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Event:
WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Sadiq 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadiq is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sadiq '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.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a hook but Sadiq blocks it.
Sadiq tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Sadiq fails with the takedown.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sadiq looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadiq moves away.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Sadiq pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard. #T3#
Gracie tries to stand but Sadiq is controlling from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Sadiq sprawls well.
Sadiq tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Sadiq decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sadiq manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Gracie wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T4#
Sadiq won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Sadiq passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie tries to bench press Sadiq off him but Sadiq keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sadiq is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sadiq 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sadiq 's back!
Sadiq trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Sadiq 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sadiq remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sadiq wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie trying to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Sadiq 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sadiq remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1#
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadiq just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Sadiq defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sadiq tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Sadiq right now.
Sadiq looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Sadiq trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Sadiq is controlling Gracie 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kron Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Gracie 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.
Sadiq passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sadiq connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sadiq is controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Sadiq has control of the leg.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadiq .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sadiq looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sadiq misses with a low kick.
Sadiq closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Sadiq pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadiq manages to avoid it.
Sadiq lands the left hand.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
so Sadiq counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sadiq throwing strikes but missing.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Sadiq defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Gracie is pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadiq is holding on for now.
Sadiq is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Sadiq desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Sadiq defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sadiq is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Sadiq is keeping him busy.
Sadiq is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadiq is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Sadiq is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadiq half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sadiq 's head backwards.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadiq is just out of range.
Sadiq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadiq feinted with a counter takedown.
Sadiq tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Kron Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Sadiq does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadiq attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Sadiq blocks a jab.
Kron Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie misses the body punch
enabling Sadiq to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadiq shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saad Sadiq . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gracie throws a body punch but Sadiq moves out of range.
Sadiq feinted with a counter takedown.
Sadiq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Sadiq fails with a takedown attempt.
Saad Sadiq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sadiq on his heels. He'll look to pass Sadiq 's guard now, I'm sure.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
An out of breath Kron Gracie 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:
WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sadiq .
Sadiq dives in and grabs Tepes Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes Iii pushes down on Sadiq 's head and hops out.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sadiq sprawls and moves away.
Tepes Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadiq . Sadiq gets slowly back to his feet.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadiq .
Sadiq throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Sadiq fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sadiq is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Tepes Iii trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tepes Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sadiq has Tepes Iii pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tepes Iii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sadiq is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sadiq looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.
Sadiq thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sadiq fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Sadiq .#T3#
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Sadiq .
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Sadiq is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Sadiq closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadiq throws an elbow that misses. Tepes Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadiq 's guard. Nice move by Tepes Iii!#REVR##T4#
Sadiq pulls Tepes Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Tepes Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Sadiq has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Vlad Tepes Iii 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#
Tepes Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadiq .
Sadiq connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Sadiq shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tepes Iii is trying to defend but Sadiq finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sadiq stops Tepes Iii from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sadiq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tepes Iii's head.
Sadiq is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sadiq wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping him busy.
Sadiq is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sadiq drops an elbow to the side of Tepes Iii's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadiq is pressing down on Tepes Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tepes Iii is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sadiq shoots in for a double leg but Tepes Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sadiq sprawls and moves away.
Sadiq throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sadiq !
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Sadiq has his arm trapped. #T3#
Sadiq is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Sadiq has his arm trapped. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saad Sadiq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sadiq gets the takedown into side control.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom.
Sadiq fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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 Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii drops his hands momentarily and Sadiq takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tepes Iii tries to move into range but Sadiq moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadiq fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Sadiq tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tepes Iii swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Sadiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tepes Iii on his heels. He'll look to pass Tepes Iii's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Tepes Iii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadiq is controlling him.
Sadiq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadiq is stalling in the full guard.
Sadiq throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tepes Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sadiq prevents Tepes Iii from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadiq moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Sadiq is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Sadiq scores with a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadiq scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sadiq throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tepes Iii wants to get back to his feet but Sadiq is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sadiq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Sadiq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sadiq doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sadiq won't be happy with that.
Saad Sadiq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Sadiq .
Sadiq is trying to control Tepes Iii's posture but Tepes Iii avoids it.
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 Saad Sadiq .
I think Tepes Iii 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Our winner, Vlad Tepes Iii, 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:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sadiq gets caught flat footed, as Thumb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (0) vs (2) Thumb
Sadiq is pulling down on Thumb's head to control his posture.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is pushing down on Sadiq 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadiq is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position.
Thumb working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh. Sadiq counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb pushes down on Sadiq 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sadiq trying to control but Thumb postures up.
#SUB2#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position. #T3#
Sadiq is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (0) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Thumb mounts Sadiq ! Really nice guard pass there!
Thumb fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sadiq has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sadiq ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (7) Thumb#T5#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb postures up.
Thumb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (2) vs (10) Thumb
Thumb tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Thumb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sadiq , who protects the arm well. #T6#
Sadiq struggling a bit here.
Sadiq is not content to let Thumb control the position. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadiq is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Sadiq tries to control but Thumb manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (2) vs (13) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sadiq escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (13) Thumb
Sadiq is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard but Sadiq has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (7) vs (13) Thumb#T8#
Thumb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sadiq off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sadiq (7) vs (17) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thumb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thumb avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sadiq is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thumb gets his way!
#T9##SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sadiq knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sadiq for a finish. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sadiq knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sadiq for a finish.
Thumb avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control his hands. #T10##SUB2#
Sadiq fending off the submission attempt from Thumb. #SUB2#
Thumb looking to break Sadiq 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sadiq remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thumb will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Thumb tightening his grip on Sadiq , looking for the choke.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Thumb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Thumb seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sadiq 's chin but Sadiq turns very nicely into Thumb's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sadiq .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (9) vs (17) Thumb#SUB#
Sadiq drops back looking for a leg! Thumb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thumb manages to kick Sadiq off! Sadiq jumps back into Thumb's guard. #T12##SUB2#
Thumb isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sadiq stacks Thumb 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 Sadiq ! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (12) vs (17) Thumb
Thumb being controlled for a moment.
Thumb regains half guard.#T13#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Sadiq is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Sadiq is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Sadiq has passed into half guard.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a triangle here but Sadiq uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (15) vs (17) Thumb
Thumb is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sadiq swings around for an armbar but Thumb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sadiq 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (15) vs (19) Thumb
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 19 to 15.
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb 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:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Sadiq avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sadiq continues to drive forward.
Sadiq attempts a counter takedown but Takeshi avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Sadiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takeshi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takeshi's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadiq will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadiq is one step ahead there. #T1#
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takeshi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadiq haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sadiq trying to control the position here. #T2#
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Sadiq is pulling down on Takeshi's head to control his posture.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Sadiq controlling the position.#T3#
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Takeshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Sadiq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (2) Takeshi#T4#
Sadiq is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Sadiq has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takeshi is doing well to control the position and prevent Sadiq from advancing to side control.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sadiq wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard but Sadiq has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (7) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sadiq tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeshi's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Sadiq is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeshi is defending well.
Takeshi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sadiq is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sadiq (9) vs (2) Takeshi
Sadiq is trying to take his opponent's back.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadiq moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (12) vs (2) Takeshi#T7##SUB#
Takeshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sadiq .
Sadiq not allowing Takeshi to control his hands. #SUB#
Sadiq working for the choke. #SUB#
Sadiq tightening his grip on Takeshi, looking for the choke.
Sadiq gets his hands free as Takeshi looks to control. #T8##SUB#
Takeshi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sadiq 's arms. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to defend against the choke here but Sadiq has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sadiq Tightens the hold and Takeshi taps out furiously! Sadiq displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq 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:
SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sadiq circles away.
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown but Sadiq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown but Sadiq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadiq feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Strakapoud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Strakapoud with that takedown attempt.
Sadiq stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sadiq wants it to stay on the feet.
Strakapoud shoots in looking for a takedown but Sadiq manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strakapoud's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Sadiq closes the distance and pushes Strakapoud back into the cage.#TD2#
Sadiq has picked Strakapoud up - he's going for a ride! Sadiq dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (2) Sadiq
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Sadiq passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (5) Sadiq #SUB2#
Sadiq tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sadiq is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strakapoud knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strakapoud wants to control but Sadiq postures up.
Strakapoud has one of Sadiq 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T2#
Strakapoud looks to move to half guard but instead Sadiq has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (0) vs (7) Sadiq
Strakapoud 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: Strakapoud (2) vs (7) Sadiq
Strakapoud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sadiq looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass. #T3#
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sadiq for as long as he can get away with.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Strakapoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strakapoud trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sadiq manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (9) Sadiq #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strakapoud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sadiq tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard. #T5#
Strakapoud wants to control the position but Sadiq says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Strakapoud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for subs off his back but Sadiq has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sadiq is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strakapoud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sadiq .
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Sadiq moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (12) Sadiq
Strakapoud looks to move to half guard but instead Sadiq has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (2) vs (14) Sadiq
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Sadiq pushes him away.
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Sadiq has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (2) vs (17) Sadiq
Sadiq controls the position.#T7##SUB2#
Sadiq is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strakapoud defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Strakapoud is trying to break free.
Strakapoud looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sadiq looking for the choke from the back.
Strakapoud manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sadiq 's guard. Nice work there by Strakapoud.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (17) Sadiq
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sadiq can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.#T8#
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Sadiq is controlling Strakapoud's posture.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Strakapoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sadiq holds on and takes a little breather.
Sadiq looking to control.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.#T10#
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strakapoud trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Sadiq is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strakapoud trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sadiq working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sadiq controlling the position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Strakapoud looking to sit in guard and control but Sadiq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (19) Sadiq
Strakapoud controls Sadiq momentarily but Sadiq frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadiq looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq wins on points by 19 to 4.
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq 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:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sadiq closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Sadiq wants the takedown. Kuang is fighting it off but Sadiq persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuang's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Kuang
Sadiq passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sadiq seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sadiq takes the fight into the clinch.
Kyng wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadiq manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sadiq drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Kyng tightens his grip and picks Sadiq up, before dumping him to the ground. Sadiq manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Sadiq
Sadiq is adopting a defensive guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq controlling Kyng's posture. #T1#
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sadiq seems keen to control Kyng's posture.
Kyng slips nicely into half guard.
Kyng not doing much here.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Kyng'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.
Kyng is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sadiq reverses the position - he's now on top in Kyng's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Sadiq
Kyng pulls Sadiq in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng is trying to control the position but Sadiq postures up. #T5#
Sadiq looking to pass the guard.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Kyng has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sadiq has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Sadiq
Kyng tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sadiq working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kyng is trying to control Sadiq 's posture but Sadiq avoids it. #T6#
Kyng is holding Sadiq down, trying to stall.
Kyng gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyng defends it well. #T7#
Kyng keeping control of the position.
Kyng trying to control but Sadiq postures up.
Kyng manages to get to full guard.
Kyng is trying to hold Sadiq in close to prevent damage but Sadiq has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Sadiq prevents Kyng from improving his position.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Sadiq won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng 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: Kyng (4) vs (5) Sadiq
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Sadiq is concentrating on defense, preventing Kyng from advancing position.
Sadiq is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position.
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyng.#T10#
Sadiq gets back to full guard.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng passes Sadiq 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kyng working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh. Sadiq counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sadiq has control of Kyng's left arm, preventing Kyng from doing any damage. #T12#
Sadiq is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T13#
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Sadiq trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Sadiq is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq wins on points by 5 to 4.
Saad Sadiq decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai forces Sadiq back against the cage and clinches.
Chai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Chai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadiq does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sadiq doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Sadiq is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Chai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sadiq reverses the position - he's now on top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai working a defensive guard but Sadiq passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sadiq is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Sadiq eventually gives up the hold.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Chai wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadiq doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadiq manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sadiq stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai pulls Sadiq in close to his closed guard and prevents Sadiq from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai controls Sadiq momentarily but Sadiq frees himself. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Sadiq 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sadiq works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sadiq pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadiq won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadiq trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (4) Chai#T5#
Sadiq has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Sadiq has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (4) Chai
Sadiq advances to half guard.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai is trying to keep Sadiq in close.
Sadiq won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T6#
Chai is trying to keep Sadiq in close.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadiq 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (6) Chai
Chai wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Chai pushes down on Sadiq 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai is looking to advance position but Sadiq won't allow it. #T7#
Chai is keen to just control but Sadiq is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Sadiq is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sadiq is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadiq avoid being mounted?#T8#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Sadiq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai trying to work for an americana but Sadiq has managed to regain full guard.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Sadiq has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sadiq wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sadiq manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (6) vs (6) Chai#T10#
Sadiq stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadiq is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Sadiq has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sadiq avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sadiq forces his way into half guard.
Sadiq is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. #T12#
Sadiq passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (9) vs (6) Chai#SUB#
Sadiq is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chai shrugs it off.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Well,Sadiq is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Chai is trying to reverse the position but instead Sadiq has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (12) vs (6) Chai
Sadiq controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
#T13##SUB#
Chai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sadiq 's arms.
Chai is trying to break free.
Chai trying to control but not successfully.
Chai turns into Sadiq and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (12) vs (8) Chai
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Chai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sadiq manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (14) vs (8) Chai
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadiq forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq 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:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sadiq has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laulhere is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laulhere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sadiq pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sadiq 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.
Laulhere is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sadiq is defending well.#TD#
Laulhere is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sadiq is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laulhere to the mat. Laulhere regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Sadiq stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Laulhere controlling the position.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Sadiq is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Laulhere trying to control the position.
#T1#
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Sadiq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sadiq puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Sadiq 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#
Sadiq is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Sadiq 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.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Sadiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere is holding on to half guard well.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Sadiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Laulhere is still trying to improve position.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Sadiq has control of the leg.
Laulhere is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sadiq jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (5) vs (0) Laulhere
Sadiq is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Laulhere is not content to let Sadiq control the position. #SUB#
Sadiq is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laulhere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laulhere sneaks back into half guard.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadiq is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Sadiq .
Sadiq wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere trying to get back to full guard but Sadiq takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (8) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere tries to lock up and control but Sadiq gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Sadiq tries to control but Laulhere wriggling away.
Laulhere is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Sadiq working for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is in no mood to give up.
Laulhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#T8#
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Sadiq looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura but Laulhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadiq to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
Sadiq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working. #SUB#
Sadiq seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadiq is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Sadiq is looking to advance position but Laulhere won't allow it.
Sadiq prevents Laulhere from improving his position.#SUB#
Sadiq wants to work for an arm triangle but Laulhere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sadiq is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Laulhere tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sadiq has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (11) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Sadiq postures up.
Sadiq tries to control but Laulhere wriggling away.
Sadiq manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laulhere to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (14) vs (0) Laulhere#T11##SUB#
Sadiq has the hooks in. Laulhere is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sadiq passes his arm under Laulhere's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Laulhere taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq 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:
SSG 189 Makaro vs Dukat
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Henry Grace!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grace leaves Sadiq with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grace steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sadiq .
Grace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sadiq swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sadiq tries to counter with a takedown but Grace is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Grace clinches up with Sadiq and pushes him back against the cage.
Grace stops a takedown attempt from Sadiq .
Sadiq drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saad Sadiq . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sadiq has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grace clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sadiq (4) vs (0) Grace
Grace tries to escape the position.
Sadiq has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sadiq doesn't have the hooks in and Grace manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (2) Grace
Grace is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Grace has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Grace.#T2#
Sadiq looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sadiq is controlling Grace's posture.#T3#
Sadiq is trying to hold Grace in close to prevent damage but Grace has managed to pass into half guard.
Grace is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grace is pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadiq is holding on for now. #T4#
Still in half guard, Grace seems content to control.
Yet more stalling tactics from Grace.
Sadiq desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grace sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Sadiq is positioning himself well to prevent Grace advancing to mount.
Sadiq is not content to let Grace control the position.#T6#
Well, if Grace is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Sadiq is holding on to half guard well.
Grace controlling the action here.
Sadiq is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grace is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sadiq reverses the position - he's now on top in Grace's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (6) vs (2) Grace#T8#
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadiq postures up.
Grace trying to control the position here.
Grace tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Grace is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sadiq throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Grace's body to avoid the submission. Grace has instead reached around Sadiq 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Grace arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Grace!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Grace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gomes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sadiq passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (5) vs (0) Gomes#SUB#
Sadiq tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sadiq has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Sadiq is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomes is defending well. #T1#
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes struggling a bit here.
Gomes prevents Sadiq from moving into mount.
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is trying is best to control the position here.
Gomes 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.
Gomes wants to sweep but Sadiq has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (8) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes is not content to let Sadiq control the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sadiq 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well.
Gomes gets full guard.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Sadiq trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gomes has his hands on Sadiq 's head, controlling the position.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Sadiq postures up.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Sadiq pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sadiq prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes trying to control here.
#T5#
Gomes tries to roll over but Sadiq keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadiq is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes trying to hold on to Sadiq 's head to control him but Sadiq postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Sadiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadiq prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sadiq with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sadiq is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes trying to control here.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gomes 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: Sadiq (8) vs (2) Gomes#T8#
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadiq keeps working.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Sadiq 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sadiq . Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (8) vs (5) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sadiq has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sadiq ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (10) vs (5) Gomes
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadiq is one step ahead there.
Gomes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadiq is one step ahead there.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet. #T10#
Gomes keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sadiq preventing the sweep.
Gomes 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: Sadiq (10) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes is trying to control. Sadiq wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sadiq doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes.
Gomes wants to advance to full mount but Sadiq doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T11#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.
Gomes is pushing down on Sadiq 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadiq is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Gomes is pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadiq is holding on for now.
Sadiq is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sadiq is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadiq avoid being mounted?
Sadiq won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes wants to control but Sadiq is keeping him busy.
Sadiq trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Sadiq slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Sadiq controlling the position.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Sadiq has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Sadiq defends it.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadiq does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadiq is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Saad Sadiq bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sadiq gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sadiq drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sadiq is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thumb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sadiq has clasped his hands together around Thumb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Sadiq
Thumb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Sadiq
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Sadiq is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Sadiq is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
Sadiq holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Sadiq is working away. #SUB#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold.
Sadiq is doing well to control the position and prevent Thumb from advancing to side control.#T2#
Thumb not doing much here.
Sadiq is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sadiq still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sadiq has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (2) vs (8) Sadiq
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sadiq is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Thumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thumb.
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #SUB#
Thumb has an active guard here but Sadiq has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Sadiq has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Thumb trying to control from the bottom.
Thumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thumb.
Thumb looking to control.
Thumb 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.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Thumb has his hands on Sadiq 's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Sadiq has moved into half guard.
Sadiq wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb is pressing down on Sadiq 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sadiq postures up.
Thumb is really struggling to control Sadiq but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Sadiq is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb wants to control the position but Sadiq says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is trying to control but Sadiq passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (2) vs (11) Sadiq
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Thumb wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sadiq has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Thumb's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Thumb is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sadiq !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sadiq drives through with a takedown into Kyng's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sadiq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kyng pulls Sadiq in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sadiq pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng has Sadiq pulled in close to control his posture.
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng is pulling down on Sadiq 's head to control his posture. #T3#
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Kyng has control of Sadiq 's left arm, preventing Sadiq from doing any damage.
Sadiq looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng seems keen to control Sadiq 's posture.#T4#
Sadiq tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng 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.#T5#
Kyng is controlling Sadiq 's posture.
Sadiq passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sadiq is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyng defends it well.
Sadiq trying to mount his opponent but Kyng defends it.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadiq looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
Kyng is not content to let Sadiq control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Kyng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sadiq 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sadiq 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sadiq (2) vs (4) Kyng
Sadiq just trying to survive but Kyng is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kyng controlling from the back.
Kyng gets his hands free as Sadiq looks to control.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Sadiq . #T8#
Let's hope that Kyng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Kyng.
Sadiq trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
Sadiq trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Kyng really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sadiq .
Kyng is not going to allow Sadiq to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Kyng biding his time, controlling Sadiq .
Sadiq looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng controlling well, preventing Sadiq from escaping the position.
#T12#
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy.
Sadiq trying to control the position but Kyng manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Sadiq wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Kyng controls the action.#T14#
Sadiq is keeping busy.
Good control from Kyng.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tanner Kyng gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Strakapoud has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sadiq enables Strakapoud to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sadiq manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Sadiq
Sadiq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to move into half guard but instead Sadiq has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (2) Sadiq
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sadiq avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Strakapoud working for submissions but it's allowed Sadiq to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but Sadiq has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (5) Sadiq
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadiq gets to mount! Strakapoud was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (2) vs (7) Sadiq
Sadiq can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape.
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura here.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Sadiq has control of the leg.
Strakapoud works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sadiq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strakapoud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadiq has managed to get both his arms back between Strakapoud's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Strakapoud looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sadiq has picked Strakapoud up and slammed him! Strakapoud can't keep hold of the triangle and Sadiq manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (10) Sadiq
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud prevents Sadiq from improving position.
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Sadiq thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strakapoud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadiq wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud is trying to improve his position.
Sadiq has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (2) vs (12) Sadiq
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Sadiq has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (2) vs (15) Sadiq
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud tries to break free.
#T4#
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Strakapoud defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sadiq 's arms.
Strakapoud tries to escape but Sadiq has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sadiq is trying to stick to Strakapoud's back but Strakapoud is turning into Sadiq . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sadiq 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strakapoud. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (15) Sadiq
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sadiq 's guard. #T5#
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position. #SUB#
Strakapoud wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadiq is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is working for a submission of some sort.
Sadiq is trying to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but Sadiq defending well. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but Sadiq is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strakapoud to get the leverage. #SUB#
Strakapoud is working for a submission of some sort.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but Sadiq is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strakapoud to get the leverage. #SUB#
Strakapoud is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sadiq as he works his way to full guard.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Strakapoud advances to half guard.
Sadiq manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Sadiq pulls Strakapoud in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sadiq 's guard. #SUB#
Sadiq is defending against the submission attempts here by Strakapoud.
#SUB#
Sadiq is defending against the submission attempts here by Strakapoud.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Strakapoud eventually gives up the hold.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Sadiq defends it. #T9##SUB#
Strakapoud is working for a kimura but Sadiq is defending it quite comfortably.
Sadiq controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Strakapoud eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Strakapoud is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.#SUB#
Strakapoud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sadiq is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sadiq has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (17) Sadiq
Strakapoud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadiq manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (17) Sadiq #T11#
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Sadiq is controlling Strakapoud's posture.#SUB#
Strakapoud has gone for a leg lock! Sadiq slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (19) Sadiq #SUB#
Strakapoud throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sadiq uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (22) Sadiq
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strakapoud is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sadiq is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (6) vs (24) Sadiq #T12#
Strakapoud slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sadiq is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but Sadiq has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (27) Sadiq
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud is breathing heavily.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Sadiq takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (30) Sadiq
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Sadiq has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (33) Sadiq #T13##SUB2#
Sadiq 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, Strakapoud has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Sadiq working for a choke but Strakapoud is defending well.
Strakapoud is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Sadiq looking to break Strakapoud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Strakapoud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sadiq will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strakapoud tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Sadiq has locked on a rear naked choke here! Strakapoud is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 165
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Sadiq misses with a straight right.
Almeida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sadiq shoots in but no luck this time.
Sadiq dives in for a single leg takedown but Almeida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadiq .
Vitor Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Sadiq .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Sadiq scores with a takedown into Almeida's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sadiq is looking to advance position but Almeida has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Almeida avoids the attempt from Sadiq to control.
Almeida pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T2#
Almeida tries to control but Sadiq wriggling away.
Sadiq tries to hold on but Almeida pushes him away.
Sadiq is squirming around, avoiding Almeida's attempts to control the action.
Almeida controlling the position easily from mount.
Sadiq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Almeida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Almeida'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.
Almeida wants to control the pace but Sadiq is squirming around nicely.
Almeida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Almeida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Almeida controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadiq working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Almeida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sadiq looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almeida is fending him off so far but Sadiq persists. Nope, Almeida circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadiq goes for a double leg but Almeida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almeida continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Sadiq throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Almeida misses the target.
Sadiq shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Almeida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vitor Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Sadiq .
Sadiq throws a leg kick
and Almeida counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq misses with an uppercut.
Almeida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadiq can do to turn this around?
Almeida throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sadiq counters with a nice double leg into side control. Almeida won't be happy with that. #T1#
Sadiq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.
Sadiq throwing strikes but Almeida manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Almeida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadiq keeps working.
Sadiq can't do much from the bottom here.
Sadiq is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Almeida is staying active.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Almeida wants to control but Sadiq is keeping him busy.
Almeida is really struggling to control Sadiq but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Almeida working away.
Almeida looking to control but instead Sadiq has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Almeida controlling the pace.
Almeida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sadiq is looking to control Almeida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadiq avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sadiq changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to avoid it but Sadiq manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almeida to the ground. Almeida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sadiq dives in for a single leg takedown but Almeida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Almeida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sadiq misses with a takedown
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
Almeida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadiq sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Almeida enables Sadiq to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Almeida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Almeida dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sadiq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almeida.
Sadiq looks for a takedown but Almeida sprawls well.
It looked like Almeida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sadiq tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadiq somewhat.
It looked like Almeida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almeida.
Sadiq drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Almeida defends it well.#T1#
Almeida misses with a hook.
Sadiq is trying hard to land a takedown here. Almeida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vitor Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Sadiq .
Sadiq shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Almeida but Almeida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Almeida with a nice cross.
Almeida stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadiq . Sadiq gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Almeida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sadiq slips a jab and a cross from Almeida.
Almeida throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Almeida misses.
Sadiq looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Almeida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadiq was well out of range. Poor timing from Almeida.
Sadiq goes for a double leg but Almeida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almeida continues to drive forward.
It looked like Almeida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Almeida leaves Sadiq with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Almeida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Almeida slaps away a takedown attempt from Sadiq , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vitor Almeida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadiq tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Almeida throwing a counter right hand but Sadiq manages to avoid it.
Sadiq dives in for a single leg takedown but Almeida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sadiq shoots in for a double leg but Almeida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Sadiq scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Almeida wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
Saad Sadiq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadiq sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Almeida is trying to control but Sadiq passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Almeida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Almeida 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Almeida!
Vitor Almeida thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 162
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sadiq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadiq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadiq avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sadiq is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Sadiq dodges it nicely.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Sadiq dodges it nicely.
Gracie 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#
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sadiq is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Sadiq keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Sadiq is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadiq is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadiq preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sadiq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadiq blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throwing shots but Sadiq is blocking nicely.
Sadiq is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sadiq 's head.
Gracie throwing shots but Sadiq is blocking nicely.
Sadiq is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Sadiq to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Sadiq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sadiq lands a couple of digs.
Sadiq throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sadiq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadiq defends well.
Sadiq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadiq can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Sadiq drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sadiq escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sadiq !
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadiq wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie wants to control but Sadiq postures up.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sadiq is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadiq is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Sadiq landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sadiq is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadiq manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is really struggling to control Sadiq but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie postures up in Sadiq 's guard and throws a big left but Sadiq blocks it.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadiq can do to turn this around?#T3#
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sadiq enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sadiq manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sadiq holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie 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#
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadiq sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Sadiq counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sadiq .
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadiq doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadiq manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kron Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sadiq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadiq can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadiq defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sadiq has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Sadiq manages to pass to side control!
Sadiq throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gracie works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Sadiq has mounted him!
Sadiq avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
BOOM! Sadiq connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Sadiq lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.#SUB#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Sadiq to get to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Sadiq postures up.
#T3#
Sadiq moves nicely into side control.
Sadiq works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sadiq working the ground and pound.
Sadiq working away.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sadiq connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Sadiq works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Gracie taking shots to the head.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Sadiq gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saad Sadiq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Sadiq 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sadiq working Gracie over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saad Sadiq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Jcool throws a series of punches but Sadiq avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Sadiq looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sadiq is standing up over Jcool. Jcool looks to escape but Sadiq dives into side control.
#REVB#
Sadiq scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sadiq works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jcool is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadiq moves into full mount!
Sadiq 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#
Sadiq with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#It looks like Abdul Jcool has been cut.
Sadiq cracks Jcool with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sadiq cracks Jcool with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Abdul Jcool was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
Oil Check 4:
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Phillip Barker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sadiq darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Barker
Sadiq wants to free his trapped foot but Barker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barker trying to control but Sadiq postures up.
#SUB#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Barker is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Sadiq 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.
Barker trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura but Barker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadiq to get the leverage.
Sadiq seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sadiq frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (5) vs (0) Barker
Sadiq controlling from mount. #T3#
Sadiq fails to take his opponent's back.
Barker tries to control Sadiq 's body but Sadiq pushes him off. Barker squirms to his side and now Sadiq has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (8) vs (0) Barker
Sadiq trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barker doesn't escape. #T4##SUB#
Sadiq has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Sadiq 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, Barker has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barker just trying to survive but Sadiq is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sadiq controlling the positon.#SUB#
Sadiq is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
#SUB#
Sadiq is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've been informed that Barker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6##SUB#
Sadiq working for the choke.
Sadiq gets his hands free as Barker looks to control. #SUB#
Sadiq is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
#SUB#
Sadiq has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7##SUB#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sadiq is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate 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.#SUB#
Sadiq is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T8##SUB#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T9##SUB#
Barker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sadiq gets his way!
#SUB#
Sadiq working for a choke but Barker is defending well.
Sadiq really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barker.#T10##SUB#
Sadiq has got one arm under Barker's chin. This could be trouble... Barker trying to control the other hand but Sadiq gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Barker has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
Saad Sadiq decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Oil Check 3
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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 5 wins and 8 losses; Jason Laszlo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sadiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laszlo on his heels. He'll look to pass Laszlo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laszlo (0) vs (2) Sadiq
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.
Laszlo 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.
Laszlo pulls Sadiq in close to prevent any damage.
Sadiq trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo has Sadiq pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo trying to control the position here.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sadiq passes into half guard.
Sadiq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laszlo keeps working.
Laszlo wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Laszlo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sadiq .
Sadiq works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laszlo (0) vs (5) Sadiq
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sadiq jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Laszlo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laszlo and Sadiq has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Laszlo keeps Sadiq under control for a moment.
Sadiq working away.#T5#
Laszlo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sadiq is looking to stall here but Laszlo recovers full guard.
Sadiq pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laszlo is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Laszlo has control of Sadiq 's left arm, preventing Sadiq from doing any damage.
Sadiq looking to sit in guard and control but Laszlo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (2) vs (5) Sadiq
Laszlo looking to pass the guard.
Sadiq is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Laszlo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laszlo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully. #T8#
Sadiq can't keep his opponent in guard - Laszlo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laszlo is looking to advance position but Sadiq won't allow it.
Sadiq has his hands clasped together around Laszlo's back. He's all about the action.
Laszlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadiq does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Laszlo wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position. #SUB#
Laszlo is working for a kimura but Sadiq is defending it quite comfortably.
Laszlo trying to mount his opponent but Sadiq defends it. #T10##SUB#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sadiq defends it well.
Laszlo trying to control from Sadiq 's half guard. Sadiq has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T11#
Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Sadiq seems keen to control Laszlo's posture.
Laszlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Sadiq working a defensive guard but Laszlo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laszlo (5) vs (5) Sadiq
Laszlo working away.#SUB#
Laszlo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sadiq has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laszlo but great work by Sadiq . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laszlo (5) vs (9) Sadiq
Sadiq trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom. #T13#
Sadiq tries to advance to mount but Laszlo denies him.
Laszlo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sadiq off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laszlo (9) vs (9) Sadiq #T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laszlo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Sadiq defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laszlo's arms. #SUB#
Laszlo looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laszlo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sadiq defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Laszlo is looking for a choke. Sadiq gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sadiq manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laszlo (9) vs (11) Sadiq
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq wins on points by 11 to 9.
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq 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:
Oil Check 2
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Dan Petrelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hector Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gonzales has picked Petrelli up - he's going for a ride! Gonzales dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrelli (0) vs (2) Gonzales
Petrelli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petrelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrelli keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrelli pulls Gonzales in close to prevent any damage.
Petrelli continues to stall.#T1##SUB#
Petrelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Petrelli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Petrelli.#SUB#
Petrelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzales defends it easily.
Petrelli pulls Gonzales in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonzales from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petrelli.
Petrelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Petrelli has his hands on Gonzales 's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Petrelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there. #T5#
Gonzales is fighting to break Petrelli's control of his arms but Petrelli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petrelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Petrelli looking for a guillotine here but Gonzales defends easily.
#SUB#
Petrelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Petrelli pulls Gonzales in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Petrelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Petrelli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gonzales doesn't defend quickly enough and Petrelli has managed to lock this one up! Can Gonzales escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Petrelli on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Petrelli!
Dan Petrelli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Oil Check 1
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Petrelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wilfredo Wild!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wild moves into the clinch.
Petrelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wild prevents it.
#TD2#
Wild has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Petrelli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrelli (0) vs (4) Wild
Wild avoiding Petrelli 's attempts to control his hands.
Petrelli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wild is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
What can Petrelli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Petrelli's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wild tries to keep control of the position but Petrelli is staying busy.#T1#
Petrelli wants to escape the position.
Petrelli trying to control the hands but Wild breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Petrelli's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petrelli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wild looking for the choke but no joy.
Wild is looking to control Petrelli but Petrelli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wild is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petrelli tries to escape but Wild has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB2#
Petrelli preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wild.
Wild trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Petrelli doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Petrelli right now.
#SUB2#
Wild is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Petrelli defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Petrelli wants to control his opponent's hands but Wild gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Petrelli defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Petrelli breaks Wild's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrelli (2) vs (4) Wild
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrelli pushes down on Wild's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrelli moves into full mount! Wild won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrelli (5) vs (4) Wild#T3#
Wild is controlling an arm, preventing Petrelli from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wild is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wild is trying to escape the mount but Petrelli keeps good control and instead manages to take Wild's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrelli (8) vs (4) Wild
Wild tries to break free.
Wild keeps trying to improve his position.
Wild is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Wild is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Petrelli tries to keep control of the position but Wild is staying busy.#T4##SUB#
Petrelli is persistently looking for the submission but Wild is defending it well.
Wild looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Petrelli struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Wild defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petrelli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Wild's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Petrelli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Wild is having to fend off submission attempts from Petrelli, who is looking to sink in the choke. Petrelli doesn't have the hooks in though and Wild manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrelli (8) vs (6) Wild
Petrelli is trying to keep Wild in close.
Wild sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrelli wants to control the position but Wild says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Wild is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Petrelli trying to control from the bottom.
Petrelli is refusing to be controlled, as Wild sits in half guard.
Petrelli tries to get to full guard but Wild has control of the leg.
Petrelli trying to control here.
Petrelli has his hands clasped together around Wild's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Petrelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wild pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Petrelli trying to control from the bottom.
Wild is taking a breather. Petrelli 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.
Wild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrelli keeps working.
Petrelli trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Wild is trying to work for a kimura but Petrelli is defending well.
Petrelli wants to control but Wild passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrelli (8) vs (9) Wild#T8#
Petrelli is trying to control Wild's posture but Wild avoids it.
Petrelli is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Petrelli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wild tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrelli is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Wild tries for a kimura but Petrelli is defending well.
Wild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrelli keeps working. #T9#
Petrelli is looking for a sweep.
Petrelli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrelli (10) vs (9) Wild#SUB#
Petrelli is looking for a kimura here.
Petrelli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrelli (13) vs (9) Wild
Wild is looking to improve his position but Petrelli isn't that keen on the idea.
Petrelli controlling the pace for now.
Wild is squirming around, avoiding Petrelli's attempts to control the action.
Wild is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Petrelli wants to take Wild's back but he can't do it this time.
Wild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wild is still trying to improve position.
Petrelli pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Petrelli looking to control but Wild is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wild wants to hold on but Petrelli pushes him away.
Petrelli tries to control but Wild wriggling away.
Wild wants to control but Petrelli is having none of it.#T11#
Petrelli fails to advance to Wild's back.
Wild wants to control but Petrelli is having none of it.
Petrelli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wild has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrelli (16) vs (9) Wild
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Petrelli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Petrelli is looking for the choke from the back position but Wild is controlling his hands well.
Petrelli trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Wild is really stuck here.
Wild tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wild tries to hold on but Petrelli pushes him away.
Petrelli trying to control but Wild is having none of it.
Petrelli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petrelli controlling the pace for now.
Wild tries to lock up and control but Petrelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrelli wants to control but instead Wild manages to regain half guard.
Wild is looking to control Petrelli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wild avoid being mounted?#T13##SUB2#
Wild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wild trying to control here.
Petrelli wants to pass to mount but Wild is defending the position.
Wild tries to get to full guard but Petrelli has control of the leg.
Petrelli is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Petrelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wild trying to control the position here.
Wild working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Petrelli wants to control from the top but Wild keeps moving.
Wild 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.
Petrelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrelli trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrelli takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Dan Petrelli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TK 14
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dong motions for Dawkins to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dawkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong. That's going to slow Dawkins down.
Dong misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Dong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dawkins lands with a shot to the body.
Dawkins slips a jab from Dong.
Jason Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins lands with a hook. Dong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dong on the side of the head.
Dawkins wants to slow Dong down by chopping away at his legs.
Dawkins takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dong slips a jab from Dawkins.#TD2#
Dawkins gets a double leg takedown into Dong's guard.
Dong pulls Dawkins in to control the position.
Dawkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong looking to control.
Dong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawkins is one step ahead there. #T2#
Dawkins landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dong is trying to keep Dawkins in close.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dawkins controls the pace.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dawkins slips a straight right by Dong.#T3#
Dawkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dawkins misses with a low kick.
Dong misses the jab.
A big left from Dawkins misses.
Dawkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dawkins slips under a jab from Dong.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dong 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.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong slips a straight right by Dawkins.#TD2#
Dawkins drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong is trying to control the position but Dawkins postures up. #T4#
Dong wants to stand but Dawkins is controlling the position.
Dong is trying to keep Dawkins in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawkins won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dawkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dawkins postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
Dong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dong looking to control.
#SUB#
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawkins passes into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Dawkins 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#
Dawkins jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
Jason Dawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong walks into a jab.#TD2#
Dawkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dong was covering up waiting for the punch and Dawkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dong is trying to control the position but Dawkins postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Dong is putting a hurting on Dawkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dong controlling the position.
Dawkins is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
Dong wants to control but Dawkins is keeping him busy.
Dong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dawkins!
Dawkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dong tries to control but Dawkins wriggling away.
Dawkins stops Dong from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong raining down shots from the mount!
Dawkins working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Dawkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dawkins keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dawkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dong fails to move to back control.
Dawkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dawkins can't escape the position.
Dawkins tries to lock up and control but Dong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jason Dawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawkins is looking to escape.
Dong controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Dong with the ground and pound from mount.
Dawkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dawkins working to try and regain half guard.
Dong seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dawkins is holding on tight.
Dong landing strikes from the mount and Dawkins is in trouble!
Dawkins wants to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Dong tries to control but Dawkins wriggling away.
Dawkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Dong wants to control the pace but Dawkins is squirming around nicely.
Dawkins can't escape the position.
Dawkins has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Dong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Dong looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Dong keeps control of the position as Dawkins tries to break free.
Dawkins is still trying to improve position.
Dawkins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dong.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dong controlling the positon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks.
Dawkins can't escape the position.
Dawkins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dong off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dawkins wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Dong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Dawkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dawkins throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Dong attempts a counter takedown but Dawkins avoids it well and moves away.
Dawkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dong throws a head kick but Dawkins moves out of range.
Dong walks into a jab.
Dong keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong tries to counter with a takedown but Dawkins is quick to defend against it.
Dawkins punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Dong moves out of range easily.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawkins.
Dong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawkins is fending him off so far but Dong persists. Nope, Dawkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dawkins 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 Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A left lands for Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins motions for Dong to come forward. Dawkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dawkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Dong's head.
Dawkins walks into a left hand.
Dawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Dong misses its intended target.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dawkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Dong misses with a low kick.
Dawkins misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dawkins swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dawkins misses with a combination
#TD#
and Dong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dong.
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!
Dawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawkins preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Dong looking to control.
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Dawkins throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Dong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dong wants to stand but Dawkins is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Dawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawkins 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Dawkins! |
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Event:
BKFC 19 - Bottura vs Silver
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dong.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong feints the counter takedown.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Dong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones 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.
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones clobbers Dong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jones defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Dong with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Dong's guard.
Dong pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dong trying to control the position.
#T2#
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Dong manages to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Jones is looking to advance position but Dong won't allow it. #SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
Dong wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jones clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Dong slips a jab from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong motions for Jones to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Jones swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Dong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Dong wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Dong is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dong tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones controls the position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong struggling a bit here.#T2#
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Jones trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
Dong tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dong, who protects the arm well.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Dong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dong sneaks back into half guard.
Dong is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Dong wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Dong is trying to escape the mount.
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 Kevin Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Dong avoids it well and moves away.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Dong tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Dong is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Dong's guard.
Dong pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Dong is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Jones postures up.
Dong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dong slips under a jab from Jones.
Dong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dong shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Dong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Dong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Dong avoids the body shot from Jones.
Dong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Kevin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Dong.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dong is being controlled here.
Dong is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Jones staying calm.#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong is trying to improve his position.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Jones controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
BKFC - 185/205 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Brown tries to bum rush Dong with a series of wild strikes but Dong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dong feints the counter takedown.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dong slips a jab from Brown.
Dong with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Dong wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range. #CL#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown pushes Dong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Dong tries to tie him up.
Brown is pushing Dong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong wants a takedown.
#T1#
Dong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dong 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.
Dong is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dong has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong has Brown pressed against the cage.
Brown lands a left hand.
Dong looking to stall.
Dong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Dong trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dong into the cage.#T2#
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dong prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dong or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head. #T3#
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong blocking some punches.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Dong is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
AJ Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Dong.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown blocking some punches.
Dong tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Dong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Dong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Brown.#KD#
Brown cracks Dong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Brown finish him?
#ROC#Dong is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Long Dong has been cut.#KD#
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dong sprawling to the canvas! Dong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Long Dong's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown jabs Dong to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Dong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Brown.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown pushes Dong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dong.
Dong is breathing heavily.#T1#
Brown lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Brown.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.#KD#
Brown sends Dong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brown is motioning to the referee to let Dong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dong is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Dong seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Dong throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Brown counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dong! Brown lets Dong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
Dong switches off momentarily and Brown cracks him with a monster right hand! Dong topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Brown dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Brown!
An out of breath AJ Brown 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:
BKFC - 205 Bracket
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Switch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Switch works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Switch trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong trying to control the position.
Dong wants to sweep here but Switch controlling him for the moment.
Switch stands up over Dong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Switch is working Dong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Switch is one step ahead there.
Dong is trying to keep Switch in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Switch slips an elbow through the middle.
Switch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet. #T1#
Switch throws a big elbow that misses.
Switch trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong managing to control the position.
Switch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Switch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Switch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Switch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dong trying to control the position here.
Switch wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Switch won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Switch being controlled here momentarily.
Dong wants to sweep here but Switch controlling him for the moment.
Dong is working hard here to advance position.
Switch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dong looking to control.
Switch stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
Switch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Switch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Switch landing with the ground and pound.
Switch chips away with some ground and pound.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Switch from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Switch drops back looking for a leg! Dong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dong manages to kick Switch off! Switch jumps back into Dong's guard.
Dong is controlling Switch's posture.
Switch trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong controlling the position.
Switch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Switch's guard. #REVR#
Switch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Switch wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Switch keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Switch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong won't allow Switch to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong pushing down on Switch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Switch trying to hold on to Dong's head to control him but Dong postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Switch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Switch darts in looking for a takedown but Dong gets double underhooks and turns Switch into the cage.
Dong throws a low kick but Switch avoids it.
Switch misses with a body kick.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Switch. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong throwing a counter right hand but Switch manages to avoid it.
Switch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong throwing a counter right hand but Switch manages to avoid it.
Switch darts in looking for a takedown but Dong gets double underhooks and turns Switch into the cage.
Dong tries to counter with a takedown but Switch is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Dong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Switch, pushing him back against the cage.
Dong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Long Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Switch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to stall but Switch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Switch is working for takedown but Dong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Switch has Dong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Switch is working for takedown but Dong is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Switch wants a takedown.
#TD#
Dong has picked Switch up - he's going for a ride! Dong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Switch is controlling Dong's trapped leg to prevent Dong from advancing to side control.
Dong tries to pass to full mount but Switch defends it.
Switch preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Switch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Switch is trying to maintain the position but Dong is very close to passing his half guard.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Switch keeps working. #T2#
Switch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Switch is trying to control but can't.
Dong is keen to just control but Switch is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Switch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Kill Switch has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Switch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Switch controlling the position well.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Switch defending well.
Switch is looking to control Dong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Switch avoid being mounted?
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Switch controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Switch actively working from the bottom here.
Switch is trying to get back to full guard.
Switch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Switch is refusing to be controlled, as Dong sits in half guard.
Switch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dong passes to full mount!
Dong with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Dong prevents Switch from getting the reversal.
Dong tries to control but Switch wriggling away.
Dong unloading with bombs!
Switch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Switch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dong wants to control the pace but Switch is squirming around nicely.
Switch doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Dong mounts Switch! Really nice guard pass there!
Switch wants to control but Dong is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Dong dominated that second round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Switch misses #TD#
and Dong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Switch holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Switch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dong seems to be working for a kimura but Switch defends the submission attempt.
Dong is looking to advance position but Switch won't allow it.
Switch trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Switch actively working from the bottom here.
Switch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong postures up.
Dong wants to control from the top but Switch keeps moving.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Switch can do to turn this around?
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Switch is retaining full guard. #T1#
Switch controls Dong momentarily but Dong frees himself.
Switch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dong cracks Switch with a solid left hand.
Switch keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Switch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong trying to control but Switch is working from the bottom.
Dong is fighting to break Switch's control of his arms but Switch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Switch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Switch keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Switch is keeping the position.
Switch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Switch.#CL2#
Dong tries to keep at a distance but Switch has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Switch has Dong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Switch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dong tumbling to the mat - Switch dives into Dong's guard.
Switch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Switch working his ground and pound in the gym.
Switch looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Switch keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Switch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dong defends well.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Switch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong advances position into side control!
Dong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Switch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Switch tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Dong tries to move to mount but Switch blocks the move with his legs.
Switch is trying to control Dong's posture but Dong avoids it.
Switch gets back to half guard.
Switch is not content to let Dong control the position.
Switch keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Switch is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Switch is controlling Dong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Switch is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dong 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Dong!
Long Dong thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BKFC 6 - Boxaaja vs Yonic
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinsaku misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown. Shinsaku 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.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Shinsaku is keeping the position.
Dong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dong prevents Shinsaku from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Dong seems content to control.
Shinsaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dong in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinsaku is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dong 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#
Dong seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shinsaku is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Long Dong!
A victorious Long Dong 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:
King of the Jungle
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Koyri throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Dong scores with a takedown into Koyri's guard.
Koyri keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Dong advances position into side control!
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Koyri prevents Dong from moving into mount.
Koyri struggling a bit here.
Dong taking a breather here.
Koyri is trying to buck Dong off.
Dong happy to just control the position for now. #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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koyri swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with a series of strikes. Koyri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koyri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
A counter left hand to the body from Dong misses its target.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but Koyri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koyri lands an overhand right.#T3#
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koyri.
A counter left hand to the body from Dong misses its target.
Pentti Koyri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koyri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koyri punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
Koyri looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
A left and a right from Koyri both land. Nice combination.
Koyri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koyri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Dong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koyri won't be happy with that.
Koyri trying to remain calm as Dong controls from the top position.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong advances to full mount.
Dong looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Long Dong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dong slips a straight right by Koyri.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koyri.
Koyri throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.
Koyri misses with a looping right.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koyri throws out the jab.
Dong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koyri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koyri tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koyri misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Dong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Long Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koyri working a defensive guard here.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Koyri is keeping the position.#T1#
Dong postures up.
Dong content to stall in guard here.
Dong advances position into side control!
Koyri is being controlled here.
Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dong works to advance to full mount. Koyri defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Koyri stops Dong from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dong controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dong.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Dong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Koyri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koyri thinking.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pentti Koyri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Koyri misses the target.
Koyri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dong.
Koyri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong fails with the takedown.
Koyri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koyri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong moves away from the strike by Koyri.
A telegraphed right hand from Koyri misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Koyri. That snapped Dong's head back.
#T1#
Jab by Koyri.
Koyri throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong is looking to wear down Koyri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koyri swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koyri, as that shot connected.
A big right from Koyri misses.
Dong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koyri sprawls and moves away.
Dong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koyri tries to avoid it but Dong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koyri to the ground. Koyri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong tries for a takedown but Koyri circles away easily
and Koyri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Koyri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Koyri digs a good body shot into Dong's ribs.
Koyri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
Dong tries to counter with a takedown but Koyri is quick to defend against it.
Dong slips a jab from Koyri.
Koyri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koyri misses with a series of wild punches.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koyri cracks Dong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pentti Koyri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Koyri misses.
Dong tries to counter with a takedown but Koyri is quick to defend against it.
Koyri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Koyri stuffs the takedown attempt from Dong. Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Koyri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Koyri avoided it.
Dong takes a swing at Koyri's ribcage but misses.
Koyri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koyri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Koyri lands a jab to the nose.
Dong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong moves out of range as Koyri strikes.#T4#
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koyri.
Dong slips a straight right by Koyri.
Dong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koyri sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Koyri misses.
Koyri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Koyri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koyri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown. Koyri fights it but they end up in guard.
Dong stays in close to Koyri's body and controls the position.
Pentti Koyri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Koyri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Dong! |
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Event:
Junglefights 5
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Dong.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.#TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dong is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
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.
Dong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Dong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T1#
Dong 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.
Dong seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown is working Dong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
My spies in Tin Can Athletics inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dong looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
Brown throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown lands a head shot.
A jab from Brown misses.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown is trying to keep Dong in close.
#T3#
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brown misses with a hook
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Dong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Dong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Brown will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown leaves Dong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dong.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mike Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Dong feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Brown misses.
Dong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Brown misses with a looping left.
Dong misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Dong backing up. Dong nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Dong. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Dong attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Dong's temple.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dong is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong managing to control the position.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown is in close to Dong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Dong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Dong keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dong 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#
Dong trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well. #SUB#
Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
#T4#
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Dong wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Dong is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dong in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Dong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.#T1#
Dong slips under a jab from Brown.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Mike Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Dong shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Dong moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dong counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that. #T2#
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to stand but Dong is controlling the position.
Dong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
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!
Dong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Dong scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Dong counters by moving into the clinch.
Dong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dong has Brown pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to break free but Dong pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Junglefights 3
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kane throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
Dong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kane slaps away a takedown attempt from Dong, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane thows a huge punch but Dong dodges it nicely.
Dong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head. #T1#
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong controlling Kane's posture.
Kane wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Kane throws a big elbow that misses.
Dong controlling the position.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane postures up.
Dong is pulling down on Kane's head. It's preventing any offense from Kane, at least for the moment.
Kane wants to stand and escape but instead Dong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Dong controlling from the top position.
Kane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kareem Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Dong.#BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kane drives through with a takedown into Dong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dong is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Dong has Kane pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong, which made it look bad.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Dong dodges the punch combination from Kane.
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 Kareem Kane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kane content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Dong shows good takedown defense.
Dong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dong takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
And Kane counters with a quick kick to the body but Dong blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Kane. Those never looked like landing.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dong defends well and Kane ends up having to push Dong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane wants to slow Dong down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong flicks out a counter leg kick but Kane steps away.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dong manages to circle out of the way.
Dong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kane rather than just go for the knockout.
Dong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane goes for a double leg but Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dong continues to drive forward.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong. #T4#
Dong effectively controlling the action here.
Kane can't get the takedown.
Kane jumps guard but Dong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong just leaning against Kane, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Dong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kane takes one on the button.#TD#
Kane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Dong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dong prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Dong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
Dong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#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.
More stalling from Dong.
Kane wants to control but Dong postures up.
Kane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kane tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dong easily slips into full mount!
Dong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane has given up his back. Will we see Dong going for some submissions?
Kane trying to control the hands but Dong breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Kane right now.
Kane just trying to survive but Dong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
What can Kane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Dong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Long Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Junglefights 1
Date: Jan 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Racio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Racio stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Racio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Racio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Racio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racio postures up.
Racio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Racio content to stall in guard here.
Racio is looking to work some ground and pound but Dong has wrist control.
Racio showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dong gets caught napping as Racio dives in and scores a takedown. Dong manages to retain guard.
Racio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Racio stands up over Dong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Racio stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.
Racio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Racio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Racio checks a low kick from Dong.
Racio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dong defends it well.
Racio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Racio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Racio somewhat.#T3##CL2#
Racio forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Dong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Racio is keeping busy.
Racio wants to take the fight to the mat but Dong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dong is pressed up against the cage. Racio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dong down to the mat. Dong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Long Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Racio.#TD2#
Racio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Racio is looking to work some ground and pound but Dong has wrist control.#T4#
Racio throws a big right hand that misses.
Racio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Racio tries to stand but Dong is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Dong looking to control but Racio passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Racio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Racio dives in for a single leg takedown but Dong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Racio manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Racio drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.
Dong is looking to control Racio's arms but Racio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dong has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Racio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing Racio from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Racio from controlling successfully.
Racio stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.#T1#
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Racio controlling from the top position.
Dong looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Racio slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Racio is just out of range.
Racio has a takedown stuffed.
As Racio backs away, Dong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch combination from Racio misses.
Dong slaps away a takedown attempt from Racio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Long Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Racio.#TD2#
Racio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Racio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Racio trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well. #T3#
Dong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Racio.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Danny Racio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Racio prevents Dong from improving his position.#SUB2#
Racio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dong defends it well.
Dong trying to control but Racio postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Racio seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Racio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Racio moves away.#TD2#
Racio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dong sprawls well initially but Racio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Racio is breathing heavily.
Dong is pressing down on Racio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dong advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Racio prevents Dong from moving into mount.
Racio struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Racio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Racio moves into range and clinches up with Dong.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Racio as Dong tries to tie him up.
Racio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Racio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danny Racio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Racio shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong swings for the body but Racio moves out of range.
Racio has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Racio misses with a double jab.
Dong throws a counter high kick but Racio was just alert enough to avoid it.
Racio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dong sprawls well. Dong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Racio gets slowly back to his feet.
Long Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Racio.
Racio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dong keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Racio moves into the clinch.
Dong stalling in the clinch but Racio improves position.
Racio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Racio controlling the action here for a moment.
Racio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Racio letting Dong take a breather here.
Dong taking a breather.
Racio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Racio wants to take the fight to the mat but Dong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Racio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Racio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dong walks away with a smile on his face. Racio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dong with a nice cross.#CL2#
Racio has managed to clinch.
Racio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Racio.
Racio tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Racio back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dong.
#BC2#
Racio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Racio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Racio darts in looking for a takedown but Dong gets double underhooks and turns Racio into the cage.
Dong fails to land with a series of punches.
Racio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Racio slips under a jab from Dong.#TD2#
Racio dives in and scores a takedown into Dong's guard.
Long Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Racio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Racio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Long Dong.
I think Racio 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Racio!
After the fight, Danny Racio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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