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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 2430 p4p, 241 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 4560 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Oliviera comes to the cage accompanied by Black Hole Sun. Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Keni Susi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Susi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dos Oliviera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Susi is in Dos Oliviera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (2) Susi
Susi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Oliviera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Susi is defending well. Dos Oliviera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Susi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dos Oliviera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Dos Oliviera!
An out of breath Paulo Dos Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 18931 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 4408 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Susi's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Hero of the Day. Tobias Pancake had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 14 wins and 7 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake looking to score a takedown here. Susi is defending well but Pancake drives through and ends up in Susi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Susi
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susi has an active guard here but Pancake has managed to pass into half guard.
Pancake controlling the action here.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake is controlling the pace.
Pancake'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Susi is defending well.
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Susi wants to sweep but Pancake has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Susi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Susi
Pancake trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
Pancake controlling the pace for now.
Susi tries to lock up and control but Pancake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Susi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi is defending against the submission attempts here by Pancake.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Susi is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (10) vs (0) Susi
Pancake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Susi tries to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Pancake trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
Susi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pancake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gauthier St. Georges and Keni Susi. St. Georges comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Susi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Hero of the Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gauthier St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
St. Georges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and St. Georges wants it to stay on the feet.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St. Georges swivels and escapes.
Susi has a takedown stuffed.
Gauthier St. Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
St. Georges closes the distance and clinches.
St. Georges has picked Susi up - he's going for a ride! St. Georges dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (0) Susi
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.
St. Georges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Susi 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.
Susi tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, St. Georges has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (0) Susi
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Susi is trying to escape the mount.
Susi tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
Susi working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi is wriggling around trying to escape.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Susi to control.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi can't escape the position.
Susi tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
Susi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
Susi tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
Susi working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
Susi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
St. Georges prevents Susi from getting the reversal.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Susi tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
Susi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Susi regains half guard.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Susi looking for subs from the bottom but St. Georges mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (8) vs (0) Susi
Susi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges continues to stall.
Susi is wriggling around trying to escape.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Susi is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
Susi is trying to escape the mount.
Susi wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
St. Georges prevents Susi from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Susi 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St. Georges in particular looking to stall.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St. Georges is thwarting Susi's attempts to control the position.
Susi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but St. Georges is staying active.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Susi trying to control but St. Georges postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Susi defends it.
St. Georges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if St. Georges 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.
Susi is trying to control but can't.
St. Georges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St. Georges moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (11) vs (0) Susi
Susi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Susi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St. Georges 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!
Susi is trying to escape the position but St. Georges is controlling the position.
Susi is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Better Dead and Keni Susi. Dead comes to the cage accompanied by Death March - Motionless in White. Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Better Dead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dead closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Susi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dead (2) vs (0) Susi
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dead trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Dead engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dead has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Susi working for a triangle but Dead defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Dead looking to pass the guard.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dead defends it easily.
Susi trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dead drops back looking for a leg! Susi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Susi manages to kick Dead off! Dead jumps back into Susi's guard.
Dead trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.
Dead 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead'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.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dead defends it easily.
Susi looking to control.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Susi is keeping the position for now.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dead defends it easily.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dead controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Susi is looking for a triangle here but Dead uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (5) vs (0) Susi
Dead wants to control but Susi is keeping him busy.
Susi tries to improve position but can't.
Dead advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dead (7) vs (0) Susi
Susi tries to reverse the position but Dead maintains control.
Dead controlling from mount.
Susi stops Dead from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dead tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dead is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Susi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Susi shrugs it off.
Susi 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.
Susi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dead can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Susi is looking to escape.
Dead takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dead goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Susi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (7) vs (2) Susi
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Susi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Dead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Susi is pushing down on Dead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dead is fighting to maintain full guard but Susi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dead is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Susi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead gets full guard.
Susi trying to move into half guard but instead Dead has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (9) vs (2) Susi
Dead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dead has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dead slips nicely into half guard.
Dead is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Susi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dead seems to be looking for submissions.
Susi is refusing to be controlled, as Dead sits in half guard.
Dead looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Susi is working away.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dead in particular looking to stall.
Dead is looking for a kimura here.
Dead is trying to control. Susi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dead passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (12) vs (2) Susi
Susi prevents Dead from improving position.
Susi is looking to regain half guard here but Dead keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dead gets to mount! Susi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dead (14) vs (2) Susi
Dead is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Susi is surviving well by controlling Dead's body position as best he can.
Dead content just to control the position here.
Dead avoids the attempt from Susi to control.
Susi is squirming around, avoiding Dead's attempts to control the action.
Susi is trying desperately to improve position.
Dead tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Susi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Susi stops Dead from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Dead 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.
Dead is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Susi sees it coming and defends easily.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Susi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dead.
Dead trying to work for an americana but Susi has managed to regain full guard.
Dead trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dead frees his head nicely. Oh but Susi has switched to an armbar! Dead is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Keni Susi and David Dickinson. Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Dickinson has chosen Aint No Sunshine as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Keni Susi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dickinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Susi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Susi (2) vs (0) Dickinson
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Susi postures up.
Dickinson is pulling down on Susi's head. It's preventing any offense from Susi, at least for the moment.
Susi postures up.
Dickinson keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
Dickinson is pulling down on Susi's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Susi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
Susi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Susi'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.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Susi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Susi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Susi trying to mount his opponent but Dickinson defends it.
Susi is working for a kimura but Dickinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Susi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dickinson tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson trying to control from the bottom.
Susi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dickinson wants to control but Susi is keeping busy.
Dickinson tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
Dickinson won't allow Susi to pass to mount.
Dickinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Susi is working away from the top position though.
Susi is working for a kimura but Dickinson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is thwarting Dickinson's attempts to control the position.
Susi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Susi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dickinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dickinson is trying to maintain the position but Susi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Susi.
Susi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Susi.
Dickinson 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.
Dickinson is not content to let Susi control the position.
Dickinson is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson gets back to full guard.
Susi won't allow Dickinson to sweep him here.
Dickinson has control of Susi's left arm, preventing Susi from doing any damage.
Dickinson working a defensive guard here.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson has control of Susi's left arm, preventing Susi from doing any damage.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson controlling Susi's posture.
Susi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Susi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Susi stopping the sweep attempt from Dickinson.
Susi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (0) Dickinson
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Susi tries for a kimura but Dickinson is defending well.
Dickinson is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is not content to let Susi control the position.
Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickinson struggling a bit here.
Dickinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson wants to control but Susi is keeping busy.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dickinson is looking to control Susi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickinson avoid being mounted?
Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Susi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dickinson is trying to maintain the position but Susi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Susi is trying to control. Dickinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Susi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dickinson is just riding it out for now. Susi eventually gives up the hold.
Dickinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dickinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Susi is now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dickinson manages to get to full guard.
Dickinson working for a triangle but Susi defends it easily.
Susi postures up.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is keeping the position.
Dickinson working a defensive guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dickinson is controlling Susi's posture.
Dickinson keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
Susi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Susi trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Susi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dickinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dickinson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (5) vs (2) Dickinson
Dickinson wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Susi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dickinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dickinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson content to stall in guard here.
Dickinson trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Dickinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dickinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Susi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickinson wants to pass to mount but Susi is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Susi takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Keni Susi 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:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Keni Susi and Ivan Wonstom. Susi's entrance music is Metallica - Hero of the Day. A fine choice. Wonstom has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Keni Susi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wonstom closes the distance and clinches.
Susi prevents the takedown attempt.
Wonstom is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Susi can't fight it off and eventually Wonstom manages to take the fight to the floor. Susi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Susi (0) vs (2) Wonstom
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wonstom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Susi'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.
Susi has his foot on Wonstom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonstom works his way back into a safe position though.
Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wonstom is aware though and is defending well.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wonstom doesn't defend quickly enough and Susi has managed to lock this one up! Can Wonstom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Susi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keni Susi!
After winning the bout, Keni Susi 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 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Keni Susi and Esko Marttinen. Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Keni Susi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Esko Marttinen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marttinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marttinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marttinen instigates a clinch.
Susi manages to pull guard.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marttinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marttinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi working for a triangle but Marttinen defends it easily.
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Marttinen defends easily.
Marttinen trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi is looking for a triangle here but Marttinen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (3) Marttinen
Marttinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Susi is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Susi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marttinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susi regains half guard.
Marttinen stalling.
Marttinen trying to mount his opponent but Susi defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Susi'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi trying to control here.
Susi won't allow Marttinen to pass to mount.
Susi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi tries to roll over but Marttinen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen seems to be working for a kimura but Susi defends the submission attempt.
Marttinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (6) Marttinen
Marttinen looking for a guillotine from mount but Susi is having none of it.
Marttinen avoids the attempt from Susi to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Susi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Susi looking for subs from the bottom but Marttinen mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (9) Marttinen
Marttinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Susi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Susi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marttinen pulls his head out easily.
Marttinen is looking to advance position but Susi won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but Susi defending well.
Susi gets back to full guard.
Susi working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Susi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marttinen has passed into half guard!
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Susi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Susi trying to control from the bottom.
Marttinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Susi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Susi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Marttinen passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (12) Marttinen
Marttinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Susi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marttinen's guard! Nice work there by Susi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (2) vs (12) Marttinen
Marttinen is looking for a triangle but Susi pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marttinen looking for a guillotine here but Susi defends easily.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
Marttinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Marttinen, not yet.
Susi wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control the position.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marttinen is keeping the position for now.
Marttinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi forces his way into half guard.
Marttinen wants to improve his position but Susi is controlling well.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Marttinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Susi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (12) Marttinen
Susi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marttinen is looking to escape.
Susi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marttinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marttinen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (5) vs (14) Marttinen
Marttinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Susi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marttinen has passed into half guard!
Susi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Marttinen passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (17) Marttinen
Susi tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Susi (5) vs (19) Marttinen
Marttinen trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
Susi is looking to get to half guard.
Marttinen tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Marttinen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Susi has worked his arm free - good work by Susi!
Marttinen wants to control but Susi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Susi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marttinen's best efforts.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Susi is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Marttinen tries to pass to full mount but Susi defends it.
Susi wants to sweep but Marttinen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (22) Marttinen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (7) vs (22) Marttinen
And that's the end of the fight!
Marttinen wins on points by 22 to 7.
Esko Marttinen 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Keni Susi and Jet Li. Chooooooooon! I think Susi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Hero of the Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Keni Susi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Li instigates a clinch.
Susi pulls guard.
Susi working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Susi working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
Susi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li 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.
Susi has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.
Li wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Li stands and throws Susi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (3) Li
Li controlling the position.
Susi prevents Li from improving position.
Li slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to control but Susi is keeping him busy.
Li in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li tries to advance to mount but can't.
Susi struggling a bit here.
Li trying to control the position but Susi is working away.
Susi wants to control but Li postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Li tries to advance to mount but Susi denies him.
Susi struggling a bit here.
Susi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Li wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susi is not content to let Li control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Susi'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.
Susi is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is working hard here to advance position.
Susi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Li frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (6) Li
Susi is trying to escape the mount.
Li controlling his opponent.
Susi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Susi is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Susi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Susi has given up his back here. Will Li look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Susi (0) vs (9) Li
Li controls the action.
Susi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Susi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Li.
Susi is trying to break free.
Susi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Li's guard. Nice work there by Susi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (2) vs (9) Li
Susi is fighting to break Li's control of his arms but Li is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li controlling the position.
Susi trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li managing to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi is pushing down on Li's leg trying to pass to half guard. Li is fighting to maintain full guard but Susi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Susi wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is looking to control Susi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Li controlling Susi's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Susi forces his way into half guard.
Li regains full guard. Nicely done.
Li is trying to keep Susi in close.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Li pulls Susi in close to prevent any damage.
Susi postures up.
Li keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Susi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (2) vs (11) Li
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.
Susi keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Susi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Susi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
Susi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to pass the guard but Susi is keeping the position.
Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Li is pushing down on Susi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Susi is fighting to maintain full guard but Li has managed to sneak the leg through.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Li is controlling the pace.
Susi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Li is tapping! Great win for Susi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcio Alvarez and Keni Susi. Alvarez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Made in Brazil. Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Marcio Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Susi 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: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Susi
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Susi is very close to passing his half guard.
Susi seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Susi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Susi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez's coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Alvarez is pressing down on Susi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Susi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has Susi pulled in close to control his posture.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Susi postures up.
Alvarez seems keen to control Susi's posture.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez pulls Susi in to control the position.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez is trying to keep Susi in close.
Susi is fighting to break Alvarez's control of his arms but Alvarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Susi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez seems keen to control Susi's posture.
Susi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pulls Susi in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez continues to stall.
Susi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Susi
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Susi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Susi trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez tries to bench press Susi off him but Susi keeps the position.
Susi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to advance to mount but Alvarez instead regains half guard.
Alvarez moves into full guard.
Alvarez controls Susi momentarily but Susi frees himself.
Alvarez controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Alvarez.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susi drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Susi off! Susi jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez seems keen to control Susi's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Susi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Susi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (8) Susi
Susi tries for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez stops Susi from passing to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for a sweep but Susi has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (0) vs (10) Susi
Alvarez wants to control but Susi is having none of it.
Susi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Holmgang 18
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Susi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Susi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Susi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rold's half guard.#SUB#
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rold trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Rold looking for submissions off his back.
Rold manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Rold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Susi is aware though and is defending well.
Susi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rold looking for a guillotine here but Susi defends easily.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rold keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Susi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rold 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.
Susi trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rold is trying to hold Susi in close to prevent damage but Susi has managed to pass into half guard.
Rold gets back to full guard.
Susi looking to sit in guard and control but Rold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Rold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Susi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Susi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Susi can't keep his opponent in guard - Rold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rold trying to control from Susi's half guard. Susi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Susi keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass. #SUB#
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rold wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Rold will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Susi drives through with a takedown into Rold's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Rold scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there.
Susi stalling away here and it's allowed Rold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keni Susi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Susi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Susi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Rold working a defensive guard but Susi manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Rold is defending well. #SUB#
Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Rold is defending well.
Rold regains half guard.
Rold trying to control but Susi postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Susi moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Susi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Susi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rold tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T3#
Susi tries to move to full mount but Rold actually manages to regain half guard.
Rold wants to improve his position but Susi is controlling well.
Rold gets back to full guard.
Susi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Rold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Susi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rold looking to control but Susi passes into half guard.
#T4#
Susi is looking to advance position but Rold won't allow it.
Rold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Susi.
Rold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rold.
Rold keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keni Susi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Susi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rold looking for a sweep. Not yet Rold, not yet.
Rold keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Rold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Susi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rold is keeping the position for now.
Susi won't allow Rold to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Rold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Rold is keeping the position.
Rold striking off his back but it's not causing Susi any problems. #SUB2#
Rold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Susi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rold 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#
Rold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rold trying to keep a closed guard but Susi is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Susi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Susi.
Susi prevents Rold from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Susi wants to take a breather but Rold is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Susi pulls his head out easily.
Susi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rold moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Rold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rold is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rold wants to advance to full mount but Susi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Susi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keni Susi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Susi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keni Susi!
During a confident post fight interview, Keni Susi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Holmgang 13
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Susi tries for a takedown but DeBramalo circles away easily
and DeBramalo counters with a head kick. That will keep Susi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
DeBramalo lands a jab to Susi's midsection.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Susi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Susi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeBramalo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Susi trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
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.#T1##SUB2#
Susi has gone for a leg lock! DeBramalo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Susi's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBramalo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Susi looking for subs off his back but DeBramalo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Susi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute DeBramalo jumps into side control!#T2#
Susi tries to improve position but can't.
DeBramalo gets to mount! Susi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
DeBramalo trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
DeBramalo has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Susi's face.
Susi throwing hammer fists to the chest of DeBramalo. What's that going to do exactly?
DeBramalo with a couple of short strikes.
Susi tries to reverse the position but DeBramalo maintains control.
DeBramalo with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Susi is looking to improve his position but DeBramalo isn't that keen on the idea.
DeBramalo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeBramalo avoids the attempt from Susi to control.
Susi is trying to escape the mount.
DeBramalo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
DeBramalo landing shots from mount.
Susi is working to get back to half guard.
Susi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Susi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeBramalo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DeBramalo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Susi 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.
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!
DeBramalo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Susi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
DeBramalo is looking for a kimura here.
DeBramalo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Susi moves out of range of the leg kick from DeBramalo.
Susi tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeBramalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Susi somewhat.
DeBramalo jabs Susi right on the nose. Susi blinks but takes it well.
Susi fails with the takedown
and DeBramalo counters with a leg kick.
Susi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeBramalo misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeBramalo as he jumps to the side.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
DeBramalo stuffs the takedown.
DeBramalo tries to counter with a takedown but Susi is quick to defend against it.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Susi.#TD#
DeBramalo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Susi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Susi can't do much from the bottom here.
DeBramalo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Susi to see if he's OK.
Quentin DeBramalo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeBramalo lands a decent elbow from side control.
DeBramalo trying to control the position but Susi is working away.
DeBramalo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Susi manages to get back to half guard.
Susi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeBramalo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Susi wants to get back to full guard.
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Susi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Susi.
DeBramalo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
DeBramalo with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeBramalo passes into side control.
Susi is looking for a sweep.
Susi struggling a bit here.
DeBramalo lands an elbow.
Susi wants to control but DeBramalo postures up.#T4#
Susi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on DeBramalo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
DeBramalo working the ground and pound.
Susi manages to get back to half guard.
DeBramalo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DeBramalo is nestled in close to Susi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeBramalo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeBramalo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeBramalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Susi slips the punch.
And Susi tries to counter it with a takedown but DeBramalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeBramalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Susi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Susi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DeBramalo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Susi has DeBramalo in his guard.#REVR#
DeBramalo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo works over Susi with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Susi is looking for a triangle here but DeBramalo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
DeBramalo working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Susi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A control attempt from Susi but he's now mounted!
Susi is working to get back to half guard.
DeBramalo cracks Susi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
DeBramalo with the ground and pound from mount.
Susi tries to lock up and control but DeBramalo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DeBramalo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Susi tries to reverse the position but DeBramalo maintains control.
DeBramalo lands a nice shot to the head.
Susi tries to lock up and control but DeBramalo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeBramalo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Susi wants to hold on but DeBramalo pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
DeBramalo lands with a punch from half guard.
Susi wants to get back to full guard but DeBramalo has mounted him!
Susi tries to hold on but DeBramalo pushes him away.
DeBramalo tries to control but Susi wriggling away. #T3#
Susi is looking to get to half guard.
DeBramalo landing punches.
DeBramalo dominating with strikes here.
Susi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
DeBramalo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
DeBramalo is working for a guillotine from mount but Susi frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Susi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeBramalo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DeBramalo scoring with strikes but Susi is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi is trying to escape the mount.
DeBramalo trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin DeBramalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeBramalo 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Holmgang 7
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Vanderbeet takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Vanderbeet misses with some punches.
Vanderbeet tries a body shot but Susi blocks it.
Susi tries to pull guard but Vanderbeet forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Vanderbeet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Susi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Vanderbeet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanderbeet.
Susi is trying to pull guard but Vanderbeet has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanderbeet walks away with a smile on his face. Susi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Vanderbeet rushes Susi and presses him up against the ropes.
Susi fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Susi tries to pull guard but Vanderbeet won't allow it.
Vanderbeet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Susi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vanderbeet landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vanderbeet struggles to land a body shot inside as Susi controls his hands.
Vanderbeet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanderbeet lands a hook that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
We've been informed that Vanderbeet has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Susi fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vanderbeet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Susis head.
Susi blocks an elbow strike from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet avoiding damage.
Vanderbeet taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Vanderbeet's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Vanderbeet cracks Susi with a nice body shot.
Vanderbeet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanderbeet lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderbeet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderbeet lands with a right to the head.
Susi blocking some punches.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow that stopped Susi in his tracks for a moment.
Susi is trying to pull guard but Vanderbeet has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Vanderbeet lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanderbeet struggles to land a body shot inside as Susi controls his hands.
Vanderbeet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanderbeet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanderbeet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Vanderbeet digs a right hand underneath Susi's ribcage. Susi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet presses Susi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Susi is trying to pull guard but Vanderbeet turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Vanderbeet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Vanderbeet trying to land knees to the body.
Vanderbeet scores with a knee to the head.
Susi prevents a body shot from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet lands an uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderbeet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanderbeet lands with a light punch inside.
Vanderbeet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vanderbeet just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Vanderbeet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Susi tries to pull guard but Vanderbeet holds him up against the ropes and eventually Susi drops back down to his feet.
Susi jumps guard but Vanderbeet stands there with Susi around his waist. Susi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Susi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vanderbeet just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Susi pulls guard.
Vanderbeet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vanderbeet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Vanderbeet closes the distance and pushes Susi back into the ropes.
Vanderbeet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vanderbeet working Susi over with knees to the body.
Vanderbeet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanderbeet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Susi fails to pull guard.
Vanderbeet trying to land knees to the body.
Vanderbeet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi is trying to pull guard but Vanderbeet turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vanderbeet. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vanderbeet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanderbeet lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vanderbeet. #T1#
Vanderbeet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderbeet is working Susi over against the ropes.
Susi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanderbeet walks away with a smile on his face. Susi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vanderbeet closes the distance and clinches.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow inside that Susi shrugs off.
Vanderbeet missing with knees to the body.
Vanderbeet misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanderbeet working aggressively here.
Vanderbeet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vanderbeet pushes Susi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vanderbeet effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Vanderbeet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanderbeet tries to stall but Susi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Vanderbeet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanderbeet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanderbeet misses with a knee strike.
Vanderbeet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanderbeet avoiding damage.
Susi dodges an elbow strike from Vanderbeet.
Susi tries to pull guard but Vanderbeet won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderbeet lands a body shot. #T3#
Susi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vanderbeet smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Vanderbeet clinches with his opponent.
Horacio Vanderbeet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vanderbeet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vanderbeet has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
Vanderbeet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vanderbeet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Susi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanderbeet lands a right hand.
Susi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vanderbeet lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow inside.
Vanderbeet lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Vanderbeet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Vanderbeet tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Susi jumps guard and drags Vanderbeet to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vanderbeet wants to pass the guard but Susi is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Susi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanderbeet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanderbeet postures up and lands a big shot to Susi's brow.
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!
Vanderbeet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vanderbeet lands a couple of elbows.
Vanderbeet chips away with some ground and pound.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Susi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Susi fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Vanderbeet rushes Susi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Vanderbeet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Susi up against the ropes.
Susi managing to block the knees to the body from Vanderbeet.
A short right from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbeet throws an elbow but it misses.
Vanderbeet lands a nice elbow.
Vanderbeet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vanderbeet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanderbeet scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Vanderbeet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Susi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vanderbeet smiles and moves away.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Susi with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Vanderbeet has managed to clinch.
Vanderbeet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susi tries to pull guard but Vanderbeet forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet lands a right hand.
Vanderbeet working aggressively here.
Vanderbeet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Susi avoids it.
Vanderbeet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Vanderbeet lands with a right to the head.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow that stopped Susi in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanderbeet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vanderbeet lands a left hand.
Vanderbeet gets through Susi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet lands with a left to the head.
Susi takes an elbow to the temple.
Vanderbeet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vanderbeet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Vanderbeet.
Susi blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Vanderbeet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Susi takes a shot to the head.
Vanderbeet tries to throw a body punch but Susi avoids it by throwing Vanderbeet back against the ropes.
Susi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vanderbeet smiles and moves away.
Vanderbeet cracks Susi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Susi darts in looking for a takedown but Vanderbeet gets double underhooks and turns Susi into the ropes. #CL2#
Susi tries to keep at a distance but Vanderbeet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Susi blocks a body shot from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet scores with a hook to the body.
Susi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanderbeet walks away with a smile on his face. Susi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Vanderbeet clinches up against the ropes.
Vanderbeet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Susi tries to pull guard but Vanderbeet holds him up against the ropes and eventually Susi drops back down to his feet.
Susi blocks an elbow strike from Vanderbeet.
Horacio Vanderbeet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vanderbeet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Susi takes a shot to the head.
Susi jumps guard but Vanderbeet turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Vanderbeet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanderbeet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Susi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanderbeet lands a nice uppercut.
Vanderbeet cracks Susi with a nice body shot.
Vanderbeet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Susis head.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Susi tries to work over Vanderbeet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Vanderbeet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vanderbeet 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 24:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 24:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Vanderbeet!
During a confident post fight interview, Horacio Vanderbeet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Fireworks
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
Volkov throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Susi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Susi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Susi is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Susi is looking to advance position but Volkov won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov manages to get to full guard.
Susi won't allow Volkov to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Susi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Susi has Volkov in his guard.#REVR#
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Susi keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Volkov passes Susi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Susi wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but Susi defending well.
Susi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Susi is trying desperately to improve position.
Susi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Susi tries to lock up and control but Volkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Susi is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Susi wants to control but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov looking to control but Susi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Volkov lands with some strikes.
Susi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Susi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Volkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
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 Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
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#
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Susi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Susi.
Volkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Susi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Susi.
Susi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Susi slips the punch.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Susi.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Susi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkov defends well and Susi ends up having to push Volkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Susi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Susi slips the punch.
Susi blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Susi defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Volkov as Susi shoots in.
Volkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but Susi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Susi goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi fails with the takedown.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Susi.
Susi blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Susi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Susi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkov.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Susi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.#T3#
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Susi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Volkov throws a hook but Susi avoids it easily.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there.
Volkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Volkov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Susi is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Susi 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.
Susi wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Susi.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Susi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there #TD2#
and Susi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Susi.
Volkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Susi's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Susi working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Volkov advances position into side control!#SUB#
Volkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Susi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Volkov but great work by Susi.
Volkov tries to buck Susi off but Susi is having none of it.
Volkov is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it. #T2#
An elbow from Susi crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Susi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volkov is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it. #SUB2#
Susi swings around for an armbar but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Susi's guard.
Susi keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Susi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Volkov escapes and throws Susi's legs to the side, diving into side control! #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.
Susi is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Susi manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Susi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Volkov. Oh but Susi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Volkov goes limp - he's gone! Susi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keni Susi!
A victorious Keni Susi 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:
SP-ICON:Civil War
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Susi blocks a head kick by Belleville.
Belleville slaps away a takedown attempt from Susi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Belleville swinging wildly here.
Belleville connects with a solid leg kick.
Susi dives in and grabs Belleville's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belleville pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
Belleville looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Belleville shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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.
Belleville trying to mount his opponent but Susi defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Belleville working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Susi is trying to control but can't.
Belleville landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Belleville scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Belleville is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Susi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Susi punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Belleville wants to free his trapped foot but Susi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belleville seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Susi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Belleville.
Belleville trying to mount his opponent but Susi defends it. #SUB2#
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Belleville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belleville passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Susi!
Susi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Belleville tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Susi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belleville controlling his opponent.
Susi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Susi gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belleville 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.
Belleville has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Susi wants to get back to full guard.
Susi 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.
Susi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belleville's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belleville's back!#SUB2#
Belleville is in a bad position with Susi working for a choke. Belleville manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB2#
Susi is looking for a triangle but Belleville pushes his legs off easily.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Susi working a defensive guard here.
Belleville trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Belleville is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Belleville fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Susi sprawls well initially but Belleville persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Belleville scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Susi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Belleville is looking for a kimura here.
Belleville scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi has hold of Belleville's hands but Belleville slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belleville seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Belleville seems content to control.#SUB#
Belleville is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Susi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belleville. #T1##SUB#
Belleville is looking for a kimura but Susi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belleville to get the leverage.
Belleville is thwarting Susi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belleville winds up and cracks Susi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Belleville wants to work for an arm triangle but Susi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benjamin Belleville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Susi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belleville scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belleville wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working. #SUB2#
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belleville pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Belleville is looking for a kimura here.
Belleville stalling.
Susi taking some punishment here, with Belleville in his half guard. #T3#
Belleville passes to side control.
Susi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Belleville in side control lands a decent elbow.
Susi wants to control but Belleville postures up.
Susi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Belleville cracks Susi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Belleville cracks Susi with a big elbow.
Belleville is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Belleville working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Susi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Belleville is working Susi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Susi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belleville trying to control the action but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belleville trying to control the action but Susi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that second round.
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#
Susi shoots in for a takedown but Belleville shows good takedown defense.
Susi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Belleville counters with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin Belleville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Belleville lands a nice shot to the body.
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Belleville sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Susi dives in and grabs Belleville's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belleville pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.#TD#
Belleville drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Susi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Belleville.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Belleville slips a nice elbow through Susi's hands, connecting with Susi's forehead.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Belleville is looking for a kimura here.
Belleville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Susi trying to hold on to Belleville's head to control him but Belleville postures up.
#SUB2#
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belleville pulls his head out easily.
Susi is looking to control Belleville's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Susi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belleville landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Susi taking some punishment here, with Belleville in his half guard.
Belleville moves nicely into side control.
Susi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Belleville connects with a nice short shot to Susi's temple. #SUB#
Belleville is working for a kimura but Susi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Belleville wants to take a breather but Susi is having none of it.
Benjamin Belleville is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Belleville is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Susi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belleville.
Belleville lands strikes from half guard.
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. Belleville connects with a nice short shot to Susi's temple. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belleville drops an elbow to the side of Susi's head. #SUB#
Belleville seems to be looking for submissions.
Belleville is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Belleville 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.
Belleville working the head and body with strikes.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Belleville showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belleville 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Belleville!
An out of breath Benjamin Belleville thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Hoo V.S. Adams
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Susi fails to land the takedown.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
Susi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Susi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cane throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cane defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense.
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cane can pounce on him.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cane tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cane to the ground. Cane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Susi tries for a takedown but Cane circles away easily
and Cane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Susi shoots for a takedown but Cane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cane as he avoids it easily.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
Susi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cane.
Susi tries to move into range but Cane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Susi is rocked!
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cane tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Susi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Susi shoots in and drives through. Cane sprawls well.
Cane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Susi seems to have got his legs back now.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
Cane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Susi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Cane.
Cane throws a leg kick but Susi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Cane tenderised Susi's leg. Susi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Cane scores with a body shot.
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!
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Susi checks a leg kick.
Cane throws a right and a left that Susi avoids nicely.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Cane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cane but Cane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Susi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cane circles away.
Cane throws a leg kick that misses.
Susi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cane.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Susi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Susi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
A little feinted left hand from Susi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cane as he jumps to the side.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Cane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts.
Cane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Cane connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Cane as Susi shoots in.
Cane tries a quick counter leg kick but Susi is wise to it.
Cane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts.
Cane lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cane, right into the meat.
Susi shoots in but Cane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Susi.
Cane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi fails with the takedown.
Cane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#KD2#
Cane lands a big uppercut and Susi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Susi looks OK. Cane waves Susi back to his feet!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cane engages and cracks Susi with a massive lead left hook - Susi tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cane is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sutter Cane!
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Event:
SP ICON Adams V Jangles
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Susi dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.#SUB2#
Susi lying in White's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. White decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Susi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny White!
Danny White bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
fogies Trudeau V Malek
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Bitch! cracks Susi with a good jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bitch!. No joy for Susi on that attempt.
Susi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bitch! tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bitch! to the ground. Bitch! escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bitch! as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitch! avoids it really well and circles away.
Susi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Susi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bitch! sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Susi somewhat.
Susi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bitch!.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bitch! as he jumps to the side.
Bitch! keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Susi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bitch! to the ground. Susi is now in Bitch!'s guard.#T1#
Bitch! keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass. #SUB#
Susi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bitch! looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bitch! looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bitch!! #REVB#
Susi prevents Bitch! from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Susi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bitch! really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Susi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi is working hard here to advance position.
Susi struggling a bit here.#T2#
Susi is looking for a sweep.
Susi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Susi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bitch! pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bitch! pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at V Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Susi looking for subs from the bottom but Bitch! mounts him!#T3#
Susi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bitch! controlling the position easily from mount.
Susi is looking to improve his position but Bitch! isn't that keen on the idea.
Bitch! looking to control and managing it successfully.
Susi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Susi can't escape the position.
Bitch! tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Susi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Susi lands a couple of elbows.
Bitch! looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James, Bitch! dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bitch! lands with a right hand.
Bitch! swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Susi shoots in and bounces Bitch! off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bitch! keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch! is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Susi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitch! is retaining full guard. #T1#
Bitch! wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Susi pushes down on Bitch!'s leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Susi is trying to work for a kimura but Bitch! is defending well.
Susi throwing shots but Bitch! is blocking nicely.
Susi thows a huge punch but Bitch! dodges it nicely.
Bitch! controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bitch! is trying to control but can't.
Bitch! gets back to full guard.
Bitch! preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Susi stands and throws Bitch!'s legs to the side, diving into side control.
Susi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Susi working away.#T3##SUB#
Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bitch! struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Susi has hold of Bitch!'s arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bitch! seems comfortable defending it but Susi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bitch! is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bitch! is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Susi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keni Susi!
A relieved looking Keni Susi 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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