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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lehto prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Lehto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lehto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lehto looking to control.
#SUB#
Holtzmann drops back looking for a leg! Lehto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lehto manages to kick Holtzmann off! Holtzmann jumps back into Lehto's guard.
Holtzmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lehto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Holtzmann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lehto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lehto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (0) vs (2) Lehto
Lehto controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Lehto 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.#T1##SUB#
Holtzmann working for a triangle but Lehto defends it easily.
Holtzmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lehto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (2) vs (2) Lehto#SUB#
Holtzmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holtzmann has Lehto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (2) vs (4) Lehto
Lehto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lehto wants to control from the top but Holtzmann keeps moving. #SUB#
Holtzmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehto defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Holtzmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lehto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lehto wants to pass the guard but Holtzmann is keeping the position.#SUB#
Holtzmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lehto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holtzmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Holtzmann throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lehto escapes and throws Holtzmann's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (2) vs (7) Lehto
Holtzmann is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Holtzmann's face as Lehto controls the position.
Holtzmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holtzmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lehto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lehto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (7) Lehto
Lehto trying to control the hands but Holtzmann breaks the grip. #SUB#
Holtzmann tightening his grip on Lehto, looking for the choke.
Lehto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Holtzmann has the hooks in. Lehto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holtzmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holtzmann doesn't have the hooks in and Lehto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (9) Lehto
Lehto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB#
Holtzmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holtzmann keeping moving, preventing Lehto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holtzmann has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lehto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holtzmann. Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (12) Lehto
Holtzmann tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehto is staying tight to Holtzmann's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lehto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lehto controlling the position from side mount.
Holtzmann is looking to regain half guard here but Lehto keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Holtzmann is trying to work for a sweep but Lehto has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Holtzmann (6) vs (14) Lehto
Lehto tries to control but Holtzmann wriggling away.
Lehto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holtzmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holtzmann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holtzmann wants to get back to full guard.
Holtzmann is refusing to be controlled, as Lehto sits in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Holtzmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holtzmann tries to roll over but Lehto keeps him under control.#SUB#
Holtzmann has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lehto escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lehto! Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (17) Lehto
Lehto tries to move to mount but Holtzmann blocks the move with his legs.
Lehto controlling the position from side mount.
Holtzmann tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position. #T7#
Lehto controlling the position.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep.
Holtzmann is trying to work for a sweep but Lehto has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Holtzmann (6) vs (19) Lehto
Holtzmann is trying to escape the mount.
Holtzmann manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lehto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Holtzmann actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Lehto prevents Holtzmann from improving his position.
Lehto is taking a breather. Holtzmann 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.
Lehto tries to pass to full mount but Holtzmann defends it. #SUB#
Holtzmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Holtzmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lehto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holtzmann is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Holtzmann looking for submissions off his back.
Lehto stalling.
Lehto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (22) Lehto
Lehto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holtzmann regains half guard.#T10#
Lehto trying to control from half guard but Holtzmann is working away.
Holtzmann wants to get back to full guard.
Holtzmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lehto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lehto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holtzmann (10) vs (22) Lehto#SUB#
Lehto showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Holtzmann working for a choke but Lehto is defending well.
Lehto is in bad spot here.
Holtzmann not allowing Lehto to control his hands. #T11##SUB#
Holtzmann is looking for the choke from the back position but Lehto is controlling his hands well.
Lehto tries to break free.
#SUB#
Holtzmann has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lehto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Holtzmann is looking for the choke from the back position but Lehto is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Holtzmann looking for the RNC.
Lehto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lehto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holtzmann.
Lehto tries to escape the position.
Holtzmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lehto on the ground.#SUB#
Holtzmann has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Lehto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holtzmann.
Holtzmann is breathing heavily.#T12##SUB#
Holtzmann tightening his grip on Lehto, looking for the choke.
Lehto breaks Holtzmann's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (10) vs (24) Lehto#SUB#
Holtzmann working for submissions but it's allowed Lehto to get to half guard.
Lehto wants to pass the guard but Holtzmann is defending well.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
Holtzmann moves into full guard.
Lehto stays in close to Holtzmann's body and controls the position. #T13##SUB#
Holtzmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lehto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lehto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (10) vs (27) Lehto
Holtzmann is being controlled here.
Holtzmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Lehto stalls from top position.#T14#
Holtzmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
Lehto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lehto tries to pass to full mount but Holtzmann defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehto wins on points by 27 to 10.
Tatu Lehto very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Abraham Durden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holtzmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durden tries to avoid it but Holtzmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durden to the ground. Durden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Durden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Durden (4) vs (0) Holtzmann
Holtzmann is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Durden is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Holtzmann is trying to escape and Durden transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Holtzmann is forced to tap! Nice work there by Durden! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Durden!
A very excited looking Abraham Durden 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:
Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and pushes Holtzmann back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kamenev has clasped his hands together around Holtzmann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holtzmann (0) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB2#
Holtzmann wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kamenev has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Holtzmann's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Holtzmann is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kamenev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 4
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holtzmann shoots in for a double leg but Bandicoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Bandicoot shoots in and bounces Holtzmann off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Holtzmann's guard.
Holtzmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandicoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandicoot advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandicoot (5) vs (0) Holtzmann
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandicoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holtzmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holtzmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holtzmann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holtzmann tries to bench press Bandicoot off him but Bandicoot keeps the position. #SUB#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holtzmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Holtzmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bandicoot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandicoot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holtzmann is looking to regain half guard here but Bandicoot keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandicoot moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandicoot (7) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
Bandicoot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holtzmann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holtzmann can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Bandicoot quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bandicoot but it's paid off an Holtzmann is forced to tap! Nice work by Bandicoot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot 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:
Bots de Garra 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Holtzmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Okoye, which made it look bad.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown but Holtzmann shows good takedown defense.
Okoye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holtzmann is fending him off so far but Okoye persists. Nope, Holtzmann circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Holtzmann dives in and scores a takedown into Okoye's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Holtzmann
Holtzmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoye is keeping the position for now.
Holtzmann passes Okoye's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holtzmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okoye trying to control but Holtzmann postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Holtzmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a kimura but Okoye is defending it quite comfortably.
Holtzmann tries to pass to full mount but Okoye defends it. #T1#
Okoye is pressing down on Holtzmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Okoye is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Holtzmann has his hands clasped together but Okoye extends and breaks Holtzmann's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Okoye.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ikemba Okoye!
A very excited looking Ikemba Okoye 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:
Bots de Garra 2
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Holtzmann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holtzmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Holtzmann's legs - danger averted.
King stands and throws Holtzmann's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: King (5) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holtzmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
King tries for a kimura but Holtzmann is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holtzmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holtzmann tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holtzmann has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holtzmann felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holtzmann, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holtzmann sneaks back into half guard.
Holtzmann works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Holtzmann looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
#T2#
King advances to half guard.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Holtzmann is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holtzmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holtzmann is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holtzmann defends it well. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Holtzmann is defending well.
#SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holtzmann is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holtzmann defends it well. #T4##SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Holtzmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Holtzmann is defending it quite comfortably.
Holtzmann moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Holtzmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB2#
Holtzmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Holtzmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Holtzmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Holtzmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King advances to half guard. #T6##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holtzmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Holtzmann is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holtzmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holtzmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holtzmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King trying to mount his opponent but Holtzmann defends it. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Holtzmann is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Holtzmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holtzmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (5) vs (2) Holtzmann
Holtzmann wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9##SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holtzmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holtzmann looking to pass the guard.
Holtzmann advances to half guard. #SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Holtzmann eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Holtzmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Holtzmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King is pressing down on Holtzmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
King has his foot on Holtzmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holtzmann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Holtzmann defends easily.
#T12#
Holtzmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Holtzmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holtzmann has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holtzmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Holtzmann defends easily.
#SUB#
Holtzmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holtzmann has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Holtzmann wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#SUB#
King has his foot on Holtzmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holtzmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Holtzmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
King lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (7) vs (2) Holtzmann#SUB2#
Holtzmann working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holtzmann is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holtzmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Holtzmann's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14##SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holtzmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtzmann, not yet. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Holtzmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtzmann, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Holtzmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
King takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Malcolm King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
2
Date: Jul 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Holtzmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hidaka pinned against the cage. Hidaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hidaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holtzmann circles away.#CL2#
Holtzmann clinches up with Hidaka and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hidaka manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Holtzmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Hidaka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holtzmann kicks Hidaka off and gets back to his feet.
Hidaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Holtzmann keeps Hidaka at a distance using the push kick.
Hidaka is looking to clinch but Holtzmann is avoiding it.
Hidaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holtzmann tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Hidaka gets caught napping as Holtzmann dives in and scores a takedown. Hidaka manages to retain guard.#T1#
Hidaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Hidaka, not yet.
Hidaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hidaka wants to control from the top but Holtzmann keeps moving.
Hidaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hidaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holtzmann is trying to keep Hidaka in close.
Hidaka advances position into side control!
Holtzmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Holtzmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hidaka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hidaka is pressing down on Holtzmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holtzmann is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hidaka lands a nice short elbow.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hidaka is trying for a kimura here. Holtzmann looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hidaka wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takehiko Hidaka! |
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Event:
Fisting
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Kotze throws a right and a left that Holtzmann avoids nicely.
Holtzmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Kotze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holtzmann taking some punishment here, with Kotze in his half guard.
Holtzmann is trying to maintain the position but Kotze is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtzmann tries to roll over but Kotze keeps him under control.#T1#
Kotze is pressing down on Holtzmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holtzmann is holding on for now.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. Kotze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holtzmann is trying to control but can't.
Kotze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kotze tries a head kick but it misses.
Holtzmann is looking to counter the offense by Kotze and move into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Holtzmann.
Kotze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Holtzmann looking to score a takedown here. Kotze is defending well but Holtzmann drives through and ends up in Kotze's guard.
Kotze pushes Holtzmann off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holtzmann is defended easily by Kotze.
Kotze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holtzmann defends well and Kotze ends up having to push Holtzmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holtzmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kotze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holtzmann somewhat.
Kotze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holtzmann as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Kotze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kotze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Kotze! |
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