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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 13 wins and 9 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Frederick Lee !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Kvakkestad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee keeping full guard, as Kvakkestad tries to pass.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the guard.
Lee pulls Kvakkestad in close to his closed guard and prevents Kvakkestad from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself. #SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvakkestad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Kvakkestad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee 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.
Lee gets full guard.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee keeping full guard, as Kvakkestad tries to pass. #T2#
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself. #SUB2#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Kvakkestad is proving a slippery customer.
Kvakkestad 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.
Kvakkestad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee pulls Kvakkestad in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Kvakkestad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee is trying to control the position but Kvakkestad postures up.
Kvakkestad pushes down on Lee 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Kvakkestad seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Kvakkestad trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg.
Kvakkestad sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Kvakkestad is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee wants to improve his position but Kvakkestad is controlling well.
Kvakkestad works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Kvakkestad has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Kvakkestad wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kvakkestad.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Kvakkestad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Lee tries to reverse the position but Kvakkestad maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kvakkestad goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (2) Lee
Lee won't allow Kvakkestad to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lee as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kvakkestad screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lee ! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frederick Lee !
Frederick Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
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 10 wins and 17 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Melia feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Man gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Man
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Melia actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.
Melia gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Melia's legs - danger averted.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Man
Melia is not content to let Man control the position. #SUB2#
Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Melia prevents Man from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Melia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Man
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Man trying to control but Melia is having none of it. #T3#
Man looking to take Melia's back but Melia rolls and after a scramble, Melia ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Melia to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) Man#SUB2#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (9) Man
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Man has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (12) Man#SUB2#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Man tries to advance to mount but can't.
Melia is trying to get back to half guard.
Man tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Melia gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Man is looking to advance position but Melia won't allow it. #T6#
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia wants to control the action here but instead Man manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (15) Man
Man controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Man swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Melia is now in Man's guard. A big mistake from Man there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (15) Man
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Melia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T7#
Melia wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it. #SUB#
Melia is working for a submission of some sort.
Man won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Man trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Man moves into full guard.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Man is working away. #T8#
Melia is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Man tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Melia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Melia prevents Man from improving his position.
Man won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Melia wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Melia is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it. #T9#
Man is in trouble now - Melia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (15) Man
Melia tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Man wants to hold on but Melia pushes him away.
Melia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Melia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Melia has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Melia forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (10) vs (15) Man#SUB#
Man 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 Melia gets his way!
#SUB#
Melia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Melia is not going to allow Man to sit and survive in this position.
Man turns into Melia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (10) vs (17) Man
Man is pushing down on Melia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Melia is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Melia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11##SUB#
Melia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia looking for a sweep. Not yet Melia, not yet. #T12#
Man content to stall in guard here.
Melia wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Melia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Man trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Melia makes his way to full guard, as Man worked for a kimura.
Man wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Melia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Melia.#SUB#
Melia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Melia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man stands and throws Melia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (20) Man
And that's the end of the fight!
Man wins on points by 20 to 10.
Rat Man decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Vargas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas misses with an uppercut.
Mandeville changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mandeville with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vargas swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Mandeville to counter with a crisp jab.
Vargas swings for the body but Mandeville moves out of range.
Vargas stuns Mandeville with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vargas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Mandeville has been cut.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandeville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Mandeville tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandeville throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vargas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandeville rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Vargas misses with a looping right.
Vargas throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Mandeville counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but Mandeville blocks it.
#BC#
Mandeville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandeville scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Mandeville is out of range.
Mandeville changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vargas swings for the body but Mandeville moves out of range.
Mandeville has been working on his balance at Steel Penn Training Den, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vargas.
Vargas throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandeville counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mandeville fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vargas misses with a hook. Mandeville ducked under it nicely.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandeville feinted with a counter takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Vargas. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandeville staying out of range there.
Mandeville feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas misses with a hook to the body
and Mandeville counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandeville is looking for a counter combo.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandeville manages to avoid it.
Vargas takes a swing at Mandeville's ribcage but misses.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas misses with a body punch
#TD#
so Mandeville counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vargas has his feet on Mandeville's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #ROC#Vargas is rocked!
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandeville finish him?
Vargas throws a sloppy body shot
and Mandeville counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Mandeville!
Our winner, Paul Mandeville, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xanthopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Drew manages to avoid it.
Drew stuns Xanthopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drew scores with a leg kick.
Drew lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Drew lands with a nice body punch.
Xanthopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Drew lands a slapping body shot.
Drew digs a good hook to Xanthopoulos's body.
Xanthopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drew.
Xanthopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Drew had a free shot at his head there.
Drew throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drew.
Drew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Drew. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Drew scores with a shot to the body.
Rick Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drew stuns Xanthopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xanthopoulos throws a quick counter head kick but Drew was just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Drew. Beautiful body shot.
A left and a right from Drew both land. Nice combination.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xanthopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
As Drew tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Drew manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drew. That's going to slow Xanthopoulos down.
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drew duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xanthopoulos.
Drew scores with a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew.
#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Drew. That's going to slow Xanthopoulos down.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drew.
Drew tries to bum rush Xanthopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses its target.
Drew throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xanthopoulos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Xanthopoulos prevents Drew from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drew keeping full guard, as Xanthopoulos tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xanthopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xanthopoulos has a takedown stuffed.
Xanthopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drew fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drew keeps Xanthopoulos at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Drew just misses with a punch to the body.
Drew with a hook.
Drew misses with a series of wild punches.
Xanthopoulos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drew sprawls and moves away.
A lazy left from Drew finds it's target.
Drew misses with a few strikes there.
Xanthopoulos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
Xanthopoulos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drew lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drew swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter by clinching up but Drew breaks away and moves out of range.
Drew cracks Xanthopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drew lands a jab to Xanthopoulos's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Drew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drew lands a body shot.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Drew is predictable there #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a single leg into guard. Drew didn't expect that.
Xanthopoulos pushes down on Drew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drew trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew is in trouble now - Xanthopoulos has advanced to mount! #T1#
Xanthopoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xanthopoulos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Xanthopoulos wants to take his opponent's back but Drew doesn't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drew is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Xanthopoulos has taken his back.
Xanthopoulos is not going to allow Drew to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Xanthopoulos looking for the RNC.
I would not like to be Drew right now.
#T3##SUB#
Xanthopoulos looking for the choke but no joy.
Xanthopoulos avoiding Drew 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xanthopoulos controlling well, preventing Drew from escaping the position.
Xanthopoulos is riding his opponent, not letting Drew buck him off.
Xanthopoulos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Drew defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Drew right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but Xanthopoulos is just out of range.
Drew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xanthopoulos momentarily.
Drew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drew throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Drew. Beautiful body shot.
Drew throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drew lands a body shot.
#TD#
Xanthopoulos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drew was covering up waiting for the punch and Xanthopoulos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Drew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Xanthopoulos is stalling in the full guard.
Drew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xanthopoulos controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drew throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xanthopoulos stays in close to Drew's body and controls the position.
Drew looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drew is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Drew postures up in Xanthopoulos's guard and throws a big left but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Xanthopoulos is controlling Drew's posture.
Drew throws a big elbow that misses.
Xanthopoulos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drew.
Xanthopoulos has Drew pulled in close to control his posture.
Drew won't allow Xanthopoulos to sweep him here.
Drew wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving. #SUB#
Drew throws a sloppy strike and Xanthopoulos has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Drew is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Xanthopoulos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -12-
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 10 wins and 16 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Man shoots in but Melia avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Melia! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (0) vs (4) Man
Melia struggling a bit here.
Melia regains half guard.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving. #T1#
Man wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.
Man is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Melia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.
Man won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T2#
Melia keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Man stands and throws Melia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (7) Man#SUB2#
Man swings around for an armbar but Melia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) Man
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (9) Man
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.#T3#
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (12) Man
Melia is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Melia manages to get back to half guard.
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Man is pressing down on Melia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melia is holding on for now. #T5#
Man passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (15) Man
Melia is working to get back to half guard.
Man content just to control the position here.
Man wants to take Melia's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Man manages to capitalize on a mistake by Melia to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Melia (2) vs (18) Man#SUB2#
Man working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Man doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (18) Man
Melia trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard. #T7#
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard.
Melia is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now.
Man wants to control but Melia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melia stalling away here and it's allowed Man to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (20) Man#SUB#
Melia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Man advances to half guard.
Melia is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB2#
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Melia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Melia is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB2#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Man is trying to control. Melia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Melia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Melia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Man wants to pass to mount but Melia is defending the position. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melia defends it well. #T11##SUB2#
Man is working for a kimura but Melia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura but Melia is defending well.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working. #T12#
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melia is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Man jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (4) vs (23) Man#SUB2#
Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well.
Melia stops Man from passing to mount.
Man tries to move to full mount but Melia actually manages to regain half guard.
Melia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13##SUB2#
Man 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. #SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Man pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Man is trying to control. Melia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Melia gets full guard.
Man passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Man 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.
Melia wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man wins on points by 23 to 4.
Rat Man 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Gean closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onigawa to the mat! Onigawa manages to get full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gean'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.
Gean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gean wants to pass the guard but Onigawa is keeping the position.
Gean pushing down on Onigawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gean looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Onigawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Onigawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gean trying to pass the guard but Onigawa defending well. #T1#
Gean is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Onigawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gean 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gean.
Onigawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Gean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gean is stalling in the full guard.
Onigawa keeping full guard, as Gean tries to pass. #SUB2#
Onigawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Gean controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Gean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Onigawa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gean manages to mount him!
Gean controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Gean dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Onigawa gets a double leg takedown into Gean's guard.
Onigawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gean is trying to control Onigawa's posture but Onigawa avoids it.
Mean Gean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Onigawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Gean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Onigawa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean is holding Onigawa down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Onigawa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gean has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Onigawa but great work by Gean.#SUB#
Gean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Onigawa wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gean has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Onigawa's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Onigawa is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mean Gean!
After winning the bout, Mean Gean 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Penn looks for a takedown but Octavio sprawls well.#TD2#
Octavio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Octavio wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Octavio is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Octavio seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penn can't escape the position.
#T1#
Octavio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Octavio is trying to take his opponent's back.
Penn tries to reverse the position but Octavio maintains control.
Octavio fails to move to back control.
Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Octavio prevents Penn from improving his position.
Octavio is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Octavio prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Octavio wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Penn is doing well to control the position and prevent Octavio from advancing to side control.#T3#
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is looking to control Octavio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Octavio drives through with a takedown into Penn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Octavio tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Octavio postures up.
#T4#
Penn is controlling Octavio's posture.
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Octavio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Octavio slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Octavio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Octavio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard.
Octavio being controlled here momentarily.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Octavio is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Pablo Octavio has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Octavio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Penn wants to control but Octavio is keeping busy.
#T2#
Penn is positioning himself well to prevent Octavio advancing to mount.
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Octavio prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn Training Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Penn is staying active underneath Octavio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Octavio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Penn!
Octavio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Octavio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Octavio is trying to take his opponent's back.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Octavio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penn trying to control the action but Octavio just sinks the hooks in.
Penn tries to escape but Octavio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Penn turns into Octavio and is now in his guard.
Penn is fighting to break Octavio's control of his arms but Octavio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Octavio keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn stands and throws Octavio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Octavio 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##TD2#
Octavio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Penn to the ground. Octavio is now in Penn's guard.
Penn wants to sweep here but Octavio controlling him for the moment.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn pulls Octavio in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Octavio trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Octavio's guard. #REVR#
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Octavio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn trying to control but Octavio is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Octavio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Octavio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Octavio happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Penn gets back to half guard.
Octavio controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Octavio is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Luke Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Octavio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn trying to hold on to Octavio's head to control him but Octavio postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Octavio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Octavio 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Octavio!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Octavio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedsharipov gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos manages to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've been hearing that Magomedsharipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Xanthopoulos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xanthopoulos is pulling down on Magomedsharipov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedsharipov's guard. #REVB#
Xanthopoulos pushing down on Magomedsharipov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Xanthopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard but Magomedsharipov defending well.
Xanthopoulos moves into full mount! Magomedsharipov won't be happy about that!
Xanthopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Xanthopoulos wants to take his opponent's back but Magomedsharipov doesn't allow it. #T2#
Magomedsharipov is looking to improve his position but Xanthopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Xanthopoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xanthopoulos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Xanthopoulos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Xanthopoulos is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xanthopoulos mounts Magomedsharipov! Really nice guard pass there!
Xanthopoulos controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedsharipov is just holding on here. Xanthopoulos manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Xanthopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magomedsharipov is trying to escape the position but Xanthopoulos is controlling the position.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Let's hope that Xanthopoulos 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
More stalling from Xanthopoulos.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Xanthopoulos is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard.
Xanthopoulos is pulling down on Magomedsharipov's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xanthopoulos is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Xanthopoulos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Xanthopoulos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xanthopoulos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedsharipov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Xanthopoulos with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedsharipov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xanthopoulos to the ground. Magomedsharipov is now in Xanthopoulos's guard.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control Magomedsharipov's posture.
Xanthopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedsharipov's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xanthopoulos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Xanthopoulos moves into full mount! Magomedsharipov won't be happy about that!
Xanthopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Xanthopoulos forces the positional change into back control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2##SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Magomedsharipov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Xanthopoulos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Crabtree jabs at Grady's body.
Crabtree connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Trent Grady has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crabtree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grady.
Crabtree throwing a counter right hand but Grady manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Grady drives through with a takedown into Crabtree's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crabtree tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grady trying to control but Crabtree is working from the bottom.
Crabtree wants to sweep here but Grady controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crabtree is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Grady trying to keep a closed guard but Crabtree is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crabtree trying to control but Grady is working from the bottom.
Grady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crabtree's guard. #REVB#
Grady trying to control but Crabtree is working from the bottom.
Grady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Crabtree is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grady tries to free his leg and advance position but Crabtree is retaining full guard.
Grady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grady tries to move to mount but Crabtree blocks the move with his legs.
Grady moves into full mount!
Crabtree is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Grady is working for a guillotine from mount but Crabtree frees his head quite easily.
Crabtree is looking to improve his position but Grady isn't that keen on the idea.
Grady tries to control but Crabtree wriggling away. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crabtree is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Grady has taken his back.
Crabtree trying to control the action but Grady just sinks the hooks in.
Crabtree tries to roll but Grady sticks to his back.
Crabtree looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grady.
Grady is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crabtree turns into Grady and is now in his guard.
Grady pulls Crabtree in to control the position.
Grady is trying to keep Crabtree in close.
#T3#
Grady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crabtree wanted to stand there but Grady had control of the position.
Grady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grady has Crabtree pulled in close to control his posture.
Grady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Grady sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crabtree gets full guard.#T4#
Grady passes Crabtree's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crabtree is looking to improve his position.
Grady is looking to take a break and control but Crabtree is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grady works his way into full mount!
Grady looking to control but Crabtree is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Grady goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crabtree is on top in guard.
Grady has his hands on Crabtree's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trent Grady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trent Grady's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Grady drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grady tries to free his leg and advance position but Crabtree is retaining full guard.
Crabtree wants to sweep but no luck.
Grady advances position into side control!
Crabtree is looking for a sweep.
Trent Grady has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Grady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crabtree has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Grady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grady goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crabtree has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grady but great work by Crabtree.#T1#
Grady manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crabtree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crabtree keeps working.
Crabtree is trying to get back to full guard.
Grady trying to mount his opponent but Crabtree defends it. #SUB2#
Grady is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grady in particular looking to stall.
Crabtree moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Grady pushes down on Crabtree's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crabtree pushes Grady off looking to stand but Grady dives back in and keeps control.
Grady is just content to waste time from the top position. Crabtree takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crabtree keeping moving, preventing Grady from controlling successfully.
Grady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crabtree is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grady works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crabtree is in trouble now - Grady has advanced to mount!
Crabtree tries to reverse the position but Grady maintains control.#T3##SUB2#
Crabtree has left one of his arms exposed and Grady doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Crabtree screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Grady!
The defeated Shirley Crabtree had this to say: '*scans the room for worthy prey*'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Gean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Onigawa did well to prevent Gean getting side control.
Gean passes the guard and advances to mount!
Onigawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gean controlling the position easily from mount.
Gean's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gean takes Onigawa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Onigawa is in trouble.
Gean controls the position.#SUB2#
Gean has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Onigawa is defending well but eventually Gean manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Onigawa has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mean Gean!
Our winner, Mean Gean, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mandeville up against the cage.
Thibodeaux is pushing Mandeville up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mandeville wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but instead, Mandeville has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lambeaux Thibodeaux.
Mandeville fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Mandeville scores with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Mandeville slips to the side
and Mandeville counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Mandeville moves away
and Mandeville counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Mandeville sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mandeville is motioning to the referee to let Thibodeaux up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mandeville's coach down at Steel Penn Training Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mandeville's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Mandeville is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mandeville misses.
Mandeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Mandeville circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Mandeville releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Mandeville misses.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Mandeville throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mandeville.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandeville.#CL#
Thibodeaux forces Mandeville back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thibodeaux has Mandeville pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lambeaux Thibodeaux.
Mandeville keeps the fight on the outside.
Mandeville sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mandeville looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Mandeville throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mandeville.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch
and Mandeville counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandeville ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mandeville dominated that round.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Mandeville connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandeville swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Mandeville tries to counter it with a takedown but Thibodeaux pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Mandeville slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mandeville throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mandeville, pushing him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Mandeville manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Mandeville pushes him off.
Mandeville feints the counter takedown.
Mandeville misses with a two punch combination.
Mandeville lands with a nice body punch.
Mandeville scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Mandeville keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Mandeville moves out of range.
Mandeville lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mandeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Mandeville with the counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mandeville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Mandeville up against the cage.#BC2#
Mandeville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Mandeville cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandeville misses the jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Paul Mandeville seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Mandeville tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mandeville lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Mandeville breaks away
and Mandeville counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mandeville connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Mandeville slips to the side
letting Mandeville counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Mandeville circles away.
#T3#
Mandeville scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mandeville circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Mandeville counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thibodeaux! Mandeville lets Thibodeaux back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Mandeville ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Mandeville scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Mandeville.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandeville connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandeville missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Mandeville comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandeville winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mandeville!
An out of breath Paul Mandeville 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2025 |
#R1#
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Penn looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in King's guard.#SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard. #SUB2#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Penn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Penn has isolated one of King's arms. King looking to fight him off but Penn twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Penn!
Luke Penn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
740
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Trent Grady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nakamura gets a clinch.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Nakamura has hold of one of Grady's legs. Grady is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakamura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grady (0) vs (2) Nakamura
Grady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grady is working hard here to advance position.
Grady controlling Nakamura's posture.
Nakamura postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (2) vs (2) Nakamura#SUB#
Grady trying to work for an americana but Nakamura has managed to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Grady passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (5) vs (2) Nakamura#SUB#
Grady tries for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Grady trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away. #SUB#
Grady is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Grady is trying to move to mount but Nakamura reverses beautifully and ends up in Grady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (5) vs (4) Nakamura
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grady is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grady holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakamura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there. #T3#
Grady wants to improve his position but instead Nakamura has moved into half guard.
Grady tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Grady is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grady avoid being mounted?
Grady manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Grady seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Grady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grady is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Grady keeps moving.
Grady has control of Nakamura's left arm, preventing Nakamura from doing any damage. #SUB#
Grady looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nakamura has picked Grady up and slammed him! Grady can't keep hold of the triangle and Nakamura manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (5) vs (7) Nakamura#T5#
Grady can't do much from the bottom here.
Grady is trying to get back to half guard.
Grady gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grady wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
#T6#
Grady keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Grady works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (7) vs (7) Nakamura
Grady pushing down on Nakamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Grady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grady.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Grady sits in half guard.
Grady passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (10) vs (7) Nakamura#T7#
Grady trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Grady goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Nakamura turns into him and now he's in Grady's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (10) vs (9) Nakamura
Grady is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grady lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (12) vs (9) Nakamura#T8#
Grady won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Grady from controlling successfully.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Grady tries to pass.
Grady trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grady tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard. #T9#
Nakamura controls Grady momentarily but Grady frees himself.
Grady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Grady slips nicely into half guard.
Grady wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is defending well. #T10#
Grady is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakamura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grady trying to pass the guard but Nakamura defending well. #SUB#
Grady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grady. #SUB#
Grady is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Grady wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Grady keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grady is working for a kimura here but Nakamura manages to reverse the position and he's now in Grady's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (12) vs (11) Nakamura
Grady pulls Nakamura in close to his closed guard and prevents Nakamura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Grady trying to control the position.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura being controlled here momentarily.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Grady.
Grady is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Grady is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grady is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (14) vs (11) Nakamura#T13#
Grady trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grady is one step ahead there.
Grady trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Grady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grady stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (17) vs (11) Nakamura#SUB#
Grady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
Nakamura stops Grady from passing to mount. #SUB#
Grady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grady tries to move to mount but Nakamura blocks the move with his legs.
Nakamura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grady in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nakamura tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trent Grady! |
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Event:
740
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 69 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Trumpinov moves into range and clinches up with Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos 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.#TD2#
Trumpinov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xanthopoulos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Xanthopoulos (0) vs (4) Trumpinov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trumpinov's arms.
Xanthopoulos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Trumpinov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Xanthopoulos escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xanthopoulos (2) vs (4) Trumpinov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos stalling.
Trumpinov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Xanthopoulos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trumpinov wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy.
Xanthopoulos is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos trying to mount his opponent but Trumpinov defends it. #SUB#
Xanthopoulos is looking for a kimura but Trumpinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xanthopoulos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xanthopoulos pulls his head out easily.
Trumpinov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Xanthopoulos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xanthopoulos prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.
Xanthopoulos is looking to advance position but Trumpinov won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace.
Trumpinov is looking for a sweep. Xanthopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Trumpinov is trying to maintain the position but Xanthopoulos is very close to passing his half guard.
Trumpinov gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trumpinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xanthopoulos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xanthopoulos (2) vs (6) Trumpinov
Xanthopoulos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position.
Xanthopoulos is pulling down on Trumpinov's head to control his posture.
Trumpinov is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Trumpinov trying to control but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov being controlled here momentarily.
Xanthopoulos looking for a sweep. Not yet Xanthopoulos, not yet.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xanthopoulos is retaining full guard.
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Trumpinov trying to control but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trumpinov trying to control but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov wants to pass the guard but Xanthopoulos is keeping the position.
Trumpinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
Xanthopoulos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trumpinov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Xanthopoulos (2) vs (9) Trumpinov#SUB2#
Trumpinov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Xanthopoulos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trumpinov's guard! Nice work there by Xanthopoulos! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xanthopoulos (4) vs (9) Trumpinov#SUB2#
Trumpinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanthopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xanthopoulos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8##SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking for a triangle but Xanthopoulos pushes his legs off easily.
Trumpinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Xanthopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xanthopoulos is taking a breather. Trumpinov 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.
Trumpinov is trying to control but can't.
Xanthopoulos trying to mount his opponent but Trumpinov defends it.
Trumpinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trumpinov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Trumpinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Xanthopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Trumpinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trumpinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xanthopoulos controls the pace.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumpinov is looking to sweep but instead, Xanthopoulos has passed into half guard.
Trumpinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard but Trumpinov defending well.
Still in half guard, Xanthopoulos seems content to control.
Trumpinov is in trouble now - Xanthopoulos has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Xanthopoulos (7) vs (9) Trumpinov
Xanthopoulos controlling from the full mount.
Trumpinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Trumpinov wants to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Trumpinov tries to reverse the position but Xanthopoulos maintains control.
Trumpinov wants to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Trumpinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xanthopoulos controlling his opponent. #T13#
Xanthopoulos moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Xanthopoulos (10) vs (9) Trumpinov
Xanthopoulos controls the action.
Xanthopoulos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trumpinov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Xanthopoulos.
Trumpinov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Xanthopoulos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T14#
I really don't envy Trumpinov right now.
Xanthopoulos trying to control.
Trumpinov is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Xanthopoulos looking for the RNC.
Trumpinov tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Xanthopoulos is persistently looking for the submission but Trumpinov is defending it well.
#SUB#
Xanthopoulos looking to break Trumpinov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Trumpinov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Xanthopoulos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Xanthopoulos takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Just some fights 19
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Kurtev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurtev misses with a looping left.
Kurtev wants to clinch
and Kurtev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurtev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and T Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurtev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev wants to clinch up but T Bone keeps it at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Kurtev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kurtev with a lazy takedown attempt
and T Bone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but T Bone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurtev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. T Bone tries to avoid it but Kurtev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag T Bone to the ground. T Bone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
T Bone with the counter takedown but Kurtev avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
T Bone stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurtev. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Kurtev tries to clinch
and T Bone counters with a series of strikes. Kurtev will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kurtev.
T Bone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kurtev darts in trying to clinch
and T Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says T Bone as he avoids it easily.
Krisko Kurtev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtev with a poor takedown
enabling T Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurtev closes the distance but T Bone moves to the side
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurtev looks to clinch #TD2#
and T Bone counters with a single leg into guard. Kurtev didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
T Bone wants to stand but Kurtev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB#
Kurtev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because T Bone has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Kurtev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but T Bone pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev trying to control but T Bone postures up.
T Bone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep. T Bone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
T Bone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
T Bone passes into side control, despite Kurtev's attempt to control the position.
Kurtev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but T Bone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kurtev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but T Bone is controlling him well.#SU2#
T Bone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but T Bone shows good takedown defense.
Kurtev with a lazy takedown attempt
and T Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kurtev is defended easily by T Bone.#T4#
T Bone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurtev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtev shoots and misses
and T Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurtev shoots and misses
and T Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
T Bone has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kurtev is breathing heavily.
Kurtev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
T Bone stuns Kurtev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kurtev walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
T Bone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurtev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling T Bone to score with a decent uppercut.
T Bone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Kurtev is rocked!
T Bone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurtev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Kurtev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from T Bone misses.
A quick step to the side and Kurtev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty T Bone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
T Bone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kurtev sprawling to the canvas! Kurtev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can T Bone finish him?!
Scotty T Bone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurtev misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and T Bone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kurtev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Kurtev throws his legs up looking for a submission but T Bone uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
T Bone wants to stand but Kurtev is controlling his arm.
Kurtev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but T Bone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
T Bone wants to get back to his feet but Kurtev is holding on tight.
Kurtev tries to reverse the position but T Bone maintains control.
Kurtev is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T1#
Kurtev tries to hold on but T Bone postures up.
T Bone blocks Kurtev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
T Bone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kurtev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kurtev is trying desperately to improve position.#SU2#
T Bone stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kurtev tries to score a power double leg takedown but T Bone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kurtev somewhat.
T Bone unleashes a big counter combination but Kurtev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kurtev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and T Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
T Bone lands with a cross.
Kurtev has his takedown stuffed
and T Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
T Bone lands a big uppercut and Kurtev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kurtev looks OK. T Bone waves Kurtev back to his feet!
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!
Kurtev moves in looking to clinch but T Bone pushes him off.
T Bone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurtev with a body shot.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but T Bone shows good takedown defense.
T Bone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kurtev defends it well.
Kurtev wants to clinch#TD2#
and T Bone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
T Bone tries to stand but Kurtev is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead T Bone passes into side control.
Kurtev is looking to regain half guard here but T Bone keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
T Bone wants to stand but Kurtev is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but T Bone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
T Bone tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Kurtev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SU2#
T Bone is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurtev tries to clinch but T Bone moves out of range. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from T Bone as Kurtev shoots in.
T Bone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kurtev defends it well.
T Bone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for T Bone.
T Bone misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
T Bone lands a big right hand that sends Kurtev crashing to the mat! T Bone stays standing though and waves Kurtev back to his feet!
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!
T Bone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurtev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kurtev throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and T Bone counters with a nice right hand that sends Kurtev toppling to the canvas! Kurtev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can T Bone finish him?!
Kurtev moves to clinch but T Bone breaks away #TD2#
and T Bone counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Kurtev! T Bone smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Scotty T Bone!
During a confident post fight interview, Scotty T Bone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Big Dog Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Snake#SUB2#
Snake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Snake isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Snake 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 Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Snake
Snake trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Snake tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake struggling a bit here.
Gracie controlling the position. #T2#
Snake wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Snake tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position but Snake is working away. #T3#
Snake tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Snake is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (6) Snake
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snake is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gracie is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (5) vs (9) Snake
Gracie trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Snake working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Snake tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Snake keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Snake is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Snake controls the position.#SUB2#
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Snake. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie 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 Snake gets his way!
Gracie trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Snake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Snake working for the choke. #T6#
Snake has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Snake trying to control.
Snake has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Snake is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7##SUB2#
Snake looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gracie is controlling Snake 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (9) Snake#SUB2#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Snake is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard. #T8#
Snake trying to control the position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Snake controlling the position.#SUB2#
Snake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Snake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (9) Snake
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snake trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Snake tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie just content to control the position. #T10#
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snake wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake manages to get back to half guard.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Snake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Snake has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snake trying to control here.
Snake wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T12#
Gracie is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snake is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Snake trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (9) Snake
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Snake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (16) vs (9) Snake
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Snake tries to break free.
#T14#
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Snake's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Big Dog Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bo Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lo gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Gracie
Lo controlling the position for now.
Gracie trying to control from Lo's half guard. Lo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Lo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Gracie
Lo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo controlling from the top position.
Gracie looking to control.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lo stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to control.
#T5##SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lo won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Lo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (2) Gracie
Lo controls the position. #T6#
Lo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Lo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Lo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lo fails to move to back control. #T7#
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Lo maintains control.#T8#
Lo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Lo maintains control.#T9#
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Lo controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Lo maintains control.
Lo controlling his opponent.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Lo maintains control.#T11#
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie tries to hold on but Lo postures up.
Lo tries to take Gracie's back but instead Gracie uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Lo is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lo is staying active.
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (2) Gracie
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (14) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the action but Lo just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 22, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Test LS! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Frederick Lee !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
LS moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
LS has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. LS pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - LS dives into Lee 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LS (2) vs (0) Lee
LS trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (2) vs (2) Lee
LS keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control LS haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LS keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LS keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LS is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LS has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (4) vs (2) Lee
Lee controls LS momentarily but LS frees himself.
LS trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee pulls LS in to control the position. #SUB2#
LS avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (4) vs (4) Lee #T2#
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LS swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LS wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee is pushing down on LS's leg trying to pass to half guard. LS is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
LS makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LS.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T3#
LS pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but LS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: LS (4) vs (7) Lee
Lee wants to control but LS is keeping him busy.
LS is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but LS is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, LS has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by LS. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LS (8) vs (7) Lee #T4#
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
LS wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is looking for a sweep. LS is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
LS trying to control the pace.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB#
LS is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee working a defensive guard but LS manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: LS (11) vs (7) Lee
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lee 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LS is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Lee is looking for a sweep.
LS wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
LS working away.
LS is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but LS presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: LS (13) vs (7) Lee
LS controlling from mount. #T7#
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LS trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding LS's attempts to control the action.
LS avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Lee tries to lock up and control but LS gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
LS controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but LS has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee gets full guard.
LS wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T9#
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
LS has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but LS defends it easily.
LS wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee trying to control the position.
#T10##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but LS pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (13) vs (9) Lee
Lee wants to control from the top but LS keeps moving.
LS is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LS controlling Lee 's posture. #T11#
LS keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee pushing down on LS's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LS gets back to full guard.
Lee passes LS's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
LS is pressing down on Lee 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from LS.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
LS is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Lee wants to control from the top but LS keeps moving.
LS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but LS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! LS looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LS looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LS! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LS (17) vs (9) Lee
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LS off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LS (17) vs (13) Lee #T13##SUB2#
LS preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lee . #SUB2#
LS defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (19) vs (13) Lee
Lee wants to hit a sweep here but LS passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there! Score +3 for passing guard: LS (22) vs (13) Lee
LS prevents Lee from getting the reversal.#T14#
Lee wants to hold on but LS pushes him away.
LS looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee tries to reverse the position but LS maintains control.
Lee just holding on.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
LS takes the fight on points by 22 to 13.
In his post fight interview, Test LS started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Radovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mandeville to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Vuk Radovic has been cut.
Radovic wants to clinch
and Mandeville counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandeville keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Radovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Mandeville counters with a nice right hand that sends Radovic toppling to the canvas! Radovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mandeville finish him?!
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!
Radovic tries for a takedown but Mandeville circles away easily
and Mandeville counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Mandeville!
An out of breath Paul Mandeville 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Fu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Fu misses
and Fieldman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fieldman with a nice cross.
Fu throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fu .
Fu connects with a solid leg kick.
Fieldman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Fu misses.
Fieldman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Fieldman gets a clinch.
Fu prevents a body shot from Fieldman. #T1#
Fu blocking some punches.
Fu blocking some punches.
Fieldman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fieldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fieldman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fieldman.
Fieldman misses with a punch to the body.
Fieldman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fieldman has Fu pressed against the cage.
Fieldman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fu avoids it.
Fu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fieldman lands a good knee to the midsection. Fu won't want to take too many of those.
Fieldman struggles to land a body shot inside as Fu controls his hands.
#T2#
Fieldman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fieldman tries a body shot but Fu blocks it.
Fu managing to block the knees to the body from Fieldman.
Fieldman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fu tries to break the clinch but Fieldman is controlling the position.
Fieldman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fu is defending well for now.
Fieldman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fieldman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fieldman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fu .
Fieldman slows down the pace here.
Fieldman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Fieldman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fu .
#BC#
Fu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fu throws a solid leg kick but Fieldman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fu .
We've been told by Fu 's head coaches at Steel Penn Training Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fieldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fu misses with a head kick.
Fieldman is looking to clinch but Fu is avoiding it.
Fieldman just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu cracks Fieldman with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Fu throws a body punch but Fieldman moves out of range.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fieldman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fu checks it well.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fu throws a jab when Fieldman was well out of range.
Fu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fieldman walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Fieldman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fu 's corner calls for a 1-2. Fu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fu pushes Fieldman away with a front kick.
Fieldman with a nice calf kick.
Fu thuds his right hand into Fieldman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fieldman misses with a hook to the body
and Fu counters with a leg kick.
Fieldman lands a right hook to the body.
Fu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fieldman's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Fieldman.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fieldman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fieldman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fu is out of range.
Fu pushes Fieldman away with a front kick.#T1#
Fieldman wants to clinch but Fu slips to the side
and Fu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fieldman tries to move into range but Fu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fieldman throws a hook but Fu blocks it.
Fieldman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fu throws a hook but Fieldman avoids it easily.
Fieldman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fieldman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fieldman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fu throws the kick towards the body but Fieldman avoids it.
Fieldman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fu misses with a combination
and Fieldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fu misses with a double jab.
Fieldman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fieldman lands a leg kick that knocks Fu off balance momentarily.
Fu throws a head kick that misses
and Fieldman counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Fieldman closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fieldman swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fieldman landing knees to the body.
Fu tries to break free but Fieldman pushes him back against the cage.
Fieldman can't find room to land a body shot as Fu controls the action.
Fu blocks an uppercut.
Fieldman misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Fu tries to break the clinch but Fieldman is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Fu .
Fieldman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fieldman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fu blocks it with crossed arms.
Fu is looking to break free of the clinch but Fieldman has double underhooks.
Fieldman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fu is defending well for now.
Fieldman trying to land knees to the body.
Fu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fieldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fieldman missing with knees to the body.
Fieldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Fieldman.
Fieldman can't find room to land a body shot as Fu controls the action.
#T4#
Fieldman is trying to stall.
#BC#
Fu breaks from the clinch.
Fieldman throws a right hand that misses
and Fu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fu misses with a wild body shot.
Fu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fu .
Fu tries to bum rush Fieldman with a series of wild strikes but Fieldman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fieldman throws a body punch but Fu moves out of range.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Tommy Fu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fu 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fieldman.
Fieldman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fieldman blocks a head kick by Fu .
Fieldman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Fu .
Fieldman throws out a counter right but Fu avoids it with no problem.
Fieldman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fieldman throws a shot from downtown. Fu moves away and avoids it.
Fu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tommy Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fieldman moves away.
Fieldman throws a big counter head kick but Fu avoids it with no problem.
Fu misses with the combination.
#T1#
Fu throws a lazy head kick
and Fieldman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fieldman jabs Fu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fieldman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fu rather than just go for the knockout.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tommy Fu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fieldman tries to counter with a clinch but Fu shakes him off and moves away.
Fieldman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fieldman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fu misses with a shot to the body
and Fieldman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fieldman. Fu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fieldman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fieldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu throwing a counter right hand but Fieldman manages to avoid it.
Fu looks to land a combination but Fieldman avoids it well.
Fieldman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fu with a body shot.
Fieldman throws an off balance right hand
and Fu counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Fieldman takes one to the chin there.
Fu blocks a jab.
Fu throws a counter high kick but Fieldman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fieldman misses with a right hand
and Fu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Fu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fieldman.
Fieldman moves out of range as Fu throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Fu .
Fu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fieldman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fu with a body shot.
Fieldman thuds his shin into the meat of Fu 's side.
Fieldman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fieldman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Fu scores with a four punch combination!
Fieldman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fieldman tries to counter by closing the distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fieldman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu throws a lazy body kick
and Fieldman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fu connects with a crisp jab.
Fieldman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Fu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Fu !
A very excited looking Tommy Fu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 08, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 135 wins and 83 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penn 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.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Jello
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is pulling down on Penn's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Jello 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.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Penn looking to improve position, pressing down on Jello's thigh with his hand. Jello seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Penn paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Penn's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Jello picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moldy Jello!
Our winner, Moldy Jello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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