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Event:
GC 473: Doomsday VS Danilov
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Madero gets tackled into the cage by Potthast. Potthast maintains the clinch. #BC#
Madero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potthast on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Madero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Potthast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potthast has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Madero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Potthast keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Oaza Madero has been cut.
Potthast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potthast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Madero misses.
Madero lands with an overhand left.
Madero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madero scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Potthast takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potthast misses with a body punch.
Potthast working aggressively here.
Madero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potthast has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Madero breaks from the clinch.
Potthast shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Madero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Potthast is looking to clinch but Madero is avoiding it.
#T1#
Potthast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madero manages to avoid it.
Madero lands with a cross.
Madero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madero swats away the attempt to clinch by Potthast.
Madero fails with a takedown attempt.
Oaza Madero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potthast tries to clinch but Madero moves out of range.
Potthast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madero was well out of range. Poor timing from Potthast.
Madero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Madero lands.
Potthast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Madero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Madero throws a shot to the body.
Madero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Madero coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Madero stuns Potthast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Madero as he connects with a hook.
Madero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potthast is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Madero rather than just go for the knockout.
Madero looks to throw the jab but Potthast is out of range.
Potthast appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Madero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Madero.
Madero throws out a loose jab but Potthast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madero, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Madero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Potthast did well to prevent Madero getting side control.
Potthast moves into full guard.
Madero preventing the sweep.
Madero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Potthast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madero advances position into side control!
Madero tries to advance to mount but Potthast denies him. #T3#
Potthast misses with a strike from the bottom.
Madero scores with punches from side control.
Madero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madero is looking to take a break and control but Potthast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Madero.
Potthast managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Madero.
Madero 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.
Madero looks up at the clock and then as Potthast takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Madero smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Potthast is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Madero working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Potthast is rocked!
Madero scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Potthast is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Madero can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oaza Madero! |
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Event:
GC 470: Don VS Madero
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Potthast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Potthast takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Potthast is trying to stall.
We've been hearing reports that Potthast has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Potthast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potthast loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.#CL#
Potthast darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Potthast slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ stuns Potthast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Christ lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potthast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christ bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christ listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Christ.
Christ has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Potthast is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Potthast saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Potthast misses the target.
Christ is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Potthast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Potthast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ throws a hook but Potthast avoids it easily.
Potthast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potthast just misses with a punch to the body.
Potthast scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Christ misses with a hook. Potthast ducked under it nicely.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Potthast misses with a wild body shot.
Christ avoids the body shot from Potthast.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Potthast counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Potthast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potthast slips under a jab.
Potthast lunges at Christ with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christ's hand.
Potthast looks to clinch
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potthast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Potthast misses.
Christ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Potthast is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potthast is looking to counter punch.
Potthast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Christ avoids the body shot from Potthast.
Potthast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potthast. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Potthast swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Potthast.
Potthast throws a body shot but no joy.
Potthast misses the shot to the body.
Potthast throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ scores with a nice head shot.
Christ throws a hook but Potthast avoids it easily.
Potthast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potthast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potthast just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Potthast.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Potthast moves out of range of the strikes.
Potthast is looking for a counter combo.
Christ avoids the body shot from Potthast.
Potthast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christ 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.
Christ connects with the punch.#ROC2#Potthast is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ fakes the body blow, causing Potthast to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Potthast goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Christ!
A very excited looking Julio Christ made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 465: Le Delma VS Warc Rimin
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Muesli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muesli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Potthast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Potthast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muesli lands with a short shot to the head.
Potthast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muesli is keeping busy.
Muesli trying to stall but Potthast improves his position.
Muesli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muesli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potthast's efforts to push away.
Potthast tries to stall but Muesli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Potthast tries to stall but Muesli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muesli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Potthast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Potthast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muesli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potthast.
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muesli moves away.
Potthast has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Muesli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muesli moves in looking to clinch but Potthast pushes him off.
Potthast was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muesli moves away.#T1#
Muesli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potthast momentarily.
#CL2#
Muesli takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muesli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muesli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Potthast can't break the clinch.
Muesli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Potthast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Charlie Potthast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Muesli.#BC#
Potthast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muesli misses with a hook.
Potthast stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potthast wants it to stay on the feet.
Muesli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potthast.
Potthast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Potthast misses.
Muesli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potthast manages to avoid it.
Muesli doesn't manage to clinch there - Potthast circles away.
Potthast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muesli was well out of range. Poor timing from Potthast.#T2#
Potthast throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Muesli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Muesli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potthast, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Potthast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Potthast misses.
Tyrone Muesli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potthast slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muesli moves away.
Muesli throws a counter combo.
Muesli throws a right and a left that Potthast avoids nicely.
Potthast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potthast throws a body punch but Muesli moves out of range.
Muesli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Potthast throws a body punch but Muesli moves out of range. #CL2#
Potthast gets tackled into the cage by Muesli. Muesli maintains the clinch.
Potthast stalling in the clinch but Muesli improves position.
Muesli is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Potthast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muesli tries a body shot but Potthast blocks it.
#T3#
Potthast is trying to push Muesli away but Muesli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Potthast - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muesli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Potthast has had enough of the clinch but Muesli keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Potthast manages to break the clinch.
Muesli scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Muesli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Potthast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muesli trying to mount his opponent but Potthast defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potthast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muesli is working away from the top position though.
Muesli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potthast keeps working. #T4#
Potthast moves into full guard.
Muesli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potthast is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Potthast wants to sweep but no luck.
Potthast lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Muesli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potthast.
Potthast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Potthast won't allow Muesli to sweep him here.
Potthast won't allow Muesli to get back to his feet.
Muesli has momentary wrist control but Potthast slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Muesli 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#
Muesli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potthast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muesli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Potthast looks to land a left hand but Muesli moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Muesli gets a clinch.
Potthast is trying to break free.
Muesli tries for a takedown but Potthast manages to get underhooks.
Muesli scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Muesli.
Muesli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muesli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potthast backwards.
Potthast tries to break the clinch but Muesli is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muesli wants to stall.
Muesli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muesli throws a punch but it's blocked by Potthast.
Potthast can't break the clinch.
Muesli misses with the head strike.
Muesli lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Muesli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potthast's efforts to push away.
Muesli slows down the pace here.
Muesli lands with a left to the head.
Potthast stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muesli.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Potthast blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Muesli wants the takedown. Potthast is fighting it off but Muesli persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Potthast's guard against the cage.
Muesli stopping the sweep attempt from Potthast.
Muesli trying to control the position from guard on top but Potthast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muesli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
An elbow from Muesli crashes against the mat.
Muesli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Muesli misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Muesli swings around for an armbar but Potthast sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Muesli's guard.
Muesli wants to stand and escape but Potthast is having none of it.
Potthast missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muesli wants to stand up but Potthast is controlling him.
Potthast trying to control the position from guard on top but Muesli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potthast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potthast trying to control but Muesli is working from the bottom.
Muesli is trying to control the position but Potthast postures up.
Potthast won't allow Muesli to sweep him here.
Potthast prevents Muesli from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Potthast trying to control the position from guard on top but Muesli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muesli looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muesli is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Muesli wants to pass the guard but Potthast is keeping the position.
Potthast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muesli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Potthast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muesli pushing down on Potthast's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Potthast trying to hold on to Muesli's head to control him but Muesli postures up.
Tyrone Muesli has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Muesli wants to control but Potthast is keeping him busy.
Muesli wants to pass to mount but Potthast is defending the position. #SUB2#
Muesli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potthast defends it well.
Potthast moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potthast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muesli is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Potthast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muesli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muesli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Muesli 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Muesli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muesli avoids the body shot from Potthast.
Potthast throws a body punch but Muesli moves out of range.
Muesli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Potthast misses the shot to the body.
Potthast closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muesli slips under a jab.
Muesli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Potthast misses with a wild body shot.
Muesli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potthast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muesli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muesli moves in looking to clinch but Potthast pushes him off.
It looked like Potthast was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muesli.
A swing and a miss from Potthast.
Potthast swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muesli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muesli wants to clinch.#T1#
Muesli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muesli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potthast throws an overhand right that lands on Muesli's shoulder, as Muesli tries to avoid the shot.
Charlie Potthast is winning the standup battle so far.
Potthast circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potthast digs a good hook to Muesli's body.
Potthast throws a shot from downtown. Muesli moves away and avoids it.
Muesli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potthast loads up on a big right hand but Muesli slips the punch.
Potthast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muesli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Potthast counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Potthast loads up on a big right hand but Muesli slips the punch.
Potthast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muesli manages to avoid it.
Muesli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potthast.
Muesli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potthast is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Muesli's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Muesli connects with the punch.
Muesli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potthast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muesli tries to clinch up but Potthast circles away and keeps his distance.
Muesli ducks under a wild hook from Potthast.
Potthast is looking to wear down Muesli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Potthast throws a lazy right hand but Muesli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Potthast looks to score with a jab to the body but Muesli is just out of range.
Muesli staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Muesli gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Potthast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muesli.
Muesli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Potthast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muesli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potthast's efforts to push away.#T3##BC#
Potthast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potthast looks to score with a jab to the body but Muesli is just out of range.
Muesli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Muesli finds it's way through Potthast's defenses.
Muesli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Potthast doesn't seem bothered though.
Potthast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muesli.
Muesli misses with a wild body shot.
Potthast throws a jab but it's blocked by Muesli.
Muesli unleashes a big counter combination but Potthast bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Potthast takes one to the chin there.
Potthast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potthast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muesli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potthast's head backwards.
Muesli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Potthast gets tackled into the cage by Muesli. Muesli maintains the clinch.
Muesli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Potthast up against the cage.#BC#
Potthast manages to break the clinch.
Charlie Potthast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potthast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muesli was well out of range. Poor timing from Potthast.
Muesli throws out a counter right but Potthast avoids it with no problem.
Potthast throws a shot from downtown. Muesli moves away and avoids it.
Muesli throws a shot from downtown. Potthast moves away and avoids it.
Muesli tries to clinch there but Potthast circles away.
Muesli tries to clinch there but Potthast circles away.
Potthast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muesli manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Muesli moves into the clinch.
Potthast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muesli letting Potthast take a breather here.
A short right from Muesli on the inside.
Charlie Potthast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Muesli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Potthast tries to throw a body punch but Muesli avoids it by throwing Potthast back against the cage.
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 Charlie Potthast.
I think Muesli 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Muesli! |
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Event:
GC 462: Chambers VS Slugs
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Potthast takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takano throws a head kick that Potthast semi-blocks.
Takano lands a really nice looking cross but Potthast seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Potthast blocks the leg kick.
Potthast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Potthast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potthast fails to land the takedown.
Potthast takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Takano.
Takano throws a hook but Potthast blocks it.
Takano misses with a two punch combination.
Potthast 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.
Takano delivers a nice body kick.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potthast thuds a left hand into Takano's body.
Potthast just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potthast jabs Takano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Potthast throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Takano lands with a cross.
Takano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Potthast connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Potthast connects with a right hand. Takano shakes it off.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into Potthast's torso.
Potthast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Takano misses.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Potthast throwing a counter right hand but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano lands a head kick!
Takano throws a leg kick but Potthast moved away.
Potthast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takano.
A jab from Takano misses.
A quick step to the side and Potthast tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potthast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takano. Takano obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Potthast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Potthast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takano pulls Potthast in close to his closed guard and prevents Potthast from doing any damage or advancing position.
Potthast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Potthast connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano looking for a sweep. Not yet Takano, not yet. #SUB2#
Takano is looking for a triangle but Potthast pushes his legs off easily.
Potthast wants to pass the guard but Takano is keeping the position.
Potthast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Potthast advances to half guard.
Potthast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takano defending well though.
Potthast trying to control from Takano's half guard. Takano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Potthast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Potthast postures up in Takano's guard and throws a big left but Takano blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takano 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.#T3#
Potthast throws a big right hand that misses.
Potthast works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takano is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potthast performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Potthast slips a nice elbow through Takano's hands, connecting with Takano's forehead.
Takano is not content to let Potthast control the position.
Potthast is really struggling to control Takano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Takano is looking to improve his position.
Takano is not content to let Potthast control the position.#T4#
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. Potthast connects with a nice short shot to Takano's temple.
Potthast looks to land a strike but Takano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Potthast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potthast wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving.
Takano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Potthast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Potthast from controlling successfully.
Potthast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Charlie Potthast will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Takano lands with a slapping head kick.
Potthast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Potthast counters with a straight right hand.
Takano defending well as Potthast loads up on a big left hand.
Potthast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potthast misses the shot to the body.
Potthast takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Potthast throws a hook to the side of Takano's head but Takano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potthast avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potthast. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potthast at a distance.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potthast manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Potthast - just one landing.
Takano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Takano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Takano throws a leg kick but Potthast sees it coming and moves out of range.
Potthast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano misses with a wild combination.
Takano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potthast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Potthast misses with a body shot.
Potthast throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Potthast avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takano staying out of range there.
A low kick from Takano is predictable there
and Potthast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potthast lands with a good body shot.
Takano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takano throws out a leg kick but Potthast moves out of range and Takano only half commits.
Potthast stuns Takano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Takano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potthast was well out of range. Poor timing from Takano.
Takano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potthast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano lands with an overhand left.
Potthast is looking to wear down Takano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Potthast manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takano on his heels. He'll look to pass Takano's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Takano looking for a guillotine here but Potthast defends easily.
Takano is breathing heavily.
Potthast throwing strikes from guard but Takano blocks nicely.
Potthast trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potthast works over Takano with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Takano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potthast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Potthast postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Potthast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potthast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Charlie Potthast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Potthast trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Potthast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takano has control of Potthast's left arm, preventing Potthast from doing any damage.
Potthast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Potthast wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving.
Potthast with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Potthast looking to pass the guard.
Potthast trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Potthast throws a big elbow that misses.
Potthast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Potthast from controlling successfully.
Takano trying to control the position.
Potthast is pushing down on Takano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takano is fighting to maintain full guard but Potthast has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takano manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Potthast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Charlie Potthast will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Takano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Potthast misses its target.
Potthast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Potthast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potthast. That did some damage!
Potthast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Potthast tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Potthast dives in and scores a takedown into Takano's guard.#SUB2#
Takano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potthast defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potthast keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takano's head.
Takano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Potthast throwing strikes but missing.
Potthast advances to half guard. #T1#
Potthast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potthast thows a huge punch but Takano dodges it nicely.
Potthast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Potthast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Potthast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takano keeps working.
Potthast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Potthast.
Potthast with the ground and pound but Takano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Potthast trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potthast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Potthast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Takano is looking for a triangle but Potthast pushes his legs off easily.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Potthast from controlling successfully.
Potthast connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Takano is rocked!
Potthast stopping the sweep attempt from Takano.
Potthast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Potthast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takano has momentary wrist control but Potthast slips an elbow through the middle.
Takano is still in real trouble! Can Potthast finish him?
Potthast gets to his feet and stands over Takano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Takano felt that one! Potthast unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Takano from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Potthast! |
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Event:
GC 458: Chambers VS Christ
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Don throws a head kick that misses.
Potthast tries to counter with a clinch but Don shakes him off and moves away.
Potthast misses with a takedown attempt
and Don counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Don does it's job there.
Don has his takedown stuffed
and Potthast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potthast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don drops down looking for a counter takedown but Potthast sprawls and moves away.
Potthast looks to score with a jab to the body but Don is just out of range.
Don appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Don misses with a low kick.
Potthast on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potthast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Don feinted with a counter takedown.
Potthast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potthast has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Charlie Potthast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Don lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Potthast throws a hook but Don avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Don as he connects with a hook.
Potthast fails with a takedown attempt.
Potthast misses the body punch
and Don counters with a nice uppercut.
Potthast just misses with a punch to the body.
Don lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Potthast throws a right hand that misses
enabling Don to counter with a crisp jab.
Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potthast throws a jab but it's blocked by Don.
Potthast misses with a lunging right hand
and Don connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potthast throws a predictable looking body shot
and Don connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Potthast with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Don looks to throw the jab but Potthast is out of range.
Don connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Don lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Potthast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Don sprawls well. Don wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potthast gets slowly back to his feet.
Monty Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Potthast.
Don slaps away a takedown attempt from Potthast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Potthast throws a lazy uppercut
and Don counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Don slips a jab and a cross from Potthast.
Potthast looks to score with a jab to the body but Don is just out of range.#T3#
Don scores with the left hand. Potthast knows he should have avoided that one.
Don is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Don lands with a shot to the body.
Potthast slips a jab from Don.
Potthast lands with a good body shot.
Potthast walks into a straight right hand from Don.
Potthast is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Don rather than just go for the knockout.
Potthast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Potthast misses with a body shot
and Don counters with a nice uppercut.
Potthast works Don's body with a nice hook.
Potthast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potthast looks to land a combination but Don avoids it well.
Don lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Potthast shoots in for a double leg but Don sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potthast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potthast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Don manages to avoid it.
Potthast misses with a jab to the body
and Don counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Don scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Potthast gets a takedown into half guard.
Potthast is trying to control. Don wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Don wants to improve his position but Potthast is controlling well.
Potthast scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Don 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#
Don tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potthast was well out of range. Poor timing from Don.
Potthast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Don.
Don cracks Potthast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Potthast walks into a jab.#TD2#
Potthast manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Don on his heels. He'll look to pass Don's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potthast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potthast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Don tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Don working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Don has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Potthast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Potthast content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Potthast scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Potthast with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Potthast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Potthast won't allow Don to sweep him here.
Potthast missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Don is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Potthast has his hands clasped together but Don extends and breaks Potthast's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Don.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monty Don!
During a confident post fight interview, Monty Don thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Potthast avoids the body shot from Castravet.
Castravet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potthast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potthast misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Castravet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Potthast.#TD2#
Potthast shoots in and bounces Castravet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Potthast is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Potthast trying to control the position from guard on top but Castravet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Potthast working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Potthast missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castravet keeping moving, preventing Potthast from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Castravet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potthast defends well.#SUB#
Castravet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castravet looking for a sweep. Not yet Castravet, not yet. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Potthast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Castravet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Potthast trying to control the position from guard on top but Castravet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potthast stands and throws Castravet's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Potthast lands a nice forearm strike.
Castravet is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potthast trying to control the action but Castravet is working from the bottom.
Potthast in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Castravet on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castravet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potthast is working Castravet over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Castravet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Potthast lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Castravet down.
Castravet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castravet on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Potthast cracks Castravet with a big elbow.
Potthast working the body and head with strikes.
Castravet is looking for a sweep.
Potthast working the body and head with strikes.
Castravet taking a bit of punishment here - Potthast scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Potthast's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Castravet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Potthast working Castravet over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potthast landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Potthast scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Castravet gets back to full guard.
Castravet keeping moving, preventing Potthast from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Castravet looking for a guillotine here but Potthast defends easily.
Castravet has momentary wrist control but Potthast slips an elbow through the middle.
Potthast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castravet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Potthast content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Castravet looking for a guillotine here but Potthast defends easily.
Potthast landing with the ground and pound.
Potthast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Potthast distracts Castravet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Potthast tries to free his leg and advance position but Castravet is retaining full guard.
Potthast works over Castravet with some ground and pound from guard.
Potthast controlling from the top position.
Castravet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Potthast trying to control but Castravet is working from the bottom.
Castravet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potthast is one step ahead there.
Castravet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potthast postures up and lands a big shot to Castravet's brow.
Castravet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Potthast dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Potthast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castravet.
Potthast moves away from the strike by Castravet.
Potthast swings for the body but Castravet moves out of range.
#TD2#
Potthast shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Potthast was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Potthast lands a few punches from side control.
Potthast connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Castravet some visible discomfort.
Potthast is putting a hurting on Castravet here, landing some big shots from side control.
Castravet tries to buck Potthast off but Potthast is having none of it.
Castravet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Potthast is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potthast prevents Castravet from improving his position.
Castravet is working hard here to advance position.
Potthast is looking to take a break and control but Castravet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potthast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Potthast not doing much here.
Potthast winds up and cracks Castravet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castravet is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Castravet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Potthast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Castravet manages to get to full guard.
Potthast lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Potthast passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castravet tries to buck Potthast off but Potthast is having none of it.#T2#
Potthast scoring with punches from side control.
Castravet taking a bit of punishment here - Potthast scoring with strikes.
Potthast in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Castravet on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castravet is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Potthast's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Potthast cracks Castravet with a big elbow.
Potthast lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Potthast's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Castravet is trying to improve his position.
Potthast lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Castravet down.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Potthast scoring with punches and elbows.
Castravet is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Castravet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#Castravet is rocked!#T3#
Potthast is working Castravet over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Castravet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castravet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Potthast wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Castravet seems to have got his legs back now.
Potthast is looking to take a break and control but Castravet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castravet is trying to get back to half guard.
Potthast working the head with strikes.
Potthast scoring with punches and elbows.
Potthast cracks Castravet with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Charlie Potthast has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potthast tries to move to mount but Castravet blocks the move with his legs.
Potthast in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Potthast in side control lands a decent elbow.
Castravet is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Castravet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potthast off and has taken his back!
Potthast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Castravet is looking for the choke from the back position but Potthast is controlling his hands well.
Castravet controlling well, preventing Potthast from escaping the position.
Potthast trying to control the hands but Castravet breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Potthast right now.
#SUB#
Castravet working for the choke.
Even with his hooks in, Castravet manages to miss with strikes from the back.
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!
Potthast trying to control the hands but Castravet won't let him.
Potthast manages to reverse the position and now he's in Castravet's guard. Nice work there by Potthast.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Potthast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Castravet throws a poor cross that misses
and Potthast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castravet looks to score with a jab to the body but Potthast is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Potthast misses.
Potthast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castravet throws a body punch but Potthast moves out of range.
Potthast misses with a wild body shot.
Castravet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Potthast just misses with a punch to the body.
Castravet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potthast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potthast lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potthast swings for the body but Castravet moves out of range.
Potthast looks to score with a jab to the body but Castravet is just out of range.#TD2#
Castravet gets caught flat footed, as Potthast shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Potthast wants to control from the top but Castravet keeps moving. #T1#
Potthast works over Castravet with some ground and pound from guard.
Potthast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castravet swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Castravet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Potthast working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Potthast is sitting in close to Castravet's body. Castravet has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Potthast is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Potthast is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Castravet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrei Castravet! |
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Event:
GC 443: Divisek VS Lentz
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Potthast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potthast just misses with a punch to the body.
Potthast lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Mark Arkinson has been cut.
Potthast takes a swing at Arkinson's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Arkinson.
Potthast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arkinson throws a nice looking combination but Potthast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arkinson looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Potthast. Beautiful body shot.
Arkinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Potthast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkinson manages to avoid it.
Arkinson misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Potthast counters with a nice right hand that sends Arkinson toppling to the canvas! Arkinson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Potthast finish him?!#ROC#Arkinson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potthast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Arkinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arkinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Potthast finish him?
Potthast lands a nice shot to the body.
Potthast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potthast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arkinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arkinson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Potthast swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Potthast! |
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Event:
GC 437:Ward VS Marciano
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Winters throws a lazy head kick
enabling Potthast to counter with a crisp jab.
Potthast looks to score with a jab to the body but Winters is just out of range.#CL#
Winters closes the distance and clinches.
Winters is trying to pull guard but Potthast has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Winters breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Winters's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potthast digs a good hook to Winters's body.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potthast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Potthast coming out on top.
Winters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potthast circles away quickly and effectively.
Potthast misses with a wild body shot.
Winters moves out of range of the strikes.
Winters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potthast is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Winters with a body shot.
Winters throws a right hand that Potthast ducks under and follows up with a left that Potthast also avoids with ease.
Jerome Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potthast scores with a nice head shot.
Potthast throws out a loose jab but Winters uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Winters throws a series of strikes that have Potthast backpedaling.
Winters wants to clinch but Potthast slips to the side
and Potthast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Potthast there.
Winters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Potthast lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Winters out cold! Winters is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Potthast! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 99
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Potthast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Narushima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Potthast throws a hook but Narushima blocks it.
Potthast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potthast has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Charlie Potthast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Potthast misses with an uppercut. Narushima saw that one coming.#TD#
Potthast throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Narushima was covering up waiting for the punch and Potthast finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Potthast trying to control but Narushima is working from the bottom.
Narushima pulls Potthast in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Potthast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Narushima manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potthast manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Narushima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Potthast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potthast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Narushima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Narushima tries to stand but Potthast is controlling from the bottom.
Narushima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Narushima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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.
Narushima preventing the sweep.
Potthast has a closed guard, preventing Narushima from standing up.
Narushima is looking to pass into half guard but Potthast pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Potthast is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Narushima has Potthast pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Narushima 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.
Potthast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Narushima 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##T3#
Narushima wants to free his trapped foot but Potthast is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Narushima wants to stand up but Potthast has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Narushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Narushima content to control rather than advance.
Potthast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Narushima .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Narushima seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Narushima tries to stand and escape but Potthast is controlling the position.
Narushima is taking a breather. Potthast 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.
Narushima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Potthast is staying active underneath Narushima , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Potthast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narushima throws a strike but Potthast avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Narushima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Potthast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Potthast tries to get out of the position.
Potthast looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Narushima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Narushima thuds his right hand into Potthast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Narushima coming out on top.
Potthast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Narushima feints a counter leg kick.
Narushima staying out of range there.
Narushima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Potthast misses with a looping right.
Potthast is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Potthast throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Potthast misses with a hook
and Narushima counters with a leg kick.
Potthast throws a lazy uppercut
and Narushima counters with a huge left! Potthast is in big trouble! He's backing up but Narushima isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Potthast from any more damage. A dominating finish by Narushima !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Narushima ! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 88
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temidare moves away.
Potthast throws a shot to the body.
Potthast cracks Temidare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Potthast misses with a hook
and Temidare counters with a nice leg kick.
Temidare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Temidare misses with the combination.
Temidare moves in looking to clinch but Potthast pushes him off.
Potthast misses with a straight right.
Temidare lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Temidare scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temidare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potthast throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Temidare!
Temidare smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potthast misses with a right hand
and Potthast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potthast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Temidare connects with an inside leg kick.
Temidare slips a jab from Potthast.
Temidare's corner calls for a 1-2. Temidare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Potthast.
Temidare lands with an uppercut that bounces Potthast off the cage and back into range.
Potthast throws a series of punches but Temidare moves out of range.
Potthast throws a body punch but Temidare moves out of range.
Potthast misses with a left hand
and Temidare counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Temidare drives through and clinches with Potthast against the cage.
Temidare taking a breather.#BC2#
Potthast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Temidare. Potthast shrugs it off though.
Temidare pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potthast back to the cage. Temidare follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Potthast has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Potthast throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Temidare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Temidare misses with a few strikes there.
Potthast throws a combination that misses
and Temidare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potthast stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Temidare.#CL#
Temidare clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Potthast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Temidare moves into the clinch.
Temidare holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Temidare looking to throw knees to the head but Potthast is blocking nicely.
Potthast wants to get back to striking at distance but Temidare won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Temidare - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Temidare.
Potthast can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Potthast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potthast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temidare. #T3#
Temidare throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Temidare throws a combination that misses
and Potthast counters with a nice uppercut.
Potthast throws a lazy right hand but Temidare sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temidare is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Potthast tries to bum rush Temidare with a series of wild strikes but Temidare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Potthast 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.
Temidare getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Temidare throws a right hand that Potthast ducks under and follows up with a left that Potthast also avoids with ease.
Temidare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Temidare has managed to clinch.
Potthast is looking to control Temidare's arms but Temidare gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potthast has his back to the cage.
Potthast can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Potthast is trying to stall.
Potthast tries to circle away but Temidare has him pinned against the cage.
Potthast is trying to break the clinch but Temidare has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Temidare lands a hook that snaps the head of Potthast backwards.
Potthast tries to break the clinch but Temidare is controlling the position.
Temidare throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Potthast is trying to push Temidare away but Temidare has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Temidare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potthast backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temidare taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Potthast takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#Potthast is rocked!
The referee calls for Temidare to work.
Potthast is still on wobbly legs! Can Temidare finish him?
Temidare lands a knee to the body.
Potthast looks winded!
Potthast is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Temidare pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Potthast is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Adeboye Temidare!
A victorious Adeboye Temidare 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:
ENIGMA 80
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Kurschmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann lands a slapping body shot.
Kurschmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Charlie Potthast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann misses with a straight left.
Kurschmann lands with an overhand left.
Potthast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurschmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Potthast.
Potthast takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Kurschmann finds it's way through Potthast's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potthast needs to keep his hands up - Kurschmann had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurschmann.
Kurschmann looks to throw the jab but Potthast is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Potthast 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.
Potthast throws a hook but Kurschmann blocks it.
Kurschmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Potthast throws a series of punches but Kurschmann avoids them all with ease.
Kurschmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kurschmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Potthast under the eye.
Potthast misses with a looping left.
Potthast looks to land a right hand but Kurschmann moved out of range.
Potthast misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurschmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potthast misses with a straight right. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kurschmann.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurschmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Potthast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Potthast thuds his right hand into Kurschmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurschmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurschmann connects with a single shot there.
Kurschmann scores with a nice right hand.
Kurschmann jabs Potthast to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potthast swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kurschmann counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Potthast.
Kurschmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Potthast's hands.
Potthast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurschmann.
Potthast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Kurschmann.
Potthast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurschmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Potthast misses with a body punch
and Kurschmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Nice jab there from Kurschmann.
Potthast throws a right hand that misses
and Kurschmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurschmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potthast.
Potthast throws out a counter right but Kurschmann avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Kurschmann there.
Potthast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Potthast throws the left hand but Kurschmann avoids the punch easily.
Kurschmann throws a big counter combination but Potthast scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kurschmann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Potthast misses with a looping left.
Potthast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurschmann stalks Potthast and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Potthast's face. Potthast staggers backwards, shaken.
Potthast takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Kurschmann misses.
Potthast has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Potthast throws the left hand but Kurschmann avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kurschmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann lands with a nice body punch.
Kurschmann scores with a nice head shot.
Kurschmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurschmann lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Kurschmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurschmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Potthast misses with a hook to the body
and Kurschmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurschmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potthast swings widly with a right hand
letting Kurschmann counter with a right hand.
Potthast throws a combination that misses
and Kurschmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurschmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Potthast misses.
Potthast moves away from the strike by Kurschmann.
Potthast misses with an uppercut.
Potthast throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurschmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurschmann scores with a jab to the head.
Potthast throws a combination that misses
and Kurschmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potthast misses with a series of wild punches.
Potthast swings widly with a right hand
letting Kurschmann counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kurschmann with a jab.#ROC#Potthast is rocked!
and Kurschmann counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Potthast! He's just covering up as Kurschmann starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kurschmann! |
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Event:
Guts & Glory
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Castravet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castravet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potthast counters with a left to the body.
Potthast lands with a nice combination. Castravet backs away looking to recover.
Potthast has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Potthast darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Potthast.
Andrei Castravet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castravet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potthast.
Potthast connects with a jab.
Potthast avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Castravet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potthast throws out the jab.
Potthast's corner calls for a 1-2. Potthast obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Castravet throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Potthast counters with a crisp right hand that drops Castravet! Potthast lets Castravet back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Castravet is rocked!
Potthast closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Castravet out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Potthast! |
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Event:
GFC New Years
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Potthast lands a really nice looking cross but Garcia seems unphased.
Potthast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Potthast is just out of range.
Potthast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia tries to counter by clinching up but Potthast breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Potthast circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potthast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Potthast misses the jab.
Garcia blocks a jab.#KD2#
Potthast sends Garcia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Potthast is motioning to the referee to let Garcia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Garcia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Potthast circles away.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Potthast pushes him off.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potthast misses with a series of wild punches.
Potthast misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Potthast has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Potthast throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Potthast connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potthast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Potthast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potthast misses with a series of wild punches.
Potthast clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Charlie Potthast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Potthast sprawls well. Potthast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Potthast misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Potthast.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Good standup being displayed there by Potthast as he connects with a hook.
Potthast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Potthast swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
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!
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potthast was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.#T2#
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potthast scores with a jab to the head.
Potthast sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Potthast 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.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potthast misses with a straight left.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Potthast.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Potthast circles away.
Potthast tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Potthast misses with a looping right.
Potthast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Potthast is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Potthast misses with an uppercut.
Potthast listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Potthast is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Garcia forces Potthast back against the cage and clinches.
Potthast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potthast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potthast stalling against the cage.
Come on Potthast - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Potthast continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Potthast has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Potthast to work.
#BC2#
Potthast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potthast throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Potthast circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Potthast lands with a right hand.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick from Garcia.
A telegraphed right hand from Potthast misses the target.
A slow jab from Potthast misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Garcia got wobbled bad by a big combination! Potthast presses forward with punches and knees until Garcia stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Garcia closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Potthast! |
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Event:
GFC 20 - Kable vs. Tamburello
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Potthast ducks right into an uppercut from Ironfeld.
Potthast swings widly with a right hand
and Ironfeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potthast misses with a body shot.
Ironfeld punishes Potthast's body with a nice straight punch.
Ironfeld lands a body shot.
Ironfeld bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potthast's head.
Ironfeld keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ironfeld lands a head shot.
Charlie Potthast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potthast throws a combination that misses
and Ironfeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironfeld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potthast.
A lazy left from Ironfeld finds it's target.
Ironfeld ducks under a wild hook from Potthast.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potthast drops his hands momentarily and Ironfeld takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Potthast is rocked!
Ironfeld flashes Potthast a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Potthast's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Potthast crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ironfeld punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theros Ironfeld! |
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Event:
GFC 17 - Frossard vs. Song
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Romanow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romanow there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Potthast looks to land a combination but Romanow avoids it well.
Potthast throws a predictable looking body shot
and Romanow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Potthast has knocked Romanow down with a huge combo! Potthast steps away and waves a wobbly Romanow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Romanow is rocked!
Charlie Potthast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potthast Throws a clean left jab. Potthast Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Romanow's chin! Romanow crumbles to the ground and Potthast follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Potthast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie Potthast! |
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Event:
GFC 13 - Motts vs. Probert
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Potthast throws a right hand that Tamburello ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamburello also avoids with ease.
Tamburello 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.
Tamburello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potthast.
Potthast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Potthast swings for the body but Tamburello moves out of range.
Potthast throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Potthast gets tackled into the cage by Tamburello. Tamburello maintains the clinch.
Potthast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Potthast tries to break free but Tamburello pushes him back against the cage.
Tamburello has Potthast pressed against the cage, preventing Potthast from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Potthast breaks from the clinch.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tamburello getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Potthast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination.
Potthast cracks a nice hook into Tamburello's ribs.
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!
Tamburello looks to throw the jab but Potthast is out of range.
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Potthast digs a good hook to Tamburello's body.
#T1#
Tamburello tries to clinch up but Potthast circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Tamburello misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Potthast misses.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
Tamburello connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Potthast takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Potthast controlling the action here for a moment.
Potthast is trying to break the clinch but Tamburello is controlling him.
Potthast tries to circle away but Tamburello has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Potthast avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage. #BC#
Tamburello breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tamburello.
Tamburello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Potthast is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tamburello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Potthast jabs Tamburello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potthast throws a body punch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Potthast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potthast tries to move into range but Tamburello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Potthast misses with a body shot.
Tamburello avoids the body shot from Potthast.
Tamburello connects with a body shot that sends Potthast's belly button to the back.
Tamburello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potthast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tamburello jabs Potthast right on the nose. Potthast blinks but takes it well.
Tamburello moves in looking to clinch but Potthast pushes him off.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Potthast moves out of range. #T3#
Potthast moves out of range of the strikes.
Potthast is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tamburello with a body shot.
Potthast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potthast let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tamburello lands a nice hook to Potthast's body. Potthast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tamburello works the jab nicely.#ROC#Potthast is rocked!
Potthast walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Potthast limp body while Tamburello jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Tamburello! |
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Event:
GFC 9 - Titanfall
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Castravet wants to clinch up but Potthast keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Potthast closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castravet's guard.
Potthast not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Castravet has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Potthast should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Castravet has tightened it up now! Potthast should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrei Castravet! |
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Event:
GFC 5 - We Are Legion
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Potthast moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Potthast looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Potthast drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Brown has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Potthast should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brown has tightened it up now! Potthast should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harris Brown!
Our winner, Harris Brown, 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:
GFC 4 - Echelon
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Potthast scores with a decent looking hook.
Potthast avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potthast has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Potthast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Potthast lands with a shot to the body.
Flamebeard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potthast appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Potthast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flamebeard is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Potthast.
Potthast scores with a hook to the body. Flamebeard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potthast with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Charlie Potthast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Potthast drops Flamebeard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Flamebeard looks back up at him and smiles so Potthast waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Potthast swinging wildly here.
Flamebeard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Potthast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potthast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Potthast lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Potthast cracks Flamebeard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Flamebeard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Potthast finish him?
#ROC2#Flamebeard is rocked!
Flamebeard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Flamebeard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potthast lands a nice looking body shot.
Flamebeard seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potthast jabs Flamebeard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flamebeard gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Potthast points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Flamebeard wakes up just in time to hear Potthast thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Potthast! |
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Event:
GFC 1 - For Honour and Glory
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Potthast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potthast takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Potthast connects with a body shot.
Potthast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castravet.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potthast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potthast lands a slapping body shot.
Castravet misses with a wild combination.
Potthast thuds his right hand into Castravet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castravet is looking to slow Potthast down with leg kicks.
Castravet misses with a right hand
and Castravet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potthast swats away the attempt to clinch by Castravet.
Castravet misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castravet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castravet tries to clinch but Potthast is having none of it.
Potthast lands with a nice body punch.
Potthast lands a body shot.
Castravet is breathing heavily.
Potthast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castravet's head backwards.#T1#
Potthast uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Potthast lands with a nice body punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Potthast.
Potthast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Potthast misses.
Potthast lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Potthast has knocked Castravet down with a huge combo! Potthast steps away and waves a wobbly Castravet back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Castravet is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Potthast sends Castravet crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Potthast is motioning to the referee to let Castravet up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Castravet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potthast lands a slapping body shot.
Castravet gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Potthast points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Castravet wakes up just in time to hear Potthast thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Potthast! |
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