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Event:
CMMA 61 Torres vs Puff
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morrison defends it well.
Cerrahoglu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ergun Cerrahoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerrahoglu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cerrahoglu thinking. #TD2#
Cerrahoglu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morrison has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cerrahoglu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cerrahoglu tries to clinch up
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cerrahoglu is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morrison quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrahoglu controlling the action here.
Morrison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morrison tries to get out of the position.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cerrahoglu. #T1#
Morrison moves into full guard.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerrahoglu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Cerrahoglu stands up from Morrison's guard - Cerrahoglu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cerrahoglu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cerrahoglu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrison throws a big counter combination but Cerrahoglu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Cerrahoglu rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cerrahoglu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morrison walks away with a smile on his face. Cerrahoglu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Richard Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ergun Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Cerrahoglu shoots in but no luck this time.
Cerrahoglu tries to clinch up
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Cerrahoglu is rocked!
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morrison rattles Cerrahoglu with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cerrahoglu tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Morrison dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cerrahoglu stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Morrison! |
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Event:
Combate 6: Ishmael vs. Koko
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cerrahoglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cerrahoglu wants to clinch.
Cerrahoglu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Cerrahoglu gets a clinch.
Cerrahoglu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarlah has Cerrahoglu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cerrahoglu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlah dodges an elbow strike from Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah struggles to land a body shot inside as Cerrahoglu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cerrahoglu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tarlah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cerrahoglu is stalling here.
#T1#
Cerrahoglu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Cerrahoglu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerrahoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cerrahoglu scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Cerrahoglu jumps into guard, dragging Tarlah to the mat.
Cerrahoglu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarlah manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cerrahoglu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerrahoglu'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.
Cerrahoglu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tarlah for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Tarlah wants to stand up but Cerrahoglu is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrahoglu is looking to stand up but Tarlah won't let him.
Cerrahoglu preventing the sweep.
Cerrahoglu wants to stand but Tarlah is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cerrahoglu stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Cerrahoglu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cerrahoglu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ergun Cerrahoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tarlah quickly recovers to half guard.
Cerrahoglu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tarlah wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerrahoglu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cerrahoglu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tarlah. #T4#
Cerrahoglu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah wants to control but Cerrahoglu is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cerrahoglu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cerrahoglu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Cerrahoglu is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlah as Cerrahoglu shoots in.
Cerrahoglu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown attempt from Cerrahoglu. Cerrahoglu gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ergun Cerrahoglu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Cerrahoglu gets a clinch.
Tarlah wants a takedown but no success here.
Cerrahoglu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarlah backwards.
Cerrahoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cerrahoglu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cerrahoglu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarlah can't get the takedown.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Cerrahoglu manages to break the clinch.
Cerrahoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Cerrahoglu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Tarlah darts in looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu gets double underhooks and turns Tarlah into the cage.
Tarlah keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlah wants to counter the offense by Cerrahoglu and move into the clinch position.
Cerrahoglu missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarlah looks for a takedown but Cerrahoglu sprawls well.
Tarlah has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cerrahoglu throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlah moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and pushes Tarlah back into the cage.
Tarlah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cerrahoglu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cerrahoglu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cerrahoglu has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Tarlah counters by clinching up. #TD#
Cerrahoglu decides to pull guard.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Cerrahoglu striking off his back but it's not causing Tarlah any problems.
Tarlah forces his way into half guard.
Cerrahoglu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tarlah working over Cerrahoglu with some ground and pound. Cerrahoglu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarlah blocks the strikes from Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Cerrahoglu is working from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarlah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cerrahoglu!
Cerrahoglu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Cerrahoglu is trying to stand up.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cerrahoglu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Cerrahoglu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu trying to control from the bottom.
Tarlah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cerrahoglu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Cerrahoglu is trying to stand.
Ergun Cerrahoglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cerrahoglu missing with punches from the bottom.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Cerrahoglu dodges it nicely.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cerrahoglu won't allow Tarlah to pass to mount.
Cerrahoglu punching from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cerrahoglu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrahoglu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
Cerrahoglu shoots for a takedown but Tarlah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cerrahoglu is trying to improve his position.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah controls the position from side control.
Cerrahoglu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlah's best efforts.#T1#
Cerrahoglu is trying to control but can't.
Tarlah trying to pass the guard but Cerrahoglu defending well.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cerrahoglu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tarlah blocks the strikes from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Cerrahoglu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tarlah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cerrahoglu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlahs head.
Tarlah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tarlah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cerrahoglu misses with some punches.
#T2#
Tarlah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu is defending well.
Cerrahoglu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cerrahoglu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu looking to throw knees to the head but Tarlah is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Cerrahoglu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerrahoglu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlah has a couple of punches blocked by Cerrahoglu.
#TD2#
Tarlah lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrahoglu is staying active underneath Tarlah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cerrahoglu trying to hold on to Tarlah's head to control him but Tarlah postures up.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerrahoglu tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Cerrahoglu is trying to escape back to his feet but Tarlah uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cerrahoglu pushes Tarlah away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tarlah gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cerrahoglu is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarlah working the ground and pound but Cerrahoglu is defending the strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cerrahoglu tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cerrahoglu keeps working.
Cerrahoglu manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cerrahoglu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Cerrahoglu's head.
Cerrahoglu tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cerrahoglu is looking to control Tarlah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cerrahoglu avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrahoglu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlah's back!
Cerrahoglu controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ergun Cerrahoglu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cerrahoglu 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ergun Cerrahoglu! |
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Event:
Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and clinches up with Benitoy, looking for a takedown. Cerrahoglu pushes Benitoy against the cage but Benitoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Benitoy has managed to clinch.
Cerrahoglu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cerrahoglu 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.#TD#
Benitoy has Cerrahoglu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benitoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cerrahoglu tumbling to the mat - Benitoy dives into Cerrahoglu's guard.
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cerrahoglu is keeping the position for now.
Cerrahoglu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benitoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cerrahoglu is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cerrahoglu is looking to stand back up but Benitoy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cerrahoglu.
Benitoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benitoy is looking to take a break and control but Cerrahoglu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benitoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cerrahoglu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cerrahoglu wants to improve his position but Benitoy is controlling well.
Benitoy slows the pace down in half guard.
Cerrahoglu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benitoy scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Benitoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benitoy is just content to waste time from the top position. Cerrahoglu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Benitoy throwing strikes but missing.
Cerrahoglu being controlled here, momentarily.
Cerrahoglu controlling Benitoy's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerrahoglu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benitoy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Cerrahoglu wants to stand but Benitoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cerrahoglu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cerrahoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Benitoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cerrahoglu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benitoy's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benitoy keeping moving, preventing Cerrahoglu from controlling successfully.
Cerrahoglu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Benitoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Cerrahoglu's guard.
Benitoy 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.#SUB2#
Cerrahoglu working for a triangle but Benitoy defends it easily.
Cerrahoglu is trying to keep Benitoy in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerrahoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benitoy is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benitoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cerrahoglu sneaks back into half guard.
Cerrahoglu is positioning himself well to prevent Benitoy advancing to mount.
Cerrahoglu is in trouble now - Benitoy has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cerrahoglu is bucking up trying to escape but Benitoy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Benitoy punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Benitoy lands with some strikes.
Benitoy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Benitoy looking to finish with strikes here!
Cerrahoglu wants to hold on but Benitoy pushes him away.
Cerrahoglu is in a horrible position here. Benitoy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Cerrahoglu is rocked!
Cerrahoglu wants to hold on but Benitoy pushes him away.
Benitoy postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cerrahoglu in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cerrahoglu to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking John Michael Benitoy took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'At last, I got a belt wrapped around my waist. I want to express profound gratitude to my former manager Pajkatt Lille who contributed to this achievement greatly. I also want to thank Darren Russell for giving me a shot at this gold. With these words I retire from MMA for good and go over to TWGC.'. |
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Event:
Combate FN3: Benitoy vs. Ergun
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Cerrahoglu gets tackled into the cage by Benitoy. Benitoy maintains the clinch.
Benitoy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cerrahoglu prevents it.
Cerrahoglu stalls.
Benitoy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cerrahoglu is keeping busy.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cerrahoglu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Benitoy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Benitoy trying to control the action but Cerrahoglu is working from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu wants to control but Benitoy is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Cerrahoglu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cerrahoglu is trying to maintain the position but Benitoy is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Benitoy seems to be working for a kimura but Cerrahoglu defends the submission attempt.
Benitoy prevents Cerrahoglu from improving his position.
Cerrahoglu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Benitoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Benitoy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cerrahoglu has recovered full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cerrahoglu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Benitoy won't allow Cerrahoglu to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Benitoy seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benitoy is just content to waste time from the top position. Cerrahoglu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cerrahoglu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benitoy.
Cerrahoglu is adopting a defensive guard.
Cerrahoglu working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Cerrahoglu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benitoy defends it easily.
Benitoy looking to sit in guard and control but Cerrahoglu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cerrahoglu wants to control from the top but Benitoy keeps moving. #SUB#
Benitoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benitoy is trying to keep Cerrahoglu in close.
#T4#
Benitoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Benitoy, not yet.
Benitoy trying to keep a closed guard but Cerrahoglu is proving a slippery customer.
Cerrahoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cerrahoglu stopping the sweep attempt from Benitoy.
Benitoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cerrahoglu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Benitoy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benitoy working away.
The referee asks Benitoy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benitoy prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
That's time! Benitoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benitoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John Michael Benitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Benitoy gets a double leg takedown into Cerrahoglu's guard.
Cerrahoglu looking to control.
Benitoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benitoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cerrahoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benitoy prevents Cerrahoglu from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cerrahoglu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benitoy stopping the sweep attempt from Cerrahoglu.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy throws a big right hand that misses.
Benitoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cerrahoglu can do to turn this around?
Cerrahoglu trying to control the position here.
Cerrahoglu keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cerrahoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerrahoglu trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benitoy has a takedown stuffed.
Cerrahoglu throws a shot to the body.
Benitoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerrahoglu tries to avoid it but Benitoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerrahoglu to the ground. Cerrahoglu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Cerrahoglu.
#T2#
Benitoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Cerrahoglu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cerrahoglu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Benitoy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Benitoy manages to stand up with Cerrahoglu still on his back. Eventually Cerrahoglu drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cerrahoglu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cerrahoglu is looking for a sweep.
Cerrahoglu controls the position for a moment.
Cerrahoglu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
John Michael Benitoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Benitoy not doing much here.
Benitoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Benitoy there.
Benitoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benitoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cerrahoglu trying to hold on to Benitoy's head to control him but Benitoy postures up.
#SUB#
Benitoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cerrahoglu defends it well. #T4#
Cerrahoglu controlling the position for now.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cerrahoglu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benitoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Benitoy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benitoy fails to land the takedown.
Benitoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cerrahoglu's waist but Cerrahoglu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benitoy off to one side.
Cerrahoglu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cerrahoglu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benitoy!
Cerrahoglu is putting a hurting on Benitoy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benitoy is trying to control Cerrahoglu's posture but Cerrahoglu avoids it.
Cerrahoglu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Benitoy tries to buck Cerrahoglu off but Cerrahoglu is having none of it.
Cerrahoglu wants to stand but Benitoy has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Benitoy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy 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.
Cerrahoglu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cerrahoglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cerrahoglu trying to control but Benitoy is working from the bottom.
Benitoy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cerrahoglu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Benitoy is not content to let Cerrahoglu control the position.
Cerrahoglu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benitoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benitoy trying to hold on to Cerrahoglu's head to control him but Cerrahoglu postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benitoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cerrahoglu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benitoy controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benitoy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cerrahoglu pulls Benitoy in close to prevent any damage.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet but Benitoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Cerrahoglu looking for a guillotine here but Benitoy defends easily.
Benitoy landing with the ground and pound.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benitoy preventing the sweep.
Benitoy stops Cerrahoglu from standing up.
Benitoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benitoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benitoy wants to control from the top but Cerrahoglu keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cerrahoglu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cerrahoglu is looking to clinch but Benitoy is avoiding it.
Benitoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cerrahoglu lands in his opponent's guard.
Cerrahoglu wants to pass the guard but Benitoy is keeping the position.
Benitoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
John Michael Benitoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ergun Cerrahoglu.
I think Benitoy 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Empire: XII
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Flint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cerrahoglu is trying to defend but Flint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flint prevents Cerrahoglu from improving his position.
Cerrahoglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerrahoglu tries to get out of the position.
Flint slips a nice elbow through Cerrahoglu's hands, connecting with Cerrahoglu's forehead.
Flint not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flint throwing shots but Cerrahoglu is blocking nicely.
Flint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Flint wants to work for an arm triangle but Cerrahoglu 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.
Flint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Flint is looking to advance position but Cerrahoglu won't allow it. #SUB2#
Flint 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.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cerrahoglu to regain full guard.
Flint wants to control from the top but Cerrahoglu keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cerrahoglu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cerrahoglu stays in close to Flint's body and controls the position. #T2#
Flint trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerrahoglu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerrahoglu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cerrahoglu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flint on the ground.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint controls Cerrahoglu momentarily but Cerrahoglu frees himself. #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#
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flint manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cerrahoglu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Flint stopping the sweep attempt from Cerrahoglu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hukkelberry Flint 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#
Cerrahoglu throws the left hand but Flint avoids the punch easily.
Flint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cerrahoglu throws a jab when Flint was well out of range.
Cerrahoglu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Cerrahoglu clinches.
Flint blocking some punches.
Cerrahoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cerrahoglu struggles to land a body shot inside as Flint controls his hands.
Flint blocks an uppercut.
Flint jumps guard but Cerrahoglu stands there with Flint around his waist. Flint gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cerrahoglu is pressed up against the cage. Flint has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cerrahoglu down to the mat. Cerrahoglu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flint connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cerrahoglu. Cerrahoglu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu sizes up Flint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
Cerrahoglu loads up on a big right hand but Flint slips the punch.#TD2#
Flint scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrahoglu parries the strikes from Flint easily there. Flint is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cerrahoglu to escape.
Flint taking a break here but Cerrahoglu is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Cerrahoglu tries to roll over but Flint keeps him under control.
Flint looks to land a strike but Cerrahoglu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hukkelberry Flint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flint lands a couple of elbows.
Cerrahoglu has control of Flint's left arm, preventing Flint from doing any damage.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses.
Cerrahoglu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flint throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flint's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrahoglu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cerrahoglu pulls Flint in close to prevent any damage.
Cerrahoglu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cerrahoglu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Flint postures up in Cerrahoglu's guard and throws a big left but Cerrahoglu blocks it.
Flint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flint stands up over Cerrahoglu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cerrahoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flint is one step ahead there. #T3#
Flint landing some decent shots from guard.
Cerrahoglu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Cerrahoglu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flint working some strikes from top position.
Flint slips nicely into half guard.
Cerrahoglu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Flint working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flint connects with a nice short shot to Cerrahoglu's temple.
Nice strikes from Flint there.
Flint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Cerrahoglu has his hands clasped together around Flint's back. He's all about the action.
Cerrahoglu has a hand on Flint's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Flint takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Flint landing punches.
Flint wants to control the pace but Cerrahoglu is squirming around nicely.
Flint looking to ground and pound but Cerrahoglu is blocking nicely.
Flint is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cerrahoglu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flint lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Cerrahoglu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flint lands a big shot there that rocks Cerrahoglu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Cerrahoglu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flint lands a big shot to the head and Cerrahoglu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
Hukkelberry Flint seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonner defending well as Cerrahoglu loads up on a big left hand.
Bonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonner ducks under a wild hook from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu misses with a hook. Bonner ducked under it nicely.
Bonner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cerrahoglu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bonner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bonner takes one on the button.#TD2#
Cerrahoglu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonner to the ground. Cerrahoglu is now in Bonner's guard.
Cerrahoglu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bonner 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.
Cerrahoglu distracts Bonner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bonner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cerrahoglu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cerrahoglu working the ground and pound.
Cerrahoglu in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Cerrahoglu cracks Bonner with a big right hand but Bonner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bonner is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonner on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#Bonner is rocked!#T1#
Cerrahoglu is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Bonner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Cerrahoglu! That's hurt Bonner! Will he recover? Cerrahoglu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ergun Cerrahoglu! |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Finals
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrahoglu loads up on a big right hand but Imanari slips the punch.
Cerrahoglu sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Cerrahoglu avoids it this time.
Ergun Cerrahoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imanari moves away from the strike by Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Imanari under the eye.
Cerrahoglu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Imanari slips under a jab from Cerrahoglu.
A lazy left from Cerrahoglu finds it's target.
Imanari takes a swing at Cerrahoglu's ribcage but misses.
Imanari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cerrahoglu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imanari.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cerrahoglu defends it well.
Imanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerrahoglu.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Imanari tries to clinch there but Cerrahoglu circles away.
Cerrahoglu throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Cerrahoglu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Imanari's head.#KD#
Cerrahoglu lands a big uppercut and Imanari crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Imanari looks OK. Cerrahoglu waves Imanari back to his feet!#ROC#Imanari is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrahoglu fakes the body blow, causing Imanari to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Imanari goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ergun Cerrahoglu! |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Semi Finals
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morra Jr to the mat! Morra Jr manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Morra Jr looking for a guillotine here but Cerrahoglu defends easily.
Cerrahoglu wants to pass the guard but Morra Jr is keeping the position.
Cerrahoglu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morra Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Morra Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cerrahoglu doesn't defend quickly enough and Morra Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Cerrahoglu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Morra Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Morra Jr!
A very excited looking Ricardo Morra Jr 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:
Empire: GP 145 R2 The Super 8
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cerrahoglu.
Balic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balic tries to clinch up but Cerrahoglu circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerrahoglu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balic tries a low kick but Cerrahoglu avoids it.
Cerrahoglu avoids a kick to the body.
Cerrahoglu swats away the attempt to clinch by Balic.
Cerrahoglu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cerrahoglu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balic wants to clinch up but Cerrahoglu keeps it at a distance.
Cerrahoglu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Cerrahoglu gets tackled into the cage by Balic. Balic maintains the clinch.
Cerrahoglu is trying to force a seperation but Balic has the dominant position.
Balic misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic working aggressively here.
Cerrahoglu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Cerrahoglu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cerrahoglu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cerrahoglu is looking to counter punch.
Cerrahoglu keeps the fight on the outside.
Balic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Balic wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Cerrahoglu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Cerrahoglu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Balic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Balic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cerrahoglu is controlling him.
Balic is wriggling around but Cerrahoglu manages to pass to half guard.
Cerrahoglu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cerrahoglu working the head and body with strikes.
Cerrahoglu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Cerrahoglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Balic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cerrahoglu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balic is trying to stand back up but Cerrahoglu is controlling him
Cerrahoglu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cerrahoglu working over Balic with some ground and pound. Balic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cerrahoglu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cerrahoglu lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerrahoglu working the head and body with strikes.
Cerrahoglu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Balic is looking to get back to is feet but Cerrahoglu passes into side control.
Cerrahoglu cracks Balic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cerrahoglu grinds an elbow into Balic's temple. #T3#
Cerrahoglu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cerrahoglu scoring with punches from side control.
Balic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#Balic is rocked!
Balic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Cerrahoglu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Balic is still in real trouble! Can Cerrahoglu finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerrahoglu is putting a hurting on Balic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Balic seems to have recovered his senses.
Cerrahoglu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cerrahoglu cracks Balic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Balic is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Cerrahoglu cracks Balic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cerrahoglu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerrahoglu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Balic down.
Balic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cerrahoglu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cerrahoglu is putting a hurting on Balic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cerrahoglu looks up at the clock and then as Balic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cerrahoglu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cerrahoglu is chipping away with strikes.
Cerrahoglu in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Balic looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cerrahoglu turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ergun Cerrahoglu! |
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Event:
Empire: Grand Prix 145
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Cerrahoglu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cerrahoglu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Cerrahoglu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Cerrahoglu counters with a nice body shot.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cerrahoglu blocks a leg kick.
Cerrahoglu works Stark's body with a nice hook.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerrahoglu sprawls well. Cerrahoglu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Cerrahoglu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cerrahoglu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Cerrahoglu scores with a nice strike.
Stark misses with a combination
#CL#
and Cerrahoglu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Cerrahoglu manages to break the clinch.
Cerrahoglu lands the left hand.
Cerrahoglu lands with a nice body punch.
Cerrahoglu is looking to wear down Stark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stark tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrahoglu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Cerrahoglu. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Stark tries for a takedown but Cerrahoglu circles away easily
and Cerrahoglu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Cerrahoglu drives through and clinches with Stark against the ropes.
#T2#
Cerrahoglu lands with a right to the head.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrahoglu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Cerrahoglu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cerrahoglu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cerrahoglu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Cerrahoglu lands with a right to the head.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cerrahoglu.
A shot in the inside from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Cerrahoglu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stark gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Cerrahoglu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cerrahoglu, who protects the arm well.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cerrahoglu keeps working.
Cerrahoglu tries to improve position but can't.
Stark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cerrahoglu controls the position for a moment.
Cerrahoglu prevents Stark from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cerrahoglu holding on.
Stark tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cerrahoglu keeps working.
Cerrahoglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerrahoglu tries to get out of the position.
Cerrahoglu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ergun Cerrahoglu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cerrahoglu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark moves to clinch but Cerrahoglu breaks away
and Cerrahoglu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark throws a hook but Cerrahoglu blocks it.
Cerrahoglu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Cerrahoglu moves into the clinch.
Stark is trying to break free.#BC#
Cerrahoglu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the ropes.
Cerrahoglu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cerrahoglu catches Stark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rony Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cerrahoglu lands with a good body shot.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cerrahoglu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Cerrahoglu moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cerrahoglu lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Cerrahoglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark takes one on the button.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Cerrahoglu counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stark fails with the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stark tries to pull guard but Cerrahoglu holds him up against the ropes and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
Cerrahoglu lands a nice shot to the body.
Cerrahoglu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cerrahoglu prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Cerrahoglu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerrahoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Cerrahoglu is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cerrahoglu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stark looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
A hook to the body from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu lands with a short shot to the head.
Cerrahoglu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Cerrahoglu lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cerrahoglu.
A short right from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cerrahoglu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cerrahoglu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu is defending well.#BC#
Cerrahoglu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cerrahoglu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cerrahoglu lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC#
Cerrahoglu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cerrahoglu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cerrahoglu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cerrahoglu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stark fails with the takedown.
Cerrahoglu scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cerrahoglu's half guard.
Stark is stalling here. Cerrahoglu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cerrahoglu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cerrahoglu working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ergun Cerrahoglu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cerrahoglu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cerrahoglu scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrahoglu lands a nice hook to Stark's body. Stark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerrahoglu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Stark gets a takedown into half guard.
Cerrahoglu wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cerrahoglu has Stark pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cerrahoglu dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cerrahoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cerrahoglu trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark looking to control.
#T2#
Cerrahoglu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cerrahoglu wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Cerrahoglu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
Cerrahoglu lands a couple of digs.
Cerrahoglu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cerrahoglu with a nice head shot there.
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Cerrahoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cerrahoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cerrahoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cerrahoglu stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.#T3##SUB2#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Cerrahoglu pushes his legs off easily.
Cerrahoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Cerrahoglu from controlling successfully.
Cerrahoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Cerrahoglu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerrahoglu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cerrahoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Rony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cerrahoglu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cerrahoglu cracks Stark with a solid left hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Stark isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cerrahoglu stacks Stark on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cerrahoglu!
Stark is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cerrahoglu connects with a decent elbow.
Ergun Cerrahoglu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark is trying to escape the position but Cerrahoglu is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries to bench press Cerrahoglu off him but Cerrahoglu keeps the position.
Stark is trying to escape the position but Cerrahoglu is controlling the position.
Stark throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ergun Cerrahoglu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cerrahoglu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ergun Cerrahoglu! |
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; John Diokane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cerrahoglu instigates a clinch.
Diokane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cerrahoglu has Diokane pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Diokane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cerrahoglu 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.
Cerrahoglu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cerrahoglu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diokane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John Diokane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ergun Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu is working for takedown but Diokane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diokane tries to score a body lock takedown but Cerrahoglu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diokane is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cerrahoglu can't get the takedown.
Diokane goes for a takedown attempt but Cerrahoglu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diokane fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cerrahoglu rushes Diokane and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokane gets underhooks to prevent Cerrahoglu's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Diokane is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cerrahoglu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diokane to the mat. Diokane regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diokane (0) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diokane controlling the position.#SUB#
Diokane has his foot on Cerrahoglu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerrahoglu works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerrahoglu trying to control but Diokane is working from the bottom.
Diokane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diokane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Cerrahoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Diokane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerrahoglu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diokane swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diokane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diokane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cerrahoglu drops back looking for a leg! Diokane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diokane manages to kick Cerrahoglu off! Cerrahoglu jumps back into Diokane's guard. #SUB2#
Cerrahoglu 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.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Cerrahoglu tries to pass. #T2#
Diokane trying to keep a closed guard but Cerrahoglu is proving a slippery customer.
Cerrahoglu trying to control but Diokane is working from the bottom.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Cerrahoglu tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diokane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Diokane working for a triangle but Cerrahoglu defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cerrahoglu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cerrahoglu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diokane dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diokane (2) vs (2) Cerrahoglu#T3#
Diokane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cerrahoglu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cerrahoglu can't keep his opponent in guard - Diokane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diokane in particular looking to stall.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to full guard.
Cerrahoglu is not content to let Diokane control the position.
Cerrahoglu tries to get to full guard but Diokane has control of the leg.
Cerrahoglu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Cerrahoglu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diokane pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (5) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu regains half guard.
Cerrahoglu has a hand on Diokane's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diokane takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (8) vs (2) Cerrahoglu#SUB#
Diokane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cerrahoglu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diokane wants to control the pace but Cerrahoglu is squirming around nicely.
Cerrahoglu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diokane trying to control but Cerrahoglu is having none of it.
Cerrahoglu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Cerrahoglu keeps trying to improve his 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.
Cerrahoglu regains half guard.
Diokane moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (11) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diokane (13) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Diokane controlling his opponent.
Cerrahoglu has given up his back. Will we see Diokane going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Diokane (16) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane tries to keep control of the position but Cerrahoglu is staying busy.#SUB#
Diokane working for a choke but Cerrahoglu is defending well.
Diokane has the hooks in. Cerrahoglu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diokane trying to control momentarily.
Cerrahoglu wants to escape the position.
#T7##SUB#
Diokane is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cerrahoglu won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Diokane off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Diokane! |
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Event:
CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bell (ranked 6639 p4p, 124 weight class) and Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 7048 p4p, 132 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 1 losses; Gary Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and pushes Bell back into the ropes.
Cerrahoglu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cerrahoglu manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bell (0) vs (4) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cerrahoglu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cerrahoglu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cerrahoglu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cerrahoglu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cerrahoglu 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.
Bell is not content to let Cerrahoglu control the position.
Cerrahoglu is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cerrahoglu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
Cerrahoglu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cerrahoglu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Cerrahoglu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cerrahoglu swings around for an armbar but Bell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cerrahoglu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (4) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell won't allow Cerrahoglu to sweep him here.
Cerrahoglu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (6) Cerrahoglu
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Cerrahoglu is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
Cerrahoglu seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to hold on to Cerrahoglu's head to control him but Cerrahoglu postures up.
Cerrahoglu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bell sees it coming and defends easily.
Cerrahoglu stalling.
Cerrahoglu trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerrahoglu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cerrahoglu is working away from the top position though.
Cerrahoglu 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.
Cerrahoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerrahoglu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cerrahoglu is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cerrahoglu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerrahoglu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bell sees it coming and defends easily.
Cerrahoglu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Cerrahoglu eventually gives up the hold.
Cerrahoglu seems to be looking for submissions.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Cerrahoglu sits in half guard.
Cerrahoglu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bell sees it coming and defends easily.
Cerrahoglu wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cerrahoglu 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bell defends it well.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
Cerrahoglu is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Cerrahoglu eventually gives up the hold.
Cerrahoglu 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.
Cerrahoglu 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Cerrahoglu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cerrahoglu trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Cerrahoglu is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerrahoglu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cerrahoglu wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 80
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Twenty One (ranked 4781 p4p, 126 weight class) and Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 6984 p4p, 156 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Test Twenty One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Twenty One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cerrahoglu but Cerrahoglu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Twenty One misses with a takedown attempt - Cerrahoglu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Twenty One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cerrahoglu pinned against the ropes. Cerrahoglu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Twenty One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Twenty One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cerrahoglu moves into range and clinches up with Twenty One.
Cerrahoglu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Twenty One regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Twenty One (0) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twenty One trying to keep a closed guard but Cerrahoglu is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Twenty One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cerrahoglu is one step ahead there.
Twenty One really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twenty One keeping full guard, as Cerrahoglu tries to pass.
Cerrahoglu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Twenty One manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cerrahoglu has Twenty One in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twenty One (2) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Twenty One preventing the sweep.
Cerrahoglu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cerrahoglu is looking to sweep but instead, Twenty One has passed into half guard.
Cerrahoglu trying to control from the bottom.
Twenty One passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cerrahoglu! Score +3 for passing guard: Twenty One (5) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu tries to improve his position but Twenty One has taken his back! Twenty One has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cerrahoglu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Twenty One pushes Cerrahoglu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Test Twenty One! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Cerrahoglu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cerrahoglu looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cerrahoglu in his tracks. #ROC#
Cerrahoglu is rocked!
Rodriguez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cerrahoglu is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodriguez, right into the meat.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrahoglu circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rodriguez. Cerrahoglu falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Rodriguez!
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