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Event:
CWC 334 - Prelims
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 26 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rebenta pushes Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rebenta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucan regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Rebenta#SUB#
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Rebenta
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is defending well.
Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (2) Rebenta
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rebenta keeps working.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rebenta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Rebenta. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (5) vs (6) Rebenta#T2#
Rebenta working away.
Rebenta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
Lucan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lucan trying to control here.
Rebenta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (9) Rebenta
Rebenta looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta content just to control the position here.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Rebenta isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Rebenta wants to finish this one by submission but Lucan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rebenta.
Rebenta controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.#T4#
Rebenta prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Rebenta looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to finish this one by submission but Lucan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rebenta. #SUB2#
Rebenta is working for a guillotine from mount but Lucan frees his head quite easily.
Lucan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lucan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Lucan wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rebenta wants to take a breather but Lucan is having none of it.
Rebenta is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Rebenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan has a hand on Rebenta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rebenta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (12) Rebenta
Lucan wants to hold on but Rebenta pushes him away.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Rebenta isn't that keen on the idea.
Rebenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucan is looking to escape. #T6#
Lucan working to try and regain half guard.
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan wants to control but Rebenta is having none of it.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rebenta trying to control but Lucan is having none of it. #T7#
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Rebenta has control of Lucan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lucan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucan wants to control but Rebenta is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rebenta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lucan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T8#
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Rebenta tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucan is trying to reverse the position but instead Rebenta has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (5) vs (15) Rebenta
Will Rebenta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rebenta keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
Lucan turns into Rebenta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (7) vs (15) Rebenta#T9#
Lucan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (10) vs (15) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta tries to bench press Lucan off him but Lucan keeps the position. #SUB#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rebenta manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Rebenta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.
Lucan is trying to control. Rebenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan wants to advance to full mount but Rebenta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rebenta holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rebenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Lucan is pushing down on Rebenta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rebenta is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Rebenta defends the submission attempt.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Rebenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rebenta tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rebenta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Rebenta actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Rebenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rebenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan. #SUB2#
Rebenta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Rebenta is defending well.
#T13##SUB#
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Rebenta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.
Rebenta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rebenta.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rebenta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Lucan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rebenta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (10) vs (17) Rebenta
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lucan has his feet on Rebenta's thighs here. He's pushed Rebenta off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rebenta screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan gave a mention to Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWCFN 10
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 36 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rebenta with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Dalton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rebenta (0) vs (2) Dalton#SUB#
Rebenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rebenta trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rebenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rebenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.#T1#
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton 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. #SUB#
Rebenta working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
#T2#
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton passes into half guard.
Dalton is controlling the pace.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rebenta is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Dalton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rebenta! Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (0) vs (5) Dalton
Rebenta manages to control the position for a moment.
Dalton controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Dalton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rebenta has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rebenta! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (5) Dalton
Rebenta sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton controlling the position.
Rebenta trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass.
Dalton pulls Rebenta in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton is continuing to stall.
Rebenta trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Rebenta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton has his hands on Rebenta's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rebenta controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rebenta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (7) Dalton
Dalton passes into half guard.
Dalton moves into full mount! Rebenta won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (2) vs (10) Dalton#T6#
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton looking to control but Rebenta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton trying to control but Rebenta is having none of it.
Rebenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rebenta reaches up and holds on to Dalton to control the position.
Dalton takes Rebenta's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rebenta (2) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Rebenta trying to control but not successfully.
Dalton has good solid back control here.
Rebenta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dalton.
Dalton has good solid back control here.
Dalton trying to control momentarily.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Rebenta rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
Dalton wants to control but Rebenta manages to buck him off and is now in Dalton's guard! Nice work there by Rebenta! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (4) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton controlling Rebenta's posture.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet. #T9#
Rebenta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rebenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rebenta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dalton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rebenta has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (7) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rebenta off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rebenta (7) vs (17) Dalton#T10#
Good control from Dalton.
Dalton doesn't have the hooks in and Rebenta manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (9) vs (17) Dalton
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Rebenta won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is pulling down on Rebenta's head. It's preventing any offense from Rebenta, at least for the moment.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Rebenta postures up.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Rebenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton has control of Rebenta's left arm, preventing Rebenta from doing any damage.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Dalton controlling the position.
Rebenta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rebenta controlling from the top position.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Rebenta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass. #T13#
Rebenta trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Rebenta being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta is really struggling to control Dalton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton trying to control the position here. #T14#
Rebenta won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton has control of Rebenta's left arm, preventing Rebenta from doing any damage.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton pulls Rebenta in close to prevent any damage.
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 17 to 9.
A very excited looking Pacer Dalton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 40 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rebenta is fending him off so far but Schultz persists. Nope, Rebenta circles away and we're back to standing.
Schultz shoots and misses #CL#
and Rebenta counters by clinching up.
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rebenta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ricardo Rebenta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Schultz.
Schultz can't get the takedown.
Schultz tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Rebenta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Rebenta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rebenta manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rebenta (4) vs (0) Schultz
Rebenta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rebenta trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (6) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rebenta working for a guillotine from mount but Schultz is in no mood to give up.
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rebenta fails to take his opponent's back.
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rebenta trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Rebenta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schultz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schultz tries to hold on but Rebenta pushes him away. #T3#
Schultz is controlling an arm, preventing Rebenta from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Schultz is working to get back to half guard.
Rebenta seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schultz is holding on tight.
Schultz is trying to reverse the position but instead Rebenta has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rebenta (9) vs (0) Schultz
Rebenta slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Rebenta not allowing Schultz to control his hands. #SUB#
Rebenta looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Schultz taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Rebenta!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Rebenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dracul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Dracul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta 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.
Rebenta keeps trying to improve his position.
Rebenta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul controlling from the top position. #T2#
Rebenta has control of Dracul's left arm, preventing Dracul from doing any damage.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard.
Rebenta pulls Dracul in close to his closed guard and prevents Dracul from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Dracul content to stall in guard here.
Dracul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rebenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is keeping the position.#T4#
Dracul wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Dracul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dracul trying to move into half guard but instead Rebenta has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (2) Rebenta
Dracul working a defensive guard here.
Dracul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5##SUB#
Dracul is looking for a triangle but Rebenta pushes his legs off easily.
Dracul controls Rebenta momentarily but Rebenta frees himself.
Rebenta stopping the sweep attempt from Dracul.
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Rebenta is proving a slippery customer.
Rebenta stays in close to Dracul's body and controls the position. #T6#
Dracul has his hands on Rebenta's head, controlling the position.
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dracul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Dracul continues to stall.
Dracul controls Rebenta momentarily but Rebenta frees himself.
Rebenta being controlled here momentarily.
Dracul 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.#T8#
Dracul managing to control the position.
Dracul 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.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Dracul has an active guard here but Rebenta has managed to pass into half guard.
Dracul gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Dracul seems keen to control Rebenta's posture.
Rebenta stopping the sweep attempt from Dracul.
Rebenta postures up.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Rebenta controlling him for the moment.
Dracul is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Rebenta controlling him for the moment.
Dracul looking to control.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving. #T10#
Dracul controls Rebenta momentarily but Rebenta frees himself.
Rebenta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rebenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Dracul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dracul is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Dracul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dracul has his hands on Rebenta's head, controlling the position.
Rebenta stopping the sweep attempt from Dracul.#T12#
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Dracul is keeping the position.
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Rebenta is proving a slippery customer.
Dracul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rebenta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dracul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rebenta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (4) vs (2) Rebenta#T13#
Rebenta wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rebenta keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass. #T14#
Rebenta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (4) vs (4) Rebenta
Dracul wants to get back to full guard.
Dracul is trying to control but can't.
Dracul tries to roll over but Rebenta keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dracul gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dracul takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Radu Dracul 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laitila wants to clinch up but Rebenta keeps it at a distance.
Laitila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rebenta.
Laitila is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laitila stuffs the takedown.
Rebenta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laitila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rebenta somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rebenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Laitila moves into the clinch successfully.
Laitila is pressed up against the cage. Rebenta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laitila down to the mat. Laitila avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laitila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rebenta shoots in but Laitila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rebenta sets himself, and Laitila steps forward looking for the clinch! Rebenta avoids it this time.
Rebenta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown. Laitila tries to sprawl out of it but Rebenta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laitila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laitila wants to counter with a clinch but Rebenta pushes him away.
Rebenta shoots in but no luck this time.
Laitila wants to counter the offense by Rebenta and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Rebenta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laitila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rebenta somewhat.
Rebenta dives in and grabs Laitila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitila pushes down on Rebenta's head and hops out.
Rebenta misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Laitila counters by clinching up.
Rebenta is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Laitila pulls guard effortlessly.
Laitila managing to control the position.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rebenta pushes down on Laitila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Rebenta 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.
#T3#
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitila holds on and takes a little breather.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
Laitila looking to control but Rebenta passes into half guard.
Rebenta not doing much here.
Rebenta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laitila for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Laitila wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.
Rebenta is thwarting Laitila's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Rebenta seems content to control.#T6#
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta controlling the action here.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Laitila controlling Rebenta's posture.
Rebenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Rebenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila is trying to hold Rebenta in close to prevent damage but Rebenta has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitila tries to roll over but Rebenta keeps him under control.#T9#
Rebenta trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.
Rebenta stalling.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laitila wants to control but Rebenta passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rebenta trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away. #T11#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Rebenta is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now. #T12#
Rebenta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (3) vs (0) Laitila
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Rebenta wants to take Laitila's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
Laitila is trying to reverse the position but instead Rebenta has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rebenta (6) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to roll but Rebenta sticks to his back.
Rebenta has good solid back control here. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta gets his hands free as Laitila looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebenta takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ricardo Rebenta 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:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rebenta tries for a takedown but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jabbar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rebenta with a poor takedown #TD#
and Jabbar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabbar. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Rebenta seems keen to control Jabbar's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jabbar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Jabbar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rebenta is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar controlling from the top position. #T2#
Jabbar preventing the sweep.
Jabbar trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Jabbar 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.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is keeping the position.#T3#
Jabbar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rebenta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Rebenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard.
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rebenta has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Rebenta looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Jabbar is controlling the pace.
Jabbar trying to control the action but Rebenta is working from the bottom. #T7#
Jabbar is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jabbar.#T8#
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Rebenta defends it.
Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rebenta is controlling Jabbar's trapped leg to prevent Jabbar from advancing to side control.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jabbar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Jabbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Rebenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jabbar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rebenta is trying is best to control the position here.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Rebenta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.#T11#
Rebenta moves into full guard.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rebenta is keeping the position for now.
Jabbar preventing the sweep.
Jabbar stays in close to Rebenta's body and controls the position.
Jabbar looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Jabbar controlling from the top position.
Jabbar won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here. #T13##SUB#
Jabbar 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.
Rebenta is adopting a defensive guard.
Rebenta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Rebenta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace.
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Jabbar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 324 - Burroughs vs Ramirez
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rebenta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Rebenta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Rebenta
Turturro trying to control but Rebenta postures up.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turturro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rebenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Rebenta controlling him for the moment.
Turturro wants to control but Rebenta passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Turturro wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy.
Turturro has his hands clasped together around Rebenta's back. He's all about the action.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta passes into side control, despite Turturro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Rebenta
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rebenta's best efforts.#T3#
Rebenta passes into side control, despite Turturro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (8) Rebenta
Turturro tries to buck Rebenta off but Rebenta is having none of it.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebenta taking a breather here.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Rebenta keeps moving and retains side control.
Turturro is trying to control Rebenta's posture but Rebenta avoids it.
Rebenta has control of an arm but Turturro manages to advance to Rebenta's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (4) vs (8) Rebenta#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rebenta just trying to survive but Turturro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Turturro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rebenta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Turturro looking for the choke but no joy.
Rebenta tries to break free.
#SUB#
Turturro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6##SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rebenta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rebenta for a finish.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turturro is not going to allow Rebenta to sit and survive in this position.
Rebenta tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turturro controlling the positon.
Turturro looking to hold on to the position here but Rebenta rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T7#
Rebenta is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Rebenta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (10) Rebenta
Turturro trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turturro holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rebenta is aware though and is defending well.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro is really struggling to control Rebenta but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Rebenta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rebenta looking to pass the guard.
Rebenta is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up. #T10#
Turturro pulls Rebenta in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there.
Rebenta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (4) vs (13) Rebenta
Turturro looks to move to half guard but instead Rebenta has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (4) vs (15) Rebenta
Turturro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (4) vs (18) Rebenta#T11#
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Rebenta has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Turturro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Rebenta keeps control of the position.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Rebenta breaks the grip. #T12#
Rebenta controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Rebenta won't let him.
Rebenta is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rebenta controlling the positon.
Turturro can't escape the position.
Rebenta gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control.
Rebenta has good solid back control here. #T13#
Rebenta is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Rebenta breaks the grip.
Rebenta has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turturro's body.
#T14#
Rebenta is not going to allow Turturro to sit and survive in this position.
Rebenta trying to control momentarily.
Rebenta is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rebenta has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebenta wins on points by 18 to 4.
A relieved looking Ricardo Rebenta 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:
CWC 323 - Prelims
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rebenta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rebenta passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (5) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik tries to bench press Rebenta off him but Rebenta keeps the position.
Rebenta gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (7) vs (0) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Rebenta prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
Kulik regains half guard.
Kulik wants to sweep but Rebenta has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (10) vs (0) Kulik
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Rebenta keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Rebenta taking a breather here.
Kulik sneaks back into half guard.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard. #T3#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rebenta is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kulik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rebenta is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rebenta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kulik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rebenta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (13) vs (0) Kulik
Rebenta gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (15) vs (0) Kulik
Rebenta controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Rebenta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kulik working to try and regain half guard.
Kulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik 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.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kulik actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Rebenta wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rebenta is taking a breather. Kulik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kulik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rebenta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kulik. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (18) vs (0) Kulik
Rebenta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kulik gets back to half guard.#T8#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta trying to control the pace. #T9#
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (18) vs (2) Kulik#SUB2#
Kulik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rebenta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (20) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rebenta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (23) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik trying his best to control but Rebenta has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (25) vs (2) Kulik#T10#
Kulik looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rebenta (28) vs (2) Kulik
Rebenta keeps control of the position as Kulik tries to break free.
Kulik is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kulik wants to control his opponent's hands but Rebenta gets his hands free. #T11#
Kulik tries to roll but Rebenta sticks to his back.
Kulik turns into Rebenta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (28) vs (4) Kulik
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Rebenta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (30) vs (4) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kulik working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rebenta has passed into half guard!
Rebenta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta is controlling the pace.
Rebenta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but Rebenta is very close to passing his half guard.
Rebenta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
Rebenta not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebenta takes the fight on points by 30 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Rebenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Rebenta's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Rebenta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rebenta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sturmovik's legs. #SUB#
Rebenta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sturmovik wants to get back to his feet but Rebenta drags him back down.
Sturmovik told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rebenta tries to advance to mount but Sturmovik denies him.
Sturmovik is trying to buck Rebenta off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta advances nicely into full mount.
Rebenta fails to move to back control. #T1#
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rebenta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rebenta is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Rebenta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sturmovik is on top in guard.
Sturmovik preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rebenta looking for subs off his back but Sturmovik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rebenta wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rebenta moves into full guard.
Sturmovik stopping the sweep attempt from Rebenta.
Sturmovik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rebenta is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
Rebenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sturmovik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rebenta is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturmovik is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
Sturmovik scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmovik looks to land a right hand but Rebenta moved out of range.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rebenta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sturmovik counters with a series of strikes. Rebenta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sturmovik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rebenta.
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Rebenta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but Sturmovik defending well.
Rebenta trying to control the action but Sturmovik is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Sturmovik defends it.
Rebenta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sturmovik's thigh. Sturmovik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kirov Sturmovik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturmovik scores with a hook.
Sturmovik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturmovik wants it to stay on the feet.
Rebenta slips a jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik scores with the left hand. Rebenta knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Rebenta is rocked!
Sturmovik weaves into range and cracks Rebenta right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rebenta goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Sturmovik is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirov Sturmovik!
A very excited looking Kirov Sturmovik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Rebenta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Rebenta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rebenta.
Rebenta shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rebenta looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Rebenta fails to land the takedown.
Liam Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.#TD2#
Rebenta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full 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.
Walker managing to control the position.
Walker keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass.
Rebenta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard.
Walker trying to control here.
Walker won't allow Rebenta to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Rebenta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rebenta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walker wants to control the position but Rebenta says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Walker trying to control but Rebenta postures up.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta uses his free foot to push down on Walker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walker. #SUB2#
Rebenta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Walker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Walker and Rebenta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Walker is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rebenta has an Americana. Walker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rebenta is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rebenta hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
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 23 wins and 16 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rebenta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mondragon's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Rebenta
Rebenta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Mondragon wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta controlling the pace.
Rebenta trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away. #T1#
Rebenta is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Mondragon pulls Rebenta in close to his closed guard and prevents Rebenta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rebenta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Rebenta#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well. #SUB2#
Rebenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rebenta working away.#T3#
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rebenta takes a little break here. Mondragon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
#T4#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Rebenta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mondragon reverses the position - he's now on top in Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (5) Rebenta#SUB2#
Rebenta has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rebenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon passes Rebenta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rebenta is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Mondragon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rebenta reverses the position - he's now on top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (7) Rebenta
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Mondragon has his hands on Rebenta's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta keeps trying to improve his position.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Rebenta is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (6) vs (7) Rebenta
Rebenta is working to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is still trying to improve position.
Rebenta tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Rebenta is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Rebenta is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Rebenta regains half guard.
Rebenta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T9##SUB2#
Rebenta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mondragon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (9) vs (7) Rebenta
You can see the frustration on Rebenta's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.
Rebenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rebenta is being controlled here.
Rebenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T10#
Mondragon wants to control but Rebenta is keeping him busy.
Mondragon working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rebenta is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Mondragon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (11) vs (7) Rebenta
Rebenta is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Rebenta working to try and regain half guard.
Rebenta wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon controlling from mount. #T12#
Rebenta is working to get back to half guard.
Rebenta stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rebenta wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.#T13#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (14) vs (7) Rebenta
Mondragon keeps control of the position easily here as Rebenta tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Rebenta right now.
Mondragon avoiding Rebenta 's attempts to control his hands.
Rebenta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Rebenta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (14) vs (9) Rebenta#T14#
Mondragon pulls Rebenta in close to his closed guard and prevents Rebenta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Mondragon has control of Rebenta's left arm, preventing Rebenta from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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:
CWC 289 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Just Another Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rebenta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (0) vs (2) Rebenta
Rebenta wants to pass to mount but Another Sparbot is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Another Sparbot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rebenta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Another Sparbot's thigh. Another Sparbot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rebenta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Another Sparbot is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rebenta has gone for a leg lock! Another Sparbot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (2) vs (2) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying to control the position but Another Sparbot postures up. #T1#
Rebenta keeping full guard, as Another Sparbot tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rebenta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Another Sparbot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rebenta is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Rebenta looking for subs off his back but Another Sparbot has passed one foot through into half guard.
Another Sparbot is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Another Sparbot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (5) vs (2) Rebenta
Rebenta is controlling an arm, preventing Another Sparbot from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rebenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Rebenta tries to improve his position but instead Another Sparbot has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Another Sparbot (8) vs (2) Rebenta
Rebenta is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Another Sparbot working for a choke but Rebenta is defending well.
Rebenta tries to break free.
#SUB#
Rebenta fending off the submission attempt from Another Sparbot.
You can see the frustration on Rebenta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB#
Another Sparbot is persistently looking for the submission but Rebenta is defending it well.
Rebenta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Another Sparbot is not going to allow Rebenta to sit and survive in this position.
Rebenta turns into Another Sparbot and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (8) vs (4) Rebenta
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Another Sparbot keeps moving.
Rebenta works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Rebenta passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (8) vs (7) Rebenta#SUB2#
Rebenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rebenta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Another Sparbot (8) vs (9) Rebenta
Another Sparbot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rebenta is looking to work his way around to Another Sparbot's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Another Sparbot'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.
Rebenta wants to take his opponent's back but instead Another Sparbot manages to regain half guard. #T6#
Rebenta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Another Sparbot reverses the position - he's now on top in Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (10) vs (9) Rebenta#SUB2#
Rebenta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Another Sparbot passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (13) vs (9) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta regains half guard.
Another Sparbot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rebenta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7##SUB2#
Rebenta actively working from the bottom here.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep. Another Sparbot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rebenta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Another Sparbot tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard.
Another Sparbot trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom. #T8#
Rebenta wants to hit a sweep here but Another Sparbot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rebenta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (16) vs (9) Rebenta#SUB#
Rebenta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Another Sparbot. #SUB#
Another Sparbot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rebenta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Another Sparbot trying to control but Rebenta is having none of it.
Rebenta tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Rebenta wants to control but Another Sparbot is having none of it.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position but Another Sparbot isn't that keen on the idea.
Rebenta prevents Another Sparbot from taking his back.
Rebenta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Another Sparbot moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Another Sparbot (19) vs (9) Rebenta
I really don't envy Rebenta right now.
Another Sparbot is trying to stick to Rebenta's back but Rebenta is turning into Another Sparbot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Another Sparbot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rebenta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (19) vs (11) Rebenta
Another Sparbot trying to control the position here. #T11#
Rebenta looking to pass the guard.
Rebenta is looking to advance position but Another Sparbot has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Another Sparbot (23) vs (11) Rebenta
Rebenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rebenta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rebenta is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Another Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rebenta has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Rebenta wants to improve his position but Another Sparbot is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rebenta actively working from the bottom here.
Rebenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta trying to control but Another Sparbot postures up.
#T13#
Rebenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Another Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura but Rebenta is defending well.
Rebenta has a hand on Another Sparbot's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Another Sparbot takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (26) vs (11) Rebenta
Rebenta is looking to get to half guard.
Another Sparbot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rebenta is looking to escape. #T14##SUB#
Another Sparbot jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rebenta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rebenta and Another Sparbot has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Another Sparbot takes the fight on points by 26 to 11.
Our winner, Just Another Sparbot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Rick Dick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Dick gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dick (2) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Rebenta is refusing to be controlled, as Dick sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Rebenta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dick 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.
Rebenta is pressing down on Dick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick stopping the sweep attempt from Rebenta.#T1#
Rebenta looking to control.
Rebenta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Dick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rebenta for as long as he can get away with.
Rebenta is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here. #T2#
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Rebenta, not yet. #SUB2#
Rebenta has his foot on Dick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dick works his way back into a safe position though.
Rebenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Rebenta, not yet.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rebenta is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rebenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick defends it easily.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there. #T3#
Dick advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Dick seems content to control.
Dick is trying to control. Rebenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dick is working for a kimura but Rebenta is defending it quite comfortably.
Rebenta moves into full guard.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rebenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Rebenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick defends it easily.
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard.
Rebenta trying to keep a closed guard but Dick is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rebenta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rebenta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Rebenta's legs - danger averted.
Rebenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Rebenta, not yet.
Dick looking to sit in guard and control but Rebenta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (2) vs (2) Rebenta#SUB#
Dick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rebenta defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Rebenta passes into half guard.
Dick is not content to let Rebenta control the position.
Rebenta moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (2) vs (5) Rebenta
Dick struggling a bit here.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dick is trying to escape the position but Rebenta is controlling the position. #T6#
Rebenta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dick is not content to let Rebenta control the position.
Rebenta tries to move to mount but Dick blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Rebenta is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dick is trying to escape and Rebenta transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dick is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rebenta! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ernesto Llosa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rebenta shoots in but no luck this time.
Llosa wants to counter with a clinch but Rebenta pushes him away.#CL2#
Llosa clinches. #TD2#
Llosa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rebenta (0) vs (2) Llosa
Llosa is trying to control. Rebenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rebenta tries to roll over but Llosa keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Llosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rebenta has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Llosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rebenta has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rebenta keeps working. #T1#
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rebenta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Llosa wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Llosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rebenta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Llosa has managed to get both his arms back between Rebenta's legs - danger averted.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Llosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rebenta wants to sweep here but Llosa controlling him for the moment.
Rebenta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Llosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Llosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (2) Llosa
Rebenta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (5) vs (2) Llosa
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Llosa struggling a bit here.
Llosa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rebenta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Llosa, who protects the arm well.
Llosa stops Rebenta from passing to mount.
Rebenta is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rebenta has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (7) vs (2) Llosa
Llosa tries to lock up and control but Rebenta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rebenta is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Llosa is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rebenta (10) vs (2) Llosa
Llosa is in bad spot here.
Llosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rebenta tries to get the hooks in deep but Llosa pushed the leg off.
Llosa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Rebenta has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Llosa is defending well but eventually Rebenta manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Llosa has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Rick Dick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dick rushes Rebenta and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Dick gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dick (2) vs (0) Rebenta
Dick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rebenta keeps working.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rebenta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
Rebenta wants to get back to full guard.
Dick wants to take a breather but Rebenta is having none of it.
Dick uses his free foot to push down on Rebenta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rebenta. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (5) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick avoids the attempt from Rebenta to control.
Rebenta working to try and regain half guard.
Rebenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Rebenta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Dick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rebenta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rebenta is looking to escape.
Rebenta is desperately trying to improve his position but Dick has a good base and remains in mount.
Rebenta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dick is trying to work for a kimura but Rebenta is defending well.
Rebenta works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dick wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Rebenta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dick controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rebenta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rebenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Rebenta, not yet.
Rebenta controls Dick momentarily but Dick frees himself.
Dick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dick looking to sit in guard and control but Rebenta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (5) vs (2) Rebenta#SUB#
Dick is looking for a triangle but Rebenta pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Dick is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rebenta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (5) vs (5) Rebenta
Rebenta wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
Dick is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta works to advance to full mount. Dick defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dick (5) vs (7) Rebenta
Dick working to try and regain half guard.
Dick is working hard here to advance position.
Rebenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dick is looking to escape.
Dick has given up his back here. Will Rebenta look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dick (5) vs (10) Rebenta#T4#
Rebenta trying to control momentarily.
Rebenta looking to hold on to the position here but Dick rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB#
Dick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Dick is keeping the position.
Dick is controlling Rebenta's posture.
Rebenta looking to pass the guard.
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
Dick keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass. #SUB#
Dick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Dick keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass.
Rebenta trying to move into half guard but instead Dick has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (7) vs (10) Rebenta
Rebenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rebenta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (7) vs (12) Rebenta#T6#
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta forces his way into half guard.
Dick wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.
Dick is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard.
Rebenta moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (7) vs (15) Rebenta
Dick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rebenta wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
Rebenta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (7) vs (18) Rebenta
Rebenta prevents Dick from getting the reversal.#T7#
Dick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rebenta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (7) vs (21) Rebenta
Dick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rebenta is trying to control. Dick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dick is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (7) vs (24) Rebenta
Rebenta wants to control but instead Dick manages to regain half guard.
Dick trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dick defends it well. #SUB2#
Rebenta looking for a submission but Dick manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T8#
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Dick is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rebenta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Dick is retaining full guard.
Rebenta forces his way into half guard.
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Dick gets back to full guard.
Rebenta pushes down on Dick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rebenta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (7) vs (27) Rebenta
Rebenta trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Rebenta wants to take his opponent's back but Dick doesn't allow it.
Rebenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dick is looking to escape.
Dick is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is looking to work his way around to Dick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rebenta takes Dick's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dick (7) vs (30) Rebenta
You can see the frustration on Dick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rebenta gets his hands free as Dick looks to control.
Rebenta wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dick for a finish.
Rebenta trying to control momentarily.
#T11##SUB2#
Dick preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rebenta. #SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for the choke from the back position but Dick is controlling his hands well.
Rebenta is hanging on to Dick's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dick is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Rebenta working for a choke but Dick is defending well.
Dick is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Dick wants to control his opponent's hands but Rebenta gets his hands free.
Dick staying busy and making it hard for Rebenta to control.
Rebenta controlling well, preventing Dick from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Rebenta looking for the RNC.
Well,Dick is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Rebenta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dick looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Dick is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dick is trying to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Rebenta looking to break Dick's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dick remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rebenta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dick tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rebenta looking to break Dick's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dick remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rebenta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rebenta's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Rebenta looking to break Dick's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dick remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rebenta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rebenta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rebenta looks winded!
Rebenta is trying to stick to Dick's back but Dick is turning into Rebenta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rebenta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (9) vs (30) Rebenta#T14#
Dick wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Rebenta wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dick drops back looking for a leg! Rebenta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rebenta manages to kick Dick off! Dick jumps back into Rebenta's guard.
Rebenta pulls Dick in close to prevent any damage.
Dick won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Rebenta has his feet on Dick's thighs here. He's pushed Dick off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dick screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
CWC 225
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rebenta doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kurri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kurri. #TD2#
Kurri pulls Rebenta into guard.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta is really struggling to control Kurri but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rebenta works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Rebenta is working for a kimura but Kurri is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kurri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rebenta trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Rebenta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rebenta advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kurri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rebenta pulls his head out easily.
Kurri is trying to get back to full guard.
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Kurri defends it.
Kurri tries to roll over but Rebenta keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rebenta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rebenta.
Kurri is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard.
Kurri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rebenta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rebenta's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rebenta (0) vs (4) Kurri#T2##SUB2#
Kurri tightening his grip on Rebenta, looking for the choke.
Kurri controlling well, preventing Rebenta from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Kurri has got one arm under Rebenta's chin. This could be trouble... Rebenta trying to control the other hand but Kurri gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Rebenta has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatu Kurri!
After the fight, Tatu Kurri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 5 (WW)
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Curtis.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curtis as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Curtis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rebenta tries for a takedown but Curtis manages to get underhooks.
Rebenta blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Rebenta avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. #TD#
Rebenta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rebenta manages to end up in side control.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curtis pushes Rebenta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rebenta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Rebenta is trying to get an arm triangle but Curtis is defending well. #SUB#
Rebenta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Curtis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Curtis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rebenta.
Curtis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis is trying to buck Rebenta off.
We've been hearing that Rebenta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Rebenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rebenta landing strikes. #T2#
Rebenta wants to control but Curtis is keeping him busy.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet but Rebenta drags him back down.
Curtis is letting Rebenta control him for a moment.
Rebenta lands some shots froms side control.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rebenta is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Rebenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Curtis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rebenta slows the pace down. #ES2#
Curtis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Curtis leaves Rebenta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rebenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Curtis.
Topher Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curtis scoring well with a low kick there.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Rebenta attempts a counter takedown but Curtis avoids it well and moves away.
Rebenta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curtis swivels and escapes.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Rebenta avoids it with no problem.
Rebenta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curtis but Curtis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Curtis throws the left hand but Rebenta avoids the punch easily.
Rebenta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rebenta or perhaps it was just good defense by Curtis, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Curtis. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Rebenta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Rebenta moves away and avoids it.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Rebenta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to avoid it but Rebenta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curtis to the ground. Curtis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rebenta misses with a takedown
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rebenta. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rebenta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Curtis - the referee stops the clock and Rebenta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Curtis. Rebenta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Curtis stuns Rebenta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rebenta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Rebenta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rebenta or perhaps it was just good defense by Curtis, which made it look bad.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis leaves Rebenta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Rebenta shoots in for a double leg but Curtis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rebenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rebenta.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Rebenta's defenses.
Rebenta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curtis stuffs the takedown.
Rebenta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Rebenta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curtis. Curtis obviously looking to wear him down.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Rebenta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rebenta moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ricardo Rebenta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curtis stuffs the takedown attempt from Rebenta. Rebenta gets slowly back to his feet.
Rebenta has a takedown stuffed.
Curtis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Curtis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rebenta under the eye.
Rebenta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
Rebenta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rebenta is in Curtis's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES2#
Curtis pushes Rebenta off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Curtis lands with a right hand.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Rebenta moved out of range.
Rebenta shoots for a double leg takedown but Curtis sprawls well. He's pushed Rebenta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Curtis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Rebenta moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Curtis misses.
Rebenta drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis feints and then cracks Rebenta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rebenta down. #TD#
Rebenta shoots in and gets a takedown into Curtis's guard.
Curtis kicks Rebenta off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Rebenta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis stuffs the takedown attempt from Rebenta. Rebenta gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Curtis takes the fight into the clinch.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rebenta backwards. #BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Rebenta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curtis's waist but Curtis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rebenta off to one side. #CL2#
Curtis rushes Rebenta and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rebenta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Rebenta is out of range. #T4#
Curtis punishes Rebenta's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Curtis misses #TD#
so Rebenta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rebenta won't allow Curtis to get back to his feet.
Rebenta stays in close to Curtis's body and controls the position.
Rebenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rebenta cracks Curtis with a solid left hand.
Curtis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Rebenta has gone for a leg lock! Curtis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rebenta's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Curtis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curtis wants it to stay on the feet.
Rebenta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rebenta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Rebenta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Curtis clinches up with Rebenta and pushes him back against the cage.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis stops a takedown attempt from Rebenta.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rebenta's elbow.
Rebenta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curtis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Curtis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rebenta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curtis pinned against the cage. Curtis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rebenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis is looking to slow Rebenta down with leg kicks.
Rebenta takes one to the side of the head.
Rebenta swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Curtis scores with a three punch combo!
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rebenta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Rebenta.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Rebenta shakes it off.#CL2#
Curtis has Rebenta up against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis tries to work over Rebenta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rebenta prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Rebenta wants to take the fight to the mat but Curtis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Rebenta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curtis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rebenta prevents a body shot from Curtis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Rebenta fails with a takedown attempt.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rebenta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rebenta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis tries to work over Rebenta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rebenta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curtis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Rebenta knows he should have avoided that one.
Rebenta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.
Rebenta darts in looking for a takedown but Curtis gets double underhooks and turns Rebenta into the cage. #T4#
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Rebenta avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage. #TD#
Rebenta lands a takedown into guard.
Curtis wants to stand up but Rebenta is controlling him.
Rebenta is standing up over Curtis. Curtis looks to escape but Rebenta dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis pushes Rebenta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rebenta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Rebenta is trying to get an arm triangle but Curtis is defending well.
Topher Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Curtis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topher Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Curtis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topher Curtis!
Topher Curtis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Rebenta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sight throws out the jab.
Rebenta walks into a jab.#TD2#
Rebenta gets a double leg takedown into Sight's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sight'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.
Sight wants to get back to his feet but Rebenta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rebenta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rebenta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rebenta forces his way into half guard.
Rebenta is looking to advance position but Sight won't allow it.
Sight is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sight defending well though.
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura but Sight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rebenta to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rebenta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rebenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sight is just riding it out for now. Rebenta eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Rebenta is working for a submission of some sort.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rebenta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Still in half guard, Rebenta seems content to control.
Sight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rebenta on the ground.#SUB2#
Rebenta is working for a kimura but Sight is defending it quite comfortably.
Rebenta working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sight wants to stand back up but Rebenta manages to pass into side control.
Rebenta working the ground and pound.
Sight avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rebenta.
Rebenta lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Rebenta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sight is not content to let Rebenta control the position.
Rebenta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rebenta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sight is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Rebenta in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Rebenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rebenta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sight is pushing Rebenta's head away, looking to escape. Rebenta manages to hold on to the position though.
Sight is not content to let Rebenta control the position.
Rebenta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sight is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##SUB2#
Rebenta is trying to get an arm triangle but Sight is defending well. #SUB2#
Rebenta is trying to get an arm triangle but Sight is defending well.
Rebenta slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sight wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Sight misses. #TD2#
Rebenta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sight is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rebenta dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rebenta working the head with strikes.
Sight wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rebenta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sight down.
Sight taking a bit of punishment here - Rebenta scoring with strikes.
Rebenta working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Sight is rocked!
Rebenta cracks Sight with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rebenta immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sight is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rebenta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
TC Wednsday Warriors 5
Date: Dec 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rebenta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Davidyan can't do much from the bottom here.
Davidyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rebenta has hold of Davidyan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Davidyan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rebenta cranks the arm and Davidyan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Davidyan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
TC 12 Mil $ GP vol 1.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rebenta scores with a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Rebenta won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence can't keep his opponent in guard - Rebenta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence gets full guard.
Lawrence is trying to keep Rebenta in close.
Lawrence controlling the position.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Lawrence is working hard here to advance position.
Rebenta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up. #SUB#
Rebenta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rebenta has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rebenta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebenta stays in close to Lawrence's body and controls the position.
Rebenta postures up and lands a big shot to Lawrence's brow.
Rebenta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rebenta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lawrence pushes a forearm under Rebenta's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rebenta is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lawrence!
A very excited looking John Lawrence made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TC 8 Knock Out vs Phillips
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rebenta feints and as Dean raises his hands in defense, Rebenta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dean wants to stand but Rebenta is controlling the position.
Rebenta working some strikes from top position.
Rebenta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rebenta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dean!
Dean is squirming around, avoiding Rebenta's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebenta lands with some strikes.
Rebenta landing strikes from the mount.
Dean taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dean tries to buck Rebenta off but he can't manage it.
Rebenta with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Dean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Dean is rocked!
Dean is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Rebenta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Rebenta working for a guillotine from mount but Dean is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Dean is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB2#
Rebenta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Rebenta has hold of Dean's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dean manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dean is trying to stand up.
Rebenta landing strikes from the mount.
Dean tries to buck Rebenta off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Rebenta is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dean can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dean squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rebenta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rebenta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rebenta looking to secure an arm triangle but Dean defends it well. #SUB2#
Rebenta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dean manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Rebenta scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rebenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rebenta prevents Dean from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta scores with punches from side control.
Dean is trying to buck Rebenta off.#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta landing a few strikes.
Rebenta prevents Dean from escaping the position.
Rebenta trying to control the position but Dean is working away. #ES#
Dean bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
A big left from Dean misses.
Ricardo Rebenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Rebenta moved out of range.
Rebenta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dean connects with the punch.#TD2#
Rebenta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rebenta showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean is looking to escape.
Rebenta is trying to control. Dean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rebenta moves nicely into side control.
Dean is trying to buck Rebenta off.
Rebenta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rebenta wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rebenta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dean wants to stand and escape but Rebenta is having none of it.
Dean trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta passes Dean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dean pushes Rebenta off looking to stand but Rebenta dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura but Dean is defending well.
Dean tries to kick Rebenta off but Rebenta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rebenta lands a nice short elbow.
Dean is looking to escape.
Rebenta trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away. #SUB2#
Rebenta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rebenta stops Dean from getting back to his feet.
Dean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rebenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dean is just riding it out for now. Rebenta eventually gives up the hold.
Rebenta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dean is staying active underneath Rebenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Dean tries to kick Rebenta off but Rebenta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rebenta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rebenta lands a nice short elbow.
Dean is trying to stand.
Rebenta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dean is looking to escape.
Rebenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Dean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Dean kicks Rebenta off and gets back to his feet.
Dean dips to his left and cracks Rebenta with an uppercut!
William Ralph Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rebenta moves out of range of the body kick from Dean.
#T3#
Rebenta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dean counters with a left and a right that stings Rebenta.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dean as he jumps to the side.
Rebenta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rebenta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
William Ralph Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.#TD2#
Rebenta scores with a takedown into Dean's guard.
Rebenta distracts Dean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rebenta landing some decent shots from guard.
Rebenta won't allow Dean to get back to his feet. #T4#
Rebenta landing some decent shots from guard.
Rebenta is in close to Dean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rebenta is working Dean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rebenta won't allow Dean to get back to his feet.
Rebenta passes into half guard.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Dean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura but Dean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rebenta to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rebenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rebenta looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well.
Rebenta shoots in for a double leg but Dean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dean throws a big shot that misses.
Rebenta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
William Ralph Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.
Rebenta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dean circles away.
Dean misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rebenta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rebenta sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rebenta trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dean is trying to stand back up but Rebenta is controlling him
#SUB2#
Rebenta is working for a submission of some sort.
Dean is staying active underneath Rebenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rebenta prevents Dean from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
William Ralph Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Dean defends it.
Rebenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dean keeps working.
Dean is looking to escape.
Rebenta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rebenta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dean is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Rebenta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dean sees it coming and defends easily.
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rebenta passes to full mount! #T3#
Dean is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rebenta controlling from the full mount.
Rebenta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Dean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Dean really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rebenta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Rebenta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dean has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dean really wants to buck Rebenta off and get back to his feet.
Rebenta unloading with bombs!
Oh Dean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rebenta lands with some strikes.
Dean wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Rebenta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Rebenta is working for a guillotine from mount but Dean frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rebenta blocks Dean's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rebenta unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dean wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rebenta celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
TC 3: Knock Out vs Inspektor B
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebenta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rebenta dives in and grabs Karpo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karpo pushes down on Rebenta's head and hops out.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown but Karpo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rebenta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karpo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Rebenta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karpo is trying to defend but Rebenta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karpo trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
Karpo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rebenta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rebenta looks to land a strike but Karpo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta throws a big elbow that misses.
Rebenta postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karpo is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rebenta looking for a guillotine here but Karpo defends easily.
Karpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Karpo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rebenta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karpo has managed to get both his arms back between Rebenta's legs - danger averted.
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Karpo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karpo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karpo throwing strikes from guard but Rebenta blocks nicely. #SUB#
Rebenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karpo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karpo wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving. #SUB#
Rebenta is looking for a triangle here but Karpo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Karpo taking a breather here. #T2#
Rebenta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karpo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karpo is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rebenta is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta is working hard here to advance position.
Karpo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rebenta!
Karpo controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta is desperately trying to improve his position but Karpo has a good base and remains in mount.
Karpo controlling from mount.
Karpo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karpo wants to control the pace but Rebenta is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Rebenta wants to hold on but Karpo pushes him away.
Karpo trying to control but Rebenta is having none of it.
Rebenta can't escape the position.
Karpo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karpo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Karpo controlling from mount.
Rebenta is trying desperately to improve position.
Karpo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rebenta is desperately trying to improve his position but Karpo has a good base and remains in mount.
Karpo with the ground and pound from mount.
Rebenta wants to hold on but Karpo pushes him away.
Karpo looking to control but Rebenta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rebenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karpo looking to control but Rebenta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rebenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta wants to control but Karpo is having none of it.
Karpo landing punches.
Rebenta tries to reverse the position but Karpo maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Karpo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Karpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karpo wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Karpo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Rebenta gets a takedown into half guard.
Karpo tries to roll over but Rebenta keeps him under control.
Karpo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karpo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Karpo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rebenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rebenta advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Karpo keeps moving.
Rebenta throwing strikes from guard but Karpo blocks nicely. #T1#
Karpo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rebenta. #SUB2#
Rebenta content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Karpo has locked up a guillotine! Karpo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rebenta is holding on here and Karpo must be using up a lot of energy. Rebenta has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Karpo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hannu Karpo!
A less than humble Hannu Karpo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Galaxy 3: The Firework Show
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebenta dives in for a single leg takedown but Horn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rebenta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horn defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Horn.#CL#
Horn clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Horn breaks from the clinch.
Horn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Horn is looking to slow Rebenta down with leg kicks.
Rebenta closes the distance and clinches up with Horn, looking for a takedown. Rebenta pushes Horn against the cage but Horn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Horn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rebenta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horn defends it nicely.
Jon Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn throws a wild body kick that Rebenta sees coming a mile off.
Rebenta shoots in for a double leg but Horn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rebenta tries for a takedown but Horn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horn feints and then cracks Rebenta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rebenta down.
Rebenta goes for a double leg but Horn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horn continues to drive forward.
Rebenta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Horn lands with a shot to the body.
Jon Horn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rebenta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horn fakes the leg kick and cracks Rebenta in the body.
Horn tries to work over Rebenta's front leg with a kick but Rebenta checks it.
Rebenta walks into a straight right hand from Horn.
A head kick misses from Horn.
Rebenta fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rebenta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Horn is defending well.
Horn is trying to buck Rebenta off.#T2##SUB2#
Rebenta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Horn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rebenta has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Horn stops Rebenta from passing to mount.
Rebenta is putting a hurting on Horn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Horn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rebenta.
Horn is not content to let Rebenta control the position.
Horn is pushing Rebenta's head away, looking to escape. Rebenta manages to hold on to the position though.
Rebenta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Horn's legs.
Rebenta lands an elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.#T3#
Rebenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horn keeps working.
Horn is trying to get back to his feet.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Horn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rebenta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Horn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rebenta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebenta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Horn!
Horn is squirming around, avoiding Rebenta's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Rebenta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Horn is surviving well by controlling Rebenta's body position as best he can.
Horn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB2#
Rebenta looking to secure an arm triangle but Horn defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rebenta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Horn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rebenta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rebenta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rebenta won't let Horn get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rebenta controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to finish this one by submission but Horn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rebenta.
Rebenta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rebenta is looking to work his way around to Horn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Horn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rebenta on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Horn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rebenta.
You get the feeling that Horn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Rebenta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Horn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rebenta avoids the head kick by Horn.
Horn throws a leg kick but Rebenta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horn lands a high kick!
Horn with a hook.
Rebenta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horn defends well and Rebenta ends up having to push Horn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rebenta fails to land the takedown.
Horn misses with a double jab.
Rebenta with the counter takedown but Horn avoids it easily.
Horn scoring well with a low kick there.
Horn lands with a kick to the temple. Rebenta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rebenta shoots in but no luck this time.
Jon Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.
Rebenta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick from Horn.
Ricardo Rebenta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Horn does no damage.
Jon Horn is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Horn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rebenta takes a step back to recover.
Rebenta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rebenta shoots for a takedown but Horn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horn scores with a nice strike.
Horn lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rebenta.
Rebenta fails with the takedown.
Rebenta is breathing heavily.
Horn jabs at Rebenta's body.
Horn scores with a nice right hand.
Horn throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Rebenta counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horn, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Horn tries to escape but Rebenta is in control.
Rebenta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rebenta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Horn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Horn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Rebenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horn is trying to get back to his feet.
Rebenta trying to control the action but Horn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horn, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Horn prevents Rebenta from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Horn pushes Rebenta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rebenta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rebenta is staying tight to Horn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rebenta trying to control the action but Horn is working from the bottom.
Horn tries to escape but Rebenta is in control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horn is trying to escape the position but Rebenta is controlling the position.
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rebenta asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Rebenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rebenta prevents Horn from escaping the position.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Horn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horn pushes Rebenta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rebenta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Horn trying to remain calm as Rebenta controls from the top position.
Rebenta working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Rebenta in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Horn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
PL MMA 43
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Rebenta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Moncey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Moncey trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Moncey defends well.
Rebenta working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
De Moncey drops back looking for a leg! Rebenta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rebenta manages to kick De Moncey off! De Moncey jumps back into Rebenta's guard.
De Moncey trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rebenta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Moncey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Moncey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Moncey trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom. #T1#
De Moncey wanted to stand there but Rebenta had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rebenta working for a triangle but De Moncey defends it easily.
Rebenta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rebenta trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
De Moncey 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.#SUB#
De Moncey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Moncey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rebenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Rebenta lands a couple of digs.
Rebenta forces his way into half guard.
De Moncey wants to get back to his feet.
Rebenta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Moncey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rebenta works over De Moncey with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle but Rebenta pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta controlling from the top position.
Rebenta scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Rebenta forces his way into half guard.
Rebenta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Moncey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rebenta.
Rebenta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Moncey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
De Moncey is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rebenta is tapping! Great win for De Moncey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A very excited looking Bon Adrien De Moncey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PL MMA 36 McDonald vs Inarrit
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Johnson feints and then cracks Rebenta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rebenta down.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Rebenta shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Rebenta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rebenta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Rebenta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rebenta lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson is trying to keep Rebenta in close.
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Rebenta isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rebenta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Rebenta is proving a slippery customer.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rebenta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rebenta. Rebenta gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Rebenta manages to avoid it.
Rebenta shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.#TD2#
Rebenta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Rebenta wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Rebenta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rebenta. #SU#
Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nice defenses there by Rebenta.
Rebenta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rebenta's head backwards.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rebenta. That did some damage!#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rebenta or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rebenta avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Rebenta slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson lands the left hand.#TD2#
Rebenta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.#ES#
Johnson pushes Rebenta off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands a head shot.
Rebenta moves away from the strike by Johnson. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Rebenta looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Rebenta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson jabs Rebenta right on the nose. Rebenta blinks but takes it well.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Rebenta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Rebenta moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Rebenta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson has Rebenta pulled in close to control his posture.
Rebenta trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rebenta shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Rebenta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Rebenta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a hook. Rebenta ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rebenta fails with a takedown attempt.
Rebenta moves out of range of the strikes.
Rebenta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Rebenta slips a jab from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Rebenta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Rebenta tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rebenta.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.#TD2#
Rebenta gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rebenta is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rebenta can do to turn this around?
Rebenta slips under a jab from Johnson.
Rebenta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rebenta slips a jab from Johnson.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Rebenta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rebenta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson with a jab.
Rebenta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rebenta.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Rebenta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Johnson lands.
CJ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rebenta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Rebenta was well out of range.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rebenta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rebenta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Rebenta's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rebenta takes one on the button.
Rebenta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rebenta somewhat.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Rebenta ducks down to avoid it.
Rebenta avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Rebenta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Rebenta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Rebenta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Rebenta tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Rebenta's ribs.
Rebenta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rebenta has time to react.
Rebenta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ricardo Rebenta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rebenta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Rebenta looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Rebenta drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Rebenta forces his way into half guard.
Rebenta is breathing heavily.
Rebenta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson tries to hold on but Rebenta pushes him away.
Johnson regains half guard.
Rebenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rebenta takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rebenta is defended easily by Johnson.
Rebenta takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Rebenta blocks a jab.
Rebenta defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Rebenta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Rebenta lying in Johnson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Johnson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rebenta taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Johnson!
An out of breath CJ Johnson 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:
CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 3
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Rebenta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oscarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rebenta somewhat.#TD2#
Rebenta shoots in and bounces Oscarsson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rebenta stands and throws Oscarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rebenta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rebenta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oscarsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rebenta's guard! Nice work there by Oscarsson!
Rebenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rebenta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oscarsson trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Rebenta trying to keep a closed guard but Oscarsson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Oscarsson wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Rebenta looking to control.
Oscarsson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oscarsson trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Oscarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Rebenta.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oscarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rebenta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rebenta 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. #T2#
Rebenta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oscarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rebenta.
Oscarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oscarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta is looking to work some ground and pound but Oscarsson has wrist control.
Rebenta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta postures up in Oscarsson's guard and throws a big left but Oscarsson blocks it.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Oscarsson keeps moving. #T3#
Rebenta 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown but Oscarsson shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Oscarsson misses its intended target.
Oscarsson throws a hook but Rebenta blocks it.#TD2#
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rebenta trying to control but Oscarsson is working from the bottom.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oscarsson is keeping the position for now.
Rebenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rebenta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oscarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rebenta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rebenta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rebenta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rebenta trying to control but Oscarsson is working from the bottom.
Rebenta throws a big right hand that misses.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rebenta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Rebenta is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Oscarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rebenta.
Rebenta staying out of range there.#TD2#
Rebenta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oscarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Rebenta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oscarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Oscarsson is keeping the position.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oscarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rebenta is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Rebenta is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oscar Oscarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oscarsson throws a body punch but Rebenta moves out of range.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown. Oscarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Rebenta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Oscarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Oscarsson misses the target.
Rebenta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rebenta has time to react.#TD2#
Rebenta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oscarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Rebenta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oscarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Rebenta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Oscarsson tries to escape but Rebenta is in control.
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.#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Oscarsson is defending well.
Rebenta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Oscarsson is not content to let Rebenta control the position. #SUB2#
Rebenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oscarsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rebenta controls the position from side control.#T3##SUB2#
Rebenta swings around for an armbar but Oscarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rebenta's guard.#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a triangle but Oscarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta controls Oscarsson momentarily but Oscarsson frees himself.
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oscarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rebenta pushes down on Oscarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oscarsson is looking to escape.#T4#
Oscarsson has hold of Rebenta's hands but Rebenta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oscarsson defends it well.
Rebenta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oscarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rebenta.
Oscarsson taking some punishment here, with Rebenta in his half guard.
Oscarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rebenta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta slows the pace down in half guard.
Oscarsson is staying active underneath Rebenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oscarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rebenta circles away quickly and effectively.
Rebenta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oscarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Oscarsson throws a hook but Rebenta blocks it.
Rebenta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oscarsson defends well and Rebenta ends up having to push Oscarsson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Oscarsson. No joy for Rebenta on that attempt.
Rebenta ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oscarsson sprawls well. Oscarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rebenta gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar Oscarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.
A jab from Oscarsson misses.
Oscarsson scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rebenta closes the distance and clinches up with Oscarsson, looking for a takedown. Rebenta pushes Oscarsson against the ropes but Oscarsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oscarsson looks to throw the jab but Rebenta is out of range.
Rebenta misses with a takedown
and Oscarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rebenta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Oscarsson leaves Rebenta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oscarsson misses with a hook.
Oscarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Oscarsson swinging wildly here.
Oscarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oscarsson lands with a straight right. Rebenta didn't see that one coming.
Rebenta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscarsson tries to bum rush Rebenta with a series of wild strikes but Rebenta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rebenta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oscar Oscarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Oscarsson throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Rebenta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rebenta.
Rebenta throwing strikes from guard but Oscarsson blocks nicely.
Oscar Oscarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oscarsson wants to stand and escape but Rebenta is having none of it.
Oscarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rebenta drops back looking for a leg! Oscarsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oscarsson manages to kick Rebenta off! Rebenta jumps back into Oscarsson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oscarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oscarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Rebenta stands up from Oscarsson's guard - Rebenta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ricardo Rebenta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Rebenta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rebenta lands in his opponent's guard.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rebenta slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rebenta in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Oscarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Oscarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rebenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oscarsson defending well though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oscarsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rebenta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oscarsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Oscarsson is trying to stand.
Rebenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oscarsson defending well though.
Oscarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta looks to land a strike but Oscarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rebenta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ricardo Rebenta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rebenta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Oscarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rebenta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Rebenta!
Oscar Oscarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Event:
CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 2
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Rebenta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halstenberg did well to prevent Rebenta getting side control.
Halstenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rebenta seems to be working for a kimura but Halstenberg defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rebenta winds up and cracks Halstenberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Rebenta is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rebenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Halstenberg pushes Rebenta off looking to stand but Rebenta dives back in and keeps control.
Rebenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Halstenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halstenberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rebenta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rebenta performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura 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. Rebenta connects with a nice short shot to Halstenberg's temple.
Halstenberg is not content to let Rebenta control the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rebenta is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Halstenberg is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Rebenta!
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Event:
CWC Full Contact Special
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Laranja misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Laranja gets caught napping as Rebenta dives in and scores a takedown. Laranja manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Laranja is looking for a triangle but Rebenta pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Laranja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Laranja is looking for a triangle but Rebenta pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rebenta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rebenta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laranja is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rebenta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laranja is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Rebenta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laranja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laranja is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laranja, who protects the arm well.
Laranja is looking to regain half guard here but Rebenta keeps moving and retains side control.
Rebenta trying to control the position but Laranja is working away. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laranja, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laranja, who protects the arm well.
Rebenta is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Laranja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laranja gets back to half guard.
Laranja gets back to full guard.
Rebenta stands up over Laranja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rebenta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rebenta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laranja wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Laranja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Laranja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rebenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard. #T3#
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rebenta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Laranja has his foot on Rebenta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rebenta works his way back into a safe position though.
Rebenta stays in close to Laranja's body and controls the position.
Rebenta working some strikes from top position.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laranja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.#SUB#
Laranja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Rebenta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta with a nice head shot there.
Rebenta advances position into side control!
Laranja is looking to regain half guard here but Rebenta keeps moving and retains side control.
Rebenta trying to control the position but Laranja is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laranja tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Laranja is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rebenta looking to score a takedown here. Laranja is defending well but Rebenta drives through and ends up in Laranja's guard.
Rebenta works over Laranja with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Laranja working for a triangle but Rebenta defends it easily.
Rebenta 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.
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laranja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laranja is looking for a triangle but Rebenta pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laranja's head.
Rebenta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laranja can't keep his opponent in guard - Rebenta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laranja is not content to let Rebenta control the position.
Nice strikes from Rebenta there. #SUB#
Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rebenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laranja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laranja is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Laranja actively working from the bottom here.
Laranja tries to roll over but Rebenta keeps him under control.#T2#
Rebenta wants to take a breather but Laranja is having none of it. #SUB#
Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rebenta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laranja is not content to let Rebenta control the position.#SUB#
Laranja looking for submissions off his back.
Rebenta tries to stand but can't do so whilst Laranja controls his leg. #SUB#
Laranja actively working from the bottom here.
Laranja is staying active underneath Rebenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rebenta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laranja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rebenta. #T3#
Rebenta is keen to just control but Laranja is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Rebenta has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Laranja defend it? Rebenta steps over the head and cranks it - Laranja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rebenta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Rebenta!
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Event:
CACC 42
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 4253 p4p, 421 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 3846 p4p, 394 weight class). Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Rebenta or perhaps it was just good defense by Handle, which made it look bad.
Handle has closed the distance and engaged Rebenta in a clinch.
Rebenta tries for a takedown but Handle manages to get underhooks.
Handle drags the fight down to the ground.
Rebenta pushing down on Handle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Handle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handle is looking to improve his position.
Rebenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handle is just riding it out for now. Rebenta eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle working a defensive guard here.
Rebenta has gone for a leg lock! Handle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (0) vs (2) Handle
Rebenta looking for a guillotine here but Handle defends easily.
Rebenta wants to sweep here but Handle controlling him for the moment.
Rebenta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handle is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rebenta holds on and takes a little breather.
Handle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Handle looking to pass the guard.
Handle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rebenta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Handle won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rebenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Handle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Handle wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Rebenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rebenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Handle tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard.
Rebenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handle being controlled here momentarily.
Rebenta controls Handle momentarily but Handle frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rebenta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (2) Handle
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handle working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Handle is keeping the position.
Rebenta looking to sit in guard and control but Handle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (4) Handle
Rebenta has his foot on Handle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Handle works his way back into a safe position though.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handle wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is keeping the position.
Handle trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Rebenta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rebenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta looking for subs off his back but Handle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Handle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rebenta sees it coming and defends easily.
Handle trying to pass the guard but Rebenta defending well.
Handle is working for a submission of some sort.
Rebenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Rebenta trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rebenta.
Rebenta wants to control but Handle passes easily into half guard.
Handle is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rebenta gets full guard.
Handle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handle manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (4) vs (4) Handle
Handle keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying to keep Rebenta in close.
Rebenta slips nicely into half guard.
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Handle defends it.
Rebenta trying to control from half guard but Handle is working away.
Rebenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rebenta is looking for a kimura but Handle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rebenta to get the leverage.
Rebenta is trying to control. Handle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Handle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 3070 p4p, 334 weight class) and Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 4132 p4p, 417 weight class). Rydeland comes to the ring accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; John Rydeland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rebenta tries to clinch up but Rydeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Rebenta pulls guard effortlessly.
Rebenta controlling the position.
Rebenta is looking for a triangle but Rydeland pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rydeland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rebenta is keeping the position for now.
Rebenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Rebenta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rebenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rebenta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rydeland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta looking to control.
Rydeland passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (3) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rydeland controlling the pace.
Rebenta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydeland (3) vs (4) Rebenta
Rebenta struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Rydeland right now.
Rebenta working for the choke.
Rebenta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rydeland knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rydeland for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is trying to break free.
Rydeland showing good submission defense here.
Rydeland is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rydeland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rebenta's guard. Nice work there by Rydeland.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (5) vs (4) Rebenta
Rebenta working for a triangle but Rydeland defends it easily.
Rebenta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rydeland uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (8) vs (4) Rebenta
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Rebenta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rebenta is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rydeland wants to control but Rebenta is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is trying to improve his position.
Rydeland working away.
Rebenta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rydeland is staying active.
Rebenta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rydeland presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (10) vs (4) Rebenta
Rebenta wants to control but Rydeland is having none of it.
Rebenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rydeland controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rydeland wants to control the pace but Rebenta is squirming around nicely.
Rydeland working for a submission but Rebenta is keeping him at bay.
Rebenta is looking to get to half guard.
Rebenta regains half guard.
Rebenta is staying active underneath Rydeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rebenta trying to control but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
Rebenta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydeland is working away from the top position though.
Rebenta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rebenta wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but Rebenta defending well.
Rydeland is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rebenta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rebenta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rebenta working for submissions but it's allowed Rydeland to get to half guard.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
Rydeland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rebenta won't allow Rydeland to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is trying to control the action in half guard but Rebenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rydeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rebenta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rebenta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta is looking for a triangle here but Rydeland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (13) vs (4) Rebenta
Rebenta tries to bench press Rydeland off him but Rydeland keeps the position.
Rebenta regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is defending against the submission attempts here by Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to pass to full mount but Rebenta defends it.
Rebenta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydeland (13) vs (8) Rebenta
Rydeland is really stuck here.
Rydeland is working hard here to advance position.
Rebenta looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Rydeland right now.
Rydeland fending off the submission attempt from Rebenta.
Rydeland is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland turns into Rebenta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (15) vs (8) Rebenta
Rydeland passes Rebenta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rebenta defends it well.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
Rydeland is thwarting Rebenta's attempts to control the position.
Rydeland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (18) vs (8) Rebenta
Rydeland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rebenta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rydeland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rebenta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rebenta shrugs it off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta gets back to half guard.
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep. Rydeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydeland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rebenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rydeland.
Rebenta trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Rebenta is pressing down on Rydeland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rydeland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rydeland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rebenta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rebenta controls Rydeland momentarily but Rydeland frees himself.
Rebenta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (18) vs (10) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rydeland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rebenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rydeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rydeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Rebenta wants to free his trapped foot but Rydeland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position.
Rebenta seems to be looking for submissions.
Rydeland tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Rydeland trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is looking to pass Rydeland's guard but actually Rydeland recovers to full guard.
Rydeland is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rebenta frees his head nicely. Oh but Rydeland has switched to an armbar! Rebenta is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Rydeland!
John Rydeland looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 4098 p4p, 426 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 2483 p4p, 298 weight class). Henry has chosen hit em up as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jonthan Henry !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rebenta forces Henry back against the ropes and clinches.
Henry works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rebenta (0) vs (2) Henry
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.
Henry trying to control but Rebenta 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.
Rebenta pulls Henry in to control the position.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Rebenta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henry 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (2) Henry
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is trying to keep Rebenta in close.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (4) Henry
Rebenta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rebenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.
Rebenta looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (4) vs (4) Henry
Rebenta stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Henry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry can't keep his opponent in guard - Rebenta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rebenta is keen to just control but Henry is a slippery customer.
Rebenta slows the pace down in half guard.
Rebenta is trying to control. Henry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rebenta.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Rebenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Rebenta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rebenta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Henry controls Rebenta momentarily but Rebenta frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta stands and throws Henry 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (7) vs (4) Henry
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rebenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rebenta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Henry looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rebenta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Henry is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rebenta lets go of the hold and Henry can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Event:
CACC 5
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oscar Stolt (ranked 4978 p4p, 476 weight class) and Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 3939 p4p, 423 weight class). Oscar Stolt had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Oscar Stolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stolt drives through and clinches with Rebenta against the ropes.
Rebenta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stolt (0) vs (2) Rebenta
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rebenta pushes down on Stolt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rebenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura but Stolt is defending well.
Stolt regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebenta trying to control but Stolt is working from the bottom.
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Stolt is retaining full guard.
Stolt keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Stolt looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (0) vs (5) Rebenta
Rebenta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stolt keeps working.
Stolt is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta controls the position from side control.
Stolt is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolt trying to remain calm as Rebenta controls from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rebenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stolt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stolt is trying to get back to half guard.
Rebenta trying to control the position but Stolt is working away.
Rebenta taking a break here but Stolt is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rebenta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stolt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rebenta.
Rebenta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (0) vs (8) Rebenta
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stolt can't escape the position.
Rebenta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rebenta is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stolt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stolt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (2) vs (8) Rebenta
Rebenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rebenta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (2) vs (10) Rebenta
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rebenta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rebenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stolt keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass.
Stolt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (2) vs (13) Rebenta
Rebenta wants to control but Stolt is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rebenta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rebenta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta is trying to get an arm triangle but Stolt is defending well.
Rebenta 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.
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stolt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rebenta wants to control but Stolt is keeping him busy.
Rebenta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rebenta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Rebenta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stolt (2) vs (15) Rebenta
Stolt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stolt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (4) vs (15) Rebenta
Stolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stolt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rebenta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rebenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stolt defends it easily.
Rebenta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stolt passes into half guard.
Stolt moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rebenta. Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (7) vs (15) Rebenta
Stolt working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.
Rebenta is trying to control Stolt's posture but Stolt avoids it.
Rebenta tries to bench press Stolt off him but Stolt keeps the position.
Rebenta tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stolt (9) vs (15) Rebenta
Rebenta 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.
Rebenta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rebenta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stolt looking to pass the guard.
Rebenta looking to control.
Rebenta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stolt is aware though and is defending well.
Stolt won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here.
Rebenta controls Stolt momentarily but Stolt frees himself.
Rebenta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stolt is aware though and is defending well.
Stolt is stalling in the full guard.
Stolt preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is looking for a triangle but Stolt pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stolt is aware though and is defending well.
Rebenta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stolt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rebenta's guard.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep. Stolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rebenta is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
Stolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rebenta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rebenta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
Rebenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
Rebenta tries to roll over but Stolt keeps him under control.
Rebenta is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta moves into full guard.
Rebenta working for submissions but it's allowed Stolt to get to half guard.
Stolt passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (12) vs (15) Rebenta
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rebenta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stolt pulls his head out easily.
Stolt is thwarting Rebenta's attempts to control the position.
Rebenta wants to improve his position but Stolt is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebenta wins on points by 15 to 12. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cross shoots in and bounces Rebenta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rebenta keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cross wants to stand but Rebenta is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Cross drops back looking for a leg! Rebenta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rebenta manages to kick Cross off! Cross jumps back into Rebenta's guard.
Rebenta pulls Cross in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rebenta is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rebenta controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta stands and throws Cross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cross trying to control but Rebenta flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Rebenta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T1##SUB2#
Rebenta is cranking Cross's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cross! He's tightened the choke and Cross is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Rebenta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Rebenta dives in for a single leg takedown but Oscarsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Oscarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Oscarsson misses its intended target.
Oscarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Oscarsson.
Rebenta has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Oscarsson tries to sprawl but Rebenta drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Oscarsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rebenta is on him like a limpet, forcing Oscarsson back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oscarsson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch.
Rebenta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Oscarsson lands a stunning uppercut that sends Rebenta to the mat! #ROC#
Rebenta is rocked!
Oscar Oscarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.#T1#
Oscarsson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rebenta is hurt! He's hurt bad - Oscarsson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rebenta from any more punishment! Congratulations to Oscarsson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Oscarsson!
A very excited looking Oscar Oscarsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Nunez (ranked 21526 p4p, 538 weight class) and Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 5635 p4p, 465 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Nunez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nunez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rebenta regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nunez (2) vs (0) Rebenta
Nunez preventing the sweep.
Nunez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rebenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nunez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rebenta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rebenta 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.
Rebenta is looking for a triangle but Nunez pushes his legs off easily.
Nunez won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rebenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rebenta has his foot on Nunez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rebenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunez defends well.
Rebenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunez defends it easily.
Rebenta trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is looking for a triangle but Nunez pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta looking to control but Nunez passes into half guard.
Nunez prevents Rebenta from improving his position.
Rebenta trying to get back to full guard but Nunez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nunez (5) vs (0) Rebenta
Nunez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rebenta 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.
Rebenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rebenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nunez wants to take Rebenta's back here but Rebenta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta tries to hold on but Nunez postures up.
Rebenta tries to reverse the position but Nunez maintains control.
Nunez avoids the attempt from Rebenta to control.
Nunez controlling the pace for now.
Nunez'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.
Rebenta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta tries to hold on but Nunez postures up.
Nunez content just to control the position here.
Rebenta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rebenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rebenta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rebenta wants to hold on but Nunez pushes him away.
Nunez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rebenta tries to control Nunez's body but Nunez pushes him off. Rebenta squirms to his side and now Nunez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nunez (8) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nunez continues to stall.
Rebenta tries to get to full guard but Nunez has control of the leg.
Rebenta is trying to maintain the position but Nunez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
Rebenta trying to control but Nunez postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rebenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rebenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunez defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Nunez'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.
Rebenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rebenta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nunez has picked Rebenta up and slammed him! Rebenta can't keep hold of the triangle and Nunez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nunez (11) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nunez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is still trying to improve position.
Nunez is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rebenta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Rebenta but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nunez (13) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is trying desperately to improve position.
Nunez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rebenta is holding on tight.
Rebenta has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nunez (16) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta tries to escape but Nunez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nunez biding his time, controlling Rebenta.
Nunez is hanging on to Rebenta's back as he tries to escape.
Rebenta trying to control the hands but Nunez won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nunez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta wants to control his opponent's hands but Nunez gets his hands free.
Rebenta is really stuck here.
Rebenta is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rebenta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nunez.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta wants to escape the position.
Nunez has good solid back control here.
Rebenta tries to escape but Nunez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nunez gets his hands free as Rebenta looks to control.
Rebenta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nunez is staying active.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta tries to escape but Nunez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nunez controlling the position well here. Rebenta rolled but Nunez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nunez has the hooks in. Rebenta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rebenta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nunez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nunez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rebenta keeps working.
Rebenta wants to improve his position but Nunez is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rebenta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nunez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rebenta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nunez has managed to get both his arms back between Rebenta's legs - danger averted.
Rebenta working a defensive guard but Nunez passes into half guard.
Rebenta wants to improve his position but Nunez is controlling well.
Nunez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nunez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nunez (19) vs (0) Rebenta
Nunez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rebenta to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nunez (22) vs (0) Rebenta
Nunez is trying to stick to Rebenta's back but Rebenta is turning into Nunez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nunez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rebenta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nunez (22) vs (2) Rebenta
Nunez is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up.
Nunez pulls Rebenta in close to his closed guard and prevents Rebenta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rebenta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nunez (22) vs (5) Rebenta
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nunez wants to control but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nunez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rebenta but great work by Nunez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nunez (26) vs (5) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta sneaks back into half guard.
Rebenta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta wants to get back to full guard but Nunez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nunez (29) vs (5) Rebenta
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Rebenta with an uppercut!
Rebenta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rebenta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Rebenta avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Rebenta moves out of range.
Rebenta misses with a wild body shot.
Rebenta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poseidon Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Rebenta shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rebenta is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Rebenta dives in and scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez has control of Rebenta's left arm, preventing Rebenta from doing any damage.
Rebenta stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Rebenta looking to pass the guard.
Rebenta being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Rebenta trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Rebenta controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rebenta takes one to the chin there.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rebenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rebenta.
Rebenta shoots and misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Rebenta dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Rebenta's head and hops out.
Gonzalez with a jab.
Rebenta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rebenta.
Rebenta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rebenta shoots for a takedown but Gonzalez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
Rebenta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzalez. That's going to slow Rebenta down.
Rebenta fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Gonzalez.#ROC2#
Rebenta is rocked!
Gonzalez scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Rebenta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rebenta to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rebenta looks to clinch but Gonzalez throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rebenta taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Poseidon Gonzalez!
Our winner, Poseidon Gonzalez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PSE 31
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Rebenta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Song backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Song closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rebenta's guard.
Song passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Rebenta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Song pulls his head out easily.
Song is stalling here. Rebenta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Song seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rebenta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Song is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Song prevents Rebenta from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rebenta is pressing down on Song's thigh, looking to free his foot. Song is holding on for now.
Rebenta wants to stand up but Song has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rebenta seems to be working for a kimura but Song defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Song is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rebenta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rebenta's back!#SUB#
Rebenta defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Song's arms. #SUB#
Song working for a choke but Rebenta reverses nicely into Song 's guard.
Song wants to sweep here but Rebenta controlling him for the moment.
Rebenta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Song is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Song is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.
#SUB#
Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rebenta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Song wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Song defends it well.
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. Rebenta connects with a nice short shot to Song's temple. #SUB#
Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Rebenta slips a nice elbow through Song's hands, connecting with Song's forehead.
Song wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Song is trying to escape the mount.
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Song to control.
Song slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rebenta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Rebenta lands strikes from half guard.
Song wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Rebenta 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.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rebenta pulls his head out easily.
Song is trying to get back to full guard.
Song gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Rebenta clinches up with Song and pushes him back against the cage.
Song tries to pull guard but Rebenta won't allow it.
Rebenta tries to stall but Song uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rebenta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Song pulls Rebenta into guard.
#SUB#
Song is looking for a triangle but Rebenta pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Song looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Song trying to control the position.
Rebenta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Rebenta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Song has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rebenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rebenta trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
Rebenta stopping the sweep attempt from Song.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Song is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rebenta forces his way into half guard.
Rebenta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rebenta lands a couple of good shots and Song has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rebenta has the hooks in. Song is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rebenta cracks Song with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Song from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta wants to control but Song is keeping busy.
Rebenta is trying to stick to Song's back but Song is turning into Rebenta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rebenta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Song.
Song looking to pass the guard.
Song is working hard here to advance position.
Song trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rebenta 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#
Rebenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Song slips nicely into half guard.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rebenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Song passes the guard and advances to mount!
Song prevents Rebenta from getting the reversal.
Rebenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Song moves to back control. #SUB#
Song goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rebenta escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Rebenta is nestled in close to Song, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rebenta winds up and cracks Song with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rebenta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rebenta wants to take a breather but Song is having none of it.
Song has hold of Rebenta's hands but Rebenta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Song wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Song misses with a takedown attempt - Rebenta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Song shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rebenta as he jumps to the side.
Song fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leondardo Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song dives in and grabs Rebenta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rebenta pushes down on Song's head and hops out.
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rebenta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Song's half guard.#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Song defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.
#SUB2#
Rebenta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rebenta lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Rebenta 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.
Rebenta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Song trying to control but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Song trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rebenta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rebenta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Song is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rebenta 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.
Rebenta thows a huge punch but Song dodges it nicely.
Rebenta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rebenta content to control rather than advance.
Rebenta is just content to waste time from the top position. Song takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Song, not yet.
Song keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Song escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rebenta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rebenta trying to control but Song is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rebenta is aware though and is defending well.
Song trying to control the position.
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rebenta scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
Song keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Song is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rebenta working some strikes from top position.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Song 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
Rebenta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Rebenta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rebenta 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Rebenta!
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Event:
Montreal RD 4
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Tamar stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Rebenta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rebenta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tamar dips to his left and cracks Rebenta with an uppercut!
Rebenta with a poor takedown
and Tamar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rebenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rebenta shoots in but Tamar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamar misses the shot to the body.
Tamar slaps away a takedown attempt from Rebenta, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Rebenta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Tamar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tamar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rebenta.
A nice left hand lands by Tamar.
Tamar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rebenta.
Tamar is leaning against Rebenta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tamar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tamar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rebenta backwards.
Tamar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tamar lands with a light punch inside.
Tamar prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamar lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Tamar lands with a light punch inside.
Rebenta is working for takedown but Tamar is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tamar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamar lands a nice uppercut.
Tamar tries to work over Rebenta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamar cracks Rebenta with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Tamar - that landed with a thud.
Rebenta is breathing heavily.
Tamar scores with a hook to the body.
Rebenta is trying to break the clinch but Tamar has him pressed against the cage.
Rebenta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Tamar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tamar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rebenta.
Tamar lands a body shot.
Tamar scores with a shot to the side of Rebenta's head.
Tamar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamar pushes Rebenta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tamar - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Rebenta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tamar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tamar lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Tamar.
Tamar is working Rebenta over against the cage.
Tamar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tamar prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tamar - that landed with a thud.
Tamar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tamar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tamar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tamar lands an uppercut.
Tamar lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Tamar. #ROC2#
Rebenta is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Rebenta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tamar.
Tamar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rebentas head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tamar. #T4#
Tamar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rebenta's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rebenta drops to his knees and Tamar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Queen Tamar!
A very excited looking Queen Tamar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PSE 23
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Rebenta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leroux pinned against the cage. Leroux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rebenta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Rebenta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leroux sprawls well initially but Rebenta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leroux is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but Leroux defending well.
Rebenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Leroux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rebenta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leroux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta throwing shots but Leroux is blocking nicely.
Rebenta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leroux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Leroux wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta trying to control the action but Leroux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura but Leroux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rebenta to get the leverage.
Leroux trying to control from the bottom.
Leroux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Rebenta lands a couple of digs.
Rebenta is looking to work some ground and pound but Leroux has wrist control.#SUB#
Leroux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leroux 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.#T2#
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta landing with the ground and pound.
Rebenta stands up over Leroux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rebenta lands a couple of digs.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta won't allow Leroux to sweep him here.
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rebenta advances to half guard.
Leroux trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Leroux works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Leroux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rebenta stacks Leroux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rebenta!#SUB2#
Rebenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux dodges the ground and pound from Rebenta.
Leroux is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Leroux is defending well.
Rebenta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leroux down.
#T4#
Rebenta in side control, throwing shots but Leroux defends.
Rebenta tries to move to mount but Leroux blocks the move with his legs.
Leroux regains half guard.
Rebenta prevents Leroux from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rebenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leroux is just riding it out for now. Rebenta eventually gives up the hold.
Rebenta wants to take a breather but Leroux is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta moves nicely into side control.
Rebenta landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rebenta moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroux misses with a looping left.#TD#
Leroux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rebenta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rebenta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leroux is looking to improve his position.
Leroux works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta distracts Leroux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rebenta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leroux tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Leroux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rebenta passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Rebenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leroux struggling a bit here.
Leroux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leroux defends it well. #SUB#
Leroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leroux controlling the position for now.#T2#
Rebenta prevents Leroux from improving his position.
Rebenta is controlling the pace.
Rebenta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rebenta is pressing down on Leroux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leroux is holding on for now.
Rebenta is nestled in close to Leroux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Rebenta is keen to just control but Leroux is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Leroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rebenta seems to be working for a kimura but Leroux defends the submission attempt.
Rebenta 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. #SUB2#
Rebenta is working for an americana but Leroux has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rebenta was thinking about the submission.
Rebenta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leroux's guard.
Leroux gets back to full guard.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroux is keeping the position for now.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leroux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Leroux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rebenta.
Leroux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Leroux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rebenta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroux is keeping the position for now.
Leroux trying to keep a closed guard but Rebenta is proving a slippery customer.
Rebenta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Leroux has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rebenta should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leroux has tightened it up now! Rebenta should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux 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:
UCF 16
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Quinn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quinn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rebenta.#CL2#
Quinn closes the distance and clinches.
Quinn has Rebenta pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rebenta shoots for a takedown but Quinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rebenta dives in and grabs Quinn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes down on Rebenta's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rebenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rebenta shoots in and drives through. Quinn sprawls well.
Rebenta walks into a left hand.
Rebenta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quinn has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Quinn has managed to clinch.
Quinn stalling in the clinch.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quinn stalling against the cage.
Quinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rebenta backwards. #T1#
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinn presses Rebenta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Quinn is pressed up against the cage. Rebenta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quinn down to the mat. Quinn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quinn but Quinn pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Quinn instigates a clinch.
Quinn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Quinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Quinn clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rebenta prevents a body shot from Quinn. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
Quinn lands a shot to the body.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rebenta can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quinn.
Rebenta can't get the takedown.
Quinn lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Quinn as the two fighters clinch.
Rebenta tries to score a body lock takedown but Quinn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body.
Quinn lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Quinn tries a body shot but Rebenta blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Quinn as the two fighters clinch.
Quinn stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Quinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rebenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quinn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Quinn has closed the distance and engaged Rebenta in a clinch.
Quinn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quinn.
Quinn lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Quinn.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Rebenta avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
A short right from Quinn. #T4#
Quinn lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quinn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Quinn has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Quinn.
Quinn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rebenta backwards. #BC2#
Quinn manages to break the clinch.
Quinn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rebenta has time to react.
Quinn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Rebenta is rocked!
Quinn drops Rebenta with a naaaaasty hook - Rebenta is in real trouble here! Quinn dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivor Quinn!
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Event:
UCF 1: Dawn
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Rita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rebenta swivels and escapes.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown. Rita tries to sprawl out of it but Rebenta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Rebenta looking to score a takedown here. Rita is defending well but Rebenta drives through and ends up in Rita's guard.#SUB#
Rita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta trying to control but Rita is working from the bottom.
Rita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rebenta controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Rebenta drops back looking for a leg! Rita is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rita manages to kick Rebenta off! Rebenta jumps back into Rita's guard.
Rita knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rebenta on the ground.
Rita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rebenta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Rebenta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rita dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Rita stands up from Rebenta's guard - Rita perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD#
Rita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rebenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Rebenta is refusing to be controlled, as Rita sits in half guard.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
Rita wants to take a breather but Rebenta is having none of it. #T3#
Rebenta wants to improve his position but Rita is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rita stops Rebenta from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rita lands a nice short elbow.
Rita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rebenta landing strikes from the bottom.
Rita stops Rebenta from getting back to his feet.
Rebenta pushes Rita off but Rita dives into side control.
#T4#
Rebenta struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Rita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rebenta wants to control but Rita postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grape Rita dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Rebenta misses #CL#
and Rita counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Rita pulls Rebenta into guard.
Rita throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rita is looking to stand up but Rebenta isn't so interested in that idea.
Rita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there.
Rebenta passes Rita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grape Rita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rita gets full guard.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Rita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rita working a defensive guard but Rebenta passes into half guard.
Rebenta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rita tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Rebenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Rita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rebenta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rita is trying to stand up here but Rebenta is controlling him well.
Rita is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rebenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Rita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rebenta dives in and grabs Rita's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rita pushes down on Rebenta's head and hops out.#CL#
Rita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rebenta tries for a takedown but Rita manages to get underhooks.
Rita manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rita dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rebenta throws a punch but it's blocked by Rita.
Rebenta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grape Rita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.#TD#
Rita jumps into guard, dragging Rebenta to the mat.
#T3#
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Rita is retaining full guard.
Rebenta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rita's head.
Rebenta stopping the sweep attempt from Rita.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta tries to stand but Rita is controlling from the bottom.
Rebenta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rita wants to sweep but no luck.
Rebenta stands and throws Rita's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rita is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Rita is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rita strikes from the bottom but Rebenta takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Rita working to try and regain half guard.
#SU2#
Rebenta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta closes the distance and clinches up with Rita, looking for a takedown. Rebenta pushes Rita against the cage but Rita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rebenta misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grape Rita will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rebenta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rita's waist but Rita gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rebenta off to one side.
Rita was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rebenta shoots for a double leg takedown but Rita sprawls well. He's pushed Rebenta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rita lands a head kick. Rebenta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rebenta wants to clinch up but Rita keeps it at a distance.
Rebenta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rebenta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rebenta moves out of range of the body kick.
And Rebenta tries to counter it with a takedown but Rita pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rebenta defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rita throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rebenta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rita is in Rebenta's guard.#T1#
Rebenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Rebenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rebenta trying to keep a closed guard but Rita is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rebenta looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rita is defending well. Rebenta quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rita has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rebenta celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Rebenta!
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