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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XLI
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 60 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 24 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Hill
Hill regains half guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill moves into full guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hill can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Chai trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (0) Hill#SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hill is not content to let Chai control the position.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai. #SUB2#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Chai prevents Hill from improving his position.#SUB#
Chai 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.
#SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Hill defends it.
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
#SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.#T7##SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (0) Hill
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Chai wants to finish this one by submission but Hill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chai. #SUB#
Chai has control of Hill's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hill regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8##SUB#
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Chai working for a submission but Hill is keeping him at bay.
Hill has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (0) Hill
Hill rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Hill preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Hill tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Chai looking to break Hill's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hill remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hill is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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#
Hill wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hill is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Hill is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Hill is defending well. #SUB#
Hill defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
Chai has the hooks in. Hill is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hill keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Hill is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Hill is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
#SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hill is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Hill turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Hill
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Hill has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hill preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T11#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Hill
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hill holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (18) vs (2) Hill
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T12##SUB#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Hill is defending well. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill wants to control but Chai postures up.
Hill is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well. #T13##SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hill tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai working away.
Hill tries to improve position but can't.
Hill is still trying to improve position.
Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hill rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Hill! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (18) vs (4) Hill#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Hill 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!
Chai moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
After winning the bout, Leonardinho Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLI
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyrvänsyylä gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ubereem wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyrvänsyylä manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kyrvänsyylä jumps guard and drags Ubereem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ubereem wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
Ubereem won't allow Kyrvänsyylä to sweep him here.
Kyrvänsyylä bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ubereem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyrvänsyylä (2) vs (0) Ubereem
Kyrvänsyylä tries to free his leg and advance position but Ubereem is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä pushes down on Ubereem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ubereem! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (5) vs (0) Ubereem
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to work his way around to Ubereem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ubereem is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kyrvänsyylä has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyrvänsyylä (8) vs (0) Ubereem#T1#
Ubereem rolls, trying to escape but Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ubereem defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ubereem defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ubereem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kyrvänsyylä is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ubereem tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ubereem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Ubereem is trying to defend against the choke here but Kyrvänsyylä has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kyrvänsyylä Tightens the hold and Ubereem taps out furiously! Kyrvänsyylä displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
In his post fight interview, Einar Kyrvänsyylä started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 9
Date: Apr 26, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Steve Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 92 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots for a takedown but Fish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fish attempts a counter takedown but Fiachna avoids it well and moves away.
Fiachna is looking to clinch.
Fish appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fiachna tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Fish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Fish closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to control but Fish postures up.
Fiachna controlling the position for now.
Fish is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Fish is controlling well.
#T1#
Fish is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Fish keeps him under control.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fish sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiachna's guard.
Fish is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna is looking to control Fish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for submissions but it's allowed Fish to get to half guard.
Fish is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now. #T3#
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Fish is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Fish has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna trying to remain calm as Fish controls from the top position.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna is trying to control Fish's posture but Fish avoids it. #T5#
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.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiachna is not content to let Fish control the position.
Fish tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fish goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fiachna has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fish but great work by Fiachna. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (5) vs (4) Fiachna#T6#
Fiachna trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Fiachna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fiachna prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fiachna wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy.
Fish seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Fiachna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fish, who protects the arm well.
Fish struggling a bit here.#T7#
Fiachna trying to control the position but Fish is working away. #T8#
Fish seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.#T9#
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fish keeps working.
Fiachna in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fish is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T10#
Fiachna wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy. #T11#
Fish regains half guard.
Fiachna controlling the pace.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Fish is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Fish is pressing down on Fiachna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fish is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up. #T13#
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but Fish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fish is proving a slippery customer.
Fish wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fish pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Fiachna is not content to let Fish control the position.
Fish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fish is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fish takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Steve Fish 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:
UFF Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
A cross from Nurminen lands.
Nurminen lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Nurminen. Beautiful body shot.
Oliva misses with a takedown
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen lands the left hand.
Oliva walks into a straight right hand from Nurminen.
Nice body punch from Nurminen.
Nurminen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen throws out a powerful jab.
Nurminen jabs Oliva right on the nose. Oliva blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Nurminen throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Oliva moves into the clinch.
Nurminen swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva blocking some punches.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Oliva breaks from the clinch.
Nurminen scores with a nice head shot.
Oliva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurminen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nurminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurminen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nurminen throws a head kick but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oliva checks the leg kick.#CL#
Oliva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliva jumps guard but Nurminen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurminen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurminen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nurminen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliva's head.
Nurminen lands a jab to the head.
Nurminen lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Oliva is rocked!#T2#
Oliva bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Nurminen comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Oliva falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Oliva was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jukka Nurminen! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 92 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna tries to clinch up.#CL#
Fiachna gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
De Rossi manages to pull guard.
Fiachna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
De Rossi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Rossi controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but instead Fiachna has moved into half guard.
De Rossi controlling the position well. #T1#
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi 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.
Fiachna is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Rossi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fiachna jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (0) De Rossi
Fiachna wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
Fiachna laying and praying for a moment but De Rossi takes advantage and regains half guard.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna wants to take a breather but De Rossi is having none of it. #SUB#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna moves into full mount! De Rossi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (6) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Fiachna's attempts to control the action.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is having none of it.#T3#
Fiachna looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna fails to advance to De Rossi's back.
De Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna controlling his opponent.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
De Rossi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiachna looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna is looking to work his way around to De Rossi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
De Rossi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Rossi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.#T7#
Fiachna controlling from mount.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna wants to take De Rossi's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiachna looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
De Rossi is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna controlling the pace for now.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Fiachna postures up.
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Fiachna is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away. #T10#
De Rossi wants to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Fiachna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Rossi is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape. #T11#
De Rossi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
De Rossi gets back to half guard.#T12#
De Rossi is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
De Rossi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna postures up.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
De Rossi wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (12) vs (0) De Rossi
Fiachna trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna slows the pace down.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
De Rossi seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.
De Rossi manages to get back to half guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but De Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Rossi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fiachna manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (0) De Rossi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi tries to control the position but Fiachna now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (0) De Rossi
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIX
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 14 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ubereem clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ubereem pulls guard.
Ubereem controls Shimada momentarily but Shimada frees himself.
Shimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ubereem working for submissions but it's allowed Shimada to get to half guard.
Shimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ubereem wants to control but Shimada is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Shimada works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (3) vs (0) Ubereem
Shimada prevents Ubereem from getting the reversal.
Ubereem manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ubereem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ubereem looking for subs off his back but Shimada has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Shimada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ubereem is just riding it out for now. Shimada eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Shimada wants to free his trapped foot but Ubereem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.
Ubereem trying to control here.
Shimada is trying to control. Ubereem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shimada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
#T3#
Ubereem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ubereem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shimada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ubereem tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ubereem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shimada uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (6) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem is looking to regain half guard here but Shimada keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shimada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Shimada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shimada prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Ubereem is looking to reverse the position.
Ubereem is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Shimada is working to tighten his grip on Ubereem's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ubereem has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shimada is really squeezing tight and eventually Ubereem passes out! Shimada breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuki Shimada! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIX
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Bergman moves into the clinch successfully.
Bergman 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.
Hill is working for takedown but Bergman is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Hill pulls guard. #SUB2#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bergman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bergman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bergman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (0) Hill
Hill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (3) vs (2) Hill
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Bergman trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Bergman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hill 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.
Hill controlling the action here.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bergman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Bergman gets back to full guard.
Hill pushing down on Bergman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bergman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bergman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bergman is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hill has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bergman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hill is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bergman pulls down on the head and he's put Hill to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Bergman!
Tobias Bergman took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 16B
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Fromm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sillanpaa defends well and Fromm ends up having to push Sillanpaa into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sillanpaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sillanpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Sillanpaa tries to sprawl but Fromm drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fromm works his way into side control.
Fromm takes a little break here. Sillanpaa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.
Fromm throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sillanpaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fromm on the ground.
Fromm advances to mount.
Fromm trying to control but Sillanpaa is having none of it.
Sillanpaa blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Fromm tries to control but Sillanpaa wriggling away.
Fromm throwing strikes here but Sillanpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Fromm there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sillanpaa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Fromm working for a guillotine from mount but Sillanpaa is in no mood to give up.
Fromm throwing strikes here but Sillanpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fromm controlling his opponent.
Sillanpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fromm tries to control but Sillanpaa wriggling away. #T2#
Sillanpaa taking shots to the head.
Fromm raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fromm scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sillanpaa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fromm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sillanpaa tries to lock up and control but Fromm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fromm looking to finish Sillanpaa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sillanpaa!
Fromm wants to control the pace but Sillanpaa is squirming around nicely.
Fromm misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! Fromm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Sillanpaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fromm looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sillanpaa wants to hold on but Fromm pushes him away.
Fromm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fromm connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fromm trying to control but Sillanpaa is having none of it.
Fromm has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sillanpaa's face.
#SUB2#
Fromm jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sillanpaa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fromm working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sillanpaa is looking to regain half guard here but Fromm keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Fromm tries to move to mount but Sillanpaa blocks the move with his legs.
Sillanpaa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fromm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sillanpaa keeps working.
Fromm is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sillanpaa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fromm is looking to take a break and control but Sillanpaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Sillanpaa stops Fromm from passing to mount.
Sillanpaa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sillanpaa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sillanpaa tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Fromm swings around for an armbar but Sillanpaa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fromm's guard.#SUB2#
Fromm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sillanpaa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Fromm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sillanpaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sillanpaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB2#
Fromm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fromm wants to sweep here but Sillanpaa controlling him for the moment.
Fromm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fromm wants to control from the top but Sillanpaa keeps moving. #T7#
Fromm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fromm looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sillanpaa keeping moving, preventing Fromm from controlling successfully.
Fromm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Janne Sillanpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sillanpaa keeping moving, preventing Fromm from controlling successfully.
Sillanpaa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sillanpaa has his foot on Fromm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fromm works his way back into a safe position though.
Fromm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fromm wants to control from the top but Sillanpaa keeps moving. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sillanpaa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fromm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fromm lands a couple of elbows.
Fromm working some strikes from top position.
Sillanpaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fromm is one step ahead there.
Fromm trying to control but Sillanpaa is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sillanpaa is trying to control the position but Fromm postures up.
Fromm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fromm trying to control but Sillanpaa is working from the bottom.
Fromm is pushing down on Sillanpaa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sillanpaa is fighting to maintain full guard but Fromm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fromm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fromm is trying to control the action in half guard but Sillanpaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sillanpaa taking some punishment here, with Fromm in his half guard.
Erich Fromm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sillanpaa is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erich Fromm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fromm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Erich Fromm!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Erich Fromm!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Erich Fromm!
Erich Fromm wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
UFF 9: Muller vs Rottmayr
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Sakkinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakkinen showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakkinen is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Sakkinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Fumi Daiki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakkinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakkinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fumi Daiki is looking to escape.#T1#
Fumi Daiki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fumi Daiki.
Sakkinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fumi Daiki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fumi Daiki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakkinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sakkinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sakkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakkinen wants to pass the guard but Fumi Daiki is keeping the position.
Sakkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Fumi Daiki.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakkinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fumi Daiki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fumi Daiki wants to clinch.
Fumi Daiki dives in and grabs Sakkinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakkinen pushes down on Fumi Daiki's head and hops out.
A low kick from Fumi Daiki is predictable there #TD2#
and Sakkinen counters with a takedown into side control. #ROC2#Fumi Daiki is rocked!#SUB2#
Sakkinen is working to tighten his grip on Fumi Daiki's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fumi Daiki has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sakkinen is really squeezing tight and eventually Fumi Daiki passes out! Sakkinen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sami Sakkinen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Andromedus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andromedus.
Virtanen tries to work over Andromedus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andromedus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
Virtanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Virtanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andromedus prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Andromedus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Andromedus throws knees to the body.
Virtanen is trying to stall.
Andromedus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen working aggressively here.
Andromedus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andromedus is stalling here.
Andromedus tries a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks it.
#T1#
Andromedus has had enough of the clinch but Virtanen keeps him there for the moment.
Andromedus scores with a knee to the head.
Andromedus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Andromedus throws knees to the body.
Andromedus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Andromedus.
Virtanen wants to stall.
Andromedus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Andromedus tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Andromedus throws knees to the body.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtanen.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virtanen misses with the head strike.
Andromedus misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Andromedus looking to throw knees to the head but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Andromedus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Andromedus controls his hands.
Virtanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andromedus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andromedus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andromedus misses with a knee strike.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andromedus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Virtanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andromedus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtanen is defending well for now.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andromedus trying to land knees to the body.
Andromedus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Andromedus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
Virtanen managing to block the knees to the body from Andromedus.
Andromedus prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Virtanen misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Virtanen.
Andromedus is breathing heavily.
Virtanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andromedus is keeping busy.
Virtanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Andromedus.
Andromedus is trying to push Virtanen away but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virtanen managing to block the knees to the body from Andromedus.
Virtanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virtanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andromedus trying to land knees to the body.
Virtanen misses with some punches.
#T4#
Andromedus tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virtanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andromedus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andromedus lands a damaging elbow.
Virtanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
Andromedus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virtanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andromedus's elbow.
Andromedus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Andromedus tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andromedus trying to land knees to the body.
Andromedus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andromedus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtanen is defending well for now.
Andromedus tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
Andromedus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Virtanen avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrow Andromedus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Virtanen sizes up Andromedus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Darrow Andromedus has been cut.
Andromedus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andromedus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Andromedus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andromedus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Virtanen can't find room to land a body shot as Andromedus controls the action.
Come on Andromedus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Virtanen misses with a body punch.
Andromedus looking to throw knees to the head but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andromedus.
Andromedus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Virtanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andromedus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtanen can do to turn this around?
Andromedus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtanen is defending well for now.
Andromedus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
Virtanen is trying to stall.
Andromedus blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Andromedus trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Virtanen fails to land.
Andromedus missing with knees to the body.
Virtanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Andromedus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darrow Andromedus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andromedus misses with a knee to the head.
Andromedus blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andromedus.
Andromedus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtanen is defending well for now.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Andromedus throws knees to the body.
Virtanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Virtanen tries to throw a body punch but Andromedus avoids it by throwing Virtanen back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Andromedus.
Andromedus misses with a knee to the head.
Andromedus tries a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks it.
#T2#
Andromedus blocks a body shot from Virtanen.
Andromedus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Virtanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andromedus trying to land knees to the body.
Virtanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andromedus looking to throw knees to the head but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andromedus.
Andromedus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virtanen working aggressively here.
Andromedus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen throws a head punch that misses.
Andromedus trying to land knees to the body.
Andromedus stalling the fight.
Andromedus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Virtanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Virtanen misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Virtanen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andromedus.
Virtanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Virtanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andromedus.
Andromedus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with some punches.
Andromedus trying to land knees to the body.
Andromedus throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtanen.
Virtanen can't find room to land a body shot as Andromedus controls the action.
Andromedus lands an elbow inside.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Andromedus.
A body shot lands from Virtanen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen misses with the head strike.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andromedus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Virtanen trying to stall but Andromedus improves his position.
Virtanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Andromedus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andromedus blocks an uppercut.
Andromedus missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andromedus.
Andromedus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andromedus's elbow.
Andromedus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtanen is defending well for now.
Andromedus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andromedus.
Andromedus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
Andromedus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Andromedus controls his hands.
Virtanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andromedus is keeping busy.
Andromedus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darrow Andromedus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrow Andromedus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Virtanen throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Andromedus stumbling backwards into the cage! Andromedus bounces back off the cage towards Virtanen, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Virtanen lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Virtanen celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juha Virtanen! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVIII
Date: Apr 17, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kvakkestad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kvakkestad lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (0) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvakkestad manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Kvakkestad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvakkestad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvakkestad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvakkestad! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (2) vs (6) Kvakkestad#T1#
Hill tries to bench press Kvakkestad off him but Kvakkestad keeps the position.
Hill is trying to control Kvakkestad's posture but Kvakkestad avoids it.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Kvakkestad keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill'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.#T2#
Hill being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Kvakkestad controls the position.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Hill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Hill controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvakkestad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kvakkestad wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Kvakkestad advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (9) Kvakkestad#T5##SUB2#
Kvakkestad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hill, who protects the arm well.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvakkestad but great work by Hill. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (6) vs (9) Kvakkestad
Hill tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kvakkestad's legs.
Kvakkestad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kvakkestad sneaks back into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvakkestad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kvakkestad gets back to full guard.
Kvakkestad has control of Hill's left arm, preventing Hill from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Kvakkestad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvakkestad is keeping the position for now.
Hill won't allow Kvakkestad to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kvakkestad dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (6) vs (11) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Kvakkestad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hill gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hill is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kvakkestad rolls with it to try and escape but Hill cranks on the arm and Kvakkestad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Hill! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 14 WORLD TITLES
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Steele checks the leg kick.
Steele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rantanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steele checks it well.
Rantanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rantanen looks to throw a body kick
letting Steele counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mikko Rantanen has been cut.
Steele blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Steele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rantanen.
Steele avoids the head kick by Rantanen.
Rantanen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele blocks the body kick.
Steele throws out a counter right but Rantanen avoids it with no problem.
Rantanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele wants to counter the offense by Rantanen and move into the clinch position.
Rantanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rantanen misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Steele counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Rantanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele lands a body shot.
Rantanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rantanen backwards.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rantanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rantanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Steele on the inside.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Rantanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rantanen backwards.
Rantanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Steele.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Rantanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rantanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele prevents a body shot from Rantanen.
Rantanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rantanen.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Rantanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rantanen wants to stall.
Rantanen takes a shot to the head.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rantanen blocks an uppercut.
Rantanen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rantanen.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Rantanen avoids it by throwing Steele back against the ropes. #T3#
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele lands a body punch.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Rantanen misses with a body punch.
Steele gets through Rantanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Rantanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Rantanen controls his hands.
Rantanen prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Steele.
A short right from Steele.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Rantanen working aggressively here.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Rantanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Rantanen controls his hands.
Rantanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rantanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Rantanen avoids it by throwing Steele back against the ropes.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Rantanen.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rantanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rantanen trying to stall but Steele improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rantanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rantanen.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch. #T5#
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rantanens head.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rantanen misses with the head strike.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Steele on the inside.
Rantanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rantanen.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rantanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Rantanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rantanen's elbow.
Rantanen tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T6#
Rantanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rantanen has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Rantanen.
Steele cracks Rantanen with a nice body shot.
Rantanen misses with the head strike.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Rantanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Rantanen.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rantanen backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rantanen throws a head punch that misses.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Rantanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Case Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T7#
Rantanen throws a head punch that misses.
Rantanen can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Rantanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rantanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Rantanen misses with a body punch.
#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rantanen wants to stall.
Rantanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steele or not.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rantanens head.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rantanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rantanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Rantanen.
Rantanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Rantanen into the ropes.#T9#
Steele misses with the head strike.
Rantanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rantanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rantanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rantanen stalling in the clinch but Steele improves position.
Mikko Rantanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Rantanen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Rantanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Steele gets through Rantanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Case Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Case Steele!
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight for Case Steele!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Case Steele!
Case Steele wins by unanimous decision!
Case Steele is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Case Steele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVII
Date: Apr 13, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Richardson is looking to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hill has Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson tries to pull guard but Hill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Richardson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hill drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richardson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hill has Richardson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (2) vs (0) Hill#SUB2#
Hill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richardson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (0) Hill
Hill is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Richardson controlling the pace.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Richardson has control of the leg.
Richardson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (8) vs (0) Hill
Richardson controlling from mount.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Hill is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill regains half guard.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Hill is still trying to improve position.
Richardson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Hill is pressing down on Richardson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richardson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (11) vs (0) Hill
Hill gets back to half guard.#T3#
Richardson not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hill isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richardson stacks Hill on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richardson! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (14) vs (0) Hill
Hill struggling a bit here.#T5#
Hill looking for a sweep but Richardson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (16) vs (0) Hill
Hill is trying to escape the mount.
Hill prevents Richardson from taking his back.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Richardson content just to control the position here.
Hill tries to control the position but Richardson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (19) vs (0) Hill
Richardson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hill looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Hill is in bad spot here.
Richardson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Richardson controlling well, preventing Hill from escaping the position.
Hill trying to control the position but Richardson manages to sink in the hooks.
Hill tries to break free.
Richardson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hill is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Richardson is trying to stick to Hill's back but Hill is turning into Richardson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richardson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hill. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (19) vs (2) Hill
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richardson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Hill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richardson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (21) vs (2) Hill
Hill is looking to sweep but instead, Richardson has passed into half guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richardson pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Richardson seems content to control.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill is pressing down on Richardson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richardson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Richardson is now in half guard. #T9#
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Richardson seems content to control.
Richardson continues to stall.
Hill wants to improve his position but Richardson is controlling well.
Richardson is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richardson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Richardson wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill wants to get back to full guard but Richardson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (24) vs (2) Hill
Hill tries to bench press Richardson off him but Richardson keeps the position.
Hill is not content to let Richardson control the position.
Hill struggling a bit here.#T11#
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Richardson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hill! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (26) vs (2) Hill
Hill wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Hill tries to reverse the position but Richardson maintains control.#T12#
Hill 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: Richardson (26) vs (4) Hill
Hill wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Richardson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Richardson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Richardson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Richardson (30) vs (4) Hill
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hill keeps Richardson under control for a moment.
Hill tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Hill is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Richardson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (32) vs (4) Hill
Richardson fails to take his opponent's back.
Hill tries to hold on but Richardson postures up.
Richardson controlling his opponent.
More hug and hope from Richardson.
Hill wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (35) vs (4) Hill
Richardson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hill wants to control his opponent's hands but Richardson gets his hands free. #T14#
Richardson is hanging on to Hill's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Richardson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Richardson controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Hill right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richardson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hill.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 35 to 4.
Rick Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA - Montreal 2
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Tzeka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuusinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tzeka scrambles back to his feet.
Tzeka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Bogdan Tzeka has been cut.#KD#
Kuusinen drops Tzeka with a beautiful combination! Tzeka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuusinen is looking for the KO!#ROC#Tzeka is rocked!
Tzeka walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kuusinen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Epo Kuusinen! |
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Event:
FCL 81
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fish sprawls and moves away.
Sarinnen shoots in but Fish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sarinnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish feints the counter takedown.
Sarinnen throws a right hand that Fish ducks under and follows up with a left that Fish also avoids with ease.
Sarinnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fish circles away.
Fish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Sarinnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fish is trying to control Sarinnen's posture but Sarinnen avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fish is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Fish's face as Sarinnen controls the position.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Fish is defending well.
Fish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sarinnen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sarinnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Fish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sarinnen content to control rather than advance.
Fish wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fish is pressing down on Sarinnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Fish keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Fish is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sarinnen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fish's body to avoid the submission. Fish has instead reached around Sarinnen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fish arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Fish!
Big Fish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
FCL 81
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juntunen.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juntunen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juntunen throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a head kick but Juntunen moves out of range.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Juntunen.
Juntunen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thuds a left hand into Juntunen's body.#CL2#
Jones clinches.
Juntunen dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntunen is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Juntunen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Juntunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a push kick but Juntunen slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Juntunen there.
Juntunen misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Juntunen misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Juntunen throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Juntunen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Juntunen throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Juntunen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Jones clinches up with Juntunen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Juntunen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Juntunen backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Juntunen manages to avoid it all.
Jones staying out of range there.
Juntunen misses with a few strikes there.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Juntunen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Juntunen checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntunen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to clinch there but Juntunen circles away.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Juntunen.
Juntunen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntunen connects with a looping right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Juntunen looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Juntunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juntunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juntunen looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones slips under a jab from Juntunen.
Sami Juntunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Juntunen lands the left hand.
Juntunen misses with a hook.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Jones forces Juntunen back against the cage and clinches.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Sami Juntunen has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Juntunen's brow.
Juntunen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juntunen misses with a body punch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Juntunen controls the action.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries a body shot but Juntunen blocks it.
#BC#
Juntunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntunen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Juntunen lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Juntunen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Juntunen finish him?
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntunen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Jones forces Juntunen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Juntunen manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Juntunen shows good takedown defense.
Juntunen looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Juntunen throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Juntunen moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Juntunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntunen. Juntunen gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntunen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Juntunen moved out of range nicely.
Jones is looking to clinch but Juntunen is avoiding it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntunen.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Juntunen connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Juntunen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Juntunen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juntunen digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntunen throws out the jab.
Jones swings for the body but Juntunen moves out of range.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Jones clinches up with Juntunen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juntunen's defenses. #BC#
Juntunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones leaves Juntunen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a hook. Juntunen ducked under it nicely.
Juntunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sami Juntunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntunen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Juntunen keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juntunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntunen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Juntunen stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Juntunen's ribs.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Juntunen avoids it this time.
Juntunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Juntunen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Juntunen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Juntunen is now in Jones's guard.
Juntunen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juntunen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones pulls Juntunen in close to his closed guard and prevents Juntunen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juntunen 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.
Juntunen wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#T2#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juntunen pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Juntunen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Juntunen is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones trying to control here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Jones won't allow Juntunen to pass to mount.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Juntunen has control of the leg.
Juntunen slows the pace down in half guard.
Juntunen trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juntunen misses with a straight right.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones looks for the body kick but Juntunen saw that one coming. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones tries to clinch up but Juntunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Juntunen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Juntunen moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Juntunen moved away.
Juntunen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntunen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Juntunen moved away.
Juntunen with a hook.
Juntunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Juntunen lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Juntunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Juntunen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juntunen lands an uppercut.#BC#
Juntunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntunen throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Juntunen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sami Juntunen's cut.
That's time! Juntunen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Juntunen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juntunen defends well.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juntunen defends well.
Juntunen stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Juntunen keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juntunen's best efforts.#SUB#
Juntunen is looking for a kimura here.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juntunen is working away from the top position though.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Juntunen has control of the leg.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Juntunen sits in half guard.
Billy Goat Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones trying to hold on to Juntunen's head to control him but Juntunen postures up.
Juntunen is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juntunen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juntunen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juntunen wants to control but Jones postures up.
Juntunen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones scores with punches from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Juntunen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones working away.
Juntunen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones landing a few strikes. #T4#
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Sami Juntunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#Sami Juntunen's cut is getting worse.
Billy Goat Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Juntunen is defending well.
Juntunen is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is putting a hurting on Juntunen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#CUT2#Sami Juntunen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Juntunen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Sami Juntunen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sami Juntunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Goat Jones! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVI
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Robertson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robertson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ubereem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robertson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ubereem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ubereem trying to get back to full guard but Robertson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ubereem holds on for dear life, controlling Robertson's posture momentarily.
Ubereem wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ubereem wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ubereem is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Ubereem working to try and regain half guard.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ubereem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem tries to reverse the position but Robertson maintains control.#T4#
Ubereem is working hard here to advance position.
Robertson trying to control but Ubereem is having none of it.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameen Robertson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ubereem has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Robertson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ubereem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robertson pushing down on Ubereem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson moves into full mount! Ubereem won't be happy about that!
Ubereem wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Robertson 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.
Ubereem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Ubereem is looking to get back to full guard here but Robertson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ubereem gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson stalling.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Ubereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson controlling the pace. #SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ubereem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ubereem.
Robertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a triangle here but Robertson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
Ameen Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson advances to full mount.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ubereem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubereem is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameen Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Robertson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
Robertson advances position into side control!
Ubereem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Robertson advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Robertson.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ubereem tries to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely.
Robertson content just to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ubereem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ubereem throws a sloppy strike and Robertson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ubereem is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Robertson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ameen Robertson!
A relieved looking Ameen Robertson 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:
FREAKSHOW 13
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Hickman staying out of range there.
Hickman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hickman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kapanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hickman's head.
Kapanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kapanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hickman moves out of range as Kapanen throws a body kick.
Hickman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kapanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kapanen misses with a hook to the body
and Hickman counters with a head kick.
Kapanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kapanen throws the left hand but Hickman avoids the punch easily.
Hickman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hickman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kapanen cracks Hickman with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kapanen misses with a body shot
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kapanen misses with a shot to the body
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Kapanen was not able to check.
Hickman staying out of range there.
Kapanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Kapanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kapanen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hickman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapanen.
Kapanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Kapanen.
Kapanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hickman counters with an outside leg kick.
Hickman thumps Kapanen with a low kick.
Kapanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kapanen misses with a looping right.
Hickman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
Kapanen sizes up Hickman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Hickman's head coaches at Mr. Swing Kings Top MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
A jab from Kapanen misses.
Hickman throws a push kick but Kapanen slaps the foot to one side.
Kapanen throws a body punch but Hickman moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kapanen scores with a hook to the body. Hickman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kapanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a series of strikes. Kapanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kapanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hickman. Hickman obviously looking to wear him down.
Kapanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kapanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kapanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Kapanen.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kapanen. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Kapanen there.#ROC2#Hickman is rocked!
Hickman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapanen.
Kapanen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hickman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Kapanen misses
and Hickman counters with a stiff right hand.
Kapanen misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with an outside leg kick.
Kapanen lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Hickman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kapanen looks to throw the jab but Hickman is out of range.
Hickman slips under a jab.
Hickman seems to have got his legs back now.
Kapanen throws a right and a left that Hickman avoids nicely.
Hickman throws a quick counter head kick but Kapanen was just out of range.
Kapanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickman.
Hickman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kapanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapanen throws a hook but Hickman blocks it.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Hickman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hickman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hickman with the inside leg kick.
Kapanen misses with a straight right.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapanen scores with a hook to the body. Hickman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kapanen blocks a head kick by Hickman.
Hickman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Kapanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kapanen stuns Hickman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapanen lands a jab to Hickman's midsection.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hickman throws a lazy right hand but Kapanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kapanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kapanen's knee momentarily.
Kapanen misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hickman misses the target.#T5#
Kapanen takes a swing at Hickman's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Kapanen misses.
A big left from Kapanen misses.
Kapanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kapanen misses with an uppercut
and Hickman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapanen checks the leg kick.
Kapanen throws an off balance right hand
and Hickman counters with a solid body kick.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hickman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kapanen misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Kapanen was not able to check.
Kapanen looks to land a right hand but Hickman moved out of range.
Kapanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hickman.
Kapanen looks to land a combination. Hickman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickman lands a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kapanen.
Kapanen misses with a hook. Hickman ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kapanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kapanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a big head kick but Kapanen shrugs it off.
Hickman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kapanen will feel that in the morning.
Hickman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hickman moves away from the strike by Kapanen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickman.
Hickman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hickman defending well as Kapanen loads up on a big left hand.
Kapanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kapanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hickman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickman defending well as Kapanen loads up on a big left hand. #T7#
Kapanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kapanen misses with a straight right.
Kapanen misses with a hook.
Hickman throws a big counter combination but Kapanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kapanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kapanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickman.
Hickman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kapanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickman.
Kapanen tries to bum rush Hickman with a series of wild strikes but Hickman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kapanen misses with a left hand
and Hickman counters with a head kick.
Hickman ducks under a wild hook from Kapanen.
Hickman is looking to counter punch.
Kapanen stuns Hickman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapanen lands a really nice looking cross but Hickman seems unphased.
Kapanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickman tries to move into range but Kapanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T8#
Kapanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kapanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hickmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hickman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapanen throws out the jab.
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapanen.
Kapanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kapanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Kapanen down.
Kapanen throws a hook but Hickman blocks it.
Hickman moves away from the strike by Kapanen.
Kapanen misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kapanen's knee momentarily.
Kapanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickman throws the left hand but Kapanen avoids the punch easily.
Kapanen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hickman.#T9#
That kick from Hickman tenderised Kapanen's leg. Kapanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kapanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kapanen lands the left hand.
Hickman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kapanen throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kapanen misses with a body shot.
Hickman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapanen.
A jab from Kapanen misses.
Hickman blocks a jab.
Hickman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kapanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hickman counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hickman under the eye.
A head kick misses from Hickman.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saku Kapanen.
Well Kapanen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Luke Hickman!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Saku Kapanen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Saku Kapanen!
Saku Kapanen wins by split decision! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 13
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Rantanen.
Some wild striking there from Van Gogh.
Rantanen throws a head kick but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Van Gogh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rantanen's hands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Gogh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rantanen - the referee stops the clock and Van Gogh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rantanen. Van Gogh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Gogh avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Rantanen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rantanen.
Rantanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Gogh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rantanen.
Van Gogh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Gogh throws a hook but Rantanen avoids it easily.
Van Gogh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rantanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gogh throws out a loose jab but Rantanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gogh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Rantanen.
Van Gogh moves out of range of the body kick from Rantanen.
A big left from Van Gogh misses.
Van Gogh misses with a straight right.
Van Gogh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Crunch! Rantanen slams his shin into Van Gogh's torso.
Van Gogh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rantanen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Gogh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rantanen's head.
Rantanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Gogh's sensitive parts.
Rantanen tries to land a front kick but Van Gogh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut. Rantanen saw that one coming.
Vincent Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gogh scores with a body shot.
Rantanen throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gogh moves out of range easily.
Van Gogh throws the left hand but Rantanen avoids the punch easily.
Rantanen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Gogh will feel that in the morning.
Rantanen tries a head kick but it misses.
As Rantanen backs off Van Gogh throws a huge counter combo but Rantanen manages to avoid it all.
Van Gogh misses with a low kick as Rantanen jumps back.
Van Gogh throws a good cross that connects.
Rantanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gogh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rantanen moves out of range as Van Gogh strikes.
Van Gogh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rantanen. That one must have hurt.
Van Gogh connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Rantanen.
Van Gogh jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Rantanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Gogh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Gogh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rantanen.
Van Gogh blocks a head kick by Rantanen.
A swing and a miss from Van Gogh.
A counter left hand to the body from Rantanen misses its target.
Rantanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rantanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rantanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Van Gogh.
Rantanen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Gogh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Gogh throws out a loose jab but Rantanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gogh tests Rantanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rantanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rantanen tried to score with a low kick but Van Gogh checks it.
Rantanen slips a jab from Van Gogh.
Rantanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Gogh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rantanen.
Rantanen misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Van Gogh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rantanen throws a head kick but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Rantanen looks for the body kick but Van Gogh saw that one coming.
Van Gogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gogh throws a big shot that misses.
Rantanen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Gogh throws a jab but it's blocked by Rantanen.
Rantanen checks a low kick from Van Gogh.
A head kick misses from Rantanen.
Jab from Van Gogh.
Rantanen ducks under a wild hook from Van Gogh.
Rantanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rantanen lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gogh off balance momentarily.
A big right from Van Gogh misses.
Rantanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Gogh's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Gogh. That's going to slow Rantanen down.
Van Gogh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Gogh scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gogh darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Van Gogh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rantanen but Rantanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Gogh throws a sloppy head kick and Rantanen moves out of range easily. #KD#
Rantanen lands a big head kick that sends Van Gogh tumbling to the mat! Rantanen takes a step backwards and waves Van Gogh back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Van Gogh is rocked!
Rantanen throws a quick head kick that knocks Van Gogh silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Rantanen is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikko Rantanen! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 13
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Sillanpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sillanpaa takes a swing at Ultor's ribcage but misses.
Ultor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sillanpaa throws the left hand but Ultor avoids the punch easily.
Ultor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Sillanpaa misses.
Sillanpaa scores with a nice head shot.
Sillanpaa clobbers Ultor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ultor throws an overhand right that lands on Sillanpaa's shoulder, as Sillanpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sillanpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ultor swings for the body but Sillanpaa moves out of range.
Sillanpaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Ultor avoided it.
A slow jab from Sillanpaa misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sillanpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sillanpaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sillanpaa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Dassem Ultor has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sillanpaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sillanpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ultor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Ultor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sillanpaa.#CL2#
Ultor gets a clinch.
Ultor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sillanpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sillanpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ultor backwards.
Ultor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ultor. #TD2#
Ultor ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ultor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sillanpaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sillanpaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ultor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sillanpaa throws a strike but Ultor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ultor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sillanpaa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Sillanpaa looking to control.
Ultor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ultor looking to sit in guard and control but Sillanpaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sillanpaa looking to sit in guard and control but Ultor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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.
Sillanpaa keeping moving, preventing Ultor from controlling successfully.
Ultor tries to stand but Sillanpaa is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Sillanpaa looking to control.
Ultor looking to pass the guard.
Ultor content to stall in guard here.
Ultor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sillanpaa is being controlled here.
Ultor trying to control the action but Sillanpaa is working from the bottom.
Ultor wants to stand but Sillanpaa is controlling his arm.
Sillanpaa is looking for a sweep.
Ultor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T5#
Ultor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ultor scores with a jab. Sillanpaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sillanpaa staying out of range there.
Ultor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa throws a hook to the side of Ultor's head but Ultor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Sillanpaa tries to keep at a distance but Ultor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sillanpaa tries to break free but Ultor pushes him back against the ropes.
Sillanpaa has had enough of the clinch but Ultor keeps him there for the moment.
Ultor blocking some punches.
Ultor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ultor misses with the head strike.
Sillanpaa dodges an elbow strike from Ultor.
A frustrated look appears on Sillanpaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sillanpaa managing to block the knees to the body from Ultor.
Ultor lands a knee to the body.
#T6#
Ultor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ultor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sillanpaa lands with a left to the head.
Ultor tries to throw a body punch but Sillanpaa avoids it by throwing Ultor back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sillanpaa as Ultor tries to tie him up.
Sillanpaa is trying to stall.
Sillanpaa is trying to break the clinch but Ultor is controlling him.
Sillanpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ultor throws an elbow but misses.
Ultor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ultor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sillanpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ultor working aggressively here.
Sillanpaa tries to throw a body punch but Ultor avoids it by throwing Sillanpaa back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Ultor.
Ultor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sillanpaa or not. #T7#
Sillanpaa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Ultor prevents Sillanpaa from breaking the clinch.
Ultor scores with a shot to the side of Sillanpaa's head.
Ultor misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Ultor breaks the clinch.
Ultor blocks a head kick by Sillanpaa.
Ultor moves out of range of the strikes.
Sillanpaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ultor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa punishes Ultor's body with a nice straight punch.
Sillanpaa scores with a hook to the body. Ultor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sillanpaa throws a lazy right hand but Ultor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sillanpaa loads up on a big right hand but Ultor slips the punch.
Ultor fails in his attempt to clinch. #T8#
Ultor throws a jab but it's blocked by Sillanpaa.
Ultor slips a jab and a cross from Sillanpaa.
Ultor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Janne Sillanpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sillanpaa looks to land a left hand but Ultor moved out of range nicely.
Ultor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ultor connects with a crisp jab.
Sillanpaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Ultor should have avoided that one.
Ultor misses with a low kick.
Sillanpaa slips under a jab.
Sillanpaa throws a quick counter head kick but Ultor was just out of range.
Sillanpaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Sillanpaa misses the target.
Sillanpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ultor is just out of range.
Ultor ducks under a wild hook from Sillanpaa.
Ultor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ultor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sillanpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sillanpaa cracks a nice hook into Ultor's ribs.
Ultor takes one to the chin there.
Sillanpaa misses with a straight right. #T9#
Sillanpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ultor manages to avoid it.
Janne Sillanpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sillanpaa lands a head shot.
Sillanpaa staying out of range there.
Ultor shoots for a double leg takedown but Sillanpaa sprawls well. He's pushed Ultor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sillanpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sillanpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ultor tries to clinch up.
Sillanpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ultor.
Sillanpaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ultor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ultor doesn't manage to clinch there - Sillanpaa circles away.
Ultor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ultor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sillanpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sillanpaa misses with a low kick.
Ultor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dassem Ultor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sillanpaa slips a jab from Ultor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Sillanpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sillanpaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Janne Sillanpaa!
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Janne Sillanpaa!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Janne Sillanpaa!
Janne Sillanpaa wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXV
Date: Apr 06, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bergman has Ubereem up against the cage in a clinch.
Bergman stops a takedown attempt from Ubereem.
Bergman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ubereem is defending well.
Ubereem tries to pull guard but Bergman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ubereem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tobias Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Ubereem.
Ubereem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bergman smiles and moves away.
Bergman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bergman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Bergman has managed to clinch.
Ubereem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ubereem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Bergman has hold of one of Ubereem's legs. Ubereem is fighting the takedown attempt but Bergman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Ubereem keeping full guard, as Bergman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (5) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bergman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bergman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ubereem is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman controlling the position.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB#
Bergman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bergman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well.
Bergman taking a breather here. #SUB#
Bergman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ubereem is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bergman controlling the position. #SUB#
Bergman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bergman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Ubereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ubereem tries to bench press Bergman off him but Bergman keeps the position. #T4#
Ubereem is not content to let Bergman control the position. #SUB#
Bergman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bergman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubereem keeps working. #SUB#
Bergman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bergman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bergman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well.
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom here.
Ubereem is trying to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Bergman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bergman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bergman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bergman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bergman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well. #SUB#
Bergman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bergman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Bergman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ubereem seems a little lost for a moment, as Bergman dominates the positioning.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bergman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ubereem wants to control but Bergman postures up.#SUB#
Bergman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well. #SUB#
Bergman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well. #T7##SUB#
Bergman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bergman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ubereem wants to control but Bergman postures up.
Ubereem is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bergman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8##SUB#
Bergman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ubereem is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Bergman!
Tobias Bergman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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