Macaco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macaco with a hook.
Diego Macaco seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Falandas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macaco scores with a hook to the body.
Falandas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Macaco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Macaco. #TD#
Falandas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macaco uses from the top position.
Macaco wants to stand but Falandas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macaco's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Macaco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Falandas, up you get!
Macaco connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Jeez, Mertis Falandas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macaco. That's going to slow Falandas down.
Macaco checks a low kick from Falandas.
Macaco lands a really nice looking cross but Falandas seems unphased.
A jab from Macaco finds it's way through Falandas's defenses. #ROC2#Falandas is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mertis Falandas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diego Macaco!
Diego Macaco thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 38 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Drelas.#TD2#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drelas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas content to stall in guard here.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Drelas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (3) vs (0) Mason
Drelas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mason! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (5) vs (0) Mason
Drelas controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason holds on for dear life.
Drelas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1##SUB#
Drelas working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay.
Drelas wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drelas has hold of Mason's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mason manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Drelas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Drelas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (5) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Drelas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.#T2#
Drelas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drelas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Drelas has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drelas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (7) vs (2) Mason
Drelas forces his way into half guard.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drelas is working away from the top position though.
Drelas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Mason trying to control but Drelas postures up.
Drelas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drelas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (10) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Drelas goes for an armbar but Mason turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (10) vs (4) Mason#T5#
Drelas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drelas is adopting a defensive guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Drelas is retaining full guard.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (10) vs (7) Mason
Drelas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drelas is controlling Mason's trapped leg to prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#T6#
Mason is thwarting Drelas's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Mason trying to control the action but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Drelas manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Mason wants to control from the top but Drelas keeps moving.
Drelas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (12) vs (7) Mason
Drelas advances to half guard.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well.
Drelas trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Drelas seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Drelas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (15) vs (7) Mason
Drelas advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (17) vs (7) Mason
Mason is trying to escape the mount but Drelas keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drelas (20) vs (7) Mason
Mason trying to control the hands but Drelas won't let him. #T9##SUB#
Mason is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Drelas has locked on a rear naked choke here! Mason is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
A victorious Thervam Drelas 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 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camoran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grov leaves Camoran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raven Camoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camoran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eliss Grov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Camoran.
Camoran goes for a double leg but Grov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grov continues to drive forward.
Grov is looking to clinch but Camoran is avoiding it.
Grov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Camoran goes for a double leg but Grov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grov continues to drive forward.
Grov tries to clinch but Camoran is having none of it.
Grov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camoran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camoran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camoran. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (0) vs (4) Camoran
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camoran working away.
Camoran 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 Grov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Camoran tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camoran happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Grov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camoran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grov is working hard here to advance position.
Camoran tries to move to mount but Grov blocks the move with his legs.
Camoran trying to control the position but Grov is working away.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Camoran is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camoran is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.
Camoran is taking a breather. Grov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Camoran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Grov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Grov is defending well. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Camoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working. #SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran is controlling the pace.
Camoran is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Camoran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camoran is trying to control the action in half guard but Grov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grov trying to hold on to Camoran's head to control him but Camoran postures up.
Camoran slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camoran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran is trying to control the action in half guard but Grov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camoran controlling the action here.
Camoran is trying to control. Grov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Camoran 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.
Camoran is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Camoran sits in half guard.
Camoran prevents Grov from improving his position.
Grov is not content to let Camoran control the position.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Camoran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camoran is pressing down on Grov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grov is holding on for now.
Camoran slows the pace down in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.
Camoran is pushing down on Grov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grov is fighting to maintain full guard but Camoran has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Grov is defending well. #SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Camoran is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camoran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camoran wants to pass to mount but Grov is defending the position. #T8#
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov is not content to let Camoran control the position.
Camoran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Grov tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg.
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Camoran sits in half guard.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camoran is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Camoran slows the pace down in half guard.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Camoran trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom. #T10#
Camoran trying to control the pace.
Grov wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy.
Camoran is taking a breather. Grov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran controlling the action here. #T11#
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Camoran not doing much here.
Camoran passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (7) Camoran
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grov is letting Camoran control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Camoran 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.
Camoran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Camoran controls the position from side control.
Camoran trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom.
Camoran taking a breather here.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard.
Grov wants to control but Camoran postures up.
Camoran happy to just control the position for now.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camoran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Camoran works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (10) Camoran
Camoran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grov 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.
Camoran trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov gets full guard.
Grov is trying to control the position but Camoran postures up. #SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully. #T14#
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camoran is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Grov is looking for a triangle but Camoran pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camoran is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.
Grov looking for a sweep. Not yet Grov, not yet.
Camoran content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camoran wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Raven Camoran 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 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Berendas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strakapoud to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strakapoud trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.
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.#SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Berendas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strakapoud is aware though and is defending well.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Strakapoud trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud stays in close to Berendas's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud stands and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
A lull in the action here as Strakapoud stalls from top position.
Strakapoud wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T3#
Strakapoud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berendas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Berendas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Berendas controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strakapoud regains half guard.#T4#
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is defending well. #SUB#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strakapoud has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is trying to control but can't.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Berendas is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.#T5#
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Berendas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (8) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud prevents Berendas from taking his back.
Strakapoud is just holding on here. Berendas manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (11) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Berendas keeps control of the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Berendas manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Strakapoud breaks Berendas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (11) vs (7) Strakapoud#SUB#
Strakapoud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strakapoud has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud pushing down on Berendas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berendas is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Strakapoud stalling. #T7#
It looks like Strakapoud might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Berendas won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud moves into full mount! Berendas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (10) Strakapoud
Berendas tries to reverse the position but Strakapoud maintains control.
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Strakapoud from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely.
Berendas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strakapoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strakapoud advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (13) Strakapoud
Berendas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Strakapoud trying to control the pace.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud content to control rather than advance.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud is taking a breather. Berendas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
Strakapoud stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T11#
Berendas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud pushing down on Berendas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berendas reverses the position - he's now on top in Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (13) vs (13) Strakapoud
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Strakapoud looking to control.
Strakapoud 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: Berendas (13) vs (15) Strakapoud
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Strakapoud pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Strakapoud is taking a breather. Berendas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Strakapoud 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.
Berendas is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strakapoud trying to control the pace.
Strakapoud is continuing to stall.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (13) vs (18) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14##SUB2#
Strakapoud is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Berendas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Berendas is squirming around, avoiding Strakapoud's attempts to control the action.
Berendas regains half guard.#SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strakapoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 18 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macker to the ground. Elvul is now in Macker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Macker pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macker is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.#T1#
Elvul won't allow Macker to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Macker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Macker
Elvul can't keep his opponent in guard - Macker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Elvul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elvul being controlled here, momentarily.
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Macker 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.
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Elvul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macker is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Macker wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker passes into half guard.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Elvul is defending the position.
Macker trying to advance position but Elvul counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Elvul trying to control the position.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Macker lying in Elvul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Elvul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Macker taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul 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 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yasalmibaal's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yasalmibaal is holding on for now.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yasalmibaal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Yasalmibaal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yasalmibaal trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Yasalmibaal has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ibrahim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yasalmibaal has tightened it up now! Ibrahim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Tilvur throws a sloppy body shot
and Eimann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tilvur's knee momentarily.
Tilvur throws a poor cross that misses
and Eimann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tilvur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eimann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Eimann gets tackled into the cage by Tilvur. Tilvur maintains the clinch.
Eimann prevents a body shot from Tilvur.
Eimann scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ralen Tilvur has been cut.
Eimann prevents a body shot from Tilvur.
Tilvur misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Eimann.
Tilvur misses with a punch to the body.
Eimann working aggressively here.
Eimann misses with some punches.
Tilvur lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eimann.
Eimann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eimann misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Tilvur decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eimann tries to stand but Tilvur is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tilvur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Eimann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tilvur keeping moving, preventing Eimann from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tilvur looking for subs off his back but Eimann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tilvur has a hand on Eimann's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Eimann takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eimann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tilvur is looking to escape.
Eimann misses with a head shot.
Eimann looking to control but Tilvur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eimann wants to stand but Tilvur is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T3#
Tilvur is trying desperately to improve position.
Eimann throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Eimann prevents Tilvur from getting the reversal.
Tilvur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eimann wants to control the pace but Tilvur is squirming around nicely.
Eimann avoids the attempt from Tilvur to control.
Eimann throws some wild stikes that Tilvur manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Tilvur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tilvur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tilvur.#SUB2#
Tilvur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eimann is aware though and is defending well.
Eimann wants to control from the top but Tilvur keeps moving.
Eimann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tilvur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eimann defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhardt Eimann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralen Tilvur's cut.
That's time! Eimann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Eimann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Eimann blocks the low kick.
Tilvur throws an overhand right that lands on Eimann's shoulder, as Eimann tries to avoid the shot.
Eimann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eimann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tilvur.
Ralen Tilvur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Eimann clinches up against the cage.
Eimann is leaning against Tilvur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eimann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eimann lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eimann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eimann working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Eimann breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eimann.
Tilvur is breathing heavily.
Tilvur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eimann.
Eimann is looking to counter the offense by Tilvur and move into the clinch.
Tilvur scores with a punch to the head.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eimann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eimann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tilvur backwards.
Eimann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eimann misses with some punches.
Eimann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eimann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tilvur.
Eimann misses with a punch on the inside.
Eimann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tilvur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eimann throws a punch but it's blocked by Tilvur.
Eimann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tilvur can do to turn this around?
Tilvur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tilvur tries to pull guard but Eimann won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Tilvur fails to land. #BC#
Eimann breaks from the clinch.
Tilvur throws a lazy right hand but Eimann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eimann throws a looping overhand right but Tilvur ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Tilvur takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tilvur avoids the head kick by Eimann.
Eimann misses with a looping right.
Tilvur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eimann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Eimann's head coaches at The Nest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tilvur thows a leg kick but Eimann checks it
and Eimann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eimann cracks Tilvur with a good jab.
Tilvur misses with a straight left.
Eimann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tilvur.
Tilvur lunges at Eimann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eimann's hand.
Tilvur throws out a loose jab but Eimann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tilvur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eimann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Eimann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Tilvur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eimann.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tilvur! But no joy.
Eimann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tilvur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eimann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eimann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eimann thumps Tilvur with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Eimann misses the target.
Tilvur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eimann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Tilvur is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ralen Tilvur's cut even more.
Eimann throws a jab but it's blocked by Tilvur.
Tilvur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eimann. Eimann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tilvur's corner calls for a 1-2. Tilvur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tilvur takes a swing at Eimann's ribcage but misses.
Eimann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eimann connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Tilvur lands a glancing blow to the side of Eimann's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eimann staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tilvur.
Tilvur loads up on a big right hand but Eimann slips the punch.
Tilvur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eimann.
Tilvur connects with a looping right hand.
Eimann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tilvur scores with a jab. Eimann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eimann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tilvur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Tilvur tries to get set, Eimann tries to push him back and clinch up but Tilvur manages to avoid the attempt.
Tilvur throws a big shot that misses.
Eimann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tilvur avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhardt Eimann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralen Tilvur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Eimann connects with a body shot that sends Tilvur's belly button to the back.
Tilvur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eimann.
Tilvur misses the body punch
and Eimann counters with a straight right hand.
Eimann scores with a body shot.
Tilvur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eimann.#KD#
Eimann drops Tilvur with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tilvur looks back up at him and smiles so Eimann waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tilvur is still on wobbly legs! Can Eimann finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tilvur misses with a double jab
and Eimann counters with a leg kick.
Eimann closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tilvur out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinhardt Eimann!
A very excited looking Reinhardt Eimann 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:
ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Braven checks a low kick from Jones.
Braven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Braven's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Braven has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braven's guard.
Braven 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.
Braven keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Braven has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Braven on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tervur Braven!
Tervur Braven 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:
RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Walton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walton.
Walton throws a poor cross that misses
and Moly counters with a leg kick.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
Walton delivers a nice body kick.
Moly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Moly.
Moly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walton.
Walton misses with an uppercut. Moly saw that one coming.
Moly wants to counter with a clinch but Walton pushes him away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walton.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moly blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton misses with a right hand
and Moly counters with an outside leg kick.
Moly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Walton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looks like Walton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Moly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walton.
Walton throws a leg kick
and Moly counters with a nice leg kick.
Walton misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Walton misses.
Walton connects with a looping right hand.
Walton is looking to slow Moly down with leg kicks.
Walton throws a lazy head kick
and Moly counters with a low kick, right behind Walton 's knee.
Walton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walton duly obliges.
Walton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moly takes one on the button.
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!
Walton misses with a body kick.
Moly wants to counter with a clinch but Walton pushes him away.#T2#
Moly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Moly feints a counter leg kick.
Moly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Moly replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Walton blocks it well.
Nice body punch from Walton.
Walton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Moly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moly follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Walton throws a series of punches but Moly avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Walton misses the target.
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
Moly defending well as Walton loads up on a big left hand.
Moly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walton backing away here, and Moly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Walton connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Walton cracks Moly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walton is looking to slow Moly down with leg kicks.
Walton looks to land a combination but Moly avoids it well.
Moly ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Walton throws a leg kick that misses.
Moly throws a fast counter high kick but Walton manages to duck under it in time.
Walton jabs Moly right on the nose. Moly blinks but takes it well.
Moly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moly.
Moly counters with a body kick.
Moly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walton scores with a hook to the body. Moly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Walton misses with a straight left.
Moly tries a quick counter leg kick but Walton is wise to it.
Moly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton is looking to score with low kicks.
Walton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moly slips under a jab.
Walton backing away here, and Moly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Walton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walton misses with a body shot
and Moly counters with a low kick, right behind Walton 's knee.
Walton throws an off balance right hand
and Moly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walton scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walton lands a nice looking body shot.
Walton throws a big shot that misses.
Moly defending well as Walton loads up on a big left hand.
Jim Bob Walton is winning the standup battle so far.
Moly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walton connects with a body shot.
Moly walks into a jab.
Walton thumps Moly with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton connects with a leg kick. #KD#
Walton lands a big head kick that sends Moly tumbling to the mat! Walton takes a step backwards and waves Moly back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Moly is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walton circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Moly to the canvas! Moly doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Walton keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob Walton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jim Bob Walton thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Dall Jr tries to work over Haudegen's front leg with a kick but Haudegen checks it.
A jab from Haudegen finds it's way through Dall Jr's defenses.
Dall Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haudegen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
Dall Jr attempts a counter takedown but Haudegen avoids it well and moves away.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the head.
Haudegen walks into a stiff left hand from Dall Jr.
Haudegen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dall Jr with a nice calf kick.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall Jr throws out a leg kick but Haudegen moves out of range and Dall Jr only half commits.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall Jr.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haudegen on the side of the head.
Haudegen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall Jr walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick from Dall Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Dall Jr gets a clinch.
Dall Jr pushes Haudegen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Haudegen jumps into guard, dragging Dall Jr to the mat.
Dall Jr trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Haudegen is keeping the position.#T2#
Dall Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dall Jr lying in Haudegen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Haudegen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dall Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svalbard Haudegen!
After winning the bout, Svalbard Haudegen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Rock Jr cracks Hartwell White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Hartwell White throwing a counter right hand but Rock Jr manages to avoid it.
Hartwell White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartwell White there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Hartwell White is rocked!
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
Oh Hartwell White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartwell White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hartwell White seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut.
Hartwell White misses with a looping right.
Hartwell White connects with a right hand. Rock Jr shakes it off.
A head kick by Rock Jr misses
enabling Hartwell White to counter with a crisp jab.
Walter Hartwell White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Rock Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Rock Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock Jr! But no joy.#T1#
Hartwell White swings for the body but Rock Jr moves out of range.
Rock Jr feints and then cracks Hartwell White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartwell White down.
Hartwell White sizes up Rock Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hartwell White misses with a hook
and Rock Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rock Jr scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rock Jr darts in and clinches Hartwell White up against the cage.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Hartwell White blocks it.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartwell White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hartwell White fails to land.
Hartwell White is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hartwell White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hartwell White can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartwell White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartwell White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock Jr as Hartwell White tries to tie him up. #T2#
A knee to the head by Rock Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr blocking some punches.
Hartwell White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Hartwell White misses with the head strike.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hartwell White's face.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr digs a right hand underneath Hartwell White's ribcage. Hartwell White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hartwell White in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartwell White blocks it with crossed arms.
Hartwell White looking to stall.
Rock Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Hartwell White misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock Jr scores with a shot to the side of Hartwell White's head.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Hartwell White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hartwell White misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartwell White tries to stall but Rock Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartwell White tries a body shot but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr lands a body shot.
Rock Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartwell White backwards.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartwell White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartwell White misses with a body punch.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Hartwell White is breathing heavily.
Rock Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Hartwell White trying to break out of Rock Jr's Thai clinch. Rock Jr unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Hartwell White to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Rock Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Moltisanti misses with a hook
and Sadrano counters with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moltisanti. Those never looked like landing.
Sadrano tried to counter with a leg kick but Moltisanti avoided it.
Chrissy Moltisanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadrano misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Moltisanti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sadrano's guard.
Sadrano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sadrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moltisanti defends well.#SUB2#
Moltisanti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sadrano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moltisanti, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Moltisanti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Sadrano wants to pass the guard but Moltisanti is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Moltisanti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadrano defends well.#SUB2#
Moltisanti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sadrano 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 Moltisanti.
Sadrano working away.
Moltisanti is trying to escape the position but Sadrano is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moltisanti is looking for a sweep.
Moltisanti is trying to control Sadrano's posture but Sadrano avoids it.
Sadrano wants to stand but Moltisanti has his arm trapped.
Moltisanti is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Moltisanti manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moltisanti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sadrano wants to stand but Moltisanti has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sadrano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moltisanti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sadrano content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moltisanti trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sadrano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4##TD2#
Moltisanti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sadrano's guard.#SUB#
Sadrano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moltisanti trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moltisanti passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Sadrano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrissy Moltisanti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sadrano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sadrano wants to clinch.
Sadrano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sadrano throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Moltisanti sizes up Sadrano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadrano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Chrissy Moltisanti has been cut.
A jab from Moltisanti misses.
Arelvam Sadrano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Moltisanti checks a low kick from Sadrano.
Moltisanti throws a big shot that misses.
Moltisanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moltisanti 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.
Sadrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sadrano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moltisanti.
Sadrano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moltisanti checks a leg kick nicely.
Moltisanti misses with a right hand
and Sadrano counters with a thumping low kick.
Sadrano slips a straight right by Moltisanti.
Sadrano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moltisanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moltisanti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moltisanti blocks an elbow strike.
Sadrano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sadrano.
Sadrano lands a big knee! That's hurt Moltisanti! Oh, he's all over the place! Sadrano lands another knee that sends Moltisanti to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arelvam Sadrano!
A victorious Arelvam Sadrano 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:
SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The Bike clinches with his opponent.
Jarol lands a shot to the body.
Jarol misses with a body punch.
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
The Bike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jarol.
Jarol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Bike's elbow.
Jarol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jarol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jarol lands a nice shot to the body.
The Bike tries a body shot but Jarol blocks it.
The Bike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bike has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Bike tries to work over Jarol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarol prevents a body shot from The Bike.
The Bike is leaning against Jarol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarol throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bike.
The Bike lands a right hand.
Jarol looking to throw knees to the head but The Bike is blocking nicely.
The Bike lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
The Bike struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarol controls his hands.
#T1#
Jarol blocks a body shot from The Bike.
Jarol tries a body shot but The Bike blocks it.
The Bike looking to stall.
Jarol lands a shoulder strike.
The Bike has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jarol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Bike can turn it around.
Jarol lands a hook that snaps the head of The Bike backwards.
The Bike tries a body shot but Jarol blocks it.
Jarol misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarol misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Bike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jarol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarol.
Jarol prevents a body shot from The Bike.
Jarol lands a knee to the head.
Jarol lands with a light punch inside.
The Bike wants to stall.
The Bike blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Bike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarol throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from The Bike.
Jarol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Bike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Bike.
Jarol tries to throw a body punch but The Bike avoids it by throwing Jarol back against the ropes.
The Bike lands with a right to the head.
The Bike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Bike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarol tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Bike lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jarol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jarol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irlav Jarol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Jarol.
Jarol pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Bike back to the ropes. Jarol follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
The Bike gets tackled into the ropes by Jarol. Jarol maintains the clinch.
Jarol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bike backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Bike.
Jarol digs a right hand into The Bike's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Bike's gas tank.
Jarol lands a body shot.
Irlav Jarol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jarol with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Miketh The Bike has been cut.
The Bike has Jarol pushed against the ropes.
The Bike misses with a punch on the inside.
The Bike misses with some punches.
Jarol misses with some punches.
Good body shot from The Bike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarol's elbow.
The Bike has a couple of punches blocked by Jarol.
The Bike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Bike lands a body shot.
A short right from Jarol on the inside.
The Bike lands a shot to the body.#T1#
The Bike is trying to stall.
Jarol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Bike blocks it with crossed arms.
Jarol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Jarol.
Jarol can't find room to land a body shot as The Bike controls the action.
The Bike tries to work over Jarol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarol can't find room to land a body shot as The Bike controls the action.
Jarol prevents a body shot from The Bike.
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
Jarol misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jarol.
Jarol pushes The Bike back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The Bike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jarol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Bike can do to turn this around?
Jarol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
The Bike is leaning against Jarol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Bike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarol with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarol lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Bike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Bike lands a right hand.
The Bike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bike misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike tries to work over Jarol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Bike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Bike taking a breather.
The Bike misses with a body punch.
The Bike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jarol.
Jarol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Bike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jarol here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Bike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarol misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irlav Jarol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miketh The Bike's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jarol wants to clinch up but The Bike keeps it at a distance.
Miketh The Bike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irlav Jarol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
The Bike moves into the clinch.
The Bike scores with a shot to the side of Jarol's head.
Jarol blocking some punches.
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bike misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Bike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarol's elbow.
The Bike lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Bike looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bike taking a breather.
Jarol with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Bike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
A short right from The Bike.
The Bike scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Bike is trying to stall.
The Bike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarol blocks an uppercut.
Jarol blocks a body shot from The Bike.
The Bike misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from The Bike.
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
The Bike is pushing Jarol up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
The Bike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Bike stalling in the clinch but Jarol improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jarol as The Bike tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, The Bike scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Bike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Bike struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarol controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Bike misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike lands a body shot.
Jarol misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miketh The Bike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarol has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irlav Jarol!
Our winner, Irlav Jarol, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Dathren darts in and clinches Winters up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dathren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winters.
Dathren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Dathren has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dathren tries a knee to the head but Winters blocks it.
Dathren takes a shot to the head.
Dathren presses Winters against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Winters fails to land.
Dathren has a couple of punches blocked by Winters.
Dathren lands a hook that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Winters scores with a shot to the side of Dathren's head.
Winters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winters takes a shot to the head.
Dathren tries a knee to the head but Winters blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dathren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winters misses with a punch to the body.
Winters has a couple of punches blocked by Dathren.
Dathren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Dathren.
Winters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dathren.
Winters lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dathren fails to land.
Dathren can't find room to land a body shot as Winters controls the action.
Nice body punch from Winters.
A short left from Winters.
Dathren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winters is leaning against Dathren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dathren is breathing heavily.
Winters tries to throw a body punch but Dathren avoids it by throwing Winters back against the ropes.
Winters pushes Dathren back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Winters softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Winters misses with some punches.
Dathren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winters lands a shoulder strike.
Winters cracks Dathren with a nice body shot.
Winters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dathren blocks an uppercut.
Winters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dathren backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winters.
Winters lands a nice uppercut.
Dathren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winters digs a right hand underneath Dathren's ribcage. Dathren let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Winters misses with a punch on the inside.
Winters lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Dathren is rocked!
Dathren scores with a shoulder strike.
Winters is working Dathren over against the ropes.
Winters throws a head punch that misses.
Winters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winters lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Dathren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Winters.
Winters working aggressively here.
Winters lands a shoulder strike.
Winters lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winters.
Winters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winters working aggressively here.
Winters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winters misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Winters.
Winters cracks Dathren with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Dathren goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Dathren wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jordon Winters! |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Gomes
Berendas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.
Berendas controlling the pace.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Berendas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Berendas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Berendas maintains control.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas fails to advance to Gomes's back.
Gomes tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#T2#
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gomes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (8) vs (0) Gomes
Berendas has good solid back control here. #T3#
Berendas is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berendas trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berendas controlling the positon.
Berendas is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Berendas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gomes tries to roll but Berendas sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berendas controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Berendas doesn't have the hooks in and Gomes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (8) vs (2) Gomes
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Gomes wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Berendas tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T6#
Berendas trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes is pressing down on Berendas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berendas is holding on for now.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (8) vs (5) Gomes
Berendas is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gomes trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas is trying to improve his position.
Gomes trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Gomes tries to move to mount but Berendas blocks the move with his legs.
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berendas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gomes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (12) vs (5) Gomes#T8#
Berendas trying to control momentarily.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Berendas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Berendas controls the action.#T9#
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berendas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Berendas keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
Berendas wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Berendas is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Gomes turns into Berendas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (12) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes passes into half guard.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (12) vs (10) Gomes
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Berendas working a defensive guard but Gomes passes into half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Gomes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Berendas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gomes has cracked it and Berendas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Gomes!
David Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soderberg pushes Gabenagus up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gabenagus after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Soderberg manages to pull guard.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg has Gabenagus pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soderberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabenagus has Soderberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Gabenagus#T1#
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soderberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (0) Gabenagus#T2#
Gabenagus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soderberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Soderberg looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus 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.#T4#
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg controlling the action here. #T5#
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Gabenagus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Gabenagus is concentrating on defense, preventing Soderberg from advancing position. #T6##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Soderberg is tapping! Great win for Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus 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:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Nuevos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Nuevos misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Ignacio Nuevos has been cut.
Ignacio Nuevos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein takes a swing at Nuevos's ribcage but misses.
Nuevos throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Nuevos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stein blocks a jab.
Nuevos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nuevos misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Nuevos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stein tries to avoid it but Nuevos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stein to the ground. Stein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nuevos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stein actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Nuevos working the head and body with strikes.
Nuevos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stein's head. #SUB#
Nuevos is working for a kimura but Stein is defending it quite comfortably.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuevos.
Stein is controlling Nuevos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nuevos not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nuevos throwing shots but Stein is blocking nicely.
Nuevos prevents Stein from improving his position.
Nuevos trying to control from half guard but Stein is working away.
Nuevos not doing much here.
Nuevos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuevos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stein looking for submissions off his back.
Nuevos is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nuevos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuevos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stein defending well though.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nuevos is trying to work for a kimura but Stein is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nuevos lands a nice short elbow.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuevos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ignacio Nuevos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Nuevos'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#
Stein throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nuevos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Nuevos has control of the leg.
Nuevos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stein's head.
Stein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuevos trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuevos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuevos keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass. #T1#
Stein wants to control from the top but Nuevos keeps moving.
Nuevos managing to control the position.
Stein trying to control but Nuevos is working from the bottom.
Stein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuevos is keeping the position for now.
Nuevos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nuevos has his foot on Stein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stein works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuevos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuevos is trying to control the position but Stein postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuevos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuevos misses with a right hand
and Stein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nuevos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Nuevos clinches with his opponent.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuevos tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Nuevos's takedown attempt.
Nuevos blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein lands a right hand. #T3#
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Nuevos working aggressively here.
Nuevos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Nuevos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein looking to throw knees to the head but Nuevos is blocking nicely.
Nuevos tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuevos is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Nuevos blocks an uppercut.
Nuevos is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Nuevos.
Stein tries a body shot but Nuevos blocks it.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuevos backwards.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein gets through Nuevos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nuevos.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Nuevos is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuevos avoids the damage to the body.
Stein lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Nuevos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stein tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuevos is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nuevos is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stein is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nuevos dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Nuevos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Nuevos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stein lands with a hook. Nuevos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nuevos with a poor takedown
and Nuevos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuevos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nuevos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuevos.
Nuevos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuevos.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuevos.
Nuevos swings widly with a right hand
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuevos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Nuevos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nuevos drives through with a takedown into Stein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuevos postures up in Stein's guard and throws a big left but Stein blocks it.
Nuevos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stein, not yet. #T1#
Stein keeping moving, preventing Nuevos from controlling successfully.
Nuevos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuevos won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
Nuevos pushing down on Stein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nuevos stalling.
Stein trying to control here.
Nuevos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stein is looking for a sweep. Nuevos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuevos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stein defending well though.
Stein wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuevos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nuevos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuevos somewhat.
Franklin Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Nuevos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stein napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Stein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuevos is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuevos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuevos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuevos working Stein over with strikes. #T4#
Nuevos trying to control the pace.
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuevos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuevos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stein won't allow Nuevos to pass to mount.
Nuevos trying to control the action but Stein is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos trying to advance position but Stein counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ignacio Nuevos.
I think Nuevos 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Nuevos!
Ignacio Nuevos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 16 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuang.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches up with Kuang, looking for a takedown. Hlervu pushes Kuang against the cage but Kuang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hlervu as he jumps to the side.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
Tendren Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nedry Kuang.
Hlervu shoots in and drives through. Kuang sprawls well.#TD#
Hlervu 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: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kuang trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
#SUB#
Hlervu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kuang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hlervu pulls his head out easily.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Kuang
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kuang turns into Hlervu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Kuang
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T4#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (16) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuang is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang reaches up to try and control the position but Hlervu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kuang rolls and tries to escape and now Hlervu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (19) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kuang fending off the submission attempt from Hlervu.
Kuang staying busy and making it hard for Hlervu to control. #T5#
Hlervu keeps control of the position as Kuang tries to break free.
Kuang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuang trying to control the hands but Hlervu breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hlervu is hanging on to Kuang's back as he tries to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Kuang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hlervu gets his way!
Hlervu is trying to stick to Kuang's back but Kuang is turning into Hlervu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hlervu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (19) vs (4) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuang is defending well. Hlervu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hlervu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere shoots in and drives through. Makarov sprawls well.#TD2#
Makarov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (0) vs (2) Majere
Makarov 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.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Majere trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Majere drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makarov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (2) Majere
A lull in the action here as Makarov stalls from top position.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Makarov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (7) vs (2) Majere#T2#
Majere has given up his back here. Will Makarov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (10) vs (2) Majere
Makarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Majere is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.
Makarov is not going to allow Majere to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Majere is in bad spot here.
Makarov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Makarov wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Makarov keeps control of the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov gets his hands free as Majere looks to control.
Majere can't escape the position.
Majere trying to control the hands but Makarov breaks the grip.
Majere tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarov controls the action.
Makarov tries to get the hooks in deep but Majere pushed the leg off. #T5##SUB#
Makarov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Majere is defending well though. Makarov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Makarov looking for the choke from the back.
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Makarov is hanging on to Majere's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Makarov controls the position.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling from the back.
Majere tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarov is trying to stick to Majere's back but Majere is turning into Makarov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makarov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Majere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (10) vs (4) Majere
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
Majere is just content to waste time from the top position. Makarov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Makarov has control of Majere's left arm, preventing Majere from doing any damage.
Majere won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.#T8#
Makarov is trying to keep Majere in close.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Majere is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makarov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makarov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (12) vs (4) Majere
Makarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9#
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Majere looking for subs off his back but Makarov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Majere wants to sweep but Makarov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (15) vs (4) Majere#T10#
Makarov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Majere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (17) vs (4) Majere
Majere looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (20) vs (4) Majere
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling the position well here. Majere rolled but Makarov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11##SUB#
Majere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makarov.
Makarov controls the position.
Makarov keeps control of the position as Majere tries to break free.
#T12#
Makarov trying to control momentarily.
Majere trying to control the hands but Makarov won't let him.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.#T13#
Makarov is trying to control but Majere is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Makarov tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Majere can't escape the position.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal 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: River (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
River trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
River keeping hold of Yasalmibaal's head, controlling as best he can.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal tries to move into full mount but can't pass River's legs. #T1#
River struggling a bit here.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River 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.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yasalmibaal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (8) Yasalmibaal#T3#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
River is working hard here to advance position.
Yasalmibaal looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#SUB2#
River defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yasalmibaal. #T5#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (11) Yasalmibaal#T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
River is looking for a sweep.
River sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T8#
River works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
River working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (11) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#T10#
River trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #T11#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well. #SUB#
River is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasalmibaal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yasalmibaal tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.#T13#
River controls the position from side control.
Yasalmibaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
River tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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