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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 18
Date: May 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 21 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 17 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gotch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Singleton napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Singleton (0) vs (4) Gotch
Gotch trying to control the position but Singleton is working away.
Singleton is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gotch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Singleton is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotch not doing much here.
Singleton is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Gotch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Gotch 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.#T2#
Singleton wants to control but Gotch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Singleton keeping hold of Gotch's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Singleton is pressing down on Gotch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Singleton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Singleton keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Singleton holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singleton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (4) Gotch
Gotch is controlling Singleton's posture.
Singleton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Singleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singleton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Gotch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Singleton won't allow Gotch to sweep him here.
Singleton 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. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch looking to control.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singleton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (6) Gotch
Singleton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Singleton keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB#
Singleton has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Singleton has control of Gotch's left arm, preventing Gotch from doing any damage.
Singleton wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Singleton wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Singleton pulls Gotch in close to his closed guard and prevents Gotch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gotch stays in close to Singleton's body and controls the position.
Singleton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singleton is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Singleton is trying to keep Gotch in close.
Singleton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Singleton.#T10#
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Singleton is keeping the position.
Singleton is pulling down on Gotch's head to control his posture.
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.
Gotch content to stall in guard here.
Gotch trying to control but Singleton is working from the bottom. #T11#
Singleton is trying to control the position but Gotch postures up.
Singleton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gotch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Singleton has his hands on Gotch's head, controlling the position.
Singleton trying to control the position.
Gotch is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Singleton.#T13#
Singleton is working hard here to advance position.
Singleton has Gotch pulled in close to control his posture.
Singleton keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Singleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Singleton has his hands on Gotch's head, controlling the position.
Gotch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Singleton trying to keep a closed guard but Gotch is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch wins on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Lou Gotch 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:
CFC Tokyo 18
Date: May 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 32 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic misses with a takedown attempt - Oh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Hozdic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Oh
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Oh defends it.
Hozdic prevents Oh from improving his position.
Oh told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Oh 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Oh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hozdic 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.
Hozdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.#T2#
Hozdic is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position. #T3#
Oh wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Oh defends it.
Oh wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Oh is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.
Oh is looking to improve his position.
Hozdic tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.
Hozdic content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Hozdic wants to free his trapped foot but Oh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oh wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hozdic not doing much here.
#T6#
Oh wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
#T7#
Oh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh trying to control here.
#T8#
Oh is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh won't allow Hozdic to pass to mount.
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Oh 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.
Oh is doing well to control the position and prevent Hozdic from advancing to side control.#T9#
Hozdic controlling the pace.
Hozdic passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Oh
Hozdic controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Oh is trying to escape the mount.
Oh is trying to escape the mount but Hozdic keeps good control and instead manages to take Oh's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Oh
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hozdic controlling the positon.
Hozdic avoiding Oh 's attempts to control his hands. #T11#
Oh tries to break free.
Hozdic controls the position.#T12#
Oh is in bad spot here.
Hozdic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oh tries to break free.
#T14#
Hozdic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oh rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic controlling the position well here. Oh rolled but Hozdic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 18
Date: May 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 54 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunter defends it well.#TD2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Hunter is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hunter is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (0) vs (5) Chai
Hunter has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (0) vs (8) Chai
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hunter doesn't escape.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hunter trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
Hunter turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (8) Chai
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai wants to control but Hunter passes easily into half guard.
Chai is trying to control but Hunter passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (8) Chai#T4#
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai is letting Hunter control him for a moment. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter happy to just control the position for now.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Hunter controls 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.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Chai being controlled for a moment.
Hunter working away.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunter controls the position from side control.#T9#
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Chai trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.#T11#
Chai tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Chai is letting Hunter control him for a moment.
Hunter continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Hunter.#T12#
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Hunter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Hunter working away.
Chai being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Dragon Li Chai 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:
CFC Tokyo 18
Date: May 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 37 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 88 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cicerón will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cicerón shoots in for a double leg but Wang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Cicerón darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Wang
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.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Cicerón has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Cicerón seems content to control.
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Cicerón stalling.
Wang keeping control of the position.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Cicerón controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang 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.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there.
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cicerón has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Wang#T3#
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Cicerón keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang 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.
The referee asks Cicerón politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cicerón prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cicerón is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cicerón taking a breather here.
Cicerón trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cicerón staying calm.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Wang struggling a bit here.
Cicerón is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Cicerón prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Wang 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.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Cicerón controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cicerón has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Cicerón working away.#T8#
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cicerón stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang is pulling down on Cicerón's head. It's preventing any offense from Cicerón, at least for the moment.#T9#
Cicerón advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cicerón stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang controlling Cicerón's posture.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cicerón manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (8) vs (2) Wang#T10#
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Cicerón is trying to keep Wang in close.
#T11#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Cicerón is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cicerón is adopting a defensive guard.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard.
Cicerón managing to control the position. #T12#
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Cicerón gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (10) vs (2) Wang
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Wang pulls Cicerón in close to prevent any damage.
Wang is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Wang 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: Cicerón (10) vs (4) Wang
Wang is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now. #T14#
Wang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cicerón! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (10) vs (7) Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wang has hold of Cicerón's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cicerón manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wang tries to control but Cicerón wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Julián Cicerón is the new super heavyweight champion!
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 18
Date: May 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 36 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (0) vs (2) Vernon
Cabrera is pulling down on Vernon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vernon, at least for the moment.
Cabrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera has his hands on Vernon's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vernon 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.
Cabrera has Vernon pulled in close to control his posture.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cabrera has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cabrera is pulling down on Vernon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vernon, at least for the moment.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted?
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it. #T4#
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Cabrera is trying is best to control the position here.
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Cabrera looking to control.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Cabrera is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Vernon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera controlling the position.
Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Vernon trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cabrera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Vernon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #T9#
Cabrera is controlling Vernon's posture.
Vernon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Cabrera is trying to keep Vernon in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cabrera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vernon is now in half guard. #T11#
Cabrera wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Vernon content to control rather than advance.
Cabrera tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon controlling the pace. #T12#
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Cabrera is defending the position.
Vernon is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cabrera is doing well to control the position and prevent Vernon from advancing to side control.#T13#
Cabrera wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cabrera is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Vernon is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Vernon is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Vernon trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 2 to 0.
Isaac Vernon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pulling Guard logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 18
Date: May 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Line looking to score a takedown here. Rules is defending well but Line drives through and ends up in Rules's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Line
Line preventing the sweep.
Line is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rules pulls Line in to control the position.
Line's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rules holds on and takes a little breather.
Line passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (5) Line#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Line trying to control the position but Rules is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rules is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Line is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Line content to control rather than advance.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Line has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Rules won't allow Line to pass to mount.
Line is still trying to improve position.
Rules wants to get back to full guard but Line has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (8) Line#T5#
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Rules struggling a bit here.
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Line staying calm.#T6#
Rules is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Rules manages to get back to half guard.
Rules is trying to control but Line manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (11) Line
Rules is controlling an arm, preventing Line from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Line tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Line wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Line controlling from the full mount.
Rules tries to hold on but Line postures up.#T9#
Rules slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Line in particular looking to stall.
Line trying to mount his opponent but Rules defends it. #T10#
Rules is refusing to be controlled, as Line sits in half guard.
Line is looking to advance position but Rules won't allow it.
Line trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line is trying to control. Rules wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Rules has his hands clasped together around Line's back. He's all about the action.
Rules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Line is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Line keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Line is trying to control the action in half guard but Rules is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rules trying to control but Line postures up.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Rules is controlling Line's trapped leg to prevent Line from advancing to side control.#T13#
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Line controlling the pace.
It looks like Line 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.#T14#
Let's hope that Line 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.
Line is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (14) Line
Rules tries to hold on but Line postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Line trying to control but Rules is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line wins on points by 14 to 0.
A very excited looking Senger Line 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:
CFC Tokyo 18
Date: May 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 39 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 39 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borgia sprawls well. Borgia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Borgia gets a double leg takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position.
Magomedov is pulling down on Borgia's head to control his posture. #T1#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Borgia
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T3#
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borgia told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Magomedov 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.
Borgia trying to control the position here.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Borgia is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Borgia for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia 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.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia struggling a bit here.
Magomedov controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T9#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov takes a little break here. Borgia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Borgia tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Borgia struggling a bit here.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Borgia is not content to let Magomedov control the position. #T11#
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T12#
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face as Magomedov controls the position.
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (5) vs (6) Borgia
Borgia is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Borgia gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borgia controlling the positon.#T13#
Magomedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Borgia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 6 to 5.
Cesare Borgia 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:
CFC Tokyo 18
Date: May 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 67 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Alopodis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abdul Karim did well to prevent Alopodis getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abdul Karim has his hands clasped together around Alopodis's back. He's all about the action.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is controlling the pace.
#T1#
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.
Alopodis prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alopodis trying to control the pace.
Abdul Karim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul Karim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alopodis prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Alopodis controlling the action here.
Alopodis is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alopodis in particular looking to stall.
Abdul Karim won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Alopodis stalling.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
#T5#
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alopodis is pressing down on Abdul Karim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abdul Karim is holding on for now. #T6#
Abdul Karim trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alopodis in particular looking to stall.
Abdul Karim is controlling Alopodis's trapped leg to prevent Alopodis from advancing to side control.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is defending well. #T7#
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Abdul Karim is trying is best to control the position here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Alopodis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alopodis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdul Karim manages to get to full guard.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis controlling from the top position. #T10#
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim is pulling down on Alopodis's head. It's preventing any offense from Alopodis, at least for the moment.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Abdul Karim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Alopodis
Abdul Karim trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Abdul Karim looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (4) Alopodis#T12#
Abdul Karim wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alopodis is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Alopodis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 18
Date: May 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thumb looking to control.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Da Silva has moved into half guard.
Da Silva prevents Thumb from improving his position.#T1#
Thumb keeps trying to improve his position.
Thumb is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva won't allow Thumb to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T3#
Thumb controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Silva passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb is concentrating on defense, preventing Da Silva from advancing position. #T4#
Da Silva controlling the pace.
Thumb gets full guard.#SUB2#
Thumb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Da Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb tries to improve position but can't.
Da Silva moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (7) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Thumb is pressing down on Da Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thumb's guard.
Thumb trying to control from the bottom.
Thumb has a hand on Da Silva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Da Silva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (10) vs (0) Thumb
Da Silva wants to control but Thumb has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB2#
Thumb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Da Silva is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Da Silva moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (13) vs (0) Thumb
Da Silva working away.#T7#
Thumb is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Da Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (15) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is just holding on here. Da Silva manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (18) vs (0) Thumb
I really don't envy Thumb right now.
Da Silva is looking to control Thumb but Thumb is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Thumb is trying to break free.
Da Silva controls the position.
Da Silva keeps control of the position as Thumb tries to break free.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Da Silva's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Thumb trying to control the position but Da Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Thumb prevents Da Silva from getting a body triangle.
Da Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Thumb manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (18) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb stands and throws Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (18) vs (5) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Da Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
Da Silva stops Thumb from passing to mount.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Thumb looking to control but instead Da Silva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Thumb is pressing down on Da Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Da Silva is holding on for now.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Thumb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Da Silva is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Thumb wants to advance to full mount but Da Silva doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva seems keen to control Thumb's posture.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Thumb looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (20) vs (5) Thumb
Da Silva pushing down on Thumb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thumb wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #T13##SUB2#
Thumb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Thumb tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Da Silva wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Thumb gets full guard.
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (20) vs (7) Thumb
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Thumb preventing the sweep. #T14#
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Da Silva pulls Thumb in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 20 to 7.
Our winner, Anderson Da Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLIII
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 60 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Norman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Norman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Chai
Norman controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Chai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (5) vs (2) Chai#T1##SUB2#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Norman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Norman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Norman! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Norman (9) vs (2) Chai
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norman 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 Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Norman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai wants to sweep but Norman has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (12) vs (2) Chai
Chai 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.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Norman is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman just content to control the position.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Norman's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Norman! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Chai has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Norman!
An out of breath Mark Norman 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:
Pitbull XLIII
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Leeuwenhoek has Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leeuwenhoek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leeuwenhoek looking for a takedown.
Riley 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.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leeuwenhoek pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.#CL2#
Leeuwenhoek rushes Riley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Riley is trying to trip Leeuwenhoek. He has hold of a leg but Leeuwenhoek is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Riley persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Riley controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (2) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (4) vs (2) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leeuwenhoek wants to improve his position but instead Riley has moved into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (7) vs (2) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek is being controlled here.
Leeuwenhoek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leeuwenhoek struggling a bit here.#T4#
Leeuwenhoek tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Riley just content to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leeuwenhoek is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Riley controls the position. #T5#
Leeuwenhoek is trying to get back to half guard.
Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leeuwenhoek tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Riley takes a little break here. Leeuwenhoek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Leeuwenhoek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riley is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Riley passes into side control, despite Leeuwenhoek's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (10) vs (2) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it. #T8#
Leeuwenhoek is trying to improve his position.
Riley slows the pace down.
Leeuwenhoek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leeuwenhoek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to reverse the position.
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leeuwenhoek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Riley controls the position from side control.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to improve his position.
Riley controlling the position from side mount.
Leeuwenhoek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T11#
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley stalling.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to get back to full guard here but Riley has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (13) vs (2) Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Leeuwenhoek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riley works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (16) vs (2) Leeuwenhoek
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leeuwenhoek tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Leeuwenhoek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Leeuwenhoek working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek regains half guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Riley postures up.
#T14#
Leeuwenhoek is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leeuwenhoek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley stays in close to Leeuwenhoek's body and controls the position.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A victorious Billy Riley 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:
GFY 125 Writings on the skeet
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Nero Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Karson Massey!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into Massey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (0) Massey
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Massey trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (0) Massey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey is trying to improve his position.
Hardy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Massey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Massey is trying to escape the position but Hardy is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hardy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Massey wants to control but Hardy postures up.#T2#
Hardy takes a little break here. Massey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Massey struggling a bit here.
Massey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Massey being controlled for a moment.
Massey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Massey tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Massey trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Massey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (8) vs (0) Massey
Massey tries to control Hardy's body but Hardy pushes him off. Massey squirms to his side and now Hardy has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (11) vs (0) Massey#SUB#
Hardy has got one arm under Massey's chin. This could be trouble... Massey trying to control the other hand but Hardy gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Massey has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nero Hardy!
A very excited looking Nero Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
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 18 wins and 10 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 34 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borgia but Borgia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borgia shoots for a double leg takedown but Banner sprawls well. He's pushed Borgia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Banner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (0) vs (4) Banner
Borgia is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner just content to control the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Banner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borgia is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Borgia being controlled for a moment. #T2#
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.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Banner working away.
Borgia is letting Banner control him for a moment.
Banner working away.#T3#
Banner slows the pace down.
It looks like Banner 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.
Banner is continuing to stall.#T4#
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Borgia is trying to improve his position.
Borgia seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Borgia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banner takes a little break here. Borgia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6#
The adventures of Banner the control monster continue. Boring.
Borgia is trying to improve his position.
Borgia seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Banner controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner taking a breather here. #T9#
Let's hope that Banner 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.
Borgia is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner happy to just control the position for now.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Banner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Borgia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Banner.
Banner wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T12#
Borgia wants to hit a sweep here but Banner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borgia there! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (7) Banner
Banner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (0) vs (10) Banner
Banner is hanging on to Borgia's back as he tries to escape.
Borgia trying to control the action but Banner just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Banner controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Borgia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner 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:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
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 40 wins and 22 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makarov is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Makarov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Makarov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (4) vs (0) Karelin
Makarov controlling from side mount.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
The referee asks Makarov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Makarov prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Karelin's legs.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
The referee asks Makarov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Makarov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarov slows the pace down.
Karelin tries to bench press Makarov off him but Makarov keeps the position. #T2#
Karelin is trying to escape the position but Makarov is controlling the position.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Karelin regains half guard.#T3#
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makarov's body.
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Makarov's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Karelin's hands.
Karelin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Makarov.#T5#
It looks like Karelin 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.
Makarov tries to break free.
Makarov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Karelin.
Makarov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Karelin tries to keep control of the position but Makarov is staying busy.
Karelin gets his hands free as Makarov looks to control.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Makarov tries to break free.
Karelin wants to control but Makarov manages to buck him off and is now in Karelin's guard! Nice work there by Makarov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (6) vs (4) Karelin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karelin for as long as he can get away with.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Makarov content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Karelin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karelin is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov is stalling in the full guard.
Makarov being controlled here momentarily. #T11##SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a triangle but Makarov pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Karelin seems keen to control Makarov's posture.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin trying to control the position.
#T13#
Karelin 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: Makarov (6) vs (6) Karelin
Makarov is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makarov is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makarov avoid being mounted?
Makarov is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Karelin gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Hunter
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunter prevents Hozdic from improving his position.
Hozdic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunter from advancing position. #T1#
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic 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.
Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Hozdic is controlling Hunter's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
#T3#
Hozdic is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunter is thwarting Hozdic's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter is looking to advance position but Hozdic won't allow it.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Hunter passes into side control, despite Hozdic's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Hunter
Hozdic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter taking a breather here. #T6#
Hozdic is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Hunter stalls from top position.
Hozdic can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Hunter taking a breather here.
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.
Hozdic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunter's best efforts.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hozdic keeping control of the position. #T8#
Hunter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hozdic is controlling Hunter's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hozdic wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
#T9#
Hozdic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunter has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (8) Hunter
Hozdic is trying to reverse the position but instead Hunter has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (0) vs (11) Hunter
Hozdic wants to escape the position.
Hunter really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hozdic.#T10#
Hunter is hanging on to Hozdic's back as he tries to escape.
Hunter controls the action.
Hozdic tries to roll but Hunter sticks to his back.
Hozdic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunter's guard. Nice work there by Hozdic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (11) Hunter#T11#
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunter controlling the position.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.
Hozdic being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. #T13#
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
Hunter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hozdic controlling from the top position. #T14#
Hunter is adopting a defensive guard.
Hozdic stands and throws Hunter's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (11) Hunter
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 11 to 5.
Saul Hunter is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Saul Hunter 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:
CFC CG Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 21 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 87 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Singleton shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Singleton gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Singleton has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Wang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Singleton uses from the top position.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singleton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singleton 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.
Wang wants to sweep here but Singleton controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang pulls Singleton in to control the position. #T1#
Singleton postures up.
Wang controlling Singleton's posture.
Singleton looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Singleton controlling him for the moment.
Singleton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Singleton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to pass the guard but Singleton is keeping the position.
Wang wants to control from the top but Singleton keeps moving.
Singleton pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singleton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Singleton has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wang trying to control but Singleton is working from the bottom.
Singleton pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Singleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singleton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Singleton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang wants to sweep here but Singleton controlling him for the moment.
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Singleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Singleton postures up.
Singleton looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang is trying to keep Singleton in close.
Singleton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Wang controlling the position.
Wang controls Singleton momentarily but Singleton frees himself.
Singleton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Singleton has moved into half guard.
Singleton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Singleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang won't allow Singleton to pass to mount.
Wang is trying to control but Singleton passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Singleton keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Singleton controlling the position from side mount.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang wants to control but Singleton postures up.#T10#
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Singleton trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang gets back to half guard.
Singleton prevents Wang from improving his position.#T11#
Wang gets back to full guard.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang is pulling down on Singleton's head. It's preventing any offense from Singleton, at least for the moment.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Singleton from controlling successfully.
Singleton advances to half guard. #T12#
Wang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Singleton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (8) vs (2) Wang
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Singleton wants to take Wang's back but he can't do it this time.
Wang holds on, trying desperately to control.
Wang wants to hold on but Singleton pushes him away.#T13#
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang wants to hold on but Singleton pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Singleton has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Singleton (11) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Singleton is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Singleton controlling the positon.
Singleton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Wang just trying to survive but Singleton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang trying to control the position but Singleton manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Tubbs Singleton retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tubbs Singleton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
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 126 wins and 73 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 32 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oh swivels and escapes.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Oh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oh continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez gets underhooks to prevent Oh's takedown attempt.
Ramirez 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.#TD#
Ramirez tightens his grip and picks Oh up, before dumping him to the ground. Oh manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Oh
Oh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oh is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Oh
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramirez can't keep his opponent in guard - Oh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Oh jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Oh
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Oh controls the position.
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Oh trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
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.
Oh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ramirez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ramirez is not content to let Oh control the position.
Oh is staying tight to Ramirez's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Oh working away.
Oh taking a breather here.
Ramirez is not content to let Oh control the position. #T6#
Ramirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oh's best efforts.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Oh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
#T7#
Ramirez trying to get back to full guard but Oh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (8) Oh
Oh controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Oh controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB2#
Oh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oh controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh content just to control the position here. #T10#
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez won't allow Oh to pass to mount.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Oh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Oh seems content to control.#T11##SUB2#
Oh is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oh wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T12#
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez is controlling Oh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Oh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez controlling the position well. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura but Ramirez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oh to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 8 to 2.
Jisoo Oh is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jisoo Oh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 17 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 76 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gotch shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Gotch on that attempt.
Gotch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Gotch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Gotch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Gotch seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control but Gotch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping hold of Gotch's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Well, if Gotch 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.
#T2#
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gotch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gotch's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Gotch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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#
Kersikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Gotch wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch is stalling in the full guard.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotch 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.
Gotch advances to half guard. #T7#
Gotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Gotch seems content to control.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gotch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Gotch has moved into half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.#T9#
Gotch controlling the action here.
Gotch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gotch 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.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Gotch sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gotch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gotch preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kersikov has Gotch pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Gotch postures up.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T14#
Gotch controlling from the top position.
Gotch passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Lou Gotch is the new welterweight champion!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 70 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 61 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mesquita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mondragon somewhat.
Mondragon shoots for a takedown but Mesquita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Mondragon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.
Mondragon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mondragon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesquita has Mondragon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Mondragon#T1#
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mondragon pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Mondragon prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#T4#
Mondragon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Mondragon
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mesquita manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Mesquita 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.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon controlling the action here. #T6##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon stalling.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it. #T7#
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Mondragon trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Mesquita wants to sweep but Mondragon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (8) Mondragon#T9#
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Mondragon wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Mesquita is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mesquita is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita is letting Mondragon control him for a moment.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position. #T14#
Mesquita regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.
Mondragon is thwarting Mesquita's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mondragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mondragon wants to advance to full mount but Mesquita doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Mondragon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon 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:
CFC CG Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rules closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrera circles away.
Rules fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cabrera avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rules napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cabrera (4) vs (0) Rules
Cabrera controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera working away.#T1#
Cabrera taking a breather here.
Rules struggling a bit here.
Rules manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. #T2#
Cabrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rules is controlling Cabrera's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera trying to control the pace. #T3#
Rules is controlling Cabrera's trapped leg to prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control.
Cabrera stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. #T4#
Rules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cabrera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cabrera controlling the action here.#T5#
Rules trying to hold on to Cabrera's head to control him but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera is pressing down on Rules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rules is holding on for now. #T6#
Cabrera content to control rather than advance.
Rules trying to hold on to Cabrera's head to control him but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rules is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
Rules is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera is pressing down on Rules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rules is holding on for now.
Cabrera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rules reverses the position - he's now on top in Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (4) vs (2) Rules
Cabrera is pulling down on Rules's head. It's preventing any offense from Rules, at least for the moment.#T8#
Cabrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
Cabrera seems keen to control Rules's posture.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Rules controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Cabrera is trying to keep Rules in close.
Cabrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cabrera looking to control but Rules passes into half guard.
Well, if Rules 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.
#T11#
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
Cabrera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rules prevents Cabrera from improving his position.#T12#
Well, if Rules 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.
Cabrera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cabrera moves into full guard.
#T13#
Cabrera is controlling Rules's posture.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Cabrera pulls Rules in to control the position. #T14#
Rules content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Hendrix Cabrera 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:
752
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 38 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 6 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halli shoots in and drives through. Vakhvakhishvili sprawls well.#TD2#
Vakhvakhishvili scores with a takedown into Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili looking to pass the guard.
Halli wants to sweep here but Vakhvakhishvili controlling him for the moment.
Halli is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Halli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Halli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Vakhvakhishvili pushes down on Halli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halli won't allow Vakhvakhishvili to pass to mount.
Vakhvakhishvili is taking a breather. Halli 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.#T2##T3#
Vakhvakhishvili's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakhvakhishvili works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili fails to advance to Halli's back. #T4#
Vakhvakhishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling his opponent.
Halli prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T5#
Vakhvakhishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from the full mount.
Halli is looking to improve his position but Vakhvakhishvili isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from mount.
More stalling from Vakhvakhishvili.#T8#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Vakhvakhishvili isn't that keen on the idea.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Vakhvakhishvili with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Halli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling his opponent. #T11#
It looks like Vakhvakhishvili 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.
Let's hope that Vakhvakhishvili 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vakhvakhishvili.#T12##T13#
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T14#
Halli regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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