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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kazimierz clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Goromaru tightens his grip and picks Kazimierz up, before dumping him to the ground. Kazimierz manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazimierz (0) vs (2) Goromaru#SUB#
Kazimierz working for a triangle but Goromaru defends it easily.
Goromaru being controlled here momentarily.
Goromaru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Goromaru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kazimierz wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kazimierz is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazimierz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kazimierz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goromaru is one step ahead there. #T2#
Kazimierz is adopting a defensive guard.
Goromaru is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Kazimierz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goromaru controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Goromaru is sitting in close to Kazimierz's body. Kazimierz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Goromaru is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Goromaru is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kazimierz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 29 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goromaru clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai has picked Goromaru up - he's going for a ride! Chai dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (0) vs (2) Chai
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai trying to advance position but Goromaru counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goromaru dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (2) Chai
Goromaru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Goromaru'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.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (4) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Goromaru has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (6) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to reverse the position but Goromaru maintains control.
Goromaru controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goromaru is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goromaru is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Chai is trying to control but Goromaru passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (9) vs (4) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goromaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Chai is letting Goromaru control him for a moment.
Chai wants to control but Goromaru postures up.
The referee asks Goromaru politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goromaru prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goromaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goromaru presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goromaru (11) vs (4) Chai
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Goromaru controlling from mount.
Goromaru prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Goromaru controlling from mount.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Goromaru isn't that keen on the idea.
Goromaru trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Chai can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai tries to hold on but Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (14) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to roll but Goromaru sticks to his back.
#T5#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Goromaru avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Chai turns into Goromaru and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (14) vs (6) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Chai postures up.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai is pushing down on Goromaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goromaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Goromaru defending well.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Goromaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (9) Chai
Chai can't control as he wanted to and Goromaru manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T7#
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (12) Chai
Chai is looking to take Goromaru's back but instead Goromaru gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Goromaru is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Chai is trying to control. Goromaru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goromaru tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai is looking to advance position but Goromaru won't allow it.
Chai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goromaru's thigh. Goromaru counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
Goromaru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (16) vs (12) Chai#T9#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goromaru wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goromaru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru is controlling the pace.
Chai is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control but Goromaru manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (19) vs (12) Chai
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Goromaru has control of the leg.
Chai wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.#T12#
Goromaru with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goromaru wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Goromaru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (22) vs (12) Chai
Goromaru looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Chai tries to reverse the position but Goromaru maintains control.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Goromaru's attempts to control the action.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Chai wants to improve his position but Goromaru is controlling well.
Chai wants to control but Goromaru passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (25) vs (12) Chai
Goromaru tries to advance to mount but Chai denies him.
Goromaru is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goromaru takes the fight on points by 25 to 12.
A victorious Rikiya Goromaru thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goromaru tries to keep at a distance but Sova has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Goromaru wants the takedown. Sova is fighting it off but Goromaru persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sova's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sova keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass. #SUB#
Goromaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goromaru has managed to get both his arms back between Sova's legs - danger averted.
Sova pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Sova is really struggling to control Goromaru but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Sova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goromaru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goromaru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
Sova keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.#T2##SUB#
Sova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sova keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Sova is trying to keep Goromaru in close.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Goromaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Sova throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goromaru escapes and throws Sova's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (5) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sova, who protects the arm well.
Sova wants to control but Goromaru postures up.#T4#
Sova is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sova, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Goromaru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goromaru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goromaru trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goromaru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goromaru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Sova wants to control but Goromaru postures up.
Sova is trying to improve his position.
Sova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goromaru is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
Sova tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Sova defends it. #T6#
Goromaru prevents Sova from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goromaru postures up.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Goromaru#T7##SUB2#
Sova is sitting in close to Goromaru's body. Goromaru has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sova is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sova is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goromaru.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rikiya Goromaru!
A relieved looking Rikiya Goromaru 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:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goromaru tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.#TD2#
Goromaru gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Goromaru manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (0) vs (2) Diaz
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.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goromaru dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Goromaru'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Goromaru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Goromaru wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goromaru to get the leverage.
Goromaru is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Goromaru from advancing to side control.
Goromaru is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Goromaru has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Goromaru.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (5) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz 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.#T3##SUB#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to control but Goromaru is having none of it.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (5) vs (4) Diaz
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz pushing down on Goromaru's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz trying to work for an americana but Goromaru has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goromaru being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5##SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goromaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goromaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goromaru! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (9) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goromaru off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (9) vs (8) Diaz
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Goromaru preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Goromaru is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Diaz working for the choke. #T6##SUB2#
Diaz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Goromaru escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (11) vs (8) Diaz#SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs from the bottom but Goromaru mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (8) Diaz
Goromaru moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (17) vs (8) Diaz#SUB#
Goromaru working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Goromaru working for a choke but Diaz is defending well. #T7#
Diaz trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Diaz tries to roll but Goromaru sticks to his back.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goromaru's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (17) vs (10) Diaz#SUB#
Goromaru working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #T8#
Diaz passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz 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.
#SUB#
Goromaru actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Diaz is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.
Goromaru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goromaru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Goromaru takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.#T10##SUB#
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goromaru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goromaru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goromaru! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (21) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goromaru moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goromaru (23) vs (10) Diaz
Goromaru manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (26) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz tries to break free.
Goromaru gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Goromaru has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Diaz! Can he survive? No! He's out! Goromaru gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rikiya Goromaru!
Rikiya Goromaru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Frank Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oh dives in and grabs Goromaru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goromaru pushes down on Oh's head and hops out.
Goromaru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oh.#TD#
Oh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goromaru manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oh defends well.
Oh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Goromaru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Goromaru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Goromaru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oh defends it easily.#SUB2#
Goromaru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oh is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing that Oh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Goromaru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oh defends it easily.
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goromaru is keeping the position for now.
Oh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Goromaru.#T3##SUB2#
Goromaru has his foot on Oh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oh works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh 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.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goromaru being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goromaru wants to control the position but Oh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Oh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oh controlling the action here.
Goromaru trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Oh manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (0) Goromaru
Oh controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Goromaru regains half guard.#SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goromaru moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Oh defends easily.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goromaru trying to control the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Oh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goromaru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Oh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Oh is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Oh trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goromaru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oh defends it easily.
Oh works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (8) vs (0) Goromaru
Goromaru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goromaru is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Oh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh prevents Goromaru from getting the reversal.
Goromaru wants to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Goromaru is trying to escape the mount.
Oh controlling his opponent.
Oh prevents Goromaru from getting the reversal.
Oh content just to control the position here.
Goromaru wants to hold on but Oh pushes him away.#T9#
Oh controlling from the full mount.
Oh'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.
Goromaru is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh controlling his opponent.
Oh wants to control the pace but Goromaru is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Oh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goromaru wants to control but Oh is having none of it.
Oh wants to control the pace but Goromaru is squirming around nicely.
Goromaru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goromaru felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Oh trying to control but Goromaru is having none of it.
Oh controlling from the full mount.
Goromaru is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Goromaru regains half guard.
Oh trying to pass the guard but Goromaru defending well. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goromaru's thigh. Goromaru counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goromaru looks winded!#T12#
Oh controlling from the top position.
Goromaru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh pushing down on Goromaru's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Goromaru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Goromaru is trying to get back to full guard.
Oh is taking a breather. Goromaru 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.
Goromaru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Goromaru actively working from the bottom here.
Oh not doing much here.
#T14#
Goromaru trying to control here.
Oh controlling the action here.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goromaru for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Goromaru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh wants to free his trapped foot but Goromaru is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Jisoo Oh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Logan Justis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Goromaru clinches up with Justis and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Goromaru gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Justis (0) vs (2) Goromaru#SUB#
Justis looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goromaru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Justis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Justis 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.
Goromaru wants to control but Justis is keeping him busy.
Justis is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Goromaru seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Goromaru has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Justis (0) vs (5) Goromaru
Goromaru tries to control but Justis wriggling away.
Goromaru wants to take Justis's back but he can't do it this time.
Justis is trying to escape the mount.
Goromaru pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Justis tries to hold on but Goromaru pushes him away.
Justis is working to get back to half guard.
Goromaru looking to control but Justis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Justis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Justis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Justis! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Justis (2) vs (5) Goromaru
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justis trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goromaru is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Justis (2) vs (7) Goromaru
Goromaru advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Justis (2) vs (10) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Justis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Goromaru gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Justis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Goromaru lets go of the hold and Justis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikiya Goromaru!
A relieved looking Rikiya Goromaru thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Logan Justis had this to say: 'Well shit'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Paris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Goromaru gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Paris lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paris (2) vs (0) Goromaru
Paris wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
Paris passes Goromaru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goromaru wants to improve his position but Paris is controlling well.
#SUB#
Paris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goromaru gets full guard.
Goromaru working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Paris has gone for a leg lock! Goromaru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paris (2) vs (2) Goromaru
Goromaru passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paris keeps working. #SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Paris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Paris looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Paris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goromaru pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Goromaru prevents Paris from improving his position.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Paris defends it. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paris is just riding it out for now. Goromaru eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Goromaru is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paris sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goromaru is pressing down on Paris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paris is holding on for now. #SUB#
Paris looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Paris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Goromaru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Paris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goromaru pulls his head out easily.
Paris is in trouble now - Goromaru has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paris (2) vs (5) Goromaru
Goromaru pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paris has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Paris (2) vs (8) Goromaru
Goromaru controlling well, preventing Paris from escaping the position.
Paris manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goromaru's guard. Nice work there by Paris.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paris (4) vs (8) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru working for a triangle but Paris defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paris defends well.#SUB#
Paris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goromaru manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paris has Goromaru in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paris (4) vs (10) Goromaru#SUB#
Paris working for a triangle but Goromaru defends it easily.
#SUB#
Paris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Goromaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goromaru has managed to get both his arms back between Paris's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Paris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goromaru pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Paris with the active half guard here but Goromaru passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paris (4) vs (13) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paris has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to get an arm triangle but Paris is defending well.
Paris tries to bench press Goromaru off him but Goromaru keeps the position.
Goromaru trying to control the action but Paris is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Paris is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paris is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paris, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paris tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Paris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goromaru's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goromaru trying to control from half guard but Paris is working away.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Paris won't allow it.
Paris is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Paris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Paris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paris looking for submissions off his back.
Paris is pressing down on Goromaru's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Paris keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well.
Goromaru wants to pass the guard but Paris is keeping the position.#SUB#
Paris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paris keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass. #SUB#
Paris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goromaru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8##SUB#
Paris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Paris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goromaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paris keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Paris defend it? Goromaru steps over the head and cranks it - Paris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goromaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikiya Goromaru!
After winning the bout, Rikiya Goromaru 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:
GC 486: Ecker VS Pereira
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goromaru misses with a hook.
Goromaru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goromaru throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Cruz moves out of range as Goromaru strikes.
Goromaru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goromaru to score with a decent uppercut.
Goromaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goromaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Goromaru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goromaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Goromaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Goromaru moved out of range nicely.
Goromaru throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws a hook but Goromaru blocks it.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Goromaru throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Goromaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Goromaru.
Goromaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Goromaru.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Pablo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Goromaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goromaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goromaru throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goromaru manages to avoid it.
Goromaru avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goromaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz jabs Goromaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goromaru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
Goromaru throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Goromaru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goromaru.#T2#
Goromaru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goromaru is looking to clinch.
Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goromaru moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goromaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Goromaru flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Goromaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goromaru misses with a looping left.
Goromaru misses with a two punch combination.
Goromaru with a hook.
Goromaru lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goromaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goromaru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Goromaru's shoulder, as Goromaru tries to avoid the shot.
Goromaru scoring well with a low kick there.
Goromaru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Goromaru digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
and Goromaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goromaru clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goromaru walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Goromaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goromaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Goromaru off the cage and back into range.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Goromaru tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goromaru shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goromaru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goromaru staying out of range there.
Goromaru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goromaru is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Goromaru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goromaru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Goromaru walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Goromaru throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goromaru throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Goromaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goromaru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goromaru with a hook.
Goromaru cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goromaru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Goromaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goromaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Goromaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Goromaru is out of range.
Goromaru avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Pablo Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goromaru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goromaru takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Goromaru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Goromaru as he connects with a hook.
Goromaru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goromaru throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goromaru.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goromaru momentarily.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Goromaru slips the punch.
Goromaru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Goromaru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Goromaru throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Goromaru takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Goromaru cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Goromaru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goromaru scores with a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Goromaru slips the punch.
Goromaru scores with a head kick.
Goromaru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goromaru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The fighters circling - Goromaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goromaru misses with a body punch
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Goromaru moves away and avoids it.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Goromaru as he connects with a hook.
Goromaru misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goromaru swinging wildly here.
Goromaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
Cruz circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Goromaru to the canvas! Goromaru doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cruz keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Cruz!
Pablo Cruz made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GC 484: Boner VS Maenpaa
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Goromaru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holl.
Goromaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goromaru manages to avoid it.
Holl tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Goromaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Holl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goromaru ducks under a wild hook from Holl.
Holl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goromaru checks it well.
Goromaru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Holl misses with a hook
and Goromaru counters with a nice leg kick.
Holl misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Goromaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl throws a leg kick
and Goromaru counters with a nice body kick.
Holl throws a wild body kick that Goromaru sees coming a mile off.
Goromaru throws a low kick, looking for Holl's leg but Holl calmly moves out of range.
Holl thinks about the counter body kick.
Holl lands a jab.
Holl scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Holl walks into a jab.
Holl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holl misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Goromaru misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holl. That's going to slow Goromaru down.
Holl misses with a body shot
and Goromaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Holl misses
and Goromaru counters with a nice body kick.
Holl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Holl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goromaru's sensitive parts.
Holl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goromaru misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Holl's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Holl misses its intended target.
It looked like Goromaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Holl pushes Goromaru up against the cage in a clinch.
Goromaru is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl scores with a knee to the head.
Goromaru tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holl lands a nice knee to the body.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Goromaru avoids the elbow strike from Holl, against the cage.
I was talking to Goromaru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holl prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goromaru lands a body punch. #TD#
Goromaru wants the takedown. Holl is fighting it off but Goromaru persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holl's guard against the cage.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Holl is looking to stand up but Goromaru isn't so interested in that idea.
Goromaru throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Goromaru 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.
Goromaru wants to pass the guard but Holl is keeping the position.#T3#
Goromaru is working hard here to advance position.
Goromaru works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Holl defends it.
Holl is looking for a sweep. Goromaru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holl keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura but Holl is defending well.
Holl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goromaru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holl is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goromaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goromaru's back!#T4#
Goromaru tries to escape but Holl has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Holl keeps control of the position as Goromaru tries to break free.
Goromaru rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Goromaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holl takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holl is looking to take a break and control but Goromaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holl wants to clinch.
Goromaru throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Goromaru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holl.
Holl scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goromaru.
Holl with the inside leg kick.
Flo Holl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holl misses with a leg kick
and Goromaru counters with a left to the body.
Holl throws a leg kick
and Goromaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Holl throws an overhand right that lands on Goromaru's shoulder, as Goromaru tries to avoid the shot.
Goromaru feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Holl tries to clinch but Goromaru moves away
and Goromaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goromaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Holl misses.
Goromaru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holl is looking to score with low kicks.
Goromaru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goromaru swats away the attempt to clinch by Holl.
Holl swings for the body but Goromaru moves out of range.
Holl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goromaru. That did some damage!
A jab from Goromaru misses. #T2#
Holl scores with a head kick.
Holl connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Holl misses
and Goromaru counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goromaru blocks a jab.
Goromaru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Holl avoids it.
Goromaru throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Goromaru has managed to clinch.
Goromaru tries to pull guard but Holl won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Holl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goromaru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goromaru blocks an uppercut.
Holl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goromaru's elbow.
Goromaru misses with a body punch.
Holl trying to land knees to the body.
Goromaru drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holl gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goromaru has Holl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Goromaru wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Goromaru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Goromaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Holl tries to clinch there but Goromaru circles away.
Holl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goromaru manages to avoid it.
Holl misses with the combination.
Holl throws the kick towards the body but Goromaru avoids it.
Goromaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holl.
Holl is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Holl throws a body kick that misses
letting Goromaru counter with a right hand.
Holl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holl lands a glancing blow to the side of Goromaru's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holl.
#T4#
Holl throws a sloppy head kick
and Goromaru counters with a thumping low kick.
Holl throws a leg kick
and Goromaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Holl!
Goromaru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holl needs to keep his hands up - Goromaru had a free shot at his head there.
Holl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holl throws a head kick that misses.
Goromaru thinks about countering with a body kick.
Holl tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goromaru counters with a straight right hand.
Holl lands a jab to the nose.
Holl keeps Goromaru at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Holl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Holl throws a leg kick
and Goromaru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goromaru moves out of range of the body kick from Holl.
Holl connects with a looping right hand.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Goromaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holl misses with a hook.
As Holl looks to move away, Goromaru throws a big counter combo but Holl just gets out of the way.
Goromaru with a nice calf kick.
Goromaru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holl checks it well.
Goromaru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holl throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holl misses with a leg kick
and Goromaru counters with a good low kick that Holl was not able to check.
Holl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Holl throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goromaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holl feints a counter leg kick.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holl throws a body punch but Goromaru moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Holl as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Goromaru blocks the leg kick.
Goromaru throwing a counter right hand but Holl manages to avoid it.
Holl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holl feints and then cracks Goromaru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goromaru down.
Holl throws a lazy uppercut
and Goromaru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goromaru misses the shot to the body.
Holl blocks a head kick by Goromaru.
Holl misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Holl connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goromaru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goromaru has time to react.
Holl has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holl throws a head kick that misses
and Goromaru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holl tries to clinch up
and Goromaru counters with a right hand to the body.
Flo Holl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holl tries a low kick but Goromaru avoids it.#CL2#
Holl has managed to clinch.
Goromaru can't get the takedown.
Goromaru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holl walks away with a smile on his face. Goromaru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goromaru shoots for a double leg takedown but Holl sprawls well. He's pushed Goromaru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Holl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Holl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holl misses with a knee strike.
Goromaru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goromaru steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holl. That one must have hurt.
Holl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goromaru is out of range and Holl settles back down.
Holl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Goromaru walks into a stiff left hand from Holl.
Goromaru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rikiya Goromaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Holl lands.#CL#
Holl tries to keep at a distance but Goromaru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goromaru goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holl prevents it.
Goromaru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holl pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holl misses with some punches.
Holl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flo Holl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goromaru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flo Holl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holl 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
Our winner, Flo Holl, 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:
GC 478: Rahl VS Evans
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Tyberos throws a lazy uppercut
and Goromaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Goromaru moves into range and clinches up with Tyberos.
Tyberos is working Goromaru over against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyberos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tyberos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goromaru.
Goromaru goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyberos prevents it.
Tyberos lands a nice uppercut.
Goromaru lands a right hand. #TD2#
Goromaru is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tyberos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Goromaru to the mat. Goromaru regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Tyberos tries to pass.
Tyberos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goromaru's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyberos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyberos throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Tyberos defends easily.
#SUB#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyberos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goromaru is keeping the position for now.
Tyberos forces his way into half guard.
Goromaru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyberos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tyberos trying to control from half guard but Goromaru is working away.
Tyberos winds up and cracks Goromaru with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru is trying to control but can't.
Goromaru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyberos scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyberos working over Goromaru with some ground and pound. Goromaru looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyberos drops an elbow to the side of Goromaru's head.
Tyberos lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Goromaru is rocked!
Goromaru is trying to get back to full guard.
Oh Goromaru is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goromaru is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tyberos jumps into side control!
Goromaru on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tyberos working the ground and pound.
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!
Goromaru is looking to reverse the position.
Goromaru struggling a bit here.
Goromaru is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tyberos off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tyberos showing good submission defense here.
Goromaru is trying to stick to Tyberos's back but Tyberos is turning into Goromaru. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goromaru's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tyberos.
Tyberos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goromaru is looking to regain half guard here but Tyberos keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyberos landing strikes.
Tyberos scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Goromaru is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tyberos can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ReaperLord Tyberos!
After winning the bout, ReaperLord Tyberos 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:
GC 472: Rahl VS Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Areni tried to counter with a leg kick but Goromaru avoided it.
Areni misses the jab.
Goromaru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Areni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goromaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Areni has picked Goromaru up - he's going for a ride! Areni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Goromaru is trying to get back to full guard.
Areni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Areni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Areni trying to control the action but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #T1#
Goromaru is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Areni is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goromaru felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Areni looking to ground and pound but Goromaru is blocking nicely.
Goromaru holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Areni tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Areni with shots to the head and body - Goromaru looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Areni unloads with some shots from mount but Goromaru bucks and avoids them well.
Areni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goromaru regains half guard.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Areni works his way into full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Areni unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goromaru blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Goromaru is looking to improve his position but Areni isn't that keen on the idea.
Goromaru taking shots to the head.
Areni dominating with strikes here.
Areni unloading with bombs!#ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Areni! Goromaru is hurt baaadly! Areni is firing away with more strikes - Goromaru is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
A very excited looking Hin Areni rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GC 469: Oosthuizen VS De La We
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Goromaru.
Takahashi lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.#CL#
Goromaru moves into the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
#TD#
Goromaru turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goromaru manages to end up in side control.
Takahashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goromaru throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Goromaru tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goromaru misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Takahashi is trying to control Goromaru's posture but Goromaru avoids it. #SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takahashi tries to buck Goromaru off but Goromaru is having none of it.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Goromaru staying calm.#SUB#
Goromaru tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goromaru working away.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.
Takahashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goromaru.
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Takahashi is not content to let Goromaru control the position.
Goromaru is really struggling to control Takahashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Goromaru working away.
Goromaru trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Goromaru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takahashi is trying to control Goromaru's posture but Goromaru avoids it.
Goromaru looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takahashi is avoiding damage well.
Takahashi seems a little lost for a moment, as Goromaru dominates the positioning.
Takahashi is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
Goromaru looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takahashi is avoiding damage well.
#T3#
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takahashi sneaks back into half guard.
Goromaru slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Goromaru passes to side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goromaru misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Goromaru crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Goromaru is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Goromaru working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goromaru in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Goromaru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goromaru misses with a looping left.
Takahashi jabs Goromaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goromaru is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Goromaru avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goromaru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Goromaru fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goromaru walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goromaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Goromaru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goromaru fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Takahashi misses with a hook. Goromaru ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily and Goromaru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goromaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi throws a nice head kick!
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Takahashi with a jab.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Goromaru checks it.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi slips a straight right by Goromaru.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goromaru on the side of the head.
Goromaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
#T2#
Jab from Takahashi.
Goromaru misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Goromaru avoids it with no problem.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goromaru digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goromaru scores with a nice strike.
Takahashi throws a jab when Goromaru was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
Takahashi stuns Goromaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goromaru.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
Goromaru scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Goromaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Goromaru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
Goromaru needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahashi, as that shot connected.
Goromaru shoots in but Takahashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A leg kick checked by Goromaru.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Goromaru throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Goromaru is rocked!
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Goromaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goromaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Goromaru throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi pounces like a tiger and cracks Goromaru with a vicious hook! Goromaru is down but not out! Takahashi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Genkei Takahashi!
Our winner, Genkei Takahashi, 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:
GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Areni rushes Goromaru and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Areni is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Goromaru can't fight it off and eventually Areni manages to take the fight to the floor. Goromaru looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Areni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Areni looking to sit in guard and control but Goromaru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Areni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Areni prevents Goromaru from improving his position.
Areni trying to control from half guard but Goromaru is working away.
Goromaru is looking for a sweep. Areni 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.#T1#
Areni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goromaru defending well though.
Areni throwing shots but Goromaru is blocking nicely.
Areni 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.
Areni is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.
Areni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goromaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goromaru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Areni is working away from the top position though.
Goromaru is refusing to be controlled, as Areni sits in half guard.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goromaru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Areni.
Goromaru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areni.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goromaru defending well though.
Areni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Areni works his way into side control.
Areni scores with punches from side control.
Areni wants to control but Goromaru is keeping him busy. #T3#
Areni sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Goromaru is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Areni has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Areni wants to control the pace but Goromaru is squirming around nicely.
Areni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Goromaru because Areni loaded up on that one.
Areni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goromaru is looking to escape.
Areni with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Areni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Goromaru takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Areni's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GC 460: King VS Kiran
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Hassan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Goromaru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good work by Goromaru as he checks the leg kick.
Goromaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Goromaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.#TD#
Hassan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goromaru to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hassan wants to stand but Goromaru is controlling the position.
Goromaru trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Goromaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Goromaru looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goromaru looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Hassan kicks Goromaru off and gets to his feet.
Goromaru defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Goromaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and clinches.
Goromaru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hassan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hassan tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Goromaru pulls guard. #SUB#
Goromaru looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hassan has picked Goromaru up and slammed him! Goromaru can't keep hold of the triangle and Hassan manages to pass to side control!#T2##SU2#
Hassan decides to stand back up. Hassan steps back and let's Goromaru get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Goromaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan swings for the body but Goromaru moves out of range.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
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!
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goromaru swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goromaru misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Goromaru throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan counters with a low kick, right behind Goromaru 's knee.
Goromaru checks the leg kick.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.#T3#
Hassan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Goromaru throws a leg kick that misses.
Goromaru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hassan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goromaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru thows a leg kick but Hassan checks it
and Goromaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goromaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan cracks Goromaru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goromaru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hassan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Goromaru moved out of range nicely.
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
and Goromaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan throws a body punch but Goromaru moves out of range.
Goromaru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Hassan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goromaru can pounce on him.
Goromaru sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Hassan.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Goromaru darts in trying to clinch
and Hassan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Goromaru ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan.
Goromaru fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hassan throws a solid leg kick but Goromaru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hassan.#CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and pushes Hassan back into the cage.
Goromaru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hassan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goromaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hassan smiles and moves away.
Goromaru shoots in looking for a takedown but Hassan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goromaru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut
and Hassan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Hassan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hassan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goromaru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Goromaru didn't see that one coming.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goromaru throws out the jab. #T1#
Hassan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goromaru in his tracks.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goromaru swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goromaru is looking to clinch.
Hassan misses with a body punch
and Goromaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Goromaru avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Goromaru's head but Goromaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Goromaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goromaru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Hassan blocks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Hassan.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Goromaru misses the target.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Goromaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Goromaru lands with an overhand left.#T2#
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!
A big left from Hassan misses.
Goromaru doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
Hassan is looking to slow Goromaru down with leg kicks. #CL#
Goromaru moves into the clinch successfully.
Hassan tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hassan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hassan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hassan has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan is trying to break free.
Hassan pushes Goromaru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goromaru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hassan.
Goromaru is working for takedown but Hassan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hassan pushes Goromaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hassan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goromaru fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hassan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goromaru.
Goromaru misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Goromaru wants a takedown.
Goromaru has Hassan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hassan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Goromaru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hassan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Hassan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Hassan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hassan prevents the takedown attempt.
Hassan lands a nice uppercut.
Hassan misses with some punches.
Goromaru can't get the takedown.
Goromaru is working for takedown but Hassan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
Nice body punch from Hassan - that landed with a thud.
Hassan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Hassan scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Goromaru is rocked!
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Oh Goromaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hassan has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hassan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Hassan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hassan misses with the head strike.
Goromaru tries to pull guard but Hassan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hassan drops Goromaru with a naaaaasty hook - Goromaru is in real trouble here! Hassan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Goromaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Riminal.
Riminal missing with a left hand there. Goromaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goromaru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riminal's head.
Goromaru connects with a body shot.
Riminal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riminal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riminal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riminal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goromaru throws a jab when Riminal was well out of range.
Nice cross by Goromaru.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riminal throws a jab but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riminal.
Riminal misses with a straight left.
Riminal connects with a body shot that sends Goromaru's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goromaru tries to clinch
and Riminal counters with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru throws a looping overhand right but Riminal ducks down to avoid it.
Goromaru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riminal lands an overhand right.
Jab by Riminal.
Riminal thuds his right hand into Goromaru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Riminal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riminal lands a head shot.
Riminal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riminal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riminal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goromaru circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Goromaru misses the target. #TD#
Goromaru bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Riminal regains half guard.
Riminal gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Goromaru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riminal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Riminal is looking for a triangle but Goromaru pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Goromaru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goromaru sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riminal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Riminal can't do much from the bottom here.
Riminal manages to get back to half guard.
Goromaru keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riminal wants to improve his position but Goromaru is controlling well.
Riminal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goromaru stands and throws Riminal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goromaru working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Riminal is looking for a sweep.
Goromaru wants to control but Riminal is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Riminal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goromaru wants to control but Riminal is keeping him busy.
Goromaru is trying to ground and pound but Riminal uses the momentary lack of control by Goromaru to regain half guard.
Riminal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Riminal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riminal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goromaru forces his way into half guard.
Goromaru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goromaru is looking to stall here but Riminal recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riminal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goromaru has managed to get both his arms back between Riminal's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ser Bian Warc Riminal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Riminal staying out of range there.
Riminal looks to land a right hand but Goromaru moved out of range.
Riminal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goromaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riminal's knee momentarily.
Riminal walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Riminal there.
Riminal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goromaru throws out the jab.
Goromaru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Riminal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riminal misses with a body shot.
Goromaru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goromaru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riminal.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riminal throws out the jab.
Riminal misses the jab.
Riminal misses with a straight right.
Riminal slips under a jab.
Riminal is looking for the big counter here.
Riminal stuns Goromaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Riminal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Riminal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goromaru tries to bench press Riminal off him but Riminal keeps the position. #T1#
Riminal taking a breather here.
Goromaru is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Riminal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goromaru gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riminal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goromaru prevents Riminal from taking his back.#T2#
Riminal controlling from the full mount.
Riminal throws a strike there. Goromaru manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Riminal throwing shots but Goromaru is blocking nicely.
Riminal trying to control the action but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Riminal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goromaru!
Riminal thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Goromaru is squirming around, avoiding Riminal's attempts to control the action.
Goromaru swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Riminal throwing strikes here but Goromaru is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Riminal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Riminal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goromaru has worked his arm free - good work by Goromaru!
Riminal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Riminal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goromaru rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riminal's guard! Nice work there by Goromaru! #T4#
Goromaru throws an elbow that misses. Riminal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goromaru's guard. Nice move by Riminal!#REVB#
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riminal controls the pace.
Riminal wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Riminal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Goromaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Goromaru misses with a low kick as Riminal jumps back.
Goromaru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riminal.#TD2#
Riminal feints and as Goromaru raises his hands in defense, Riminal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riminal throws a big right hand that misses.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Riminal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riminal passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Riminal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riminal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riminal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Riminal is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Riminal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riminal is looking to pass Goromaru's guard but actually Goromaru recovers to full guard.
Goromaru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riminal looking to pass the guard.
Riminal trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Riminal tries to pass.
Riminal controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riminal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riminal controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riminal looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goromaru takes one to the side of the head.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riminal misses with an uppercut. Goromaru saw that one coming.
As Riminal backs away, Goromaru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Riminal lands an overhand right.
Riminal throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Goromaru feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Riminal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riminal lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Riminal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goromaru's half guard.
Riminal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rikiya Goromaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riminal prevents Goromaru from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Riminal seems content to control.#SUB#
Goromaru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riminal pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ser Bian Warc Riminal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riminal 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
During a confident post fight interview, Ser Bian Warc Riminal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 450: Roth VS Garrett
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hageman gets caught napping as Goromaru dives in and scores a takedown. Hageman manages to retain guard.
Hageman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goromaru manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Goromaru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goromaru not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Goromaru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goromaru throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hageman to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goromaru is looking to work some ground and pound but Hageman has wrist control.
Hageman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goromaru with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Goromaru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goromaru content to stall in guard here.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goromaru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goromaru works his way into side control. #T2#
Goromaru in side control, throwing shots but Hageman defends.
Hageman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goromaru.
Hageman is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
Goromaru working the ground and pound.
Hageman defending against the ground and pound.
Hageman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goromaru's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Goromaru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goromaru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Goromaru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goromaru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hageman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goromaru. #SUB#
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Goromaru lands strikes from half guard.
Goromaru working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hageman's thigh. Hageman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Goromaru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goromaru throws an elbow that misses. Hageman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goromaru's guard. Nice move by Hageman!#REVB##T4##SUB#
Hageman wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Goromaru's closed guard. He's half up but Goromaru has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Goromaru pivots and extends the arm, Hageman falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Goromaru! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikiya Goromaru!
Rikiya Goromaru thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 444: Simmons VS Canada
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
C K clinches up against the cage.
Goromaru is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goromaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru can't get the takedown.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goromaru lands an uppercut.
C K misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Goromaru gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
C K working for submissions but it's allowed Goromaru to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
C K looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
C K tries to get to full guard but Goromaru has control of the leg.
Goromaru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but C K is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
C K tries to get to full guard but Goromaru has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goromaru controlling the action here.
C K is staying active underneath Goromaru, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goromaru thows a huge punch but C K dodges it nicely.
Goromaru wants to free his trapped foot but C K is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goromaru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
C K is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. C K defending well though.
C K wants to get back to full guard.
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on C K's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for C K.
C K is looking to get to half guard.
C K blocking the ground and pound.
Goromaru prevents C K from getting the reversal.
Goromaru with good strikes from the mount here!
Goromaru is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. C K can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
C K tries to reverse the position but Goromaru maintains control.
Goromaru connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goromaru lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Goromaru misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Goromaru throwing strikes here but C K is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
C K working to try and regain half guard.
Goromaru tries to control but C K wriggling away.
C K is looking to get to half guard.
C K is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
C K is desperately trying to improve his position but Goromaru has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Goromaru has control of C K's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and C K regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goromaru raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Goromaru throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Goromaru throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Goromaru lands a couple of good shots and C K has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
C K is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
C K is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Goromaru working for a choke but C K is defending well.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as C K tries to break free.
Can C K hold on?! Goromaru is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Goromaru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. C K manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
C K on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Goromaru there.
Louis C K seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goromaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from C K.
A jab from C K misses.
Goromaru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. C K tries to avoid it but Goromaru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag C K to the ground. C K escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
C K throws a jab when Goromaru was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Goromaru misses the target.
Goromaru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
C K throws the left hand but Goromaru avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Goromaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
C K lands with a cross.
C K throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goromaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
C K working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from C K fails to land.
Goromaru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goromaru tries to score a body lock takedown but C K shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goromaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that C K can do to turn this around?
C K swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from C K. #T1#
Goromaru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
C K prevents the takedown attempt.
Goromaru wants a takedown but no success here.
C K misses with some punches.
Goromaru is trying to pull guard but C K has him pressed against the cage.
Goromaru is working for takedown but C K is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goromaru is looking to take this one to the mat.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
C K tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
C K has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
C K misses with a punch on the inside.
Goromaru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. C K avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
C K lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Still in the clinch, C K scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K.
Goromaru tries to work over C K's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K.
Goromaru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely.
C K tries to close the distance and clinch but Goromaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - C K looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
C K cracks Goromaru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Louis C K is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Goromaru shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches C K napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goromaru is trying to ground and pound but C K uses the momentary lack of control by Goromaru to regain half guard.
C K works his way to full guard. Good work.
C K wants to sweep here but Goromaru controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform us that C K has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Goromaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
C K wants to sweep but no luck.
Goromaru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. C K is keeping the position for now.
Goromaru is looking to work some ground and pound but C K has wrist control.#SUB2#
C K working for a triangle but Goromaru defends it easily.
#T3#
C K tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goromaru passes C K's left leg - he's now in half guard.
C K is looking for a sweep. Goromaru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goromaru passes the guard and advances to mount!
C K tries to reverse the position but Goromaru maintains control.
C K regains half guard.
Goromaru moves nicely into side control. #T4#
C K is looking for a sweep.
C K gets back to half guard.
Goromaru throwing shots but C K is blocking nicely.
Goromaru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goromaru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks C K with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Goromaru is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
C K is refusing to be controlled, as Goromaru sits in half guard.
C K is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis C K will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
C K rushes Goromaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
C K misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru has C K pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. C K manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru tries for a takedown but C K manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Goromaru wants the takedown. C K is fighting it off but Goromaru persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in C K's guard against the cage.
C K looking for a sweep. Not yet C K, not yet. #SUB2#
Goromaru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goromaru stands and throws C K's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goromaru moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Goromaru.
Sloppy strikes there by Goromaru.
C K is looking for a sweep.
C K regains half guard.
Goromaru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goromaru works his foot free and advances to mount.
Goromaru wants to control the pace but C K is squirming around nicely.
Goromaru looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goromaru has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of C K's face.
C K is looking to improve his position but Goromaru isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Goromaru sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goromaru lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goromaru in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
C K is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Goromaru is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. C K can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
C K really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goromaru working C K over with strikes here. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Goromaru there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
C K gets back to half guard.
C K makes his way to full guard. A much better position for C K.
C K 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.
C K wants to hit a sweep here but Goromaru passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for C K there!
Goromaru lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
C K blocking the ground and pound.
Goromaru with a couple of short strikes.
Rikiya Goromaru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goromaru has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of C K's face.
Goromaru prevents C K from getting the reversal.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Goromaru throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
C K is in a horrible position here. Goromaru smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#C K is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goromaru lands a nice shot to the head.
C K is still in real trouble! Can Goromaru finish him?
Goromaru loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have C K scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Goromaru land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Goromaru stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikiya Goromaru!
Rikiya Goromaru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Louis C K stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to drawing board, i suck.'. |
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Event:
GC 435: Simmons VS Frewin
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Case throws a right hand that Goromaru ducks under and follows up with a left that Goromaru also avoids with ease.
Case misses the jab.
Goromaru slips under a jab from Case.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Goromaru.
Goromaru wants to clinch up but Case keeps it at a distance.
Goromaru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Case keeps the fight on the outside.
Case slips under a jab from Goromaru.
Goromaru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Case connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goromaru scrambles back to his feet.
Case staying out of range there.
Goromaru fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru takes a swing at Case's ribcage but misses.
Case has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Case falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goromaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Case jabs Goromaru right on the nose. Goromaru blinks but takes it well.
Goromaru with the inside leg kick.
Goromaru connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Case lands with a straight right. Goromaru didn't see that one coming.
Goromaru feints and then cracks Case's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Case down.
Goromaru scores with a jab to the head.
Case throws the left hand but Goromaru avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Case misses
enabling Goromaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Goromaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Case.
Case misses with a looping right.
Goromaru throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Case misses the target.
Goromaru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Case checks it well.
It looked like Case wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goromaru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Goromaru flicks out a counter leg kick but Case steps away.
Case blocks a head kick by Goromaru.
Case takes a swing at Goromaru's ribcage but misses.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goromaru looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Goromaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goromaru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Goromaru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goromaru tries for a takedown but Case circles away easily#CL#
and Case counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goromaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goromaru lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Goromaru works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Goromaru wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Goromaru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goromaru postures up in Case's guard and throws a big left but Case blocks it.
Goromaru trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Case wants to sweep here but Goromaru controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Case keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Goromaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goromaru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goromaru throwing strikes from guard but Case blocks nicely.
Goromaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goromaru won't allow Case to sweep him here.
Goromaru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goromaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Case works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Goromaru throwing strikes but missing.
Goromaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Case works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goromaru wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Case, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Goromaru instigates a clinch.
Goromaru wants to take the fight to the mat but Case manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Justin Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikiya Goromaru.#BC#
Case breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goromaru.
Goromaru missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Goromaru as he checks the leg kick.
Goromaru defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Justin Case is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Case swats away the attempt to clinch by Goromaru.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Case misses its intended target.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
Goromaru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goromaru works Case's body with a nice hook.
Case throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Case looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Case.
Some bone on bone action there as Case checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Goromaru tenderised Case's leg. Case is trying to keep his angry face on.
Case connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Goromaru clinches with his opponent.
Goromaru avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Goromaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goromaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Goromaru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Case lands a jab to the nose.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goromaru lands a right hook to the body.
Goromaru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Case lands with a cross.
Goromaru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Case but Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goromaru lands an overhand right.
Case connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Case lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goromaru doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goromaru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Case has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Case and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goromaru scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goromaru throws a body shot but no joy.
Case lands a glancing blow to the side of Goromaru's head.
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goromaru.
#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Goromaru as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goromaru.#CL2#
Goromaru clinches.
Goromaru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goromaru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Case avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Justin Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikiya Goromaru.
Goromaru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Case walks away with a smile on his face. Goromaru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Case cracks Goromaru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
That kick from Case tenderised Goromaru's leg. Goromaru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goromaru is still on wobbly legs! Can Case finish him?
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch but Case swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Case.
Goromaru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Case lands with a thumping leg kick.
Case drops Goromaru with a big left hand! Goromaru is injured, injured bad! Case jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Case!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Case waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GC 427:Oosthuizen VS Lentz
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Goromaru thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Mantle lands with a cross.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goromaru.
Mantle misses with a shot to the body
and Goromaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goromaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mantle keeps the fight on the outside.
Goromaru lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
Goromaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mantle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goromaru.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mantle rushes Goromaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mantle looking to stall.
Mantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goromarus head.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Mantle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Goromaru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantle is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantle looking to sit in guard and control but Goromaru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Goromaru looking to pass the guard.
Goromaru being controlled here momentarily.
Goromaru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantle is keeping the position for now.
Mantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. #REVB#
Goromaru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mantle sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard. #T3#
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
Mantle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goromaru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
Mantle trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Goromaru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goromaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mantle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goromaru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goromaru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goromaru is looking to land body kicks.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Goromaru's body. Goromaru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle throws a good cross that connects.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range. #TD2#
Mantle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goromaru tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
Mantle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goromaru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Goromaru is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mantle catches Goromaru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goromaru looks to land a body kick but Mantle moved away.
Good shot there by Goromaru.
Goromaru's corner calls for a 1-2. Goromaru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Mantle shoots in and bounces Goromaru off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mantle tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Mantle is pushing down on Goromaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goromaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Mantle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mantle controlling the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mantle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mantle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Goromaru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Mantle there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantle moves nicely into side control.
Mantle grinds an elbow into Goromaru's temple.
Mantle working the ground and pound.
Mantle just content to control the position.
Goromaru on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mantle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mantle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mantle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goromaru sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Goromaru is trying to improve his position.
Mantle is trying to ground and pound but Goromaru uses the momentary lack of control by Mantle to regain half guard.
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mantle is stalling here. Goromaru is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mantle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goromaru has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Goromaru working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Mantle's face as Goromaru controls the position. #T4#
Mantle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goromaru.
Mantle gets back to half guard.
Mantle trying to control but Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru passes the guard and advances to mount!
Goromaru raining down shots from the mount!
Goromaru punching from mount but Mantle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle working to try and regain half guard.
Goromaru avoids the attempt from Mantle to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Goromaru throws out a leg kick but Mantle moves out of range and Goromaru only half commits.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goromaru defends it well.
Goromaru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Goromaru moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
It looks like Goromaru has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Goromaru lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goromaru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rikiya Goromaru is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Mantle as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Goromaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Goromaru.
Jab by Goromaru.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Goromaru clobbers Mantle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goromaru.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Mantle lunges at Goromaru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goromaru's hand.
Mantle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goromaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mantle's knee momentarily.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goromaru sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Mantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goromaru can pounce on him.
Goromaru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range. #CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and clinches.
Goromaru stalling in the clinch but Mantle improves position.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mantle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goromaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantle misses with a left hand
enabling Goromaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Goromaru fails with the takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Goromaru is rocked!
Mantle cracks Goromaru with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Graham Mantle!
After winning the bout, Graham Mantle 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:
GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Goromaru throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
McScramble fails with a takedown attempt.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goromaru.
Goromaru misses with a looping right.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
A clash of legs there as McScramble blocks the low kick.
McScramble tries to move into range but Goromaru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Goromaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McScramble's hands.
A clash of legs there as McScramble blocks the low kick.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Goromaru misses with a body shot.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble checks a low kick from Goromaru.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goromaru half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
McScramble misses with a hook to the body
and Goromaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru throws a nice looking combination but McScramble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goromaru tries to clinch up.
A combination from Goromaru does no damage.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McScramble thuds a left hand into Goromaru's body.
Goromaru lands with an uppercut that bounces McScramble off the cage and back into range.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goromaru defends it well.
Goromaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goromaru misses the body punch #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. Goromaru fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving. #SUB#
Goromaru has his foot on McScramble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McScramble works his way back into a safe position though.
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but McScramble is one step ahead there. #T2#
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble stands and throws Goromaru's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
McScramble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
McScramble looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goromaru is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
McScramble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
McScramble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goromaru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A control attempt from Goromaru but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
McScramble swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goromaru is now in McScramble's guard. A big mistake from McScramble there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goromaru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goromaru is looking to work some ground and pound but McScramble has wrist control.
Goromaru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McScramble is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McScramble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goromaru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McScramble's head.
Goromaru won't allow McScramble to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Goromaru lying in McScramble's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. McScramble decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Goromaru taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Georgiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goromaru throws an off balance right hand
and Georgiev counters with a leg kick.
Georgiev moves away from the strike by Goromaru.
Georgiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goromaru.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Goromaru instigates a clinch.
Goromaru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Georgiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru misses with the head strike.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goromaru wants to stall.
Georgiev blocks an uppercut.
Goromaru misses with the head strike.
Goromaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Georgiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru tries to stall but Georgiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Georgiev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goromaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Georgiev's elbow.
Georgiev has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Georgiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Georgiev lands a right hand.
Georgiev has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
A head punch on the inside from Georgiev fails to land.
Goromaru misses with the head strike.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Georgiev tries to throw a body punch but Goromaru avoids it by throwing Georgiev back against the cage.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Georgiev lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Georgiev.
Georgiev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Georgiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Georgiev misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Georgiev working aggressively here.
Goromaru misses with some punches.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Georgiev can't find room to land a body shot as Goromaru controls the action.
Georgiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru. #TD2#
Georgiev jumps into guard, dragging Goromaru to the mat.
Goromaru being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Goromaru pushing down on Georgiev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgiev is looking to control Goromaru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Georgiev avoid being mounted?
Goromaru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goromaru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goromaru perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Georgiev wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Georgiev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Georgiev.#SUB2#
Georgiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goromaru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goromaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goromaru stopping the sweep attempt from Georgiev.
Georgiev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goromaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Georgiev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Georgiev pulls Goromaru in to control the position.
Georgiev wants to improve his position but instead Goromaru has moved into half guard.
Goromaru sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goromaru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Georgiev's head.
Georgiev trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Goromaru in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Georgiev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goromaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikiya Goromaru!
After winning the bout, Rikiya Goromaru 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:
GC 408 Georgiev vs. Waller
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goromaru.
We've been hearing reports that Goromaru has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goromaru.
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaroslav moves away.
Goromaru throws a shot from downtown. Jaroslav moves away and avoids it.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Goromaru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaroslav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaroslav with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Goromaru misses with a straight left.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Goromaru throws a front kick aimed at Jaroslav's knee but Jaroslav avoids it well.
Jaroslav changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jaroslav moves forwards but Goromaru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Goromaru is predictable there #TD2#
and Jaroslav counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Jaroslav gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Goromaru lands with a right hand.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Jaroslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Goromaru forces Jaroslav back against the cage and clinches.
Goromaru presses Jaroslav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Goromaru manages to pull guard.
Goromaru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Jaroslav stands up and waves to Goromaru to follow him. #CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goromaru.
Goromaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Goromaru.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaroslav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goromaru lands a left hand.
#BC#
Goromaru manages to break the clinch.
Goromaru throws a hook but Jaroslav avoids it easily.
Jaroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goromaru defends it well.
Goromaru misses with a straight left.
Jaroslav with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.#CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and pushes Jaroslav back into the cage.
A short right from Goromaru on the inside.
Jaroslav lands with a light punch inside.
Goromaru pushes Jaroslav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroslav's elbow.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav misses with some punches.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru blocks an uppercut.
Goromaru working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
Jaroslav scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru tries a body shot but Jaroslav blocks it.
Goromaru pushes Jaroslav back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru blocks an uppercut.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Goromaru breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Goromaru throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jaroslav was covering up waiting for the punch and Goromaru finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goromaru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaroslav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaroslav wants to stand up but Goromaru is controlling him.
Goromaru throwing strikes from guard but Jaroslav blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaroslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru throws a strike but Jaroslav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jaroslav dodges the punch combination from Goromaru.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goromaru.
Felix Jaroslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goromaru tests Jaroslav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goromaru looks to throw the jab but Jaroslav is out of range.
Jaroslav with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Goromaru misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goromaru swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaroslav.
Jaroslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goromaru throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goromaru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaroslav's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaroslav's back!
Goromaru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Jaroslav is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Goromaru tightening his grip on Jaroslav, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jaroslav reverses the position brilliantly into Goromaru's guard!
Jaroslav wants to get up but he can't break Goromaru's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.#T2#
Goromaru trying to control the position.
Felix Jaroslav has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Jaroslav decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goromaru, up you get!
Goromaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goromaru misses with a hook.#CL#
Jaroslav tries to keep at a distance but Goromaru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
Jaroslav misses with some punches.
Jaroslav blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaroslav. #T3#
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav pushes Goromaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru misses with the head strike.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Goromaru.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goromaru cracks Jaroslav with a nice body shot.
Jaroslav lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Goromaru lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Goromaru gets control of Jaroslav's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goromaru will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaroslav has passed into side control.
#SU2#
Jaroslav decides to stand up, so the ref orders Goromaru to his feet.
Goromaru throws a shot from downtown. Jaroslav moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Goromaru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaroslav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Goromaru.
A nice left hand lands by Goromaru.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
A nice left hand lands by Jaroslav.
Goromaru misses with a body punch.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Goromaru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Goromaru looking for subs off his back but Jaroslav has passed one foot through into half guard.
Goromaru wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav wants to stand but Goromaru has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goromaru wants to get back to full guard.
Goromaru is working hard here to advance position.
Goromaru is looking to get back to full guard here but Jaroslav has managed to pass to side control instead.
Goromaru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaroslav wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Jaroslav stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Goromaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goromaru.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Goromaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goromaru misses with a straight left.
Jaroslav tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jaroslav shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Goromaru throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jaroslav tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goromaru is in Jaroslav's guard.
Jaroslav wants to stand but Goromaru is controlling the position.
Goromaru throwing strikes from guard but Jaroslav blocks nicely. #T3#
Goromaru looking to sit in guard and control but Jaroslav gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Goromaru is looking to sweep but instead, Jaroslav has passed into half guard.
#SU2#
Jaroslav postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Goromaru to stand up.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goromaru.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goromaru throws the left hand but Jaroslav avoids the punch easily.#T4##CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and pushes Jaroslav back into the cage.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goromaru.
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaroslav is keeping busy.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
Rikiya Goromaru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
Goromaru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goromaru gets through Jaroslav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Goromaru.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rikiya Goromaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goromaru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikiya Goromaru!
A very excited looking Rikiya Goromaru 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:
GC 403
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Areni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goromaru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Areni is having none of it.
Goromaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Goromaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru shoots in looking for a takedown but Areni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goromaru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goromaru scores with a shot to the body.
Areni slips under a jab from Goromaru.
Areni throws a right hand that misses
and Goromaru counters with a straight right hand.
Goromaru throws a poor cross that misses
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru scores with a jab to the body.
Goromaru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Goromaru connects with a jab.
Goromaru with a nice cross.
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!
Areni throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Areni.
Areni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Areni blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
Areni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goromaru tries to stall but Areni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Areni scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Areni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goromaru has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Areni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Goromaru.
A big left from Goromaru misses.
Goromaru looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goromaru moves out of range as Areni throws a body kick.
Goromaru checks the leg kick.
Areni scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goromaru, as that shot connected.
#T2#
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!
Goromaru throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
Areni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Areni needs to keep his hands up - Goromaru had a free shot at his head there.
Goromaru connects with the punch.
Areni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goromaru is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Areni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Areni lands a nice shot to the body.
Areni jabs at Goromaru's body.#CL2#
Goromaru closes the distance and clinches.
Areni takes a shot to the head.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Areni lands a nice shot to the body.
Goromaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Areni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Areni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goromaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Goromaru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range. #T3#
Goromaru dives in for a single leg takedown but Areni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goromaru throws a leg kick that misses.
Areni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goromaru throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
Areni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni throws a leg kick but Goromaru moved away.
Areni shoots in for a double leg but Goromaru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Areni lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Goromaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Areni throws a wild body kick that Goromaru sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Areni as Goromaru shoots in.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikiya Goromaru.
Goromaru throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Goromaru clinches up with Areni and pushes him back against the cage.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Areni. #T4#
Goromaru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Areni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
Areni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goromaru's elbow. #BC2#
Goromaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Areni slips a jab from Goromaru.
Goromaru slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goromaru. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goromaru.
Areni is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goromaru trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Areni scores with a sloppy right hand. Goromaru should have avoided that one.
Areni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Goromaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Goromaru misses with a straight left.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Areni stuffs the takedown.
Goromaru tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Areni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goromaru to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Areni is trying to control the position but Goromaru postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Areni keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Areni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Areni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Areni keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Areni working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Areni holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Goromaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Areni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goromaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Areni works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goromaru throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Areni swings for the body but Goromaru moves out of range.
Areni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goromaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goromaru tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni is looking to wear down Goromaru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goromaru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Areni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Areni throws a hook but Goromaru blocks it.
Goromaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni drops his hands momentarily and Goromaru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Goromaru digs a good hook to Areni's body.
Goromaru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goromaru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Areni momentarily.
Goromaru digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
Areni throws a leg kick but Goromaru checks it.
Areni digs a good hook to Goromaru's body.
#CL2#
Goromaru takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Areni.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goromaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Areni tries to throw a body punch but Goromaru avoids it by throwing Areni back against the cage.
Areni can't break the clinch.
Areni struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands.
#T4#
Areni misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Areni scores with a hook to the body.
Goromaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Areni controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Areni.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Areni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Areni. #BC#
Areni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goromaru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Areni ducks right into an uppercut from Goromaru.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Areni moves out of range.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Goromaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goromaru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Areni.
Goromaru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru 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#
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Areni.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Goromaru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Areni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goromaru.
Nice shot lands for Goromaru.
A shot to the body from Areni misses
and Goromaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Areni scores with a jab to the head.
Areni lands with a hook. Goromaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
Areni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goromaru is still on wobbly legs! Can Areni finish him?
Goromaru walks straight into a right hand from Areni - that's dropped him! Areni jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Goromaru from any more punishment! Goromaru complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GC 398
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Goromaru.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goromaru manages to avoid it.
Goromaru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the body
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Goromaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Goromaru moves out of range.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1##CL#
Goromaru clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goromaru.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goromaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goromaru.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Goromaru.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Goromaru lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land. #T2#
Goromaru wants to stall.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goromaru.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Goromaru looking to stall.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit cracks Goromaru with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goromarus head.
Goromaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goromaru wants to stall.
Goromaru stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
#T3#
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Goromaru takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Sitsongrit gets through Goromaru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working Goromaru over against the cage.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Goromaru is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goromaru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Goromaru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goromaru takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is working Goromaru over against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit is working Goromaru over against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goromarus head.
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goromaru.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goromaru wants to clinch but Sitsongrit slips to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goromaru thinking.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goromaru darts in trying to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Goromaru counters with a nice body shot.
Goromaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Goromaru steps away.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit cracks Goromaru with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goromaru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Goromaru looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goromaru misses the jab.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Goromaru misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Goromaru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Goromaru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Goromaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Goromaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goromaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Goromaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Goromaru.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Sitsongrit.#ROC2#Goromaru is rocked!
Goromaru throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Goromaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goromaru drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit drops Goromaru with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Goromaru! Sitsongrit dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 79 - Leifsson vs Mendoza
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Goromaru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elkins misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkins.#CL2#
Goromaru closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Elkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Elkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goromaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goromaru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elkins wants to sweep here but Goromaru controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Elkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goromaru forces his way into half guard.
Elkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goromaru.
Elkins is staying active underneath Goromaru, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elkins wants to improve his position but Goromaru is controlling well.
Goromaru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elkins's head. #T1#
Elkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goromaru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elkins is not content to let Goromaru control the position.
Elkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goromaru works his foot free and advances to mount.
Goromaru can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elkins is looking to escape.
Elkins is looking to improve his position but Goromaru isn't that keen on the idea.
Goromaru controlling from the full mount.
Elkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Goromaru has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Goromaru looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goromaru with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Goromaru goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Elkins turns into him and now he's in Goromaru's guard.
Elkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elkins passes into 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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru wants to control but Elkins is keeping busy.
Goromaru is trying to get back to full guard.
Goromaru is staying active underneath Elkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goromaru tries to roll over but Elkins keeps him under control.
Elkins working Goromaru over with strikes. #T3#
Goromaru gets back to full guard.
Elkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Elkins wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Goromaru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elkins advances position into side control!
Goromaru gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Elkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goromaru has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Elkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goromaru is refusing to be controlled, as Elkins sits in half guard.
Elkins wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is defending well. #SUB2#
Goromaru actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Elkins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Elkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goromaru won't allow Elkins to pass to mount. #SUB#
Goromaru is defending against the submission attempts here by Elkins.
Goromaru gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Goromaru lands with a cross.
Elkins needs to keep his hands up - Goromaru had a free shot at his head there.
Goromaru drops his hands momentarily and Elkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Goromaru with a nice calf kick.
Goromaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Elkins.
A slow jab from Goromaru misses its intended target.
Goromaru lands a lovely overhand right.
Goromaru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elkins lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Elkins. #CL2#
Goromaru darts in and clinches Elkins up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Goromaru.
Goromaru is struggling to control the position.
Goromaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goromaru dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goromaru lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Goromaru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goromaru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goromaru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goromaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elkins's elbow.
Goromaru scores with a shot to the side of Elkins's head. #ROC2#Elkins is rocked!
Elkins blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
Elkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goromaru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elkins backwards.
Oh Elkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goromaru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goromaru controlling the action here for a moment.
Elkins tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elkins can't find room to land a body shot as Goromaru controls the action.
Elkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Goromaru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but Goromaru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elkins tries to pull guard but Goromaru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Elkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Elkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Elkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru scores with a shot to the side of Elkins's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goromaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkins.
Goromaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Goromaru has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Goromaru.
Elkins is trying to break free.
Elkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goromaru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goromaru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but Goromaru has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Goromaru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elkins backwards. #BC2#
Goromaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Elkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goromaru has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Goromaru.
Goromaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goromaru scores with a jab. Elkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goromaru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Elkins gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Goromaru gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Elkins is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikiya Goromaru!
Rikiya Goromaru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 74 - Krylov vs Leifsson
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Goromaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demenok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok wants to slow Goromaru down by chopping away at his legs.
Goromaru stuns Demenok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Goromaru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demenok in his tracks.
Goromaru avoids the head kick by Demenok.
Demenok takes a swing at Goromaru's ribcage but misses.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Goromaru moves away and avoids it.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Goromaru is out of range.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goromaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.#CL2#
Goromaru has Demenok up against the cage in a clinch.
Goromaru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru lands a right hand.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Demenok. #CUT#It looks like Rikiya Goromaru has been cut.
Goromaru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Goromaru lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goromaru.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Goromaru avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
Goromaru gets through Demenok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Goromaru.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok takes a shot to the head.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Goromaru is trying to break the clinch but Demenok has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok lands an uppercut.
Goromaru drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demenok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goromaru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demenok is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Goromaru as the two fighters clinch.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok pushes Goromaru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Goromaru scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Goromaru does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##CL2#
Goromaru has closed the distance and engaged Demenok in a clinch.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goromaru.
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goromaru wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goromaru.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Goromaru pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demenok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demenok controls the pace.
Demenok is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Demenok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Demenok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goromaru manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Demenok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. #REVR#
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Demenok tries to pass. #SUB2#
Goromaru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demenok stays in close to Goromaru's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rikiya Goromaru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demenok jabs Goromaru right on the nose. Goromaru blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Goromaru clinches up against the cage.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok digs a right hand into Goromaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goromaru's gas tank.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Goromaru stalling in the clinch but Demenok improves position.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goromaru is trying to maintain a safe position but Demenok gets an underhook and turns Goromaru into the cage.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Goromaru's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goromaru.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Goromaru tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.
Goromaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Goromaru lands with a right to the head.
Demenok lands a left hand.
#BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Goromaru tries to clinch up.
Goromaru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demenok pinned against the cage. Demenok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Demenok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goromaru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goromaru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demenok defends it nicely.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goromaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goromaru.
Demenok throws a hook but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Goromaru jabs at Demenok's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Goromaru moved away.
Goromaru misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok doesn't manage to clinch there - Goromaru circles away.
Goromaru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Goromaru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Demenok there.#T3#
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goromaru.
Goromaru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goromaru's corner calls for a 1-2. Goromaru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demenok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goromaru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Goromaru rushes Demenok and presses him up against the cage.
Goromaru stalls.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru takes a shot to the head.
Goromaru jumps guard but Demenok stands there with Goromaru around his waist. Goromaru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rukter Demenok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikiya Goromaru.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Goromaru pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok cracks Goromaru with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
Goromaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demenok is leaning against Goromaru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goromaru is breathing heavily.
Goromaru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goromaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goromaru's elbow.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok presses Goromaru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goromaru wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rikiya Goromaru's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok swings for the body but Goromaru moves out of range.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok clobbers Goromaru with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demenok sizes up Goromaru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demenok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goromaru or perhaps it was just good defense by Demenok, which made it look bad.
Demenok feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Goromaru cracks Demenok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goromaru misses with the combination.
Goromaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok throws a big counter combination but Goromaru scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Demenok misses with a jab to the body
and Goromaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Goromaru moves into range and clinches up with Demenok.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Demenok. #T2#
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Goromaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Goromaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goromaru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goromaru under the eye.
Goromaru throws a big shot that misses.
Goromaru throws a solid leg kick but Demenok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goromaru.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
Goromaru has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goromaru is still on wobbly legs! Can Demenok finish him?
Goromaru walks straight into a right hand from Demenok - that's dropped him! Demenok jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Goromaru from any more punishment! Goromaru complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rukter Demenok!
During a confident post fight interview, Rukter Demenok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 70 - Nickel vs Tonissaar
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Elkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Goromaru counters with a straight right hand.
Goromaru loads up on a big right hand but Elkins slips the punch.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins throws a hook to the side of Goromaru's head but Goromaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Elkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goromaru is trying to maintain the position but Elkins is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins is looking to stall here but Goromaru recovers full guard.
Goromaru pulls Elkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Elkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goromaru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goromaru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elkins defends it easily.#SUB2#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Elkins defends easily.
#T1#
Goromaru is trying to control the position but Elkins postures up.
Elkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Goromaru working for a triangle but Elkins defends it easily.
Elkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Elkins 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 Goromaru.
Elkins happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elkins trying to control the action but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru is trying to get back to half guard.
Elkins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Goromaru is trying to get back to half guard.
Elkins trying to control the action but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Elkins wants to control but Goromaru is keeping him busy.
Elkins grinds an elbow into Goromaru's temple.
Goromaru manages to get back to half guard.
Goromaru tries to roll over but Elkins keeps him under control.
Elkins is controlling the pace.
Goromaru is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Elkins wants to take a breather but Goromaru is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goromaru manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elkins controls the pace.
Goromaru wants to sweep but no luck.
Elkins slips nicely into half guard.
Elkins prevents Goromaru from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkins content to control rather than advance.
Elkins trying to control the action but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Elkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goromaru stuns Elkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goromaru is looking to clinch but Elkins is avoiding it.
Elkins attempts a counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Goromaru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Goromaru is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goromaru prevents the takedown attempt.
Elkins tries for a takedown but Goromaru manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Elkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Goromaru.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goromaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elkins backwards.
A short left from Goromaru.
A shot in the inside from Goromaru.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Elkins.
Goromaru scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elkins tries a body shot but Goromaru blocks it.
Elkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goromaru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goromaru is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Goromaru has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Elkins is trying to keep an underhook but Goromaru manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Elkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Elkins is not content to let Goromaru control the position.
Goromaru looks to land a strike but Elkins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Goromaru postures up in Elkins's guard and throws a big left but Elkins blocks it.
Goromaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkins is retaining full guard.
Goromaru looking to sit in guard and control but Elkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Elkins stays in close to Goromaru's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Elkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goromaru looking for a sweep. Not yet Goromaru, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Goromaru working for a triangle but Elkins defends it easily.
Elkins wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Elkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goromaru stopping the sweep attempt from Elkins.
Elkins pulls Goromaru in to control the position.
Goromaru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Elkins struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Goromaru in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Elkins is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikiya Goromaru!
An out of breath Rikiya Goromaru 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:
HFC 64 - Sosa vs Bulb
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Goromaru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goromaru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goromaru throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok takes a swing at Goromaru's ribcage but misses.
Goromaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Goromaru misses its target.
Good work by Goromaru as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goromaru feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Goromaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Goromaru's shoulder, as Goromaru tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Demenok's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goromaru shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goromaru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goromaru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Goromaru misses its target.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Goromaru counters with a right hand to the body.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goromaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goromaru!
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Goromaru is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Goromaru closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Demenok's guard.
Goromaru trying to control but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Goromaru looking to sit in guard and control but Demenok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goromaru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demenok defends well.#SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demenok defends well.
Demenok wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.#T3#
Demenok trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demenok won't allow Goromaru to sweep him here.
Demenok's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demenok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demenok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Demenok trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Demenok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demenok is one step ahead there.
Goromaru is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Demenok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goromaru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demenok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Goromaru working for a triangle but Demenok defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goromaru catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goromaru scores with a nice strike.
Demenok lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goromaru backs up against the cage.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Goromaru throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Goromaru misses the jab.
Goromaru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goromaru lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Goromaru tried to counter with a leg kick but Demenok avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru tests Demenok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok with a hook.
Goromaru scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Goromaru shoots for a takedown but Demenok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Goromaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Goromaru gets a clinch.
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Goromaru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Goromaru misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Goromaru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok being controlled against the cage.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goromaru moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Goromaru's front leg but catches the back leg as Goromaru tries to avoid it.
Goromaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Goromaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a spinning back kick!
Goromaru on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goromaru misses the jab.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Goromaru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok looks to throw a body kick
and Goromaru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goromaru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goromaru with a lazy takedown attempt
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goromaru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Goromaru forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Goromaru controls the action.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
Goromaru tries to circle away but Demenok has him pinned against the cage.
Demenok pushes Goromaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Goromaru.
Goromaru jumps guard but Demenok stands there with Goromaru around his waist. Goromaru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Demenok lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Goromaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick from Demenok misses.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goromaru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goromaru moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Goromaru misses the target.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goromaru appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goromaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goromaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goromaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goromaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Goromaru looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Goromaru misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Goromaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok lands with a cross.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Goromaru is looking to counter punch.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice uppercut.
Demenok throws a jab when Goromaru was well out of range.#T2#
Demenok lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Goromaru is just out of range.
Goromaru throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goromaru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demenok lunges at Goromaru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goromaru's hand.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Demenok backs away, Goromaru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demenok cracks Goromaru with an open hand slap.
Demenok scores with a kick to the body.
Goromaru with a jab.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goromaru is out of range. #T3#
Goromaru cracks Demenok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Goromaru as he connects with a hook.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goromaru lands a jab.
Goromaru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Rikiya Goromaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demenok avoids the body shot from Goromaru.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Goromaru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goromaru doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
Goromaru fails to land the takedown.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.#T4#
Demenok throws a hook but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goromaru doesn't seem bothered though.
Goromaru tries to clinch
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goromaru in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Goromaru's head back.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Demenok stuns Goromaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goromaru doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
An out of breath Rukter Demenok 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:
PANDA 85
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Richter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goromaru stalling against the cage.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Richter misses with the head strike.
Goromaru scores with a hook to the body.
Richter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru tries to work over Richter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richter.
Goromaru lands a body shot.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Richter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goromaru.
Goromaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goromaru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richter misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Goromaru.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Goromaru gets through Richter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru tries a body shot but Richter blocks it.
Richter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richter blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goromaru.
Richter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Goromaru scores with a shot to the side of Richter's head.
Goromaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richter backwards.
Richter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richter prevents a body shot from Goromaru.
Richter misses with a body punch.
Goromaru misses with a body punch.
Richter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Goromaru scores with a shoulder strike.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richter effectively controlling the action here.
Goromaru has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goromaru can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richter stalling.
Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Goromaru is trying to stall.
Richter is trying to break the clinch but Goromaru has him pressed against the cage.
Goromaru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richter backwards.
Richter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richter is looking to control Goromaru's arms but Goromaru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richter has his back to the cage.
Richter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goromaru.
#BC#
Richter breaks the clinch.
Goromaru lands with an uppercut that bounces Richter off the cage and back into range.
We've been told by Richter's head coaches at Javi Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Richter clinches up with Goromaru and pushes him back against the cage.
Richter throws a head punch that misses.
Richter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richter misses with a punch on the inside.
Richter stalling in the clinch but Goromaru improves position.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru tries a body shot but Richter blocks it.
Richter misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Richter takes a shot to the head.
Richter blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Richter.
Goromaru lands a left hand.
Goromaru can't find room to land a body shot as Richter controls the action.
Richter misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richter.
Richter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goromaru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goromaru misses with a body punch.
Goromaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Richter.
Goromaru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richter backwards.
Richter swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goromaru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Richter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Richter to work.
Goromaru controlling the action here for a moment.
Goromaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goromaru lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Richter breaks the clinch.
Richter tries to clinch but Goromaru is having none of it.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Richter misses its intended target.
Richter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goromaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Goromaru clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goromaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Richter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richter, as that shot connected.
Richter throws a lazy right hand but Goromaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goromaru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goromaru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Richter misses its intended target.
Richter connects with an inside leg kick.
Richter tries to clinch up but Goromaru circles away and keeps his distance.
Richter tries to clinch there but Goromaru circles away.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot.
Richter throws an overhand right that lands on Goromaru's shoulder, as Goromaru tries to avoid the shot.
Goromaru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goromaru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter looks to clinch
and Goromaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richter slips a jab from Goromaru.
Goromaru swings for the body but Richter moves out of range.
Richter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richter throws a nice looking combination but Goromaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goromaru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Richter missing with a left hand there. Goromaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goromaru keeps the fight on the outside.
Goromaru tries to bum rush Richter with a series of wild strikes but Richter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goromaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hans Richter is winning the standup battle so far.
Richter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Richter avoids the head kick by Goromaru.
Richter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goromaru's sensitive parts.
Goromaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richter can pounce on him.
Richter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richter fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Richter has closed the distance and engaged Goromaru in a clinch.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richter digs a right hand into Goromaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goromaru's gas tank.
A short left from Richter.
Goromaru can't find room to land a body shot as Richter controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Richter. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goromaru trying to stall but Richter improves his position.
Goromaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richter.
Still in the clinch, Goromaru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Richter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Goromaru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Richter does no damage.
Richter looks to throw the jab but Goromaru is out of range.
Richter wants to clinch up but Goromaru keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Richter takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Goromaru.
#BC#
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter misses with a two punch combination.
Richter wants to clinch up but Goromaru keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Goromaru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Richter.#CL2#
Goromaru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Richter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goromaru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richter. Richter obviously looking to wear him down.
Goromaru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goromaru slips a jab from Richter.
Richter misses with a looping right.
Richter throws a sloppy head kick
and Goromaru counters with a straight right hand.
Goromaru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richter to score with a decent uppercut.
Richter closes the distance but Goromaru moves to the side
and Goromaru counters with a right hand to the body.
Goromaru throws a hook but Richter avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richter is looking to clinch but Goromaru is avoiding it.
Richter jabs Goromaru right on the nose. Goromaru blinks but takes it well.
Goromaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richter can pounce on him.
#T4#
Richter connects with a nice looking jab.
Richter wants to clinch.
Richter tries to clinch
and Goromaru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richter.#CL#
Richter closes the distance and pushes Goromaru back into the cage.
Richter swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Goromaru looking to stall.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Goromaru controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goromaru.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Richter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Richter.
Richter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goromaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Goromaru closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goromaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Richter controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Richter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Goromaru moves into the clinch.
Richter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Goromaru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Richter works over Goromaru's head and body with a nice combination.
Richter tries to clinch up but Goromaru circles away and keeps his distance.
Goromaru tries a quick counter leg kick but Richter is wise to it.
Richter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Richter rushes Goromaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richter tries to throw a body punch but Goromaru avoids it by throwing Richter back against the cage.
Goromaru lands a left hand.
Richter looking to slow down the pace here.
Richter prevents a body shot from Goromaru.
Richter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goromaru misses with a punch to the body.
Richter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goromaru lands a body shot.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richter misses with a punch on the inside.
Goromaru lands a nice uppercut.
Goromaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Richter.
Goromaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richter backwards.
Goromaru misses with some punches.
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Richter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru tries to throw a body punch but Richter avoids it by throwing Goromaru back against the cage.
Richter wants to get back to striking at distance but Goromaru won't allow it.
Goromaru lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Richter is rocked!
Goromaru lands a left hand.
Oh Richter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goromaru pushes Richter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru lands a shot to the body.
Goromaru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goromaru dips a shoulder and cracks Richter with a mighty uppercut! Richter falls back against the cage and Goromaru unloads with a barrage of strikes! Richter is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Goromaru screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikiya Goromaru!
A very excited looking Rikiya Goromaru 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:
PANDA 70
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Trecozze misses with a takedown
and Goromaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Trecozze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goromaru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Trecozze wants to work for an arm triangle but Goromaru 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.
Goromaru taking some punishment here, with Trecozze in his half guard. #SUB#
Trecozze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goromaru is just riding it out for now. Trecozze eventually gives up the hold.
Goromaru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goromaru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trecozze. #T1#
Trecozze lands strikes from half guard.
Trecozze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goromaru moves into full guard.
Trecozze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trecozze is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trecozze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Trecozze from controlling successfully.
Trecozze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Trecozze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trecozze connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Trecozze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goromaru is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goromaru has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Trecozze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Trecozze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goromaru is aware though and is defending well.
Goromaru works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Trecozze actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Goromaru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Goromaru thows a huge punch but Trecozze dodges it nicely.
Goromaru wants to pass to mount but Trecozze is defending the position.
Goromaru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Trecozze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goromaru looks to land a strike but Trecozze avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Trecozze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goromaru forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Trecozze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Trecozze actively working from the bottom here.
Goromaru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Trecozze tries to get to full guard but Goromaru has control of the leg.
Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Trecozze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Trecozze actively working from the bottom here.
Goromaru passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trecozze!
Goromaru has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Trecozze's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goromaru prevents Trecozze from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Goromaru gets tackled into the cage by Trecozze. Trecozze maintains the clinch.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
Trecozze wants to take the fight to the mat but Goromaru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trecozze is trying to drag Goromaru to the mat but Goromaru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trecozze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goromaru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Trecozze lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goromaru trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goromaru is trying to keep Trecozze in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Goromaru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trecozze defends it easily.
Goromaru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trecozze trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru wants to control but Trecozze passes easily into half guard.
Trecozze working the head and body with strikes.
Goromaru slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goromaru controlling Trecozze's posture. #T2#
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trecozze is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Trecozze is proving a slippery customer.
Trecozze looking to sit in guard and control but Goromaru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Goromaru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Trecozze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goromaru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Goromaru landing with the ground and pound.
Trecozze keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Trecozze has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Goromaru doesn't defend quickly enough and Trecozze has managed to lock this one up! Can Goromaru escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Trecozze on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gino Trecozze!
Gino Trecozze took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yes guys!
Thanks Skull for this incredible fight.
Most of all I want to say thank you to all my supporters! I promise you the belt!'. |
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Event:
PANDA 60
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Goromaru shoots in and drives through. Machin sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Machin misses
and Goromaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machin cracks a nice hook into Goromaru's ribs.
Goromaru swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.
Machin misses the body punch
and Goromaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Goromaru moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goromaru throws a leg kick which misses Machin's front leg but catches the back leg as Machin tries to avoid it.
Machin misses with a looping right.
As Machin backs away, Goromaru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Machin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goromaru throwing a counter right hand but Machin manages to avoid it.
Goromaru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machin in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Machin.
Machin darts in trying to clinch
and Goromaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goromaru drops Machin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Goromaru follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikiya Goromaru!
A relieved looking Rikiya Goromaru 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:
PANDA 46
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and pushes Richter back into the cage.#TD#
Goromaru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a triangle here but Richter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Richter decides to stand back up. Richter steps back and let's Goromaru get back to his feet.
Richter tries to clinch up but Goromaru circles away and keeps his distance.
Richter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Richter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richter looking to stall.
Richter blocking some punches.
A short right from Richter on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Richter.
#BC#
Goromaru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Goromaru instigates a clinch.
Goromaru taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Goromaru lands a hook that snaps the head of Richter backwards.
Richter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Richter.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Richter blocking some punches.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Goromaru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Richter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru lands with a short shot to the head.
Richter throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richter stalling against the cage.
Richter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru scores with a shot to the side of Richter's head.
Richter throws a head punch that misses.
Richter stalls.
Come on Goromaru - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goromaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Richter controls his hands.
#T2#
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Richter.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Richter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richter scores with a shoulder strike.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Richter trying to stall but Goromaru improves his position.
Goromaru trying to control the position but instead, Richter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goromaru into the cage.
Goromaru stalling in the clinch.
Richter is pushing Goromaru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goromaru tries a body shot but Richter blocks it.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richter stalling in the clinch but Goromaru improves position.
Richter blocks an uppercut.
Richter tries to stall but Goromaru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richter.
Goromaru stalling in the clinch but Richter improves position.
Goromaru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Richter breaks from the clinch.
Richter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Good leg kick by Richter.
Richter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goromaru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richter is looking to clinch.
Richter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richter.
Nice shot by Richter.
Jab from Richter.
Goromaru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richter.
Richter throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Goromaru counters with a single leg into guard. Richter didn't expect that. #ES2#
Richter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Goromaru is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goromaru tries to work over Richter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goromaru misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Goromaru.
Richter is trying to break the clinch but Goromaru is controlling him.
Richter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goromaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richter tries a body shot but Goromaru blocks it.
Goromaru misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Goromaru misses with the head strike.
Goromaru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goromaru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richter is keeping busy.
Richter misses with a body punch.
Richter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goromaru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Richter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru digs a right hand underneath Richter's ribcage. Richter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goromaru slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Goromaru.
Goromaru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richter tries to break the clinch but Goromaru is controlling the position.
Goromaru stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goromaru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Richter will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Richter gets tackled into the cage by Goromaru. Goromaru maintains the clinch.
Richter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Richter misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goromaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru is trying to pull guard but Richter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goromaru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Goromaru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richter.
Richter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Richter.
Richter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goromaru stalling against the cage.
Richter is stalling here.
Goromaru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goromaru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Richter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goromaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goromaru lands with a right to the head.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richter misses with some punches.
Goromaru lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goromaru blocks a low kick nicely.
Goromaru defending well as Richter loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Goromaru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richter, pushing him back against the cage.
Richter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richter blocking some punches.
Goromaru trying to stall but Richter improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goromaru as Richter tries to tie him up.
Goromaru digs a right hand into Richter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richter's gas tank. #T2#
Richter pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Richter breaks the clinch.
Hans Richter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Goromaru clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goromaru scores with a shot to the side of Richter's head. #BC2#
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter misses the jab.
Goromaru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goromaru staying out of range there.#CL#
Goromaru clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Goromaru - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goromaru.
Richter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards. #BC#
Goromaru breaks the clinch.
Richter throws the left hand but Goromaru avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Goromaru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goromaru stalling in the clinch but Richter improves position. #TD#
Goromaru drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Richter stands and steps away. Goromaru gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL#
Goromaru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rikiya Goromaru has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Richter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goromaru shoots for a double leg takedown but Richter sprawls well. He's pushed Goromaru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goromaru slips a straight right by Richter.
Richter looks to throw the jab but Goromaru is out of range.
Goromaru slips under a jab.
Richter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goromaru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru slips a straight right by Richter.#CL2#
Richter closes the distance and pushes Goromaru back into the cage.
Goromaru tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richter misses with a punch on the inside.
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richter misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richter throws out the jab. #CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goromaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Goromaru manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Goromaru is working an open guard so Richter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Goromaru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richter misses with a low kick as Goromaru jumps back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richter.
Goromaru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Goromaru shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Richter pushes Goromaru off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hans Richter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Goromaru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richter, pushing him back against the cage.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Richter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richter misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Goromaru decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richter's guard.
Richter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goromaru is controlling him.
Goromaru wants to control from the top but Richter keeps moving. #ES2#
Richter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Goromaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and clinches.
Richter working aggressively here.
Richter lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Goromaru.
Goromaru jumps guard but Richter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Richter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richter throws a head punch that misses.
Goromaru is looking to control Richter's arms but Richter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goromaru has his back to the cage.
Richter has Goromaru pushed against the cage.
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Richter struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands.
Goromaru tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richter smiles and moves away.
Richter throws the left hand but Goromaru avoids the punch easily.
Richter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goromaru.
Nice straight punches there by Richter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richter.
Richter throws the left hand but Goromaru avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goromaru.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Richter misses. #CL#
Goromaru forces Richter back against the cage and clinches.
Richter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Goromaru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richters head.
Goromaru misses with some punches.
Goromaru is trying to pull guard but Richter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richter working aggressively here.
Richter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Richter breaks the clinch.
Richter tries to clinch but Goromaru is having none of it.
Hans Richter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Richter as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Goromaru rushes Richter and presses him up against the cage.
Richter scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richter is pushing Goromaru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goromaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
#T3#
Richter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Richter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Richter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Goromaru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Goromaru - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Richter is stalling here.
Goromaru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goromaru. #BC2#
Richter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Richter.
Richter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richter throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Goromaru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goromaru.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hans Richter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goromaru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richter's guard.
Goromaru controlling the action here.
Richter wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Richter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richter 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Richter! |
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Event:
PANDA 34
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goromaru slips under a jab.
Goromaru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie scores with a jab. Goromaru acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Goromaru clinches.
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Goromaru.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goromaru tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Goromaru wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goromaru's elbow.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Goromaru drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Goromaru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Goromaru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie throws an elbow but Goromaru slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working the strikes but Goromaru uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Goromaru is keeping him busy.
Gracie controlling the pace. #SUB#
Goromaru actively working from the bottom here.
Goromaru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goromaru's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
#SUB#
Goromaru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie is in close to Goromaru's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goromaru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Goromaru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Goromaru doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Goromaru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goromaru is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Goromaru drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Goromaru is struggling to control the position.
Goromaru slowing the pace effectively.
Goromaru trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
#TD2#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goromaru content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goromaru wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Goromaru moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mateus Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB#
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Goromaru 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.
Goromaru trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Goromaru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goromaru works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goromaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goromaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Goromaru to get to half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goromaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goromaru's back!
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head.
I really don't envy Goromaru right now.
Goromaru avoids the strikes from Gracie.
Goromaru covers up after that shot from Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru is really stuck here.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Goromaru is staying busy.
Good control from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goromaru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good work by Goromaru as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a jab when Goromaru was well out of range.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goromaru fails to land the takedown.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Goromaru is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru misses with a looping left.
Goromaru misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Goromaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Goromaru.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Goromaru counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goromaru prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to control but Goromaru passes into side control!
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie has one of Goromaru's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T2##SUB#
Goromaru tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Goromaru tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Goromaru has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Goromaru jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Goromaru has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goromaru pulls his head out easily.
Goromaru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goromaru wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Goromaru is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but Goromaru has passed to side control!
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Rikiya Goromaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie keeping hold of Goromaru's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rikiya Goromaru.
I think Gracie 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie! |
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Event:
PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardona falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Goromaru counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Cardona has his hands on Goromaru's head, controlling the position.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru wants to control but Cardona is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Goromaru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardona tries to get to full guard but Goromaru has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Goromaru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cardona pushes Goromaru off looking to stand but Goromaru dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardona has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goromaru to get the leverage.
Cardona looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goromaru is looking to stall here but Cardona recovers full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Cardona keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru passes Cardona's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.
Cardona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goromaru is working away from the top position though.
Cardona is not content to let Goromaru control the position.#SUB2#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Goromaru.
Cardona is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cardona swats away the attempt to clinch by Goromaru.
Goromaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona misses with a low kick as Goromaru jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cardona. #CL#
Cardona rushes Goromaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goromaru is trying to maintain a safe position but Cardona gets an underhook and turns Goromaru into the cage.
Goromaru tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Goromaru back against the cage.
Cardona pushes Goromaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
#TD2#
Goromaru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardona wants to stand but Goromaru is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Cardona finds it's way through Goromaru's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Cardona.
Goromaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Goromaru moved out of range nicely.
Goromaru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goromaru avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Goromaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Goromaru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Goromaru drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona wants to get up but he can't break Goromaru's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cardona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardona defends well.
Cardona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goromaru is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Cardona from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at LA Vale Tudo inform us that Goromaru has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardona has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goromaru is proving hard to escape from.
Cardona sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cardona wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goromaru is looking to clinch.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Cardona misses #TD2#
so Goromaru counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goromaru is pushing down on Cardona's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardona is fighting to maintain full guard but Goromaru has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goromaru.
Cardona is pressing down on Goromaru's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardona looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona is looking to stand up but Goromaru isn't so interested in that idea.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardona wants to stand but Goromaru is controlling the position.
Goromaru stands and throws Cardona's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Goromaru is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardona is defending well. #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.
Cardona is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cardona tries to improve position but can't.
Goromaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Goromaru tries for a kimura but Cardona is defending well. #SUB2#
Goromaru working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goromaru slips a jab and a cross from Cardona.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Goromaru moves out of range easily.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goromaru tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goromaru slips under a jab from Cardona.
Goromaru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cardona as he jumps to the side.
Cardona tests Goromaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona scores with a kick to the body.
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.
Cardona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Cardona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goromaru.
Goromaru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goromaru.#ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
Goromaru gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cardona gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
During a confident post fight interview, Calixto Cardona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PANDA 20
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
Ho Soon sizes up Goromaru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Goromaru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goromaru half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Ho Soon - just one landing.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Goromaru walks into a jab.
Goromaru ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
We've been hearing reports that Goromaru has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ho Soon lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Goromaru defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Goromaru feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick which misses Goromaru's front leg but catches the back leg as Goromaru tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Goromaru.
Goromaru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goromaru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goromaru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Goromaru shoots for a takedown but Ho Soon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick #TD#
and Goromaru counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ho Soon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Goromaru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goromaru trying to control the position but Ho Soon is working away. #SUB#
Goromaru is trying to get an arm triangle but Ho Soon is defending well.
Ho Soon is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Ho Soon is trying to control Goromaru's posture but Goromaru avoids it.
Ho Soon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ho Soon is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ho Soon's face as Goromaru controls the position.
Goromaru tries to advance position but instead Ho Soon slips a leg back in to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Ho Soon won't allow it. #SUB#
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura but Ho Soon is defending well.
#T3#
Ho Soon keeping control of the position.
Ho Soon is trying to control but can't.
Ho Soon is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ho Soon with the inside leg kick.
Ho Soon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ho Soon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goromaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Goromaru tries to counter with a takedown but Ho Soon is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Goromaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Goromaru changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goromaru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goromaru tries to counter with a takedown but Ho Soon is quick to defend against it.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Soon throws out the jab. #CL#
Goromaru instigates a clinch.
Goromaru misses with a body punch.
Ho Soon gets underhooks to prevent Goromaru's takedown attempt.
Ho Soon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goromaru lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Goromaru. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goromaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho Soon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goromaru blocks a jab.
Goromaru moves out of range as Ho Soon strikes.
Goromaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho Soon can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
That's time! Goromaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Goromaru wants to clinch
and Ho Soon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho Soon lands an overhand right.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Goromaru's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut.
Ho Soon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho Soon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goromaru.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goromaru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch but Ho Soon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goromaru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho Soon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Goromaru gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ho Soon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Goromaru looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru is looking to improve his position.
Ho Soon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ho Soon tries to pass to full mount but Goromaru defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ho Soon in particular looking to stall.
Ho Soon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Goromaru tries to roll over but Ho Soon keeps him under control.
Ho Soon is trying to control. Goromaru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ho Soon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ho Soon wants to pass to mount but Goromaru is defending the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Goromaru with the active half guard here but Ho Soon passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ho Soon works to advance to full mount. Goromaru defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ho Soon content just to control the position here.
Goromaru working to try and regain half guard.
Ho Soon wants to take his opponent's back but Goromaru doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho Soon can't control as he wanted to and Goromaru manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ho Soon misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Goromaru counters with a takedown into side control.
Ho Soon pushes Goromaru away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goromaru gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ho Soon is trying to control Goromaru's posture but Goromaru avoids it.
Ho Soon is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
Chu Ho Soon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goromaru working away.
Goromaru is looking to take a break and control but Ho Soon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon tries to buck Goromaru off but Goromaru is having none of it.
Goromaru looking to control but instead Ho Soon has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ho Soon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ho Soon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ho Soon keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho Soon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho Soon is trying to keep Goromaru in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ho Soon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho Soon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goromaru darts in looking for a takedown but Ho Soon gets double underhooks and turns Goromaru into the cage.
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Goromaru misses with a takedown attempt
and Goromaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Soon looks to land a right hand but Goromaru moved out of range.
Goromaru feinted with a counter takedown.
Goromaru 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.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Goromaru clinches with his opponent.
Ho Soon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho Soon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goromaru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Goromaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goromaru blocks a jab.
Ho Soon stuns Goromaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho Soon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick as Goromaru jumps back.
Goromaru ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon works Goromaru's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Goromaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Soon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Soon.
Goromaru takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
A slow jab from Ho Soon misses its intended target.
Goromaru slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Goromaru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ho Soon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ho Soon misses with a straight left.
Goromaru wants to clinch.#CL#
Goromaru moves into range and clinches up with Ho Soon.#T4#
Ho Soon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Goromaru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goromaru tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ho Soon prevents it.
Ho Soon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Goromaru lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Ho Soon won't allow it.
Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Ho Soon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goromaru with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Ho Soon won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ho Soon 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
Chu Ho Soon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
PANDA 12
Date: Aug 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Dominiguez pushes Goromaru up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominiguez tries for a takedown but Goromaru manages to get underhooks.
Goromaru tries a body shot but Dominiguez blocks it.
Goromaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goromaru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dominiguez or not.
Goromaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominiguez blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
Goromaru tries to break the clinch but Dominiguez is controlling the position. #TD2#
Goromaru decides to pull guard.
Goromaru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Goromaru has his foot on Dominiguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominiguez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Dominiguez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Dominiguez defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominiguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominiguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominiguez throwing strikes from guard but Goromaru blocks nicely.
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Dominiguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dominiguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominiguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominiguez throwing strikes but missing.
Dominiguez postures up.
#SUB2#
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominiguez throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Dominiguez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Goromaru throws up his legs and catches Dominiguez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dominiguez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Goromaru! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rikiya Goromaru! |
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Event:
PANDA 7
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goromaru shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Goromaru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goromaru tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Goromaru shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goromaru's knee momentarily.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws the left hand but Goromaru avoids the punch easily.
Goromaru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Goromaru off balance momentarily.#T1#
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goromaru. That did some damage!#CL#
Goromaru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
Gracie tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goromaru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Goromaru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Goromaru drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Goromaru has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gracie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Goromaru has tightened it up now! Gracie 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 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rikiya Goromaru! |
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Event:
PANDA 1: New Beginning
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goromaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terrell throws a hook to the side of Goromaru's head but Goromaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
#CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goromaru has had enough of the clinch but Terrell keeps him there for the moment.
Goromaru scores with a shoulder strike.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru digs a right hand underneath Terrell's ribcage. Terrell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goromaru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goromaru.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goromaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Goromaru tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrell smiles and moves away.
Terrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goromaru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Goromaru avoids the head kick by Terrell.
Goromaru half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Goromaru half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Goromaru moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goromaru.
Goromaru tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrell trying to control the position but instead, Goromaru has worked for underhooks and has pushed Terrell into the cage.
Terrell lands a body shot.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goromaru.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Goromaru can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Terrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Terrell throws a body kick that misses.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Goromaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goromaru in his tracks.
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goromaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses.
Goromaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Terrell.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
Goromaru changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Goromaru slips a jab from Terrell.
Goromaru checks a low kick from Terrell.
Terrell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goromaru doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Terrell rushes Goromaru and presses him up against the cage.
Goromaru tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
Goromaru goes for a takedown attempt but Terrell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terrell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Terrell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goromaru shoots for a takedown but Terrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru is looking to clinch.
Goromaru slips a jab from Terrell.
The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Terrell misses with a low kick as Goromaru jumps back.#TD#
Goromaru decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goromaru wants to free his trapped foot but Terrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goromaru is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on Terrell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Terrell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell is controlling an arm, preventing Goromaru from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Goromaru controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Goromaru working for a submission but Terrell is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Goromaru shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goromaru showed some decent athleticism there.
Goromaru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru wants to free his trapped foot but Terrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goromaru in particular looking to stall.
Goromaru prevents Terrell from improving his position.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Terrell won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goromaru with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goromaru looking to score a takedown here. Terrell is defending well but Goromaru drives through and ends up in Terrell's guard.#T2#
Goromaru trying to control but Terrell is working from the bottom.
Goromaru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goromaru showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goromaru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Terrell being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Goromaru advances to full mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terrell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goromaru controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Terrell lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goromaru is looking to clinch but Terrell is avoiding it.
#TD#
Goromaru darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goromaru in particular looking to stall.
Goromaru passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Terrell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1#
Goromaru controlling the position well here. Terrell rolled but Goromaru kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Terrell tries to roll but Goromaru sticks to his back.
Terrell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Goromaru off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goromaru not allowing Terrell to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Goromaru struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
Goromaru controls the action.
Goromaru's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Goromaru looking to break Terrell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Terrell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Goromaru will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rikiya Goromaru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru wants to control but Terrell manages to buck him off and is now in Goromaru's guard! Nice work there by Terrell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rikiya Goromaru showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goromaru has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikiya Goromaru! |
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 7783 p4p, 169 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 7014 p4p, 157 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anatta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta tries to clinch
and Goromaru decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Goromaru
Goromaru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well.
Goromaru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Goromaru controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru content to stall in guard here.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goromaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta wants to improve his position but instead Goromaru has moved into half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controlling the action here.
Goromaru is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anatta gets full guard.
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goromaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
Goromaru trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Goromaru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goromaru manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Goromaru
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anatta drops back looking for a leg! Goromaru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goromaru manages to kick Anatta off! Anatta jumps back into Goromaru's guard.
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goromaru is keeping the position for now.
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Goromaru
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anatta has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Goromaru is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anatta yanks on the arm and Goromaru is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anatta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 6793 p4p, 205 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 7603 p4p, 227 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
O Rourke misses with a takedown
and Goromaru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goromaru. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (0) O Rourke
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck.
O Rourke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Rourke can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Rourke is trying to control but can't.
O Rourke tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
O Rourke keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
O Rourke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Rourke.
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.
Goromaru works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru slows the pace down in half guard.
O Rourke is holding on to half guard well.
Goromaru wants to take a breather but O Rourke is having none of it.
Goromaru tries to pass to full mount but O Rourke defends it.
Goromaru keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Rourke trying to control but Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (5) vs (0) O Rourke
Goromaru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is being controlled here.
Goromaru trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goromaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goromaru happy to just control the position for now.
Goromaru trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke gets back to half guard.
O Rourke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goromaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goromaru's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (5) vs (4) O Rourke
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke looking for the choke from the back.
Goromaru showing good submission defense here.
O Rourke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Goromaru fending off the submission attempt from O Rourke.
O Rourke is looking for a choke. Goromaru gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Goromaru manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (7) vs (4) O Rourke
O Rourke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goromaru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru slows the pace down in half guard.
O Rourke gets back to full guard.
Goromaru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck.
Goromaru sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goromaru won't allow O Rourke to sweep him here.
Goromaru 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.
Goromaru trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
Goromaru won't allow O Rourke to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Rourke can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Rourke wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
Goromaru keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Rourke wants to improve his position but Goromaru is controlling well.
Goromaru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Rourke actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke trying to control here.
Goromaru passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (10) vs (4) O Rourke
Goromaru moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
O Rourke prevents Goromaru from improving position.
Goromaru trying to control the position but O Rourke is working away.
O Rourke tries to buck Goromaru off but Goromaru is having none of it.
The referee asks Goromaru politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goromaru prefers to stall for the moment though.
O Rourke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goromaru taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is looking for a sweep.
Goromaru working away.
A lull in the action here.
O Rourke struggling a bit here.
O Rourke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Rourke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goromaru takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke has a hand on Goromaru's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goromaru takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (13) vs (4) O Rourke
O Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.
Goromaru moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (16) vs (4) O Rourke
Goromaru really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for O Rourke.
Goromaru not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
Goromaru is riding his opponent, not letting O Rourke buck him off.
Goromaru is persistently looking for the submission but O Rourke is defending it well.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
Goromaru trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Rourke doesn't escape.
Goromaru has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goromaru tightening his grip on O Rourke, looking for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru 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, O Rourke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goromaru.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
O Rourke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Goromaru off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
O Rourke staying busy and making it hard for Goromaru to control.
O Rourke is really stuck here.
Goromaru tries to keep control of the position but O Rourke is staying busy.
O Rourke wants to control his opponent's hands but Goromaru gets his hands free.
Goromaru looking for the choke from the back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goromaru's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Goromaru not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
What can O Rourke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Goromaru trying to control.
Goromaru has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goromaru's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controls the action.
Goromaru is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Goromaru trying to control momentarily.
Goromaru not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
O Rourke tries to escape but Goromaru has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Goromaru controls the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Will Goromaru go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Goromaru is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
O Rourke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Goromaru doesn't have the hooks in and O Rourke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (16) vs (6) O Rourke
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controls O Rourke momentarily but O Rourke frees himself.
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Rourke trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
O Rourke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goromaru takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Donald O Rourke was interviewed post fight and said 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gordon Ryan Bader (ranked 5598 p4p, 150 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5489 p4p, 149 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan Bader! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bader is looking to clinch.
Goromaru feints the counter takedown.
Bader shoots for a takedown but Goromaru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goromaru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goromaru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goromaru changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bader throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goromaru's waist but Goromaru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bader off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bader to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bader (2) vs (0) Goromaru
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Bader is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goromaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bader postures up.
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.
Bader trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Bader passes Goromaru's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader trying to control the pace.
Goromaru is staying active underneath Bader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goromaru won't allow Bader to pass to mount.
Bader is working hard here to advance position.
Bader is looking to pass Goromaru's guard but actually Goromaru recovers to full guard.
Bader got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bader has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Bader tries to pass.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader passes Goromaru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is trying to control the action in half guard but Goromaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goromaru looking for submissions off his back.
Bader is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bader wants to pass to mount but Goromaru is defending the position.
Bader is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bader (5) vs (0) Goromaru
Bader avoids the attempt from Goromaru to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to control the pace but Goromaru is squirming around nicely.
Bader wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bader looking to control but Goromaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bader controlling the pace for now.
Goromaru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bader wants to take his opponent's back but Goromaru doesn't allow it.
Bader can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goromaru is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is looking to get to half guard.
Bader trying to control but Goromaru is having none of it.
Goromaru regains half guard.
Bader is trying to control the action in half guard but Goromaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bader works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bader (8) vs (0) Goromaru
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working.
Bader tries for a kimura but Goromaru is defending well.
Bader trying to control the position but Goromaru is working away.
Goromaru struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bader is looking to take a break and control but Goromaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goromaru prevents Bader from moving into mount.
Bader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working.
Bader tries to advance to mount but Goromaru instead regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bader is looking to take a break and control but Goromaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bader is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bader tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
Bader content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Goromaru has locked up a guillotine! Goromaru's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bader is holding on here and Goromaru must be using up a lot of energy. Bader has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Goromaru gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rikiya Goromaru! |
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Event:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 5300 p4p, 133 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5432 p4p, 137 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Goromaru tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Goromaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon drives through with a takedown into Goromaru's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Goromaru
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
Goromaru has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Goromaru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goromaru manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Goromaru's guard.
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goromaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goromaru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Goromaru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goromaru manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Goromaru's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru trying to control the position.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Gordon 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.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Goromaru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Goromaru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goromaru manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Goromaru's guard.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Goromaru trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Goromaru working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ryan Gordon looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chai has my belt, The King is coming back for that belt and I'm coming to finish you. '. |
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Event:
CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 22045 p4p, 163 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5483 p4p, 125 weight class). Rikiya Goromaru is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Colton Northwood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Northwood manages to pull guard.
Goromaru wants to pass the guard but Northwood is keeping 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.
Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Northwood seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Northwood trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood has control of Goromaru's left arm, preventing Goromaru from doing any damage.
Northwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Goromaru passes Northwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goromaru prevents Northwood from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Northwood defends it.
Goromaru trying to control the action but Northwood is working from the bottom.
Northwood trying to control but Goromaru postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Northwood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goromaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Northwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goromaru defends it easily.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is pushing down on Northwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Northwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Goromaru has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goromaru prevents Northwood from improving his position.
Goromaru is keen to just control but Northwood is a slippery customer.
Goromaru stalling.
Northwood tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Northwood wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Goromaru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goromaru's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Northwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goromaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goromaru's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Northwood (4) vs (0) Goromaru
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Will Northwood go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Goromaru is in a bad position with Northwood working for a choke. Goromaru manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (4) vs (2) Goromaru
Goromaru being controlled here momentarily.
Northwood keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Northwood seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Northwood wants to hit a switch here but Goromaru passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Northwood there! Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (4) vs (5) Goromaru
Goromaru content just to control the position here.
Northwood tries to lock up and control but Goromaru gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goromaru content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru tries to control but Northwood wriggling away.
Northwood is working to get back to half guard.
Northwood is working hard here to advance position.
Goromaru looking to control but Northwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to hold on but Goromaru pushes him away.
Goromaru looking to control but Northwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goromaru controlling the position easily from mount.
Northwood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to control Goromaru's body but Goromaru pushes him off. Northwood squirms to his side and now Goromaru has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Northwood (4) vs (8) Goromaru
Northwood looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Goromaru trying to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to control but not successfully.
Goromaru tightening his grip on Northwood, looking for the choke.
Northwood tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Northwood is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controlling his opponent.
Northwood is just holding on here. Goromaru manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Northwood (4) vs (11) Goromaru
Northwood tries to escape but Goromaru has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goromaru avoiding Northwood 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Goromaru.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to break free.
Goromaru biding his time, controlling Northwood.
Northwood wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Northwood is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goromaru wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 24370 p4p, 137 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5460 p4p, 114 weight class). Jiurgite comes to the ring accompanied by Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jiurgite drives through and clinches with Goromaru against the ropes.
Goromaru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jiurgite walks away with a smile on his face. Goromaru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ze Jiurgite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiurgite instigates a clinch.
Jiurgite wants the takedown. Goromaru is fighting it off but Jiurgite persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goromaru's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Goromaru
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru working a defensive guard but Jiurgite manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Goromaru
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jiurgite moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (7) vs (0) Goromaru
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Goromaru to control.
Jiurgite looking to control but Goromaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Goromaru is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jiurgite has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (10) vs (0) Goromaru
Will Jiurgite go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Goromaru defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jiurgite's arms.
Jiurgite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jiurgite working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jiurgite.
I really don't envy Goromaru right now.
Goromaru trying to control the hands but Jiurgite won't let him.
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.
Jiurgite struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite 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, Goromaru has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jiurgite is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goromaru has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jiurgite has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goromaru prevents Jiurgite from getting a body triangle.
Jiurgite is looking for the choke from the back position but Goromaru is controlling his hands well.
Goromaru is keeping busy.
Jiurgite has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Goromaru's body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Goromaru manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Goromaru.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (10) vs (2) Goromaru
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goromaru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goromaru stalling.
Goromaru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jiurgite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jiurgite gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jiurgite has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jiurgite controls Goromaru momentarily but Goromaru frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru looking to pass the guard.
Goromaru wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
Jiurgite trying to control the position here.
Goromaru trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (2) Goromaru
Goromaru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiurgite pushes down on Goromaru's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Goromaru wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Goromaru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jiurgite is working away from the top position though.
Jiurgite trying to advance position but Goromaru counters by regaining guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Goromaru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controlling the position.
Jiurgite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiurgite has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Jiurgite is proving a slippery customer.
Jiurgite trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite passes Goromaru's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Post fight, Ze Jiurgite took to the microphone: 'Thank you, Joe! You know, I come from a very poor community in Brazil, I have 3 other jobs. My 5 kids grew without food at the table. Now, with fighting, they can go school and be healthy. This means a lot to me'. |
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Event:
CACC 38
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 6097 p4p, 78 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5375 p4p, 68 weight class). Ottke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beautiful Day- U2. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ottke looking to score a takedown here. Goromaru is defending well but Ottke drives through and ends up in Goromaru's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Goromaru
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke is pushing down on Goromaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goromaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Ottke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goromaru is looking to improve his position.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Goromaru is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke trying to control from Goromaru's half guard. Goromaru has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru looking to control.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke'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.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is really struggling to control Goromaru but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Goromaru moves into full guard.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goromaru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goromaru trying to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Goromaru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Ottke 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.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru looking to control.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Ottke is just content to waste time from the top position. Goromaru takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goromaru's guard.
Goromaru is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottke is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
Ottke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goromaru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ottke.
Goromaru is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Goromaru
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to control but Goromaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke looking to secure an arm triangle but Goromaru defends it well.
Goromaru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke goes for an armbar but Goromaru turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goromaru. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Goromaru
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Rolf Ottke thanked Checkmate Fight Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5168 p4p, 65 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 3289 p4p, 48 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Rikiya Goromaru has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rikiya Goromaru seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hendersons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Goromaru! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Goromaru (0) vs (4) Hendersons
Hendersons thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hendersons taking a break here but Goromaru is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hendersons wants to take a breather but Goromaru is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons prevents Goromaru from improving his position.
Hendersons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goromaru has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goromaru defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goromaru manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hendersons looking to pass the guard.
Goromaru will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hendersons 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.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Hendersons tries to pass.
Hendersons wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hendersons wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Hendersons is posturing up here but Goromaru has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hendersons tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hendersons has to tap! Slick submission there by Goromaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikiya Goromaru! |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5450 p4p, 47 weight class) and Justin Tate (ranked 5783 p4p, 50 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Justin Tate!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goromaru half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tate or perhaps it was just good defense by Goromaru, which made it look bad.
Goromaru tries to counter with a takedown but Tate is quick to defend against it.
Tate tries to clinch up but Goromaru circles away and keeps his distance.
Justin Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goromaru swivels and escapes.
Goromaru changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rikiya Goromaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Tate.
Goromaru gets caught napping as Tate dives in and scores a takedown. Goromaru manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (0) vs (2) Tate
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tate postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Tate might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
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.
Tate is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tate controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Tate is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Tate might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goromaru haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tate controlling from the top position.
Goromaru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goromaru has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tate is stalling in the full guard.
Tate wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goromaru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tate defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tate postures up.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Goromaru is controlling Tate's posture.
Tate trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Tate postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru is pulling down on Tate's head. It's preventing any offense from Tate, at least for the moment.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tate controls the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Tate controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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