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Event:
CWC 289 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tori looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Tori
Tori trying to mount his opponent but Huhrera defends it.
Tori is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Huhrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tori manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (2) Tori
Tori wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Huhrera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tori dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (4) Tori
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Huhrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Huhrera looking to control.
#T2##SUB#
Huhrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tori is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Huhrera has an active guard here but Tori has managed to pass into half guard.
Huhrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tori won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Tori wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Tori 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. #T3#
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .
Huhrera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tori has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (2) vs (7) Tori
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Huhrera gets back to half guard.
Tori with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Tori 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.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Tori is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
Tori stalling.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tori wants to work for an arm triangle but Huhrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Huhrera trying to control the position.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
Huhrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tori manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (7) Tori
Tori keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Huhrera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tori manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Huhrera has Tori in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (9) Tori
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (6) vs (9) Tori#T6#
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Tori looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Huhrera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Huhrera wants to control but Tori is keeping him busy.
Tori is trying to maintain the position but Huhrera is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura but Tori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huhrera to get the leverage. #T7##SUB#
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
Tori wants to get back to full guard.
Tori works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Tori trying to control the position.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Tori keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Tori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (6) vs (11) Tori
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Tori is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Huhrera is looking to sweep but instead, Tori has passed into half guard.
Tori is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
Tori is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (6) vs (14) Tori
Huhrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tori tries to control but Huhrera wriggling away.
Tori controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera is just holding on here. Tori manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (6) vs (17) Tori
Huhrera rolls, trying to escape but Tori keeps control of the position.
Tori is not going to allow Huhrera to sit and survive in this position.
Tori keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
#T11#
Tori is riding his opponent, not letting Huhrera buck him off.
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Tori struggling to keep hold of the position.
Huhrera is in bad spot here.
Tori trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Huhrera doesn't escape.
Huhrera is really stuck here.
Huhrera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tori's guard. Nice work there by Huhrera .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (8) vs (17) Tori#T12#
Tori is controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (8) vs (19) Tori
Huhrera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Tori trying to move into half guard but instead Huhrera has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (10) vs (19) Tori
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Tori trying to control the position.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Tori is retaining full guard.
Tori looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Huhrera is looking to pass into half guard but Tori pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tori is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (10) vs (21) Tori
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Huhrera 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: Huhrera (12) vs (21) Tori
Tori wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
#SUB#
Huhrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 21 to 12.
In his post fight interview, Rap Tori started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Helsinki
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tori sprawls well. Tori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (4) vs (0) Tori
Tori is looking to reverse the position.
Tori trying to remain calm as Cruz controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.
Tori manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.#SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tori is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Tori wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tori tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Tori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tori has his hands clasped together around Cruz's back. He's all about the action.
Tori works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #T3#
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tori is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz won't allow Tori to sweep him here. #T5#
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Tori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Tori
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Tori defends easily.
#SUB#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tori is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (5) Tori
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Cruz tries to bench press Tori off him but Tori keeps the position. #T7#
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tori in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cruz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tori pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (8) Tori
Cruz tries to improve his position but instead Tori has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (4) vs (11) Tori
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Tori to control. #SUB2#
Tori working for a choke but Cruz is defending well. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Will Tori go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori keeps control of the position easily here as Cruz tries to buck him off.
Will Tori go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Cruz is really stuck here.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Tori to control.
Tori has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cruz's body.
Cruz tries to roll but Tori sticks to his back.
Cruz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Tori has control of the leg. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tori controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tori is aware though and is defending well.
Tori trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Tori pushes his legs off easily.
#T11##SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.
Tori won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tori is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (14) Tori
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz stops Tori from passing to mount.
Tori trying to control the position but Cruz is working away. #T12#
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tori's best efforts.
Tori trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz 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.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Tori advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Tori has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (17) Tori
Cruz is trying to work for a sweep but Tori has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (4) vs (19) Tori#SUB2#
Cruz tries to improve his position but Tori has taken his back! Tori has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cruz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tori pushes Cruz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rap Tori!
A very excited looking Rap Tori 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:
CWC 287 - Las Vegas
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sitsongrit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sitsongrit (4) vs (0) Tori
Tori prevents Sitsongrit from improving position.
Sitsongrit takes a little break here. Tori wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tori wants to control but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori struggling a bit here.
Tori is letting Sitsongrit control him for a moment. #T1#
Tori is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tori trying to remain calm as Sitsongrit controls from the top position.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but Tori is working away.
Tori tries to bench press Sitsongrit off him but Sitsongrit keeps the position.
Sitsongrit is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tori's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sitsongrit'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.#T2#
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sitsongrit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (6) vs (0) Tori
Tori wants to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tori wants to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sitsongrit stalling away here and it's allowed Tori to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (9) vs (0) Tori
Sitsongrit moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tori is looking to reverse the position.
Tori is being controlled here.
Tori sneaks back into half guard.
Tori is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Tori tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Tori 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.
Tori wants to sweep but Sitsongrit has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (12) vs (0) Tori
Tori is being controlled here.
Tori stops Sitsongrit from passing to mount.
Tori is looking for a sweep.
Tori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit wants to pass to mount but Tori is defending the position.
Tori is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tori gets full guard.
Tori is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tori looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit passes Tori's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sitsongrit is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace. #T7#
Tori is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Sitsongrit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Further stalling from Sitsongrit.#T8#
Tori is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori has a hand on Sitsongrit's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sitsongrit takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (15) vs (0) Tori
Tori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tori is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
Sitsongrit can't control as he wanted to and Tori manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sitsongrit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tori's thigh. Tori counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Tori trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (18) vs (0) Tori
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori manages to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Sitsongrit stalling. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tori defends it well.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Tori is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit moves into full mount! Tori won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (21) vs (0) Tori
Tori is desperately trying to improve his position but Sitsongrit has a good base and remains in mount.
Tori wants to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tori is looking to escape. #T13#
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tori can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tori wants to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.#T14#
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Tori can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
Marcinho Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 285 LA
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holzken swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Tori dives in and scores a takedown into Holzken's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (0) vs (2) Tori
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Holzken has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Holzken working for a triangle but Tori defends it easily.
Holzken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tori has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Tori wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving. #SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.#SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.#SUB#
Holzken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holzken has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Holzken pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.#SUB#
Holzken looking for subs off his back but Tori has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard but Tori has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (0) vs (5) Tori
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tori might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holzken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tori working away.
Holzken is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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.
Tori has control of an arm but Holzken manages to advance to Tori's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (4) vs (5) Tori
Tori tries to break free.
#SUB#
Tori fending off the submission attempt from Holzken. #SUB#
Tori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Holzken's arms. #T4#
Tori tries to break free.
#SUB#
Holzken looking to break Tori's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tori remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holzken will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Holzken tries to keep control of the position but Tori is staying busy.#SUB#
Holzken patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Holzken tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Holzken is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tori is defending well though. Holzken let's go of the attempt for now.#T5#
Tori trying to control the action but Holzken just sinks the hooks in.
Holzken trying to control momentarily.
Tori rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tori is controlling Holzken's trapped leg to prevent Holzken from advancing to side control.#T6#
Holzken moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (5) Tori
Tori is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it.
Tori prevents Holzken from moving into mount.
Tori sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holzken controlling the action here.
Tori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tori.#T7#
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Holzken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tori moves into full guard.
#T8#
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (7) vs (7) Tori
Holzken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Holzken looking for subs off his back but Tori has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T9#
Holzken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tori is working away from the top position though.
Tori with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holzken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tori advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (10) Tori
Holzken is trying to improve his position.#T10#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tori tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holzken's legs.
Holzken wants to control but Tori postures up.
Holzken is trying to improve his position.
Holzken stops Tori from passing to mount.
Tori working away.
Holzken is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Tori working away.
Holzken is being controlled here.
Holzken manages to get back to half guard.
Holzken tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holzken! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (13) Tori
Tori content just to control the position here. #T12#
Tori trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holzken tries to lock up and control but Tori gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holzken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holzken manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holzken tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Holzken won't allow Tori to pass to mount. #T13#
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Tori is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tori is thwarting Holzken's attempts to control the position.
Tori is taking a breather. Holzken 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.
Tori is looking to stall here but Holzken recovers full guard.
Holzken being controlled here, momentarily. #T14##SUB#
Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tori defends well.
Tori forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 13 to 7.
Rap Tori bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tori fails to land the takedown.
Holzken tries to counter with a takedown but Tori is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Holzken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holzken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tori.
Holzken is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tori is defending well.
Holzken goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tori prevents it.
Tori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holzken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodney Holzken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Holzken pulls guard.
Tori wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Tori passes Holzken's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holzken gets full guard.#SUB#
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tori trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Tori stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Holzken looking for subs off his back but Tori has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holzken wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
Holzken manages to get to full guard.
Tori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Holzken is looking for a triangle but Tori pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tori passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holzken regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holzken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holzken trying to keep a closed guard but Tori is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Holzken has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tori is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holzken. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (0) vs (3) Tori
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Holzken tries to improve position but can't.
Holzken is not content to let Tori control the position.
Holzken is looking to regain half guard here but Tori keeps moving and retains side control.
Holzken regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (0) vs (6) Tori
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Holzken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holzken wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (0) vs (9) Tori
Holzken breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (9) Tori
Tori 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.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori is trying to keep Holzken in close.
Tori is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holzken manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (11) Tori
Holzken controls Tori momentarily but Tori frees himself. #SUB#
Holzken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tori is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Holzken working for a triangle but Tori defends it easily.
#T8##SUB#
Holzken isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tori stacks Holzken 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 Tori! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (14) Tori
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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.
Holzken stops Tori from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori controls the position.
Holzken is looking to regain half guard here but Tori keeps moving and retains side control.
Holzken prevents Tori from moving into mount. #T9#
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holzken is looking for a sweep.
Tori advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (2) vs (16) Tori
Holzken regains half guard.
Tori passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (19) Tori
Holzken wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (2) vs (22) Tori#T10#
Holzken wants to escape the position.
Tori wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy.
Tori is trying to stick to Holzken's back but Holzken is turning into Tori. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tori's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holzken. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (4) vs (22) Tori
Tori wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holzken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tori's guard.
Holzken is trying to control. Tori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holzken stalling. #T11##SUB#
Tori is defending against the submission attempts here by Holzken.
#SUB#
Holzken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tori sees it coming and defends easily.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Tori is working away. #SUB#
Holzken wants to work for an arm triangle but Tori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12#
Tori desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Holzken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tori defends it well.
Tori is trying to control but can't.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but Tori defending well. #SUB#
Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tori is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold. #T13#
Holzken is controlling the pace.
Holzken seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tori for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Holzken is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tori still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tori has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (4) vs (26) Tori#T14#
Tori works to advance to full mount. Holzken defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (4) vs (28) Tori
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Tori's attempts to control the action.
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.
Holzken is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 28 to 4.
Rap Tori 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:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tori darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Tori#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tori is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Tori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer 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.#T1#
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (2) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Tori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer trying to advance position but Tori counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Tori pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tori is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Tori
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Tori stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer wants to control the position but Tori says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Tori
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Tori pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tori is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Tori
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Tori slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (9) Tori
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Tori taking a breather here. #T4#
Archer gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer is pressing down on Tori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tori trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there. #T5#
Tori passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Tori#SUB2#
Tori looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (8) vs (12) Tori#T6##SUB#
Archer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Tori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms. #SUB#
Archer looking for the choke but no joy.
Tori tries to break free.
#SUB#
Tori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms. #T7##SUB#
Archer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tori is defending well though. Archer let's go of the attempt for now.
Tori prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Archer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tori rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Archer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tori knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tori for a finish.
Tori tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Tori is controlling his hands well.
Archer not allowing Tori to control his hands. #SUB#
Archer tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke.
Archer not allowing Tori to control his hands. #T9##SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Tori is defending well.
Tori rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Archer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Archer looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Archer tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke. #T10##SUB#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Tori is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Archer working for the choke. #SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Tori is defending well. #SUB#
Archer working for the choke. #T11##SUB#
Archer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Archer goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Tori escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (14) Tori
Archer trying to control here.
Tori is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Archer with the active half guard here but Tori passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (17) Tori#T12#
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Tori takes a little break here. Archer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Tori might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tori is continuing to stall.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Tori advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (8) vs (19) Tori
Archer is trying to reverse the position but instead Tori has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (22) Tori
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Tori has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tori.
#SUB2#
Archer showing good submission defense here.
Tori trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tori has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Tori go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (22) Tori
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Archer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Archer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tori looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tori looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tori! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (10) vs (26) Tori
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tori wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori controls the position from side control.
The adventures of Tori the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 26 to 10.
After the fight, Rap Tori was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 276
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tori manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tori
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori 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: Lee (2) vs (2) Tori
Lee gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tori controlling from the top position. #T1#
Lee is controlling Tori's posture.
I've been told that Tori has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Tori wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Tori might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Tori preventing the sweep.
Lee is pulling down on Tori's head. It's preventing any offense from Tori, at least for the moment.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee seems keen to control Tori's posture.#T3#
Tori trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is controlling Tori's posture.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Tori keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T4#
Tori pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee postures up.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tori looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Tori looking to control.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Tori keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee passes Tori's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tori trying to control from the bottom.
Lee not doing much here.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Tori is defending well. #T7#
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Tori
Lee content just to control the position here.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Tori is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tori is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tori prevents Lee from taking his back.
Tori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tori is looking to get to half guard.
Tori is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
Tori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee'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.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Tori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Tori doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee pushes down on Tori's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Lee not doing much here.
Tori keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tori is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee controlling the action here.
Tori trying to control here.
#T12#
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tori wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Tori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee stalling.
Tori wants to get back to full guard.
Lee not doing much here.
#T14#
Lee trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 269
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Morrison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tori! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tori (0) vs (4) Morrison
Tori is looking to regain half guard here but Morrison keeps moving and retains side control.
Tori stops Morrison from passing to mount.
Tori is not content to let Morrison control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison tries to advance to mount but Tori denies him.
Tori tries to buck Morrison off but Morrison is having none of it.#T1#
Morrison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tori's legs.
Tori tries to buck Morrison off but Morrison is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Tori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morrison tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morrison trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2#
Tori manages to get back to half guard.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Tori won't allow it.
Tori wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (0) vs (7) Morrison
Morrison fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Morrison content just to control the position here.
Morrison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
Morrison tries to control but Tori wriggling away.
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison prevents Tori from getting the reversal.
Morrison looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Morrison tries to control but Tori wriggling away.
Morrison controlling the position easily from mount.
Tori tries to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Morrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tori is looking to escape.
Tori gets back to half guard.#T5#
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Tori is working away.
Tori tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
Tori desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tori is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Morrison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tori trying to get back to full guard but Morrison takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (0) vs (10) Morrison
Morrison trying to control but Tori is having none of it.
Tori tries to lock up and control but Morrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Morrison seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tori is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Morrison working for a guillotine from mount but Tori is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Tori tries to improve his position but Morrison has taken his back! Morrison has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tori tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Morrison pushes Tori away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison!
A victorious David Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hijikata fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Tori looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tori (2) vs (0) Hijikata
Tori is trying to control the action in half guard but Hijikata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hijikata keeping hold of Tori's head, controlling as best he can.
Hijikata is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata is controlling Tori's trapped leg to prevent Tori from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Hijikata desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Hijikata is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hijikata has his hands clasped together around Tori's back. He's all about the action.
Hijikata is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tori trying to mount his opponent but Hijikata defends it.
Hijikata 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.
Hijikata is refusing to be controlled, as Tori sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tori seems to be working for a kimura but Hijikata defends the submission attempt.
Tori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Hijikata is controlling Tori's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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.
Tori wants to free his trapped foot but Hijikata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tori is keen to just control but Hijikata is a slippery customer.
Hijikata trying to control here.
Tori trying to control from half guard but Hijikata is working away.
Tori wants to pass to mount but Hijikata is defending the position. #T5#
Hijikata controlling the position well.
Tori is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Tori passes Hijikata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hijikata won't allow Tori to pass to mount.
Tori trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Tori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Hijikata gets full guard.
Tori is looking to advance position but Hijikata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (2) vs (4) Hijikata
Hijikata controlling from mount.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Tori tries to lock up and control but Hijikata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hijikata prevents Tori from getting the reversal.
Tori looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tori (2) vs (7) Hijikata
Hijikata slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
You can see the frustration on Tori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Tori is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tori prevents Hijikata from getting a body triangle.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Hijikata controls the position.
Hijikata tries to get the hooks in deep but Tori pushed the leg off.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Tori looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hijikata.
Tori wants to control his opponent's hands but Hijikata gets his hands free.
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
Hijikata gets his hands free as Tori looks to control. #T12#
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
Tori rolls, trying to escape but Hijikata keeps control of the position.
Hijikata tries to get the hooks in deep but Tori pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Tori right now.
#T13#
Tori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hijikata.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Tori turns into Hijikata and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (4) vs (7) Hijikata
Tori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hijikata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hijikata pulls Tori in to control the position.
Tori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Toshi Hijikata thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 254
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 25 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov goes for a double leg but Tori avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tori continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tori (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Tori can't do much from the bottom here.
Tori seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Tori is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pavlov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to break free.
Tori has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pavlov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (4) vs (6) Pavlov
Tori wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tori is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tori manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Tori wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov controlling Tori's posture.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tori wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T4#
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T5#
Pavlov is pulling down on Tori's head. It's preventing any offense from Tori, at least for the moment.
More stalling from Pavlov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Tori 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.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Tori wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Tori will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov controlling Tori's posture. #T7#
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (6) vs (8) Pavlov
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (6) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tori will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Tori is letting Pavlov control him for a moment.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tori wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tori is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Tori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tori! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (6) vs (14) Pavlov#T11#
Tori is just holding on here. Pavlov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tori (6) vs (17) Pavlov
Tori tries to escape the position.
Tori prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Tori tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
Pavlov avoiding Tori 's attempts to control his hands.
Tori is in bad spot here.
#T12##SUB2#
Pavlov tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke.
Pavlov is looking to control Tori but Tori is wriggling around and keeping busy.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov avoiding Tori 's attempts to control his hands.
Tori is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Tori right now.
#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tori trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Tori buck him off. #T14#
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tori is really stuck here.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 17 to 6.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
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 9 wins and 4 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sparxx clinches with his opponent.
Tori looking for a takedown.
Sparxx drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Sparxx gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tori regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tori (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Tori wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori pulls Sparxx in to control the position.
Tori is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx pushes down on Tori's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tori trying to control from the bottom.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tori defends it well.
Tori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Tori tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tori is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tori avoid being mounted?
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Tori trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tori's guard. #T5##SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a kimura but Tori is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparxx is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
Tori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sparxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Sparxx 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.
Tori is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Tori manages to get to full guard.
Tori controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T7#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tori's guard.
Tori is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but Tori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparxx to get the leverage.
Sparxx moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx controlling the position from side mount. #T9##SUB2#
Sparxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tori, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tori struggling a bit here.
Sparxx wants to control but Tori is keeping him busy. #T10#
A lull in the action here as Sparxx stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Sparxx has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tori is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sparxx yanks on the arm and Tori is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sparxx.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrone Sparxx!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 237
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 5 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tori's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Tori
Tori is adopting a defensive guard.
Tori is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet. #T1#
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tori is retaining full guard.
Tori trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
Tori wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
Tori is controlling MacGowan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tori wants to control the action here but instead MacGowan manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Tori#T3#
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan prevents Tori from getting the reversal.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
Tori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tori gets full guard.#T4#
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
Tori controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tori 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: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Tori
Tori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Tori not doing much here.
Tori works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (5) Tori#T6#
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Tori's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tori uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (8) Tori
Tori wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
MacGowan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tori's lack of action.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
Tori is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan keeping hold of Tori's head, controlling as best he can.
Tori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Tori is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
MacGowan seems keen to control Tori's posture.
Tori wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (8) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tori seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T10#
Tori controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Tori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
MacGowan controlling from the top position.
Tori 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: MacGowan (7) vs (10) Tori
Tori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan gets full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T12#
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to keep Tori in close.
#T13#
MacGowan pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tori wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 10 to 7.
Rap Tori 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:
CWC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Tori shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tori (2) vs (0) Cruz
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.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (2) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
My spies in Shao Kahns Training Facility inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Cruz stays in close to Tori's body and controls the position.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving. #T2#
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tori pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Cruz passes Tori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cruz is stalling here. Tori is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cruz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tori has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (6) vs (2) Cruz#T4#
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz wants to control but Tori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Tori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Cruz looking to control but Tori passes into half guard.
Tori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tori trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tori pulls his head out easily.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Well, if Tori is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cruz is pressing down on Tori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tori 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.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Tori advances to half guard. #T7#
Tori moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (9) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Cruz is being controlled here.
Tori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Tori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tori escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (12) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Tori seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Tori keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Cruz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tori is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tori wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Tori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tori postures up.
#T10#
Tori showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Tori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
Tori trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Tori postures up.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Tori won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tori is proving a slippery customer.
Tori wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Tori postures up. #T12#
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tori haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz 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.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tori has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (15) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Tori tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tori trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14#
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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.
Tori trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (18) vs (2) Cruz
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dennis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dennis (4) vs (0) Tori
Dennis controlling from side mount.
Tori sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori is controlling Dennis's trapped leg to prevent Dennis from advancing to side control.
Dennis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Tori is doing well to control the position and prevent Dennis from advancing to side control.
Tori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dennis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dennis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dennis (4) vs (4) Tori#SUB2#
Dennis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tori's arms.
Tori gets his hands free as Dennis looks to control.
Tori controlling the position well here. Dennis rolled but Tori kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Tori doesn't have the hooks in and Dennis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (6) vs (4) Tori
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dennis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dennis trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Dennis looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Tori looking to control.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
Tori pulls Dennis in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Dennis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dennis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tori is pulling down on Dennis's head. It's preventing any offense from Dennis, at least for the moment.
Tori's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Dennis won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Tori wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dennis stands and throws Tori's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (9) vs (4) Tori
Tori is looking to regain half guard here but Dennis keeps moving and retains side control.
Tori is being controlled here. #T6#
Tori manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennis's best efforts.
Tori gets full guard.
Tori is adopting a defensive guard.
Dennis trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Tori has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.#T7#
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tori's guard.
Tori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tori.
Tori is controlling Dennis's posture.
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (9) vs (6) Tori
Dennis controlling Tori's posture. #T8#
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet. #T9#
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dennis is controlling Tori's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tori wants to free his trapped foot but Dennis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dennis is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dennis is trying to maintain the position but Tori is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Dennis is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tori wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy.
Dennis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dennis.
Tori not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennis is retaining full guard.
Dennis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Tori 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.
Let's hope that Tori 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.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennis is retaining full guard. #T12#
Tori keeps trying to improve his position.
Tori showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dennis keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
Dennis has Tori pulled in close to control his posture.
Tori 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. #T13#
Tori wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis 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.
Tori advances to half guard.
Tori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tori passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (9) vs (9) Tori#T14#
Dennis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tori has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dennis (9) vs (12) Tori
Dennis wants to control his opponent's hands but Tori gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis rolls, trying to escape but Tori keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tori is working for a rear naked choke. Dennis is not defending it well and Tori has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dennis refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dennis's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori 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:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tori tries to sprawl but Mata drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tori (0) vs (2) Mata
Tori wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mata 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.
Mata prevents Tori from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Tori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Mata is trying to control. Tori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tori tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata is stalling here. Tori is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mata seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tori has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (4) vs (2) Mata
Mata is letting Tori control him for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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.
Mata is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Mata struggling a bit here.
Mata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mata 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.
Tori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mata is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tori prevents Mata from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Mata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Tori passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (7) vs (2) Mata
Mata being controlled for a moment.
Mata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tori off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (7) vs (6) Mata#T4#
Mata is looking to control Tori but Tori is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mata controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Tori tries to improve his position but Mata has taken his back! Mata has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tori tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mata pushes Tori away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 9 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tori closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tori (4) vs (0) Ribbler
Tori taking a breather here.
Tori has knee on belly momentarily but Ribbler bucks him off and regains half guard.
Tori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Ribbler wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
Tori 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.
Tori is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribbler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribbler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tori jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (7) vs (0) Ribbler
Tori advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tori (9) vs (0) Ribbler
Ribbler has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tori's lack of action.
#T2#
Tori content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tori is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tori trying to pass the guard but Ribbler defending well.
Tori is just content to waste time from the top position. Ribbler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Tori wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
Tori wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Tori is really struggling to control Ribbler but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Ribbler being controlled here, momentarily.
Tori wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Tori is fighting to break Ribbler's control of his arms but Ribbler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (9) vs (2) Ribbler
Tori controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Tori looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ribbler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ribbler trying to mount his opponent but Tori defends it. #T7#
Ribbler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tori is pressing down on Ribbler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
Tori trying to control the position.
#T8#
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
Ribbler 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.
Ribbler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tori seems keen to control Ribbler's posture.#T9#
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
Tori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribbler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (11) vs (2) Ribbler
Tori wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Tori forces his way into half guard.
Tori wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Tori sits in half guard.
Ribbler is controlling Tori's trapped leg to prevent Tori from advancing to side control.#T11#
Ribbler is staying active underneath Tori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tori sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Tori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tori wants to free his trapped foot but Ribbler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tori wants to control but Ribbler is keeping him busy. #T12#
Tori passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (14) vs (2) Ribbler
Tori controlling his opponent.
Ribbler wants to hold on but Tori pushes him away.
Tori fails to move to back control.
Ribbler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tori can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape. #T13#
Tori content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Tori jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ribbler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ribbler and Tori has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tori taking a break here but Ribbler is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tori trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom. #T14#
Tori wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori is trying to control. Ribbler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tori wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Tori seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Rap Tori 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:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tori feints and as MacGowan raises his hands in defense, Tori changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Tori
Tori is stalling in the full guard.
Tori trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
MacGowan has control of Tori's left arm, preventing Tori from doing any damage.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
MacGowan has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tori wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori 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.
Tori postures up.
Tori wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T4#
Tori wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is controlling Tori's posture.
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
MacGowan is pulling down on Tori's head. It's preventing any offense from Tori, at least for the moment.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori controlling from the top position. #T6#
MacGowan has Tori pulled in close to control his posture.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Tori#T7#
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Tori controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan slips nicely into half guard.
Tori is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tori is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
#T10#
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
MacGowan trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tori is adopting a defensive guard.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tori is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Tori
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Tori postures up.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Tori looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Tori#T14#
Tori working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and MacGowan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan 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:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tori has a takedown stuffed.
Pavlov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Tori wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Tori won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Pavlov prevents Tori from improving his position.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tori works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Tori is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving. #T3#
Tori controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tori for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Tori trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Tori is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov stays in close to Tori's body and controls the position.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tori managing to control the position.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving. #T6#
Tori 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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Tori
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is not content to let Tori control the position.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.#T7#
Pavlov is controlling Tori's trapped leg to prevent Tori from advancing to side control.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Tori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tori is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov is trying to keep Tori in close.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Tori pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Tori seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tori is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Tori wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
Tori advances to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.#T10#
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is looking to control Tori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Tori passes into side control, despite Pavlov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (5) Tori
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Tori pushes down on Pavlov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Tori's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Pavlov continues to stall.
Tori prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlov sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tori in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Pavlov is looking to control Tori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Tori prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov is not content to let Tori control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Tori tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Tori but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tori is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Tori has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Tori is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 5 to 2.
Rap Tori 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:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tori
Lee is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to take a breather but Tori is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tori. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Tori#T1#
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Tori
Lee fails to advance to Tori's back.
Tori working to try and regain half guard.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee tries to take Tori's back but instead Tori uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Tori defends the submission attempt.
Tori tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Tori#T5##SUB2#
Tori has managed to slip his arm under Lee's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lee is tapping out! Submission win for Tori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 12 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Morrison Jr. drives through with a takedown into Tori's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Tori
Morrison Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison Jr. advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Tori
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Tori is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. tries for a kimura but Tori is defending well. #T1#
Morrison Jr. moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (0) Tori
Morrison Jr. looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tori is controlling an arm, preventing Morrison Jr. from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tori is looking to escape.
Tori tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. postures up.#T2#
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. is stalling here but it's allowed Tori to get half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Tori has his hands on Morrison Jr.'s head, controlling the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tori dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (2) Tori
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Tori controlling from the top position.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet.
Tori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tori passes Morrison Jr.'s right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Morrison Jr. is not content to let Tori control the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
Tori keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Morrison Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tori controls the pace.
Morrison Jr. seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrison Jr. working a defensive guard here.
Tori won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. 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: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (2) Tori
Tori trying to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.
#T7#
Tori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (4) Tori
Tori wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Tori slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Tori passes Morrison Jr.'s right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Tori is keeping busy.
Tori prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.
Morrison Jr. is holding on to half guard well.
Tori controlling the pace.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Tori prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.
Tori is keen to just control but Morrison Jr. is a slippery customer.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Tori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison Jr. is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (4) Tori
Tori keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass. #T10#
Tori pulls Morrison Jr. in close to prevent any damage.
Tori being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Tori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Tori pulls Morrison Jr. in to control the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Tori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tori wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Morrison Jr. is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tori is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Tori keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking to sit in guard and control but Tori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (6) Tori
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Tori passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to control Tori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison Jr. avoid being mounted?
Tori slows the pace down in half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Tori has control of the leg. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Tori seems to be looking for submissions.
Tori passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (9) Tori
Tori controlling the position easily from mount.
Tori tries to control but Morrison Jr. wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Kluba
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Tori sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tori misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tori defends it nicely.#TD#
Barbosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tori looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori is in trouble now - Barbosa has advanced to mount!
Barbosa tries to control but Tori wriggling away. #T1#
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.#SUB#
Barbosa has hold of Tori's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tori manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Tori is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tori is still trying to improve position.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Tori is trying to escape the mount but Barbosa keeps good control and instead manages to take Tori's back.
#T2#
Tori is trying to break free.
Tori looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barbosa.
Barbosa is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
Tori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tori is looking to get to half guard.
Tori squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tori stops Barbosa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tori tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.#SUB#
Barbosa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa controlling from mount.
Tori is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Barbosa looking to control but Tori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tori tries to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Tori is trying to stand but he's just given Barbosa his back.
Barbosa avoiding Tori 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Tori right now.
Tori is keeping busy.
Barbosa controlling well, preventing Tori from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Barbosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Barbosa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Tori 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 Barbosa gets his way!
Tori breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Barbosa 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#
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed
and Tori counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tori manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Tori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him. #SUB2#
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Tori working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa pushing down on Tori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tori is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Tori trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Tori defends the submission attempt.
Tori manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVB#
Tori tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Tori landing some decent shots from guard.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barbosa wants to hit a sweep here but Tori passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barbosa there!
Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Tori has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rap Tori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt - Tori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Tori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tori.#TD#
Barbosa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tori stops Barbosa from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori is trying to improve his position.
Tori tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barbosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tori is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Barbosa looking to control but Tori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbosa trying to control but Tori is having none of it.
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa trying to control but Tori is having none of it.
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Barbosa wants to take Tori's back here but Tori is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Tori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barbosa stops Tori from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tori sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Barbosa prevents Tori from standing back up.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tori is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tori is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa works his way into side control.
Tori isn't going anywhere.#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.
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but Tori denies him.
Barbosa tries to move to full mount but Tori actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Tori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tori trying to control here.
Tori gets full guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Caio Barbosa waved his t-shirt featuring Top Gun Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Santaban
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Vila misses.
Tori takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tori. Tori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tori scores with a nice strike.
Vila lands with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tori, as that shot connected.
Tori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Tori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tori throws a jab when Vila was well out of range.
Vila lands a nice hook to Tori's body. Tori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Vila misses
and Tori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Tori.
Vila connects with the punch.
Tori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Tori avoids the body shot from Vila.
Vila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila misses with a body shot
and Tori counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vila misses the body punch
and Tori counters with an outside leg kick.
Vila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tori tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Tori lands.
Vila is looking to score with low kicks.
Tori throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Vila misses with a straight right.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Tori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Tori moves out of range of the leg kick from Vila.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Tori misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Tori.
Tori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vila is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Tori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vila clobbers Tori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vila throws a body kick that misses.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Tori scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Tori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tori's sensitive parts.
Vila throws a push kick but Tori slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Vila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Vila checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
Vila blocks the body kick.
Tori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vila takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Vila.
Tori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Tori moves out of range easily.
As Vila backs away, Tori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tori tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vila checks a leg kick nicely.
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!#KD#
Tori catches Vila napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Vila to the canvas!
#ROC#Vila is rocked!
Tori slips nicely into half guard.
Vila is still in real trouble! Can Tori finish him?
Tori lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Vila! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tori jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori 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.
Joan Vila was interviewed post fight and said 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs White
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuirre throws a jab but it's blocked by Tori.
Jab from Tori.#CUT2#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
Tori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Tori.
Tori tries for a takedown but McQuirre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McQuirre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by McQuirre's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McQuirre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McQuirre throws a shot from downtown. Tori moves away and avoids it.
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!
McQuirre misses with a straight right.
McQuirre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McQuirre moves into range and connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tori has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McQuirre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tori.
McQuirre slips under a jab from Tori.
McQuirre throwing a counter right hand but Tori manages to avoid it.
Harry McQuirre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tori swings widly with a right hand
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McQuirre. No joy for Tori on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from McQuirre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tori misses with an uppercut. McQuirre saw that one coming.
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McQuirre is looking for a counter combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McQuirre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tori - the referee stops the clock and McQuirre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tori. McQuirre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice sprawl there from McQuirre as Tori shoots in.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut.
Tori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
Tori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tori throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
McQuirre scores with a sloppy right hand. Tori should have avoided that one.
Tori has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
McQuirre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McQuirre throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tori lunges at McQuirre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McQuirre's hand.
McQuirre scores with a shot to the body.
Tori swings widly with a right hand
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Oooooh!!! McQuirre has knocked Tori down with a huge combo! McQuirre steps away and waves a wobbly Tori back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sloppy strikes from McQuirre. Those never looked like landing.
Tori fails with the takedown.
Tori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but Tori avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Tori drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tori lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
McQuirre is not content to let Tori control the position.
McQuirre seems a little lost for a moment, as Tori dominates the positioning.
McQuirre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tori has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tori in side control, throwing shots but McQuirre defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQuirre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tori has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tori looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McQuirre is avoiding damage well.
McQuirre pushes Tori away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tori gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tori working the strikes but McQuirre uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McQuirre pushes Tori off looking to stand but Tori dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tori throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McQuirre is trying to stand back up but Tori is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tori cracks McQuirre with an open hand slap.
Tori walks into a jab.
Tori lands with a straight right. McQuirre didn't see that one coming.
Tori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuirre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tori tries to land a body kick
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McQuirre throws a right and a left that Tori avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from McQuirre. Those never looked like landing.
Tori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQuirre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from McQuirre misses the target.
McQuirre misses with a few strikes there.
McQuirre lands with an overhand left.
Tori gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tori misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
Tori misses with a wild combination.
Tori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - McQuirre scores with a four punch combination!
McQuirre misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a body shot.
Tori lands a nice looking body shot.
McQuirre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tori on the side of the head.
Tori fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuirre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Tori is predictable there
and McQuirre counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Tori is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori motions for McQuirre to come forward. Tori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Tori misses with a leg kick.
McQuirre throws a big counter combination but Tori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tori throws a leg kick which misses McQuirre's front leg but catches the back leg as McQuirre tries to avoid it.
Tori fails with a takedown attempt.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
Tori with a lazy takedown attempt
and McQuirre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tori cracks McQuirre with a good jab.
McQuirre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tori can do to turn this around?
Tori throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tori is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
McQuirre lands with a good body shot.
Tori seems to have recovered his senses.
McQuirre throws a shot from downtown. Tori moves away and avoids it.
Tori drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McQuirre defends it well.
McQuirre scores with a three punch combo!
McQuirre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuirre manages to avoid it.
Tori throws a low kick but McQuirre moves out of range easily. #T3#
McQuirre moves out of range as Tori strikes.
Tori scores with a crisp jab that stopped McQuirre in his tracks.
Tori fails with the takedown.
Tori wants to land a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre clobbers Tori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McQuirre but McQuirre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McQuirre's hands.
Tori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
McQuirre throws a right and a left that Tori avoids nicely. #T4#
Tori lands an overhand right.
Tori swings widly with a right hand
enabling McQuirre to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Tori slips a straight right by McQuirre.
Tori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tori cracks McQuirre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuirre manages to avoid it.
Tori moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
McQuirre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tori has time to react.
Tori misses with a leg kick
and McQuirre counters with a series of strikes. Tori will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but Tori avoids them all with ease.
McQuirre connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Tori scores with a hook to the body. McQuirre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McQuirre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McQuirre throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Tori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tori throws the left hand but McQuirre avoids the punch easily.
Tori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tori looks to land a left hand but McQuirre moved out of range nicely.
Tori is looking to chop away at McQuirre's legs.
McQuirre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McQuirre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori throws a leg kick that is checked
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tori with a lazy takedown attempt
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
McQuirre misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tori.
Tori thumps McQuirre with a low kick.#T1#
Tori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Tori.
A big right from Tori misses.
Tori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harry McQuirre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tori is looking to land body kicks.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Tori.
McQuirre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tori.
Tori throws a shot to the body.
Tori misses with a body shot
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tori cracks McQuirre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harry McQuirre is winning the standup battle so far.
McQuirre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McQuirre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Tori.
Tori throws a leg kick
and McQuirre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
McQuirre throwing a counter right hand but Tori manages to avoid it.
McQuirre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donk. McQuirre catches Tori right on the button with a cross.
Tori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tori misses with a takedown attempt
and McQuirre counters with a right hand to the body.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
McQuirre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tori circles away quickly and effectively.
Tori with the counter takedown but McQuirre avoids it easily.
McQuirre lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
McQuirre lands a jab to the head.
Tori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McQuirre throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
McQuirre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tori cracks a nice hook into McQuirre's ribs.
Tori misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from McQuirre misses its target.
McQuirre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick from Tori.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut.
Tori slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Tori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Tori.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tori scores with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as McQuirre blocks the low kick.
McQuirre throwing a counter right hand but Tori manages to avoid it.#T4#
Tori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McQuirre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tori.
A punch lands to the side of McQuirre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but Tori moves out of range.
Tori shoots in and drives through. McQuirre sprawls well.
Tori throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McQuirre counters with a left and a right that stings Tori.
No luck for Tori with that takedown attempt.
McQuirre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tori misses with a leg kick
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - McQuirre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre cracks Tori with a right hand to the side of the head.
McQuirre tries to move into range but Tori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Tori fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuirre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tori's head.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tori.
McQuirre lands a lovely overhand right.
McQuirre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori throws a wild body kick that McQuirre sees coming a mile off.
Tori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tori swings away with a body shot that misses
and McQuirre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tori sizes up McQuirre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Tori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tori misses with a shot to the body
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
Tori misses with a straight left.
McQuirre connects with the punch.
McQuirre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
McQuirre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McQuirre throws a right hand that Tori ducks under and follows up with a left that Tori also avoids with ease.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tori.
Tori misses the shot to the body.
McQuirre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuirre misses the target.
McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tori.#T2#
McQuirre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tori.
Tori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tori thows a leg kick but McQuirre checks it
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McQuirre looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori fails with the takedown.
Tori dodges the punch combination from McQuirre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tori! But no joy.
Tori throws a right and a left that McQuirre avoids nicely.
Tori misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Tori just misses with a punch to the body.
Tori misses with a hook to the body
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut.
Tori scores with a body shot.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Tori.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
McQuirre slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McQuirre misses the target.
McQuirre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tori has time to react.
Tori goes for a double leg but McQuirre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McQuirre continues to drive forward.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
Tori is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McQuirre cracks Tori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tori is defended easily by McQuirre.
Tori misses with a takedown attempt
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
Tori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQuirre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tori thinking. #T4#
Tori looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
Tori shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McQuirre pinned against the cage. McQuirre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McQuirre scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tori walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Tori misses
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Tori. That snapped McQuirre's head back.
Tori misses with a takedown
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre had his way with Rap Tori in that round.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Tori goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tori throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
McQuirre throws a hook to the side of Tori's head but Tori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tori swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tori moves away.
Tori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tori throws a leg kick that misses.
Tori scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from McQuirre.
Tori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#McQuirre is rocked!
McQuirre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh McQuirre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Tori lands a head shot.
Tori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from McQuirre misses.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McQuirre as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McQuirre misses its target.#TD2#
Tori closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McQuirre to the mat! McQuirre manages to get full guard.
Tori is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tori postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tori looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McQuirre is looking to stand up but Tori isn't so interested in that idea.
Rap Tori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McQuirre seems to have got his legs back now.
Tori scoring with some ground and pound.
McQuirre wants to get back to his feet but Tori is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tori wants to control from the top but McQuirre keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McQuirre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tori misses with a low kick as McQuirre jumps back.
Tori slips a straight right by McQuirre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tori moves away.
Tori shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and McQuirre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from McQuirre misses. #T3#
McQuirre throws a nice looking combination but Tori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tori misses with a straight right.
Tori cracks a nice hook into McQuirre's ribs.
McQuirre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tori.
McQuirre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tori digs a good hook to McQuirre's body.
McQuirre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McQuirre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tori swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre missing with a left hand there. Tori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre misses with a hook
and Tori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tori finds it's way through McQuirre's defenses.
Harry McQuirre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Good shot there by McQuirre.
McQuirre throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Tori dives in for a single leg takedown but McQuirre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
McQuirre dips to his left and cracks Tori with an uppercut!
McQuirre throws an off balance right hand
letting Tori counter with a right hand.
Tori misses the body punch
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tori lands an overhand right.
Tori misses with a takedown attempt
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tori throws a sloppy body shot
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
Tori misses the body punch
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
McQuirre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rap Tori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McQuirre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre retains his featherweight title!
Harry McQuirre 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:
SMASH: White vs Koli
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Tori's side.
Festation fails to land with a series of punches.
And Tori tries to counter it with a takedown but Festation pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Festation as he avoids it easily.
Festation is looking to counter the offense by Tori and move into the clinch.
Festation explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Festation misses
and Tori counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Festation.
Tori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation lands a high kick!
Festation lands a lovely overhand right.
Festation with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tori or perhaps it was just good defense by Festation, which made it look bad.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
Tori misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Festation counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Festation.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Tori blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Tori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Festation holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
Tori tries to pull guard but Festation forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tori tries to pull guard but Festation forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Festation lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Tori controls the action.
Tori jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Festation walks away with a smile on his face. Tori gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Tori circles away.
Tori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tori throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Festation's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Festation plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Festation sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tori somewhat.#T2#
Festation is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori tries to land a front kick but Festation steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for Festation.
Festation lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Festation checks it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Festation finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Festation fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tori just manages to avoid it.
Festation throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Tori shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Festation napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Tori are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
An elbow from Tori crashes against the mat.
Festation tries to escape but Tori is in control.
Tori in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Festation taking punishment in the form of punches.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
Festation is working hard here to advance position.
Festation manages to get back to half guard.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Festation defending well though.
Tori is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Festation! #T4#
Festation tries to lock up and control but Tori gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Tori jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Festation manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Check out the look on Tori's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Festation manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Festation makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Festation.
Tori forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tori there.
Festation wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Tori is looking for a kimura here.
Tori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Festation wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Festation 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#
Tori throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
That kick from Festation tenderised Tori's leg. Tori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Tori throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Festation holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Festation gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tori tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Tori back against the cage.
Tori jumps guard but Festation stands there with Tori around his waist. Tori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Tori is trying to pull guard but Festation turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
Festation slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Tori avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Tori can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Festation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Festation presses Tori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1##TD2#
Tori gets control of Festation's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tori will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Festation gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tori has a closed guard, preventing Festation from standing up.
Tori controls Festation momentarily but Festation frees himself.
Festation might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tori working for a triangle but Festation defends it easily.
Tori working a defensive guard but Festation passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Tori is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Festation is tapping! Great win for Tori!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
The League - S01E01
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tori misses with a wild body shot.
Tori misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruise counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tori tries to work over Bruise's front leg with a kick but Bruise checks it.
Bruise drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tori defends it well.
Tori misses with a left hand
and Bruise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruise moves out of range of the body kick from Tori.
Bruise misses with a takedown
and Tori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Dominick Bruise has been cut.
Bruise will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tori 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise moves to clinch but Tori breaks away
and Tori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruise is rocked!
Tori finds Bruise's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bruise flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Tori lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bruise will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#823 Rones v Balayan
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Tori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tori swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Tori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tori throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Tori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Tori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Tori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Tori defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tori is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Tori is having none of it.
Tori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tori.
Tori wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Tori wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Tori's brow.
Tori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tori puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson gets full guard.
Tori preventing the sweep.
Jackson is trying to keep Tori in close.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tori defends well.#SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tori wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Tori has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Tori stalling.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Tori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tori is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Tori looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tori is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson has a hand on Tori's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tori takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Tori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tori counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tori wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson misses with a hook. Tori ducked under it nicely.
Tori fails with a takedown attempt.
Tori slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
It looked like Tori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson tries to bum rush Tori with a series of wild strikes but Tori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Tori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tori slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson works Tori's body with a nice hook.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
A big left from Tori misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson swings for the body but Tori moves out of range.
Tori scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Tori's ribs.
Tori scores with a hook.
Tori avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Tori tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tori ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Tori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Tori throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Tori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tori misses with a straight right.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a hook. Tori ducked under it nicely.
Tori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Tori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tori rather than just go for the knockout.
Tori throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Tori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Jackson tests Tori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tori throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Tori only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Tori throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tori is retaining full guard.
DeShawn Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson works over Tori with some ground and pound from guard.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Tori is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Tori is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tori 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Tori blocks nicely.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tori has wrist control.
Tori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Tori has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DeShawn Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tori shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tori cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tori presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tori looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson can't escape the position.
#T1#
Tori trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Tori is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson tries to hold on but Tori postures up.
Tori trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tori lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tori lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Rap Tori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tori scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Tori maintains control.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Tori finish him?
A nice elbow there by Tori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tori can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson tries to hold on but Tori pushes him away.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Tori wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson wants to control but Tori is keeping busy.
Tori wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Tori is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Jackson has hold of Tori's hands but Tori slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tori scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson has his hands clasped together around Tori's back. He's all about the action.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Tori has passed into side control.
Jackson is trying to control Tori's posture but Tori avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rap Tori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jackson!
In his post fight interview, DeShawn Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GAMMA#817 Spike v Manowaru
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tori.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Tori seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tori shoots in and drives through. Xiang Pao sprawls well.
Tori checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
Tori changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Tori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiang Pao.
A good leg kick by Tori.
Tori throws a leg kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice leg kick.
Tori throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Tori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Tori throws a head kick that misses.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Tori.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Tori off balance momentarily.
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!
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tori throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Donk. Tori catches Xiang Pao right on the button with a cross.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tori.
Tori misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tori catches Xiang Pao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tori misses with a hook
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tori looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tori tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Tori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Tori staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.
Tori quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tori with a hook.#T2#
A big right from Tori misses.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tori throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tori in his tracks.
Tori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Tori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tori.
Tori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Tori's front leg.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tori.
Tori drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Tori off the cage and back into range.
Tori throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Tori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiang Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with Tori's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tori throws out the jab.
Tori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Tori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tori.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tori is looking to land body kicks.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Tori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tori takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Tori throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Tori throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Tori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tori goes for a double leg but Xiang Pao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xiang Pao continues to drive forward.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiang Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with Tori's head.
Tori misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Tori throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Tori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tori looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tori lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Tori misses with a body kick.
Tori misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tori finds it's way through Xiang Pao's defenses.
Tori throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Tori avoids it.
Tori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tori throws a poor cross that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
Tori cracks Xiang Pao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tori's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
Tori swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tori.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Tori didn't see that one coming.
Tori clobbers Xiang Pao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Tori.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Xiang Pao as he connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tori.
Tori misses with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tori throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Tori only half commits.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tori cracks Xiang Pao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Tori slips under a jab.
Tori needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Tori.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tori misses with a straight left.
Tori tests Xiang Pao's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tori throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Tori misses.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tori lands with a good body shot.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao flicks out a counter leg kick but Tori steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tori lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
Xiang Pao walks into a straight right hand from Tori.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xiang Pao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Tori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Tori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tori throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Tori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tori throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tori throws a big shot that misses.
Tori fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Xiang Pao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tori is out of range and Xiang Pao settles back down.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Tori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xiang Pao swivels and escapes.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Tori throws a quick counter kick to the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Tori slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Tori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Tori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tori checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tori misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiang Pao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Tori scores with the left hand. Xiang Pao knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tori tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Tori slips under a jab.
Tori throws a leg kick
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiang Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiang Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Tori misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao cracks Tori with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Tori misses with a straight right.
Tori throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori throws a chopping leg kick but Xiang Pao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Xiang Pao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Tori moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Tori shoots in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Tori lands a head kick!
Xiang Pao cracks Tori with a good jab.
Tori blocks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
Tori with a nice cross.
Tori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tori scores with a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Tori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Tori throws a front kick that sends Xiang Pao stumbling back into the cage.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Tori connects with a looping right hand.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tori.
Tori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xiang Pao cracks Tori with a good jab.
Tori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Tori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tori slips under a jab.
Tori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xiang Pao.
#T3#
Tori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Tori.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Tori looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Tori ducked under it nicely.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Tori.
Tori works the jab nicely.
Tori throws a right hand that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Tori throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Xiang Pao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tori is in Xiang Pao's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Xiang Pao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiang Pao is keeping the position for now.
Xiang Pao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tori throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiang Pao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xiang Pao is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xiang Pao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
CEC 694
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Tori lands a nice looking body kick.
Tori throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Tori drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Tori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Experiment preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Experiment pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
Experiment looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment seems keen to control Tori's posture.
Tori throws a big right hand that misses.
Tori is looking to work some ground and pound but Experiment has wrist control.#T1#
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori is looking to work some ground and pound but Experiment has wrist control.
Tori throws a big elbow that misses.
Tori working some strikes from top position.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Experiment manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tori manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Experiment wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tori had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Experiment defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Experiment 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.
Experiment has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
Tori keeps trying to improve his position.
Experiment trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Experiment passes into side control.
Tori tries to buck Experiment off but Experiment is having none of it.
Tori 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.
Tori tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Experiment easily slips into full mount! #T4#
Tori is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Experiment takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Experiment's waist but Experiment gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tori off to one side.
Experiment tries to counter by clinching up but Tori breaks away and moves out of range.
Experiment drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tori throws a jab when Experiment was well out of range.
Tori cracks the inside of Experiment's front leg.
Experiment tries to clinch up but Tori circles away and keeps his distance.
Tori misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Experiment misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tori.
Tori throws out a loose jab but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment scores with a head kick. Tori tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tori just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Tori. Those never looked like landing.
Experiment works Tori's body with a nice hook.
Tori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment is able to avoid easily.
Experiment buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Tori lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Tori.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses.
Tori looks to land a left hand but Experiment moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
Experiment tries to clinch there but Tori circles away.
Tori throws a leg kick which misses Experiment's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment tries to avoid it.
Experiment throws a hook but Tori blocks it.
Tori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tori throws a leg kick but Experiment sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tori lands a jab to the head.
Tori thumps Experiment with a low kick.
Tori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rap Tori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment. That's going to slow Tori down. #T2#
Experiment fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Tori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tori connects with an inside leg kick.
Tori's corner calls for a 1-2. Tori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Experiment lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment tries a low kick but Tori avoids it.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Tori as he checks the leg kick.
Experiment looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tori misses with a hook.
Tori just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExperiment.
Experiment gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Experiment throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment throws a nice outside leg kick.
Experiment doesn't manage to clinch there - Tori circles away.
Tori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment.#T3#
Tori throws the left hand but Experiment avoids the punch easily.
Tori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tori swings for the body but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment tries to work over Tori's front leg with a kick but Tori checks it.
Nice defenses there by Experiment.
Experiment blocks a jab.
Experiment misses with a leg kick.
Tori slips a straight right by Experiment.
Good exchange - Tori coming out on top.
Experiment misses with a body kick.
Experiment uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tori.
Finnish Experiment is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tori works Experiment's body with a nice hook.
Tori throws a big shot that misses.
Tori misses with a straight left. #T4#
Experiment bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tori misses the jab.
Tori misses with a straight right.
Tori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment slips under a jab.
Tori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Experiment lands with a hook. Tori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Experiment gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Experiment moves out of range of the leg kick from Tori.
Tori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tori throws a leg kick
enabling Experiment to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment throws a nice inside leg kick.
Experiment is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rap Tori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Experiment throws the kick towards the body but Tori avoids it.
Tori moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Experiment does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment defending well as Tori loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tori connects with a right hand. Experiment shakes it off.
Tori slips a jab from Experiment.
Experiment lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tori connects with an inside leg kick.
Experiment plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tori misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tori throws out a counter right but Experiment avoids it with no problem.
Tori misses with a body shot
and Experiment counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment thuds his shin into the meat of Tori's side.
Tori pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Experiment back to the cage. Tori follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
As Tori backs away, Experiment returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tori clobbers Experiment with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Experiment displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tori throws out the jab.
Tori throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tori just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Tori gets tackled into the cage by Experiment. Experiment maintains the clinch.
Experiment tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tori's elbow.
Experiment misses with a body punch.
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
Experiment prevents Tori from breaking the clinch.
Tori working aggressively here.
Tori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Experiment just stands there and leans against the cage.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Experiment lands an elbow just above Tori 's eye.
Tori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Experiment gets underhooks to prevent Tori's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tori.
Tori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Tori leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tori blocks a body shot from Experiment.
Tori dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
Tori blocks an elbow strike.
Tori throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Tori manages to break the clinch.
Experiment looks to land a body kick but Tori moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tori.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tori defending well as Experiment loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Experiment thumps Tori with a low kick.
Experiment getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Experiment attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tori swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tori tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Tori finds it's target.
Tori lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnish Experiment has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tori lands a glancing blow to the side of Experiment's head.#TD2#
Tori gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori controlling the action here. #T4#
Tori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tori lands with a punch from half guard.
Tori is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tori tries to pass to full mount but Experiment defends it.
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Experiment is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rap Tori.
I've got Tori 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rap Tori!
After the fight, Rap Tori was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Finnish Experiment was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried something new.'.
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Event:
CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Tori misses with a right hand
and Tori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tori misses with an uppercut
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fiso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fiso checks a leg kick nicely.
Tori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fiso, right into the meat.
Tori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tori.
Fiso cracks Tori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Fiso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tori misses with a right hand
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tori thows a body kick. Fiso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tori slips under a jab from Fiso.
Fiso throws a shot to the body.
Tori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Tori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tori.
Fiso slips a jab and a cross from Tori.
Tori throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Tori is just out of range.
Fiso avoids the head kick by Tori.
Fiso lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Fiso.
Tori ducks right into an uppercut from Fiso.
Tori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fiso counters with a nice uppercut.
Tori misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Tori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
Tori lands with a nice body punch.
Malaki Fiso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tori lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Fiso scores with a sloppy right hand. Tori should have avoided that one.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Tori.
Fiso connects with an inside leg kick.
Tori connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tori misses
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fiso takes a swing at Tori's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tori has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
A big right from Tori misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tori.
Tori avoids the head kick by Fiso.
Fiso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Tori motions for Fiso to come forward. Tori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Tori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Tori scores with a hook.#TD2#
Tori feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Tori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fiso is trying to keep Tori in close.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tori is working Fiso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Tori postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tori looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tori keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fiso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiso has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Fiso passes Tori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso is keen to just control but Tori is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tori actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Tori is defending the position. #SUB#
Fiso 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fiso throws a leg kick but Tori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tori misses with a hook
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Tori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tori tries a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tori.
Tori misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiso blocks the leg kick.
Fiso half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tori lands with a nice combination. Fiso backs away looking to recover.
Tori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Tori moves forwards but Fiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tori connects with a solid leg 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!
Tori cracks Fiso with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tori, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Tori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tori misses with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a nice body kick.
Fiso scores with a push kick.
Tori scores with a body shot.
Tori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso stuns Tori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fiso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Fiso slips a straight right by Tori.
Fiso throws out a leg kick but Tori moves out of range and Fiso only half commits.
Fiso moves out of range of the strikes.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Tori throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Fiso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso throwing a counter right hand but Tori manages to avoid it.
Tori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tori thinking.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Tori misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Tori misses.
Tori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Tori is just out of range.
Tori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tori moves out of range of the strikes.
Tori slips under a jab from Fiso.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tori. That did some damage!#T3#
Tori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso connects with a solid leg kick.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Tori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tori throws the kick towards the body but Fiso avoids it.
A low kick from Tori misses
and Fiso counters with a nice body kick.
Tori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tori tries to land a leg kick but Fiso saw it coming and moves away.
Fiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiso throwing a counter right hand but Tori manages to avoid it.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Fiso moves away and avoids it.
Fiso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tori throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily.
Tori throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiso scores with a jab.
Fiso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fiso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tori is able to avoid easily.
Tori misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Fiso. Beautiful body shot.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fiso sprawls well. Fiso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tori gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiso slips a straight right by Tori.
An inside leg kick lands from Tori.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Tori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tori unleashes a big counter combination but Fiso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tori lands with a cross.
Fiso slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rap Tori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tori misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Tori misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Fiso misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Fiso does it's job there.
Fiso checks a low kick from Tori.
A good leg kick by Tori.
Fiso wants to land a leg kick but Tori is out of range.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Tori with the counter takedown but Fiso avoids it easily.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fiso's head backwards.
Tori staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tori misses with a leg kick.
Tori throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Fiso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Fiso scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Fiso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fiso tries a low kick but Tori avoids it.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tori throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Tori throws a series of punches but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Tori misses.
Fiso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tori throws a lazy head kick
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tori scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso slips a jab from Tori.
Fiso slips under a jab from Tori.
Tori misses the jab.#T2#
Tori moves away from the strike by Fiso.
Tori throws a head kick but Fiso moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tori thows a leg kick but Fiso checks it
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tori misses with a left hand
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
Tori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso lands a jab to the nose.
Fiso slips a straight right by Tori.
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Fiso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Tori.
Tori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tori throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiso tries to land a front kick but Tori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tori at a distance.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Tori.#T3#
Tori misses with a left hand
and Fiso counters with a body kick.
Tori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fiso circles away quickly and effectively.
Fiso scores with the left hand. Tori knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiso avoids the body shot from Tori.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Tori throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tori throws a combination that misses
and Fiso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
Nice cross by Fiso.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Tori.
Fiso scores with a body shot.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiso.
Fiso throws a leg kick which misses Tori's front leg but catches the back leg as Tori tries to avoid it.
Tori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tori.
Tori throws a leg kick but Fiso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Fiso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fiso.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Tori throws a lazy head kick
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tori moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Tori misses.
Tori misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Fiso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fiso 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tori lands with an overhand left.
Tori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tori throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tori has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ji Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Tori moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Tori.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tori is just out of range.
Tori misses with a two punch combination.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Tori thuds a left hand into Ji Woo's body.
Ji Woo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tori.
Tori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Ji Woo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Ji Woo lands a jab.
Tori lands a two punch combo.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick.
Tori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Tori moved out of range nicely.
Tori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori throws a body kick that misses.
Tori throws the kick towards the body but Ji Woo avoids it.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ji Woo lands with a cross.
Tori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ji Woo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tori drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ji Woo defends it well.
Decent striking displayed by Ji Woo there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tori! But no joy.#T2#
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Tori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ji Woo to score with a decent uppercut.
Ji Woo jabs at Tori's body.
Tori throws a body shot but no joy.
Tori on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Tori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Tori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tori slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tori throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ji Woo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ji Woo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tori moves away.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tori moves away.
Tori tries to land a front kick but Ji Woo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tori throws a head kick but Ji Woo moves out of range.
#T3#
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick from Tori.
Nice shot by Tori.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tori.
Tori moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
letting Tori counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Tori is looking to score with low kicks.
Tori misses with a body shot.
Tori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ji Woo is fending him off so far but Tori persists. Nope, Ji Woo circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Tori.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but Tori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ji Woo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ji Woo.#T4#
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Tori counters with a two punch combo.
Tori is looking to slow Ji Woo down with leg kicks.
Tori missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tori counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tori lands with a nice body punch.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Tori throws a head kick that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ji Woo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tori lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Tori closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ji Woo to the mat! Ji Woo manages to get full guard.
Ji Woo is trying to keep Tori in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tori trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Tori.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Tori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tori feints a counter leg kick.
Tori throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Ji Woo tried to counter with a leg kick but Tori avoided it.
Ji Woo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tori doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tori.
Tori throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Tori counters with a body kick.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tori, as that shot connected.
Tori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tori walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
Tori throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Tori throws a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it. #T1#
Ji Woo dodges the punch combination from Tori.
Tori moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Tori lands a jab.
Rap Tori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ji Woo scores with a jab.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Tori blocks it.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tori's corner calls for a 1-2. Tori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Tori moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tori looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Tori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Tori looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ji Woo slips a jab from Tori.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tori lands a jab to the nose.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
Tori moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Tori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Tori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tori lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Tori's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body
and Tori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Ji Woo as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tori manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Tori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Tori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Tori's head.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tori moves away.
Jab, jab by Tori - just one landing.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Tori off the ropes and back into range.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Tori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Tori misses with a series of wild punches.
Ji Woo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Tori avoids it easily.
Tori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Tori moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Tori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tori.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Tori's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Tori ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tori fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ji Woo avoids it really well and circles away.
Tori throws a head kick that misses.
Tori defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Tori.
Ji Woo lands a slapping body shot.
Tori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Tori is looking for the big counter here.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tori slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Tori staying out of range there.
Tori dodges the punch combination from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Tori strikes.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Tori avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Tori moves out of range.
Ji Woo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the body
and Tori counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a double jab
and Tori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tori throws a body shot but no joy.
Tori misses with a head kick.
Tori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tori misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ji Woo clobbers Tori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tori shoots in and drives through. Ji Woo sprawls well.
Ji Woo lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Tori.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Tori thows a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it
letting Ji Woo counter with a right hand.
Tori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Tori misses with a few strikes there.
Ji Woo throws a big counter combination but Tori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ji Woo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ji Woo scores with a punch to the head.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tori with a nice cross.
Tori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range and Tori settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tori, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tori.
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tori moves away.
Tori looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Tori cracks Ji Woo with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Tori drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ji Woo defends it well.
Tori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Tori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ji Woo misses with a wild combination.
Ji Woo throws a head kick but Tori moves out of range.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Tori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tori shoots in for a takedown but Ji Woo shows good takedown defense.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tori throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Nice straight punches there by Tori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tori.
Ji Woo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ji Woo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tori is out of range.
Tori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.#T3#
Tori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Tori cracks Ji Woo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tori's head backwards.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Tori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tori misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ji Woo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Tori feints and as Ji Woo raises his hands in defense, Tori changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ji Woo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Ji Woo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ji Woo controls Tori momentarily but Tori frees himself. #SUB#
Ji Woo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tori with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ji Woo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tori passes into side control.
Ji Woo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tori wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rap Tori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tori 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rap Tori!
A very excited looking Rap Tori 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:
Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Tori works the jab nicely.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Noriega enables Tori to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Noriega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noriega is trying to keep Tori in close.
Tori wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Tori throwing strikes from guard but Noriega blocks nicely.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Far-Q Fight Club inform us that Noriega has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tori throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Tori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noriega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noriega postures up.
Noriega won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Noriega content to stall in guard here.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noriega is stalling in the full guard.
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Noriega stacks Tori 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 Noriega!
Tori tries to bench press Noriega off him but Noriega keeps the position.
Tori can't do much from the bottom here.
Noriega wants to control but Tori is keeping him busy.
Tori can't do much from the bottom here.
Tori tries to bench press Noriega off him but Noriega keeps the position.
Tori wants to control but Noriega postures up.
Tori tries to buck Noriega off but Noriega is having none of it.#T3#
Noriega tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tori is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Noriega trying to control the position but Tori is working away.
Tori is looking to regain half guard here but Noriega keeps moving and retains side control.
Noriega wants to control but Tori is keeping him busy.
Tori can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.#T4#
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Tori shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Tori with an uppercut!
Tori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Tori swinging wildly here.
Noriega tests Tori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Tori staying out of range there.
Tori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Tori connects with the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Tori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Tori settles back down.
Tori slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Tori.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega tries a low kick but Tori avoids it.
Noriega lands a jab.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Tori looking to score a takedown here. Noriega is defending well but Tori drives through and ends up in Noriega's guard.
Tori won't allow Noriega to get back to his feet.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
Tori looking to sit in guard and control but Noriega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tori controls Noriega momentarily but Noriega frees himself. #SUB#
Tori looking for a guillotine here but Noriega defends easily.
#T1##SU2#
Noriega stands up from Tori's guard - Noriega perhaps looking for a knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Tori blocks the leg kick.
Tori half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Noriega throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Tori looks for a takedown but Noriega sprawls well.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Tori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Tori should have avoided that one.
Noriega scores with a nice strike.
Noriega throws a right hand that Tori ducks under and follows up with a left that Tori also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Tori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Tori moved out of range nicely.
Tori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.#T2#
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Tori should have avoided that one.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tori lands with a kick to the temple. Noriega shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
Tori throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Noriega.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tori.
Tori loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Tori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Tori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Tori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Tori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Noriega. Tori shrugs it off though.
Tori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.#T3#
Tori drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tori.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tori throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega misses with the combination.
Tori throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Tori dives in and scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Tori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Noriega's head.#T4#
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tori throws a big elbow that misses.
Tori cracks Noriega with a solid left hand.
Tori keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Tori has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
Tori postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
Tori trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noriega pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
Tori stands up over Noriega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega 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#
Tori cracks Noriega with a good jab.
No luck for Tori with that takedown attempt.
Tori missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tori tries to counter with a takedown but Noriega is quick to defend against it.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tori staying out of range there.
Tori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori walks into a jab.
Tori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Tori throws a right and a left that Noriega avoids nicely.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Tori moved out of range nicely.
Tori slips a jab from Noriega.
Tori closes the distance and clinches up with Noriega, looking for a takedown. Tori pushes Noriega against the cage but Noriega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Tori saw it coming and moves away.
Tori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega thows a leg kick but Tori checks it #TD#
and Tori counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Noriega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back!
Tori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Noriega prevents Tori from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Noriega is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
Rap Tori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega stalling.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega trying to mount his opponent but Tori defends it.
Tori wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Noriega seems content to control.
Noriega wants to free his trapped foot but Tori is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noriega is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
Noriega prevents Tori from improving his position.#T3#
Tori is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noriega defends well.
Noriega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tori is trying to keep Noriega in close.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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.#SU2#
Noriega stands up and waves to Tori to follow him.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tori connects with a looping right hand.
Tori avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Tori half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Tori misses.
Noriega throws a head kick but Tori moves out of range.
Tori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Tori.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tori throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega cracks Tori with a good jab.
Tori tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noriega 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
After winning the bout, Pablo Noriega 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:
CEC 682
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tori lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Tori blocks a jab.
Tori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Tori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temirov stuffs the takedown attempt from Tori. Tori gets slowly back to his feet.
Temirov is looking to counter punch.
Tori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Temirov if he has to take too many more of those.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tori slips under a jab from Temirov.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov thuds his right hand into Tori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
And Tori tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tori with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Tori drives through with a takedown into Temirov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tori preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Temirov working for a triangle but Tori defends it easily.
Temirov trying to control the position.
Tori advances to half guard.
Tori takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Temirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Temirov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tori.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Tori there. #T2#
Tori is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Temirov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tori is working away from the top position though.
Tori takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Temirov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tori.
Tori not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tori working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Temirov is rocked!
Tori working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Temirov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tori has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Temirov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tori lands a big shot there that rocks Temirov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Tori postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Temirov is out cold - huge knockout for Tori!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CEC INVASION
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Tori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia connects with a single shot there.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Tori is just out of range.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia lands a jab to the head.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Tori ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tori is able to avoid easily.
Tori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tori has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Tori feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Tori wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Tori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Garcia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tori throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
Tori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Tori.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Tori throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Tori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia throws a hook but Tori avoids it easily.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
A nice combination there by Garcia.
Tori moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Tori misses the jab.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tori misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Garcia.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Tori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tori lands a jab.
Garcia moves out of range as Tori throws a body kick.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Tori counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
A low kick from Tori misses
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tori's knee momentarily.
Tori looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Tori lands with a right hand.
Tori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tori misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Tori is looking to score with low kicks.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tori shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Tori's head but Tori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Tori's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Tori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Tori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Tori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia.
Garcia misses the jab.
Tori feints the counter takedown.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tori manages to avoid it.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Tori misses.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Tori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Tori.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tori misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Tori throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Tori throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tori throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tori.
Tori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tori tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tori scores with a three punch combo!
Tori misses with a looping left.
Tori wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tori.
Tori lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tori scores with a leg kick.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Tori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Tori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tori.
Garcia misses the jab.
Tori missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Tori looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Tori throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a leg kick.
Garcia throws a hook but Tori avoids it easily.#T1#
Tori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tori.
Tori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Tori persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Tori throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Tori misses with a straight left.
Garcia throws a low kick but Tori moves out of range easily.
Tori throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Tori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tori looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tori checks a low kick from Garcia.
Tori misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Tori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tori moves away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tori tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Tori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Tori knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Tori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Tori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.
Tori moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Tori throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia takes a swing at Tori's ribcage but misses.
Tori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tori defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Garcia lands with a hook. Tori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tori misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia connects with a single shot there.
Tori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tori looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Tori throws a big shot that misses.
Tori scores with a nice right hand.
Tori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Tori misses.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. Tori looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Tori misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Garcia misses.
It seemed like Tori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tori throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Tori's head back.
Tori is looking to land body kicks.
Tori closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Tori pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
Tori misses with a body kick.
Tori looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Tori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tori scores with a hook.
Tori throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Tori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tori.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tori.
Tori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Tori.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Tori throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Tori looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Tori just misses with a punch to the body.
Tori checks the leg kick.
Tori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Tori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tori.
Tori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tori walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Tori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.#T1#
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Tori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Tori moved out of range.
Garcia checks a low kick from Tori.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tori feints a counter leg kick.
Tori throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Tori off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Tori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tori might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garcia has got the better of the exchanges.
Tori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia scores with a jab. Tori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia misses with a hook. Tori ducked under it nicely.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Tori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rap Tori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia backing away here, and Tori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Tori motions for Garcia to come forward. Tori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Tori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tori feints a counter leg kick.
Tori is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Garcia takes a swing at Tori's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Tori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Tori misses
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Tori thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Tori on that attempt.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Tori didn't see that one coming.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tori can do to turn this around?
Tori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Tori moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Tori's head but Tori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Tori moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Tori tries a quick counter leg kick but Garcia is wise to it.#T3#
Tori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tori throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Tori seems unphased.
A big left from Tori misses.
Tori just misses with a punch to the body.
As Tori backs away, Garcia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haislan Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Tori down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Tori down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Tori misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tori.
Tori throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Tori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tori misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Tori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garcia checks a low kick from Tori.
Tori with a nice cross.
Tori tries a head kick but it misses.
Tori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tori.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia slips under a jab from Tori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garcia. That one must have hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Tori does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
Haislan Garcia 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:
NSC 52: Trump vs Tori
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Tori misses with a looping right.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trump checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tori throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tori throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Tori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Tori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Tori.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tori.
Tori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trump but Trump pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tori has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Trump looks to land a combination but Tori avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Trump instigates a clinch.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tori backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Tori.
Trump tries a body shot but Tori blocks it.
#T1##TD#
Trump successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Tori defends easily.
Tori wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Tori throws a big right hand that misses.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tori's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tori with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Tori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tori wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump throwing strikes from guard but Tori blocks nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
Trump trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillary Trump dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tori swings widly with a right hand
and Trump counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tori misses with a left hand
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tori throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
Tori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trump throws out the jab.
Tori throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
Trump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tori looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tori connects with a nice looking jab.
Tori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Tori.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Tori. #TD#
Trump manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Tori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tori has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump is trying to keep Tori in close.
#T1#
Tori postures up in Trump's guard and throws a big left but Trump blocks it.
Tori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trump holds on and takes a little breather.
Tori postures up in Trump's guard and throws a big left but Trump blocks it.
Tori lands a couple of elbows.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Tori is proving a slippery customer.
Trump has momentary wrist control but Tori slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trump working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tori. #SUB#
Tori has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Trump to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tori is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Trump pulls down on the head and he's put Tori to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hillary Trump!
Hillary Trump 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:
NSC 47 PPV
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Tori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Tori.#TD2#
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tori tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in Tori's guard.
Tori keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Bishop wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop has knee on belly momentarily but Tori bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tori is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Tori takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Tori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tori drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tori jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Tori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Tori misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tori moves out of range of the strikes.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tori checks a low kick from Bishop.
Tori with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop sizes up Tori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tori throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Tori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Tori lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Jackson Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tori slips under a jab from Bishop.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Tori throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tori.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Tori throws a big counter combination but Bishop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tori.
Tori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tori checks the leg kick.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Bishop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tori trying to control from the bottom.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Tori defends it.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tori working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bishop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tori to the mat! Tori manages to get full guard.
Rap Tori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tori is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.#SUB#
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tori working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop 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.
Bishop pushing down on Tori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Tori looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bishop 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop wins by unanimous decision!
Jackson Bishop was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
NSC 41: Glatt vs Shorton
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Megalos throws the kick towards the body but Tori avoids it.
Tori feinted with a counter takedown.
Megalos throws the kick towards the body but Tori avoids it.
Tori throws out a loose jab but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Megalos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Megalos scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Megalos has closed the distance and engaged Tori in a clinch.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Tori avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Tori has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori lands with a short shot to the head.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Tori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Megalos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megalos misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Megalos there.
Tori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Megalos circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Megalos checks the leg kick.
Megalos scores with a jab. Tori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tori throws a leg kick but Megalos checks it.
Megalos connects with a crisp jab.
Megalos cracks a nice hook into Tori's ribs.
Tori throws a series of punches but Megalos moves out of range.
And Megalos responds with a good body kick, but Tori manages to step out the way in time.
A punch combination from Tori misses.
A nice side step and Megalos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Megalos works Tori's body with a nice hook.
Tori misses with a looping right.
Vasilios Megalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Megalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Megalos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Tori misses.
Megalos lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Megalos does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
Tori's jab looks to have found its range, popping Megalos under the eye.
Megalos staying out of range there.
Tori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megalos.
Megalos lands a nice hook to Tori's body. Tori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Megalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tori's calf.
Tori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Megalos.
Megalos scores with a body shot.
Megalos misses with a looping right.
Megalos misses with a hook. Tori ducked under it nicely.
Tori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Megalos throws out the jab.
Megalos misses with a straight right.
Tori tries a low kick but Megalos avoids it.
Megalos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Megalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Megalos misses its intended target.
Megalos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Megalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tori throws a hook but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos moves away from the strike by Tori.
Megalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Megalos lands a jab to Tori's midsection.
Megalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tori.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Megalos connects with an inside leg kick.
Tori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tori throws a poor cross that misses
and Megalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Megalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Megalos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Megalos - that will leave a mark!
Megalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tori manages to avoid it.
Megalos throws a push kick but Tori slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Megalos.
Megalos checks a low kick from Tori.
Tori jabs Megalos right on the nose. Megalos blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos slips a jab from Tori.
Tori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tori blocks the body kick.
Tori blocks a jab.
Tori appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Megalos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Megalos.
Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Megalos works Tori's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Megalos throws a low kick but Tori avoids it.
Tori takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Megalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Megalos throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos catches Tori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tori misses with a low kick as Megalos jumps back.
Megalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tori.
Tori dips to his left and cracks Megalos with an uppercut!
Tori is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Megalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tori.
Tori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Megalos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Megalos, right into the meat.
Megalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Megalos moves forwards but Tori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos tries to clinch but Tori moves out of range.
Megalos throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.
Megalos lands a slapping body shot.
Tori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2##KD#
Tori drops Megalos with a left right combo! Tori follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#
Megalos is rocked!
Tori cracks Megalos with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tori immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Megalos is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tori!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PSE 48
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Tori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zackrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tori. Tori obviously looking to wear him down.
Tori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Tori is predictable there
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Tori's leg. Tori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tori shoots for a takedown but Zackrisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zackrisson lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Tori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zackrisson, pushing him back against the cage.
Zackrisson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tori tries a body shot but Zackrisson blocks it.
Tori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zackrisson backwards.
Tori wants a takedown.
Tori misses with the head strike.
Tori tries to work over Zackrisson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zackrisson cracks Tori with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson lands a body punch. #T1#
Tori misses with a punch on the inside.
Tori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tori struggles to land a body shot inside as Zackrisson controls his hands.
Zackrisson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zackrisson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Tori scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tori.#BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tori looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tori.
Tori walks into a stiff left hand from Zackrisson.
Tori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tori moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tori with a nice cross.
Tori throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Tori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tori throws the kick towards the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Tori settles back down.
Tori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tori throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zackrisson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tori really felt that one!
A punch combination from Zackrisson misses.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Tori drives through with a takedown into Zackrisson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zackrisson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tori.
Tori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zackrisson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zackrisson keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Zackrisson trying to keep a closed guard but Tori is proving a slippery customer.
Tori postures up in Zackrisson's guard and throws a big left but Zackrisson blocks it.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.
Zackrisson keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tori landing some decent shots from guard.
Tori postures up and lands a big shot to Zackrisson's brow.
Zackrisson wants to get back to his feet but Tori is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tori is working Zackrisson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zackrisson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Zackrisson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zackrisson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Tori has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zackrisson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Zackrisson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tori with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zackrisson looking for a sweep. Not yet Zackrisson, not yet.
Tori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Tori changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Tori there.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson takes one on the button.
Zackrisson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tori lands a nice shot that snaps Zackrisson's head back.
Tori throws a nice looking combination but Zackrisson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zackrisson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zackrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tori lands a jab to the nose.
Tori thuds his right hand into Zackrisson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tori off the cage and back into range.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Tori shakes it off.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson jabs Tori right on the nose. Tori blinks but takes it well.
Tori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zackrisson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tori somewhat.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Zackrisson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tori misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zackrisson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Zackrisson.
Tori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tori feints and then cracks Zackrisson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson is looking to score with low kicks.
Tori is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori with a poor takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tori's knee momentarily.
Tori shoots for a takedown but Zackrisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rap Tori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tori tests Zackrisson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tori misses with a double jab
and Zackrisson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tori's knee momentarily.
Tori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Tori counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Tori's leg. Tori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tori just misses with a punch to the body.
Tori looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Tori moves into the clinch.
Zackrisson blocking some punches.
#T3##TD#
Tori jumps into guard, dragging Zackrisson to the mat.
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
Tori trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Zackrisson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tori closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackrisson counters with a low kick, right behind Tori 's knee.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tori misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Tori's shoulder, as Tori tries to avoid the shot.
Tori changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zackrisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson digs a good body shot into Tori's ribs.
Zackrisson cracks Tori with an open hand slap.
Tori slips under a jab.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Tori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Tori.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Tori shakes it off.
Tori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zackrisson's waist but Zackrisson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tori off to one side.
Tori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tori misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
Zackrisson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson throws a hook but Tori avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Tori coming out on top.
Tori throws a good cross that connects.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Tori moved away.
Tori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Tori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tori avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Tori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson throws a front kick aimed at Tori's knee but Tori avoids it well.
Zackrisson throws a wild body kick that Tori sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tori.
Tori slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Tori tries to score with a low kick but Zackrisson moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Zackrisson swings for the body but Tori moves out of range.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tori lands a nice shot that snaps Zackrisson's head back.
Zackrisson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Tori.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Tori was well out of range.
Tori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Tori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Zackrisson tests Tori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Tori moved out of range.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tori.
Zackrisson scores with a nice strike.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Tori.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Tori.
Zackrisson throws a right hand that Tori ducks under and follows up with a left that Tori also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tori.
Tori lunges at Zackrisson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zackrisson's hand.
Zackrisson works Tori's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Tori counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tori makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tori postures up in Zackrisson's guard and throws a big left but Zackrisson blocks it.
Rap Tori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zackrisson 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##SUB#
Tori actively working from the bottom here.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Zackrisson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Tori gets back to full guard.
Tori 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.
Tori controls Zackrisson momentarily but Zackrisson frees himself.
Tori has a closed guard, preventing Zackrisson from standing up.
Zackrisson passes into half guard.
Zackrisson prevents Tori from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zackrisson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tori is pressing down on Zackrisson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zackrisson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zackrisson is keeping the position for now.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rap Tori.
I think Tori 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rap Tori!
Rap Tori 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:
PSE 43
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Tori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gadelha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gadelha.
Gadelha fails to land with a series of punches.
Gadelha loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Tori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gadelha.
Tori scores with a nice strike.
Tori throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gadelha counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tori!
Tori is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gadelha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tori looking for submissions off his back.
Gadelha is pressing down on Tori's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tori is holding on for now. #T1#
Tori moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Tori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gadelha defends well.
Gadelha tries to free his leg and advance position but Tori is retaining full guard.
Tori controls Gadelha momentarily but Gadelha frees himself.
Gadelha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gadelha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gadelha wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tori is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gadelha throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tori's body to avoid the submission. Tori has instead reached around Gadelha's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tori arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rap Tori!
After the fight, Rap Tori was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Claudio Gadelha was interviewed post fight and said 'Ouch that hurt!'.
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Event:
ADWGC 11
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 800 p4p, 91 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3213 p4p, 303 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata scores with a takedown into Tori's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Tori
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.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tori working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is really struggling to control Tori but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Tori
Tori tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.
Mata goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tori rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mata's guard! Nice work there by Tori! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (5) vs (2) Tori
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tori wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tori puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori content to control rather than advance.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is not content to let Tori control the position.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Tori looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tori postures up.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tori has managed to get both his arms back between Mata's legs - danger averted.
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tori working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mata wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mata 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata working a defensive guard here.
Mata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata has an active guard here but Tori has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tori is working for a kimura but Mata is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Mata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (9) vs (2) Tori
Mata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mata gets his hands free as Tori looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control the position but Tori frees himself and scrambles - Mata manages to regain control in side control.
Tori is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata takes a little break here. Tori wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tori is not content to let Mata control the position.
Tori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata is looking to stall here but Tori recovers full guard.
Tori working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mata has passed into half guard!
Tori is not content to let Mata control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata is trying to control. Tori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata trying to control from Tori's half guard. Tori has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Tori looking to control but Mata passes into half guard.
Mata trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to pass Tori's guard but actually Tori recovers to full guard.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mata trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tori is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata prevents Tori from improving his position.
Tori moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Dado Mata retains his featherweight title!
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 7716 p4p, 453 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3176 p4p, 297 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tori has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tori works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Tori
Tori looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tori working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
Tori trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to control but Tori passes easily into half guard.
Tori is pressing down on Aoki 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to hold on to Tori's head to control him but Tori postures up.
Aoki tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tori trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tori is now in half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Tori content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
Tori is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki trying to control but Tori postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tori working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aoki 's thigh. Aoki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tori is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aoki . Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Tori
Aoki is not content to let Tori control the position.
Tori thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aoki looking for a sweep but Tori has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (7) Tori
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount but Tori keeps good control and instead manages to take Aoki 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (10) Tori
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tori not allowing Aoki to control his hands.
Tori is looking for the choke from the back position but Aoki is controlling his hands well.
Tori is not going to allow Aoki to sit and survive in this position.
Aoki staying busy and making it hard for Tori to control.
Tori is hanging on to Aoki 's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tori looking for the choke but no joy.
Aoki breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (10) Tori
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Tori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
Tori won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tori trying to control here.
Tori tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (10) Tori
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki wants to take Tori's back but he can't do it this time.
Tori tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Tori's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tori is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Tori's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki tries to take Tori's back but instead Tori uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Tori is working away.
Tori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (5) vs (14) Tori
Tori looking to hold on to the position here but Aoki rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tori has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (14) Tori
Aoki wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Aoki trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori working a defensive guard but Aoki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (14) Tori
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Rap Tori 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:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 20458 p4p, 452 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3117 p4p, 273 weight class). Bjj Steel Penn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tori has closed the distance and engaged Steel Penn in a clinch.
Tori gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tori pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tori seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Tori has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Tori
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to improve his position but Tori has taken his back! Tori has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Steel Penn tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tori pushes Steel Penn away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rap Tori!
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 6502 p4p, 396 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3089 p4p, 265 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn is trying to drag Tori to the mat but Tori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tori has Steel Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel Penn has hold of one of Tori's legs. Tori is fighting the takedown attempt but Steel Penn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tori keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel Penn is sitting in close to Tori's body. Tori has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Steel Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Steel Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rap Tori!
In his post fight interview, Rap Tori started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Syn Europe 98
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Tori throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filch misses with a looping right.
Tori attempts a counter takedown but Filch avoids it well and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Filch 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Tori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Filch did well to prevent Tori getting side control.
Tori lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Filch taking some punishment here, with Tori in his half guard.
Filch gets back to full guard.
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tori has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tori is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Tori any problems.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Filch is looking to sweep but instead, Tori has passed into half guard.
Filch tries to get to full guard but Tori has control of the leg.
Filch punching from the bottom.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filch is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tori connects with a nice short shot to Filch's temple.
Filch is pressing down on Tori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Tori works over Filch with some ground and pound from guard.
Tori is in close to Filch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there. #T2#
Tori trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom.
Filch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.
Tori is working Filch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filch's head.
Filch wants to improve his position but instead Tori has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Filch is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Filch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back!
Tori trying to control the position but Filch manages to sink in the hooks.
Filch controlling well, preventing Tori from escaping the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Tori as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Filch!
Filch lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Filch has the hooks in. Tori is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tori breaks Filch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tori 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.
Filch wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Tori wants to control from the top but Filch keeps moving.
Tori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Tori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filch is aware though and is defending well.
Tori seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tori lands a couple of digs.
Filch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tori pulls Filch in close to prevent any damage.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rap Tori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Tori throws an off balance right hand
and Filch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tori digs a good body shot into Filch's ribs.
Tori throws a body punch but Filch moves out of range.
Filch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Tori closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filch's guard.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filch 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.
Tori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
Filch throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch 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#
Filch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Tori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Filch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filch working Tori over with strikes.
Rap Tori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tori gets back to full guard.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tori's head.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
Filch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tori avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tori wants to sweep here but Filch controlling him for the moment.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Filch is working Tori over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Filch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filch has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Filch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Filch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filch postures up and lands a big shot to Tori's brow.
Filch lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Tori working for a triangle but Filch defends it easily.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tori's head.#T3#
Filch working some strikes from top position.
Filch postures up in Tori's guard and throws a big left but Tori blocks it. #SUB#
Tori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filch with a nice head shot there.
Tori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Filch missing with punches from the bottom.
Tori scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filch is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filch moves into full guard.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tori won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Filch has momentary wrist control but Tori slips an elbow through the middle.
Filch is striking off his back. Tori thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Tori is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Tori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Filch sees it coming and defends easily.
Filch tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tori connects with a nice short shot to Filch's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zilch Filch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tori throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filch was covering up waiting for the punch and Tori finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tori is looking for a triangle but Filch pushes his legs off easily.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Filch won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tori is looking for a triangle but Filch pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Filch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Filch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filch has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.#SUB#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Filch won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Filch working some strikes from top position.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Filch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tori preventing the sweep.
Filch punching from the bottom - just letting Tori know he's still in a fight.
Tori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tori connects with a couple of short punches.
Tori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori is working Filch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Filch tries to free his leg and advance position but Tori is retaining full guard.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Tori keeping full guard, as Filch tries to pass. #SUB#
Tori has his foot on Filch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filch works his way back into a safe position though.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Tori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Tori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch cracks Tori with a solid left hand.
Tori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Tori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Filch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tori works over Filch with some ground and pound from guard.
Tori with a nice head shot there.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zilch Filch.
Well Filch 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zilch Filch!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DARE NYE BLAST
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Vila cracks Tori with a good jab.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Vila lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Rap Tori has been cut.
Tori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vila swings for the body but Tori moves out of range.
Vila has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Vila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vila fakes the leg kick and cracks Tori in the body.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vila.
Tori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Tori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tori.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Tori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vila walks into a left hand.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tori.
Nice body punch from Tori.
Vila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tori. Tori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tori.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Vila misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Tori down.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vila.
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!
Tori slips under a jab from Vila.
Vila swings for the body but Tori moves out of range.
Nice cross by Tori.
Tori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Tori has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Tori is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vila scores with a nice head shot.
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vila was well out of range. Poor timing from Tori.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tori.
Vila throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Vila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tori throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Tori throws a right and a left that Vila avoids nicely.
Vila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tori at a distance.
Tori gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tori moves away.
Tori throws a hook but Vila blocks it.#TD#
Tori fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vila to the ground. Tori is now in Vila's guard.#SUB2#
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Vila working a defensive guard here.
Vila wants to improve his position but instead Tori has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is keen to just control but Vila is a slippery customer.
Vila moves into full guard.
Vila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tori wants to control from the top but Vila keeps moving.
Tori distracts Vila with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Vila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tori postures up and lands a big shot to Vila's brow.
Tori keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vila's head.
Vila wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rap Tori's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vila misses with a left hand
and Tori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Tori.
Tori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Vila keeps Tori at a distance using the push kick.
Tori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tori blocks a leg kick.
Tori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vila throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.
Tori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tori's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila slips under a jab from Tori.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila throws a chopping leg kick but Tori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tori lands a jab to the nose.
Tori loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tori moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Tori loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Vila replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tori blocks it well.
Tori throws a looping overhand right but Vila ducks down to avoid it.
Tori misses with a straight left.
Vila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vila slips a straight right by Tori.
Vila throws a leg kick but Tori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vila is looking to chop away at Tori's legs.
Vila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vila. #TD#
Tori is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vila's half guard.
Tori thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vila's head.
Vila has hold of Tori's hands but Tori slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tori is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vila is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Tori landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tori lands a big elbow.
Vila gets back to half guard.
Vila on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Vila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Vila manages to get back to half guard.
Vila is not content to let Tori control the position.#SUB2#
Vila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tori pulls his head out easily.
Vila is looking to improve his position.
Tori is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rap Tori dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rap Tori's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vila gets caught napping as Tori dives in and scores a takedown. Vila manages to retain guard.
Vila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vila manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tori sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vila has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Tori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tori has managed to get both his arms back between Vila's legs - danger averted.
Tori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tori manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vila throws a strike but Tori rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tori scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Tori won't allow Vila to sweep him here.
Tori postures up and lands a big shot to Vila's brow.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Vila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori is looking to advance position but Vila has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T3#
Vila tries to control but Tori wriggling away.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Vila scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Vila trying to control but Tori is having none of it. #SUB2#
Vila looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Vila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Vila working for a submission but Tori is keeping him at bay.
Vila wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tori holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vila tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tori gets back to half guard.
Vila prevents Tori from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joan Vila.
I think Vila has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
During a confident post fight interview, Joan Vila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON VII
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheze lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sheze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sheze shoots for a takedown but Urani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sheze tries to move into range but Urani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sheze misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheze misses the target.
A jab from Urani does it's job there.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Sheze.
A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
Urani slips a jab and a cross from Sheze.
Sheze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urani momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheze lands with an overhand left.
Sheze blocks a head kick by Urani.
A little feinted left hand from Sheze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sheze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urani wants to counter with a clinch but Sheze pushes him away.
Sheze with a jab.
Urani scores with a hook to the body. Sheze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sheze avoids the body shot from Urani.
Nice sprawl there from Urani as Sheze shoots in.
Sheze dives in for a single leg takedown but Urani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mnajdra Sheze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheze missing with a left hand there. Urani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheze looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
Sheze misses with a lunging right hand
and Urani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheze lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sheze fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Sheze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Sheze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Urani misses its intended target.
It looked like Sheze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urani throws a hook but Sheze avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheze misses the target.
Urani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urani moves away from the strike by Sheze.
Sheze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urani throws a wild body kick that Sheze sees coming a mile off.
Urani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sheze rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as Sheze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urani doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Sheze catches Urani right on the button with a cross.
Sheze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urani moves out of range as Sheze strikes.
Sheze looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheze.
Urani steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sheze.
Sheze misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Urani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Urani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urani.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheze.
Urani lands with a right to the head.
Sheze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Urani.
Urani lands a shoulder strike.
Urani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shezes head.
Urani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urani misses with a body punch.
Sheze has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheze fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Urani digs a right hand into Sheze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheze's gas tank.
Sheze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urani tries to throw a body punch but Sheze avoids it by throwing Urani back against the cage.
Urani digs a right hand into Sheze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheze's gas tank.
Sheze struggles to land a body shot inside as Urani controls his hands.
Urani slows down the pace here.
A short right from Urani.
Sheze takes a shot to the head.
Urani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urani can't find room to land a body shot as Sheze controls the action.
Urani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheze throws a head punch that misses.
Sheze tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani blocking some punches.
Urani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urani lands a body shot.
Sheze is breathing heavily.
Urani lands with a light punch inside.
Sheze working aggressively here.
Urani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheze throws a punch but it's blocked by Urani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ephram Urani will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Urani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheze looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
Sheze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urani takes a swing at Sheze's ribcage but misses.
Urani misses with a straight left.
Urani scores with a jab. Sheze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Sheze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sheze. Those never looked like landing.
Urani steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sheze misses the shot to the body.
Sheze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani needs to keep his hands up - Sheze had a free shot at his head there.
Urani connects with a body shot that sends Sheze's belly button to the back.
A jab from Sheze misses.
Urani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sheze drops his hands momentarily and Urani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Sheze misses with a two punch combination.
Urani slips a jab and a cross from Sheze.
Mnajdra Sheze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheze throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Urani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sheze avoids a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Urani. No joy for Sheze on that attempt.
Urani tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sheze misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.
Sheze throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it.
Urani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Urani.
Urani takes a swing at Sheze's ribcage but misses.
Urani lands a body shot.
Urani cracks a nice hook into Sheze's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Urani. Beautiful body shot.
Sheze throws a hook but Urani blocks it.#T2#
Urani works Sheze's body with a nice hook.
Urani jabs Sheze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani ducks right into an uppercut from Sheze.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheze manages to avoid it.
Urani fakes the leg kick and cracks Sheze in the body.
Sheze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urani. Urani obviously looking to wear him down.
Sheze throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urani connects with a body shot that sends Sheze's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Urani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheze doesn't seem phased though.
Sheze drops his hands momentarily and Urani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urani has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Urani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Urani lands with a nice body punch.
Sheze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urani lunges at Sheze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sheze's hand.
Urani scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Sheze is rocked!
Sheze lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Sheze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheze seems to have got his legs back now.
Sheze slips a jab from Urani.
A swing and a miss from Urani.
It looked like Sheze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urani.
Urani lands a nice looking body shot.
Sheze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Urani as he avoids it easily.
Sheze walks into a stiff left hand from Urani.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urani throws a hook but Sheze avoids it easily.
Urani scores with a body shot.
Sheze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
#KD2#
Urani drops Sheze with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sheze looks back up at him and smiles so Urani waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ephram Urani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheze throws a combination that misses
and Urani counters with a left to the body.
Urani lands a nice hook to Sheze's body. Sheze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Sheze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheze throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheze throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Urani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Sheze has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ephram Urani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Whack! Urani lands a heavy head kick that drops Sheze. The ref tackles Urani to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sheze was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ephram Urani!
Ephram Urani is the new lightweight champion!
Ephram Urani took some time post fight to say the following; 'Revenge against that pile of shit is sweet. '.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON IV
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheze jabs at Knorr's body.
Knorr doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sheze to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knorr at a distance.
Matheus Knorr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Sheze.
Sheze connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Knorr tumbling to the canvas! Sheze pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Knorr was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mnajdra Sheze!
Mnajdra Sheze is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Mnajdra Sheze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON II
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pesonen misses with an uppercut
and Sheze counters with a straight right hand.
Pesonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Pesonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pesonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheze just misses with a punch to the body.
Pesonen tries to clinch up.
Pesonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sheze! But no joy.
Sheze staying out of range there.
Pesonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheze throws out a counter right but Pesonen avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Sheze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pesonen's guard.
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!
Pesonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheze throwing strikes from guard but Pesonen blocks nicely.
Sheze postures up and lands a big shot to Pesonen's brow.
Sheze landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Sheze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheze cracks Pesonen with a solid left hand.
Pesonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pesonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sheze defends well.
Sheze is working Pesonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sheze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pesonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sheze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pesonen managing to control the position.
Pesonen wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Sheze working some strikes from top position.
Sheze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pesonen's head.
Sheze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pesonen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pesonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sheze.
Pesonen is trying to keep Sheze in close.
#SUB2#
Sheze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pesonen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Sheze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pesonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sheze 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.#SUB2#
Sheze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pesonen defends well.#SUB#
Pesonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Pesonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sheze is trying to get back to half guard.
Pesonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheze keeps working.
Sheze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pesonen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sheze thows a huge punch but Pesonen dodges it nicely.
#T4##SUB2#
Pesonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sheze.
Pesonen is looking for a sweep. Sheze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sheze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pesonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pesonen wants to get back to full guard.
Sheze lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Pesonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sheze.
Sheze is nestled in close to Pesonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mnajdra Sheze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pesonen wants to clinch but Sheze slips to the side
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheze checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pesonen.
Sheze misses with a double jab.
Pesonen misses with a hook. Sheze ducked under it nicely.
Sheze misses with a looping right.
Pesonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheze's calf.
Sheze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pesonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pesonen. That's going to slow Sheze down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pesonen misses with a right hand
and Sheze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. Sheze looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pesonen lands a nice shot that snaps Sheze's head back.
#T1#
Sheze takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
As Sheze backs away, Pesonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sheze blocks a head kick by Pesonen.
Sheze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pesonen under the eye.
Pesonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sheze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheze ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
A cross from Pesonen lands.
Sheze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Sheze as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Sheze misses.
Pesonen throws a looping overhand right but Sheze ducks down to avoid it.
Pesonen wants to clinch up but Sheze keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Pesonen.
Sheze throws out a loose jab but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pesonen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sheze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesonen has hold of Sheze's hands but Sheze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pesonen is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Sheze lands with a punch from half guard.
Sheze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mnajdra Sheze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Sheze is looking for a kimura here.
Sheze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sheze lands with a punch from half guard.
Sheze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pesonen wants to control but Sheze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sheze connects with a nice short shot to Pesonen's temple. #T3#
Pesonen taking some punishment here, with Sheze in his half guard.
Sheze is nestled in close to Pesonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Sheze there.
Sheze looks to land a strike but Pesonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sheze cracks Pesonen with a solid left hand.
Sheze works over Pesonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Sheze distracts Pesonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pesonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheze manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Sheze throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pesonen uses it to pass to side control.
Sheze is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Sheze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Sheze looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pesonen passes into side control!
Pesonen wants to stand but Sheze is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheze tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Pesonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheze knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen trying to control the action but Sheze is working from the bottom.
Sheze regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mnajdra Sheze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sheze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesonen. #TD2#
Sheze ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sheze no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Sheze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pesonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sheze is tightening it up a little... Pesonen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pesonen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pesonen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sheze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mnajdra Sheze!
After winning the bout, Mnajdra Sheze 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:
Last Hoorah
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Vila wants to land a leg kick but Sheze is out of range.
Sheze throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Vila throws out a counter right but Sheze avoids it with no problem.
Sheze moves out of range of the body kick from Vila.
Sheze tries to counter with a takedown but Vila is quick to defend against it.
Nice uppercut there from Vila.
Sheze throws a hook to the side of Vila's head but Vila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Vila misses.
Sheze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Vila misses
enabling Sheze to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheze.
Sloppy strikes from Vila. Those never looked like landing.
Vila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sheze to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Sheze moves away from the strike by Vila.
Vila works Sheze's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Sheze throws a shot to the body.
Sheze slips under a jab from Vila.
Vila with a nice cross.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheze misses the shot to the body.
Sheze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Vila.
Sheze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheze looks to throw the jab but Vila is out of range.
Sheze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sheze moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vila.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheze avoids the body shot from Vila.
Sheze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vila misses the shot to the body.
Sheze misses with an uppercut.
Sheze lands a nice shot that snaps Vila's head back.
Vila connects with the punch.#TD#
Sheze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vila sprawls well initially but Sheze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vila is looking for a sweep. Sheze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sheze is trying to work for a kimura but Vila is defending well.
Vila tries to get to full guard but Sheze has control of the leg. #T3#
Sheze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vila tries to get to full guard but Sheze has control of the leg.
Sheze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Sheze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sheze maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vila could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sheze has cracked it and Vila is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sheze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mnajdra Sheze!
A relieved looking Mnajdra Sheze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SP ICON: Fresh Blood
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sheze throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Urani. Beautiful body shot.
Sheze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urani lands a body shot.
Sheze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urani avoids it really well and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sheze as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani staying out of range there.
Sheze lands the left hand.#T1#
Sheze misses with a straight left.
Urani lands a body shot.
Sheze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Urani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Sheze's shoulder, as Sheze tries to avoid the shot.
Urani avoids the body shot from Sheze.
Sheze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urani lunges at Sheze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sheze's hand.
Sheze throws a big shot that misses.
Urani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urani defending well as Sheze loads up on a big left hand.
Sheze misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Sheze.
Sheze connects with a right hand. Urani shakes it off.
Sheze dodges the punch combination from Urani.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheze throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
Sheze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses.
Sheze lands a nice shot that snaps Urani's head back.
Sheze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheze.
Sheze cracks Urani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Urani scores with a leg kick.
Urani throws a looping overhand right but Sheze ducks down to avoid it.
Sheze lands a nice shot that snaps Urani's head back.
Urani lands the left hand.#T3#
Sheze fails with a takedown attempt.
Urani blocks a jab.
Urani lands with a shot to the body.
Urani scores with a three punch combo!
Sheze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheze throws out a loose jab but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheze takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sheze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Urani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Urani. #T4#
Urani misses with a straight right.
Urani blocks a jab.
Urani misses with a body shot.
Sheze throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Urani lands a slapping body shot.
Sheze throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses.
Urani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sheze to score with a decent uppercut.
Urani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sheze throws a sloppy body shot
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
Sheze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Urani gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sheze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ephram Urani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Sheze lands.#CL2#
Urani rushes Sheze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Urani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urani.
Urani lands a body shot.
Urani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheze or not.
Urani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheze or not.
Sheze lands a shot to the body.
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Sheze misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urani.
Urani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urani dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Urani presses Sheze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Urani - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urani lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Sheze gets control of Urani's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sheze will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Urani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Urani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheze is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sheze has an active guard here but Urani has managed to pass into half guard.
Sheze won't allow Urani to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sheze tries to get to full guard but Urani has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sheze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Urani pulls his head out easily.
Sheze wants to control but Urani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Urani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sheze wants to improve his position but Urani is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sheze with the active half guard here but Urani passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Sheze can't do much from the bottom here.
Sheze is looking for a sweep.
Urani controls the position.
Urani trying to control the position but Sheze is working away.
Sheze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Sheze seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Urani has recovered full guard.
Sheze is fighting to break Urani's control of his arms but Urani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Urani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Urani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Urani seems keen to control Sheze's posture.
Sheze trying to control but Urani is working from the bottom.
Sheze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheze is looking to work some ground and pound but Urani has wrist control.
Urani is trying to keep Sheze in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ephram Urani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sheze tests Urani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheze.
Urani let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mnajdra Sheze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheze throws a right hand that misses
and Sheze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Urani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Urani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Urani manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Urani presses Sheze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sheze fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheze tries to pull guard but Urani forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Urani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sheze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urani lands a nice uppercut.
Urani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sheze fails to land.
Urani lands a shoulder strike.
Urani lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urani.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Urani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheze backwards.
Ephram Urani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Urani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheze backwards.
Urani has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sheze seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Urani can turn it around.
Sheze tries to pull guard but Urani forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheze.
Urani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urani.
Urani avoiding damage.
Urani lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urani lands a body punch.
Urani scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheze backwards. #T2#
Urani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urani dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Urani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Urani.
Urani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shezes head.
Urani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Urani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mnajdra Sheze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheze.
Urani is leaning against Sheze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Urani works on Sheze's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheze tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Sheze back against the cage.
Sheze has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
Urani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Urani as the two fighters clinch.
Urani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Urani.
Urani is working Sheze over against the cage.#T3#
Urani lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urani.
Urani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Urani.
Urani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urani tries to work over Sheze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shezes head. #ROC2#
Sheze is rocked!
Urani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Sheze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urani lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheze backwards.
Urani tries a body shot but Sheze blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Urani.
Urani lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheze backwards.
Sheze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urani is defending well for now.
Sheze struggles to land a body shot inside as Urani controls his hands.
Urani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Urani lands a body shot.
A short left from Urani.
A right handed body shot lands from Urani.
Sheze gets through Urani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheze blocks a body shot from Urani.
Sheze throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Urani.
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Sheze seems to have got his legs back now.
Sheze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urani lands a right hand.
Urani lands an uppercut.
Sheze has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Urani lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Urani takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Urani lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ephram Urani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urani 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ephram Urani!
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Event:
SP ICON: EXHIBITION
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Blixt throws a shot from downtown. Sheze moves away and avoids it.
Sheze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Blixt finds it's way through Sheze's defenses.
Sheze throws a sloppy body shot
and Blixt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blixt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sheze misses with a lunging right hand
and Blixt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Sheze misses.
Blixt misses with an uppercut. Sheze saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Sheze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blixt throws a looping overhand right but Sheze ducks down to avoid it.
Sheze ducks under a wild hook from Blixt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blixt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheze.
A slow jab from Blixt misses its intended target.
Blixt wants to clinch.
Blixt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Blixt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blixt misses with a hook
#TD#
so Sheze counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blixt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sheze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blixt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blixt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sheze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sheze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blixt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blixt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Blixt wants to control from the top but Sheze keeps moving. #SUB#
Sheze working for a triangle but Blixt defends it easily.
Sheze looking to control.
#SUB#
Sheze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blixt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blixt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sheze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Sheze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Blixt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sheze looking for a guillotine here but Blixt defends easily.
Blixt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blixt preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheze controls Blixt momentarily but Blixt frees himself. #SUB#
Blixt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blixt has managed to get both his arms back between Sheze's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Blixt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blixt has managed to get both his arms back between Sheze's legs - danger averted.
Blixt wants to control from the top but Sheze keeps moving.
Blixt advances to half guard.
Sheze is refusing to be controlled, as Blixt sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sheze looking for subs from the bottom but Blixt mounts him!#T5#
Blixt controlling the pace for now.
Blixt tries to control but Sheze wriggling away.
Sheze can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sheze tries to hold on but Blixt pushes him away.
Sheze is trying to escape the mount.
Sheze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sheze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blixt is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Sheze trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Blixt manages to pass to mount!
Blixt looking to control but Sheze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sheze wants to hold on but Blixt pushes him away.
Sheze regains half guard.
Sheze is staying active underneath Blixt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sheze tries to get to full guard but Blixt has control of the leg.
Sheze wants to control the action here but instead Blixt manages to pass to full mount! #T7#
Sheze is trying to escape the mount.
Sheze tries to improve his position but instead Blixt has taken his back!
Blixt is hanging on to Sheze's back as he tries to escape.
Blixt is trying to stick to Sheze's back but Sheze is turning into Blixt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blixt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sheze.
Sheze looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sheze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sheze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blixt is trying to keep Sheze in close.
Sheze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T8#
Sheze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sheze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blixt pulls Sheze in close to prevent any damage.
Sheze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sheze throws a big elbow that misses.
Blixt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheze stands up over Blixt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sheze trying to control the position from guard on top but Blixt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheze pushes down on Blixt's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Sheze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blixt defending well though.
Sheze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blixt is looking to control Sheze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blixt avoid being mounted?
Sheze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sheze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blixt's head.
Sheze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blixt is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blixt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sheze tries to pass to full mount but Blixt defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Widar Blixt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Blixt throws out a loose jab but Sheze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sheze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheze scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Blixt finds it's target.
Sheze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blixt.
Sheze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blixt.
Blixt throws an off balance right hand
and Sheze counters with a three punch combo that has Blixt backing up. Blixt nods at Sheze to acknowledge the strikes.
Blixt misses with a wild body shot.
Blixt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheze misses with a straight right.
Blixt misses the jab.
Sheze is looking to counter punch.
Blixt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blixt scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Sheze misses with an uppercut. Blixt saw that one coming.
Blixt avoids the body shot from Sheze.
Blixt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheze.
Blixt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Widar Blixt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blixt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blixt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blixt misses with a hook to the body
and Sheze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blixt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Blixt misses its intended target.
Blixt lands a really nice looking cross but Sheze seems unphased.
Blixt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Widar Blixt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheze ducks under a wild hook from Blixt.#T2#
Sheze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Sheze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blixt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blixt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sheze has time to react.
Widar Blixt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheze takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blixt throws the left hand but Sheze avoids the punch easily.
Sheze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blixt.
Blixt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheze was well out of range. Poor timing from Blixt.
Sheze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blixt throws a lazy right hand but Sheze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blixt misses with a hook. Sheze ducked under it nicely.
Blixt misses with a double jab
enabling Sheze to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sheze scores with a jab. Blixt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sheze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blixt throws a lazy right hand but Sheze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blixt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blixt looks to land a right hand but Sheze moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blixt. Sheze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blixt throws a hook but Sheze avoids it easily.
Sheze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Blixt misses.
Blixt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blixt throws a shot to the body.
Blixt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Sheze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blixt is adopting a defensive guard.
Mnajdra Sheze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sheze won't allow Blixt to sweep him here.
Sheze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sheze wants to control from the top but Blixt keeps moving.
Sheze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheze trying to control the position from guard on top but Blixt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T5#
Sheze trying to control the position from guard on top but Blixt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blixt wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sheze darts in looking for a takedown but Blixt gets double underhooks and turns Sheze into the ropes.
Sheze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sheze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blixt.
Sheze attempts a counter takedown but Blixt avoids it well and moves away.
Blixt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blixt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheze ducks under a wild hook from Blixt.
Sheze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blixt.
Nice defenses there by Sheze.
Sheze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blixt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheze.#T6#
Blixt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blixt misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheze misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Blixt.
Blixt swings for the body but Sheze moves out of range.
Sheze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sheze blocks a jab.
Blixt throws an off balance right hand
and Blixt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blixt throws a hook but Sheze blocks it.
Blixt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sheze backs up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blixt just misses with a punch to the body.
Blixt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheze throws out the jab.
Sheze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Widar Blixt has been cut.#T7#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blixt.
Sheze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blixt.
Blixt avoids the body shot from Sheze.
Sheze lands a lovely overhand right.
Blixt tests Sheze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheze feinted with a counter takedown.
Sheze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blixt's waist but Blixt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheze off to one side.
Blixt misses the jab.
Well,Sheze is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A looping hook to the body misses from Blixt. Sheze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blixt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T8#
Sheze lands a jab to the head.
Sheze looks to throw the jab but Blixt is out of range.
Blixt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blixt just misses with a punch to the body.
Blixt lands with a good body shot.
Blixt lands a slapping body shot.
Blixt connects with a body shot.
Sheze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blixt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mnajdra Sheze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blixt looks to land a combination. Sheze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sheze darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T9#
Blixt scores with a shot to the body.
Blixt throws a good cross that connects.
Sheze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sheze connects with a jab.
Blixt missing with a left hand there. Sheze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blixt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blixt jabs at Sheze's body.
Sheze takes one to the chin there.
Blixt cracks a nice hook into Sheze's ribs.
Mnajdra Sheze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blixt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheze is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Widar Blixt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blixt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Widar Blixt!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Widar Blixt!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Widar Blixt!
Widar Blixt wins by unanimous decision!
Widar Blixt is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Widar Blixt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Red Wedding
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Pesonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Sheze blocks the leg kick.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Sheze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesonen misses with a hook.
Sheze moves out of range of the leg kick from Pesonen.
Sheze moves out of range of the body kick.
Sheze throwing a counter right hand but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Sheze slips a jab from Pesonen.
Sheze throws a body punch but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sheze slips under a jab.
Sheze tries to counter with a takedown but Pesonen is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Pesonen. Beautiful body shot.
Pesonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sheze's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheze scores with a hook to the body. Pesonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sheze or perhaps it was just good defense by Pesonen, which made it look bad.
Sheze just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Sheze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pesonen did well to prevent Sheze getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sheze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pesonen defending well though.
Pesonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pesonen wants to control but Sheze is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sheze is working for a submission of some sort.
Sheze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pesonen is looking for a sweep. Sheze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sheze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pesonen is positioning himself well to prevent Sheze advancing to mount.
Pesonen 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.
Sheze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Sheze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pesonen trying to control but Sheze postures up.
#T2#
Pesonen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sheze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pesonen wants to improve his position but Sheze is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sheze is working for a submission of some sort.
Sheze winds up and cracks Pesonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sheze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pesonen defending well though.
Pesonen gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Pesonen trying to control the position here.
Pesonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pesonen wants to sweep here but Sheze controlling him for the moment.
Pesonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Sheze scoring with some ground and pound.
Pesonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sheze won't allow Pesonen to sweep him here.
Sheze wants to control from the top but Pesonen keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pesonen's head.
Sheze scoring with some ground and pound.
Sheze throws a big elbow that misses.
Sheze preventing the sweep.
Sheze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pesonen's head.
Sheze works over Pesonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Sheze trying to control but Pesonen is working from the bottom.
Sheze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sheze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pesonen's head.#SUB#
Sheze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pesonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pesonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pesonen! #REVB#
Sheze is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mnajdra Sheze 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#
Nice shot lands for Pesonen.
Pesonen catches Sheze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Sheze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesonen moves forwards but Sheze connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Sheze shoots in and bounces Pesonen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pesonen keeping moving, preventing Sheze from controlling successfully.
Sheze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pesonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pesonen, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pesonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pesonen working a defensive guard here.
Pesonen pulls Sheze in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Pesonen looking to control.
Sheze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sheze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pesonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheze throwing strikes but missing.
Mnajdra Sheze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pesonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheze stands up over Pesonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pesonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pesonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Pesonen pulls Sheze in to control the position.
Pesonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheze's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sheze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pesonen is aware though and is defending well.
Pesonen trying to control but Sheze is working from the bottom.
Pesonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sheze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sheze has his foot on Pesonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pesonen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sheze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pesonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sheze is trying to control the position but Pesonen postures up. #SUB#
Sheze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pesonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sheze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sheze controlling Pesonen's posture. #SUB#
Sheze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sheze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Sheze keeps moving.
Sheze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sheze looking for a guillotine here but Pesonen defends easily.
Pesonen trying to control but Sheze is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mnajdra Sheze dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pesonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Sheze finds it's way through Pesonen's defenses.
Sheze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pesonen throws a push kick but Sheze slaps the foot to one side.
Sheze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheze.
Pesonen throws a nice looking combination but Sheze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sheze shoots in for a takedown but Pesonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pesonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Sheze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pesonen throws the kick towards the body but Sheze avoids it.
Sheze throwing a counter right hand but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen throws a push kick but Sheze slaps the foot to one side.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pesonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pesonen misses with a hook. Sheze ducked under it nicely.
Pesonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheze. #T1#
Sheze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Sheze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pesonen.
Sheze misses with a looping right.
Sheze blocks a head kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a series of punches but Sheze moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Sheze. That snapped Pesonen's head back.
Pesonen misses with a looping left.
Pesonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sheze slips under a jab.
Sheze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pesonen takes one to the side of the head.
Pesonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Sheze drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pesonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pesonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheze throwing strikes from guard but Pesonen blocks nicely.
Sheze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pesonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sheze throwing strikes but missing.
Sheze trying to control but Pesonen is working from the bottom.
Pesonen pulls Sheze in to control the position. #T3#
Sheze cracks Pesonen with a solid left hand.
Sheze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pesonen trying to control the position here.
Sheze throwing strikes from guard but Pesonen blocks nicely.
Sheze wants to control from the top but Pesonen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pesonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sheze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pesonen is pulling down on Sheze's head. It's preventing any offense from Sheze, at least for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pesonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pesonen walks into a straight right hand from Sheze.
Sheze takes one to the chin there.
Jallu Pesonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheze lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
Pesonen tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Sheze counters with a shoot takedown. Pesonen fights it but they end up in guard.
Pesonen looking to control.
Sheze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sheze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sheze working some strikes from top position.
Sheze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sheze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mnajdra Sheze did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
No joy there for Sheze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pesonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sheze shoots in looking for a takedown. Pesonen tries to sprawl out of it but Sheze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pesonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pesonen catches Sheze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pesonen misses with a body punch
and Sheze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pesonen momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Sheze.
Pesonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pesonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pesonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Pesonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sheze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Sheze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pesonen.
Pesonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheze's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pesonen.
Pesonen clobbers Sheze with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sheze misses with a wild body shot.
Sheze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pesonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sheze counters with a left and a right that stings Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sheze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pesonen defends well and Sheze ends up having to push Pesonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pesonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Sheze.
#T2#
Sheze throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Sheze.
Pesonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Sheze moved away.
Sheze takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sheze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sheze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Pesonen lands.
Pesonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pesonen lands a head shot.
Sheze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pesonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sheze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen misses with a right hand
and Sheze counters with a stiff right hand.
Pesonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Sheze misses with a straight right.
Sheze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheze tries for a takedown but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mnajdra Sheze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pesonen throws a hook but Sheze blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pesonen, right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Pesonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pesonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sheze walks into a jab.
Pesonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pesonen.
Sheze misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Pesonen - just one landing. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pesonen. Sheze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Pesonen there.
Sheze misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Sheze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pesonen tries a low kick but Sheze avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Sheze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pesonen throws a head kick but Sheze moves out of range.
Pesonen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Sheze counters with a single leg into guard. Pesonen didn't expect that.
Pesonen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheze landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheze walks into a jab.
Sheze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sheze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Sheze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sheze is looking for a counter combo.
Pesonen looks to throw a body kick
and Sheze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheze dips to his left and cracks Pesonen with an uppercut!
Sheze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sheze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sheze scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Pesonen misses.
Pesonen throws a head kick but Sheze moves out of range.
Pesonen throws a wild body kick that Sheze sees coming a mile off.
Sheze changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pesonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Pesonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen lands a nice shot that snaps Sheze's head back.
Sheze misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
Sheze walks into a jab.
Sheze moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheze lands the left hand.#TD#
Sheze scores with a takedown into Pesonen's guard.
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!
Sheze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pesonen controls Sheze momentarily but Sheze frees himself.
Jallu Pesonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sheze is working Pesonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sheze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sheze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sheze landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Pesonen is rocked!
Pesonen keeping moving, preventing Sheze from controlling successfully.
Pesonen is still in real trouble! Can Sheze finish him?
Sheze connects with a couple of short punches.
Pesonen 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.
Sheze throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheze chips away with some ground and pound.
Sheze connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pesonen controls Sheze momentarily but Sheze frees himself.
Sheze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sheze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pesonen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sheze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sheze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pesonen is looking to stand up but Sheze isn't so interested in that idea.
Pesonen controls Sheze momentarily but Sheze frees himself.
Pesonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheze is one step ahead there. #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.
Sheze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pesonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pesonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sheze chips away with some ground and pound.
Sheze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sheze wants to control from the top but Pesonen keeps moving.
Pesonen has momentary wrist control but Sheze slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mnajdra Sheze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sheze 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mnajdra Sheze!
Mnajdra Sheze retains his lightweight title!
Mnajdra Sheze 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:
SP ICON: True Colours
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheze throws a jab when Hoyo was well out of range.
Hoyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoyo tries to clinch up
and Sheze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sheze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoyo throws a sloppy body shot
and Sheze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoyo thinking. #CL#
Hoyo drives through and clinches with Sheze against the ropes.
Hoyo pushes Sheze back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoyo is trying to maintain a safe position but Sheze gets an underhook and turns Hoyo into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sheze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoyo smiles and moves away.
Hoyo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheze counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoyo.
Hoyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheze moves away.
We've been told by Hoyo's head coaches at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sheze misses with a straight right.
Sheze misses with a straight left.
Hoyo cracks Sheze with an open hand slap.
Sheze lands with an overhand left.
Froyo Hoyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoyo lands a jab to Sheze's midsection.#CL#
Hoyo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoyo can't find room to land a body shot as Sheze controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Sheze.
Hoyo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheze backwards.
Hoyo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoyos head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheze.
Sheze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheze lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheze tries to pull guard but Hoyo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sheze drops back down to his feet.
Sheze tries to pull guard but Hoyo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sheze drops back down to his feet.
Froyo Hoyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mnajdra Sheze.
Sheze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Hoyo.
Hoyo lands with a left to the head.
Hoyo tries a body shot but Sheze blocks it.
Sheze tries to work over Hoyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoyo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoyo blocks a body shot from Sheze.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoyo.
Still in the clinch, Sheze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoyo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shezes head. #T3#
Sheze is trying to pull guard but Hoyo has him pressed against the ropes.
Sheze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoyo.
Hoyo stalling in the clinch.
Sheze swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoyo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheze tries a body shot but Hoyo blocks it.
Hoyo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Sheze pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Hoyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sheze has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hoyo doesn't defend quickly enough and Sheze has managed to lock this one up! Can Hoyo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sheze on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mnajdra Sheze!
Mnajdra Sheze is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Mnajdra Sheze was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Aftermath
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biernat throws a combination that misses
and Sheze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sheze slips a jab and a cross from Biernat.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sheze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Biernat tries to clinch but Sheze moves out of range.
Sheze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Biernat is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice shot lands for Sheze.
Sheze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biernat misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biernat on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Biernat is rocked!
Sheze is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Biernat flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Biernat is out cold! Sheze holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mnajdra Sheze!
Mnajdra Sheze was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SP ICON: New faces
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Sheze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker misses with a combination
and Sheze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Walker has been cut.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Sheze moved out of range.
Sheze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Sheze throws out a counter right but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and Sheze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnny Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker works Sheze's body with a nice hook.
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!
Walker misses with a straight left.
Sheze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Sheze saw that one coming.#T1#
Walker lands with a hook. Sheze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnny Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Sheze's shoulder, as Sheze tries to avoid the shot.
Walker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sheze counter with a right hand.
Sheze drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sheze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sheze's corner calls for a 1-2. Sheze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sheze! But no joy.
Walker swings for the body but Sheze moves out of range.
Sheze looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheze counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Walker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Sheze counters with a huge left! Walker is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sheze isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Walker from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sheze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mnajdra Sheze!
In his post fight interview, Mnajdra Sheze started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ROTR FINALS
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Tarantino tries to clinch up but Sheze circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheze lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Sheze circles away.
Tarantino looks to land a left hand but Sheze moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Tarantino has Sheze up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tarantino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tarantino managing to block the knees to the body from Sheze.
Tarantino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Sheze jumps guard and drags Tarantino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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#
Sheze has his feet on Tarantino's thighs here. He's pushed Tarantino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tarantino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mnajdra Sheze!
Mnajdra Sheze bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ROTR Semi-Finals - 185lbs
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Leroy.
Sheze scores with a hook.
Leroy defending well as Sheze loads up on a big left hand.
Leroy looks for the body kick but Sheze saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Leroy.
Nice straight punches there by Sheze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sheze.
Leroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheze manages to avoid it.
Leroy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leroy throws a nice head kick!
Leroy misses with a kick to the body.
Sheze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Leroy misses its intended target.
Leroy throws a head kick that misses.
Sheze stuns Leroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheze lands a nice shot to the body.
Leroy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD2#
Sheze drops his shoulder and cracks Leroy with a huge uppercut! Leroy goes down! Can Sheze finish him?
#ROC2#
Leroy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Didier Leroy has been cut.
Sheze arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Leroy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mnajdra Sheze!
In his post fight interview, Mnajdra Sheze started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Didier Leroy stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back stronger and better!'.
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