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Event:
SPFT #13
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benn.
Benn shoots in looking for a takedown. Empi tries to sprawl out of it but Benn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Empi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Empi moves into the clinch.
Empi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Empi slowing the pace effectively.
Empi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Empi.
Empi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Empi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Harris Benn has been cut.
Empi landing knees to the body.
Empi is working Benn over against the cage.
Empi stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Empi. #CUT2#Harris Benn's cut is getting worse.
Benn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Empi prevents it.
#T1#
Empi lands an elbow inside that Benn shrugs off.
Empi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Empi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Harris Benn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Empi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benn up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Empi. #CUT2#Jeez, Harris Benn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Empi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Empi working Benn over with knees to the body.
Empi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Empi.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harris Benn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tsuyoi Empi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Empi has managed to clinch.
Empi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jesus gets through Empi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Empi tries to throw a body punch but Jesus avoids it by throwing Empi back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Empi.
A bit of stalling here from Empi.
Empi blocking some punches.
Empi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Empi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Empi controls his hands.
Jesus tries to land a knee to the head but Empi blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Empi.
Empi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Empi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jesus is defending well for now.
Jesus misses with some punches.
Empi tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Empi keeps control of Jesus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jesus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Empi.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Empi avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage.
Jesus has Empi pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Empi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jesus trying to stall but Empi improves his position.
Empi missing with knees to the body.
Empi leaning against his opponent.
Jesus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Empi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Empi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Empi is trying to maintain a safe position but Jesus gets an underhook and turns Empi into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Empi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jesus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Empi backwards. #T2#
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by Empi.
Jesus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Empi leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jesus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Empi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoi Empi.#CL#
Jesus gets tackled into the cage by Empi. Empi maintains the clinch.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Empi controls his hands.
Empi tries to land a knee to the head but Jesus blocks with his arms.
Jesus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jesus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Empi's elbow.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Empi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jesus.
#T3#
Jesus lands a body shot.
Jesus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
Jesus tries to work over Empi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jesus dodges an elbow strike from Empi.
Empi blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Empi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Empi.
Empi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jesus obliges.
Empi is breathing heavily.
Jesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
Jesus lands a shoulder strike.
Empi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jesus is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jesus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Empi is rocked!#T4#
Jesus lands a big right hand that drops Empi! The killer instinct kicks in and Jesus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jesus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ginger Jesus!
Ginger Jesus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 59
Date: Jun 26, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Hammer.
Hammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Empi checks it well.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Empi moved out of range.
Empi slips under a jab.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Empi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Empi is looking for the big counter here.
A left lands for Hammer.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Empi wants to counter the offense by Hammer and move into the clinch position.
Hammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Empi's hands.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Empi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Empi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Empi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Empi lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Empi has Hammer pushed against the cage.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Empi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Empi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Empi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Empi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Empi leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Empi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Empi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Empi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Empi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Empi won't allow it.
#T2#
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Empi won't allow it.
Empi stalls.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Empi has him pressed against the cage.
Empi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Empi looking to throw knees to the head but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Empi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Empi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Empi stalling the fight.
#T3#
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Empi forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
Empi lands a nice elbow.
Empi slows down the pace here.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Empi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Empi tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer avoids a wild elbow strike from Empi.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammer avoiding damage as Empi throws knees to the body.
Hammer wants to break free but Empi has control.
Empi stalling in the clinch.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Empi is stalling here.
Empi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Empi taking a breather.
Empi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoi Empi.#CL2#
Empi drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Empi is controlling him.
Empi lands an elbow inside that Hammer shrugs off.
Empi working Hammer over with knees to the body.
Empi throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Empi is controlling the position.
Empi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Empi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tsuyoi Empi 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.#R2##CL2#
Empi takes the fight into the clinch.
Empi tries to land a knee to the head but Hammer blocks with his arms.
Empi has Hammer pushed against the cage.#BC#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Empi.
Empi tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Empi.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Empi tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Empi clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Empi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoi Empi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1##BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Empi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Mike Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Empi.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Empi is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Empi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Empi gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Empi.
Empi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammers head.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Empi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammer up against the cage.
Empi just leaning against Hammer, taking a breather. #T2#
Hammer wants to break free but Empi has control.
Empi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Empi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Empi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Empi is struggling to control the position.
Empi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoi Empi.
A lazy left from Hammer finds it's target.
Empi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Empi is looking to clinch.
Hammer swings for the body but Empi moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Empi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Empi has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Empi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Empi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Empi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Empi.
Hammer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Empi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Empi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hammer lands with a right to the head.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Empi has the dominant position.
Empi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Empi has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Empi is pushing Hammer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Empi prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Empi has him pressed against the cage.
Empi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Empi effectively controlling the action here.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Empi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammer up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Empi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hammer tries to break free but Empi pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Empi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Empi moves away and avoids it.
Empi staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Empi tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Empi has him pressed against the cage.
Empi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer letting Empi take a breather here.
Empi misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Empi.
Come on Empi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hammer is trying to break free.
Empi trying to land knees to the body.
Empi pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer throws a hook but Empi blocks it.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Empi has time to react.
Empi moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer looks to land a combination. Empi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tsuyoi Empi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Empi closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Empi.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Empi is controlling the position.
Empi tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Empi just leaning against Hammer, taking a breather. #T2#
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Empi has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Empi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Empi counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Empi defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Empi counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Empi to acknowledge the strikes.
Mike Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Empi has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Empi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hammer being controlled against the cage.
Empi has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Empi has Hammer pressed against the cage.
Empi leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoi Empi.
Empi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Empi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Empi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Empi slips under a jab from Hammer.
Empi wants to counter with a clinch but Hammer pushes him away.
Empi ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Empi doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Empi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Empi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammer.
Hammer swings for the body but Empi moves out of range.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Empi.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Empi.#T4#
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Empi at a distance.
Empi tries to clinch up.
Hammer misses with a hook. Empi ducked under it nicely.
Empi tries to counter with a clinch but Hammer shakes him off and moves away.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer misses the jab.
Empi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer scores with a hook.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Empi takes one to the side of the head.
Empi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Empi clinches.
Empi lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Empi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Empi keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mike Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuyoi Empi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Empi prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Empi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Empi! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago tries to stall but Empi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Empi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Empi has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Empi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Empi has Drago pushed against the cage.
Drago managing to block the knees to the body from Empi.
Empi cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Drago tries to circle away but Empi has him pinned against the cage.
Empi lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Empi slowing the pace effectively.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.
Empi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.#T2#
Empi pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Empi tries a knee to the head but Drago blocks it.
Empi stalling against the cage.
Empi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drago being controlled against the cage.
Empi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Empi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drago or not. #T3#
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Empi has Drago pushed against the cage.
Come on Empi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoi Empi.
Nice body punch from Drago. #CL2#
Empi drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
Empi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drago avoids it.
Empi is pushing Drago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drago is stalling here.
#T4#
Drago tries to circle away but Empi has him pinned against the cage.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Empi pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Empi stalling in the clinch.
Empi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Empi struggles to land a body shot inside as Drago controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Empi looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Empi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Empi tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Empi has managed to clinch.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Empi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Empi.
Empi has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Empi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drago avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Empi fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago stalling in the clinch but Empi improves position.
Empi stalls.
Empi avoiding damage.
Empi prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.#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.#BC#
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drago misses with a hook. Empi ducked under it nicely.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Empi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Empi moves into the clinch successfully.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago tries to circle away but Empi has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Empi just leaning against Drago, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Empi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Empi keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Empi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Empi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.
Empi stalling.
Empi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Empi has Drago pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoi Empi.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Drago does it's job there.#CL2#
Empi moves into the clinch.
Empi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Empi.
#T4#
Empi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Empi effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Empi to work.
Empi slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Empi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Empi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Empi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Drago throws the left hand but Empi avoids the punch easily.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Empi wants to counter with a clinch but Drago pushes him away.
Drago lands with an uppercut that bounces Empi off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Drago sends Empi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Drago is motioning to the referee to let Empi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Empi is rocked!
Drago lands an uppercut, right on the button! Empi tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ivan Drago made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Empi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Empi moves out of range easily.
Empi scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Empi gets a clinch.
Empi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hernandez blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernandez looking to slow down the pace here.
Empi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Empi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Empi clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Empi pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Empi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empi is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Hernandez trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi pulls Hernandez in to control the position.
Empi continues to stall.
Hernandez prevents Empi from getting back to his feet.
Empi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Empi tries to get out of the position.
Empi is pulling down on Hernandez's head. It's preventing any offense from Hernandez, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Empi tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Empi.
Hernandez throws a low kick but Empi moves out of range easily.
Empi blocks the body kick.
Empi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hernandez takes a swing at Empi's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Empi's head.#T3#
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Empi checks a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Empi throws a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez lands a jab to Empi's midsection.
Empi checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Empi.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Empi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body.
Empi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Empi in the body.
Hernandez scores with a jab. Empi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Empi rather than just go for the knockout.
Empi moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Empi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Empi wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Empi moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Empi moves out of range.
Empi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Empi off balance momentarily.
Empi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Empi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Hernandez motions for Empi to come forward. Hernandez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Empi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hernandez is looking to score with low kicks.
Empi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Empi moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
Tsuyoi Empi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Empi throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Empi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Empi down.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Empi's head backwards.#CL#
Empi pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Empi.
Hernandez landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Empi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Empi has double underhooks.
Hernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Empi.
Hernandez leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Empi breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Empi on that attempt.
Empi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Empi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Empi checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Jab by Hernandez.
Empi wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hernandez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD#
Empi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hernandez sprawls well initially but Empi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Empi's head to control him but Empi postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Hernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Empi.
Empi slows the pace down in half guard.
Hernandez wants to control but Empi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Empi thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
Empi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Empi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hernandez! #SU#
Empi stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Empi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Empi down.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Empi checks a leg kick.
Empi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Empi sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Empi is looking to clinch.
Empi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Hernandez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Empi is out of range.
Empi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Empi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Angel Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez connects with a high kick.
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!
Empi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Empi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hernandez scores with a spinning back kick!
Empi throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Empi throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Empi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Empi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Angel Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Empi misses with a head kick.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Empi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Empi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Empi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Empi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez throws a head kick that Empi semi-blocks.
Hernandez lands a head shot.#ROC2#Empi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez pushes Empi away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Hernandez. #T1#
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hernandez throws a chopping leg kick but Empi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Empi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Empi if he has to take too many more of those.
Empi shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez with a nice calf kick.
Empi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Empi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
Hernandez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Empi off the cage and back into range.
Empi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Empi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Empi will feel that in the morning.
Empi moves out of range of the body kick.
Empi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Empi will feel that in the morning.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Empi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Empi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Empi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernandez.
Empi blocks a leg kick.
Empi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Empi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Angel Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Empi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Empi.
Hernandez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hernandez looks to land a body kick but Empi moved away.
Empi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Empi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.#T4#
Empi misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a nice kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hernandez misses.
Empi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Empi checks a leg kick.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Empi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Empi off balance momentarily.
Empi fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Hernandez! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Jacira tries to land a front kick but Empi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Empi goes for a double leg but Jacira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacira continues to drive forward.
Empi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that Empi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jacira tries a knee to the head but Empi blocks it.
Jacira gets underhooks to prevent Empi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacira stalling in the clinch but Empi improves position.
Jacira trying to land knees to the body.
Jacira blocks a body shot from Empi. #BC#
Empi breaks from the clinch.
Jacira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Empi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empi falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Jacira counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacira misses with a punch on the inside.
Empi stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##TD2#
Jacira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Empi uses from the top position.
Jacira wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jacira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Empi escapes and throws Jacira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Empi works to advance to full mount. Jacira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Empi throwing strikes but Jacira bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Empi controlling the position.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Empi is pulling down on Jacira's head to control his posture.
Empi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacira tries to stand but Empi is controlling from the bottom.
Empi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacira won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
Jacira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Empi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Empi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Empi looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Empi rushes Jacira and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Empi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Empi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Empi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Empi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacira walks away with a smile on his face. Empi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Jacira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Empi is wriggling around but Jacira manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Jacira is trying to control. Empi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Empi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aqissiac Jacira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jacira throws a series of punches but Empi moves out of range.
Jacira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Empi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacira's waist but Jacira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Empi off to one side. #TD2#
Jacira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Empi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Empi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jacira has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jacira successfully pulls guard.
Jacira has Empi pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Jacira manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Empi has Jacira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Empi leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Jacira drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Jacira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Empi wants to control from the top but Jacira keeps moving.
Empi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jacira is pulling down on Empi's head. It's preventing any offense from Empi, at least for the moment.
Empi preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacira is trying to hold Empi in close to prevent damage but Empi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Empi postures up in Jacira's guard and throws a big left but Jacira blocks it.
Jacira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Empi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacira wants to stand up but Empi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Empi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Empi closes the distance and clinches.
Empi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Empi gets underhooks to prevent Jacira's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Empi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Empi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacira wants to get back to striking at distance but Empi won't allow it.
Jacira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Empi is defending well.#TD#
Empi gets control of Jacira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Empi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Empi is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacira looking to pass the guard.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Aqissiac Jacira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacira tries to stand but Empi is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Empi keeping full guard, as Jacira tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aqissiac Jacira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jacira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Empi pushes Jacira off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Jacira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Empi throws Jacira to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacira lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Empi clinches with his opponent.
Empi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacira is defending well for now.
Jacira fails to pull guard.
Empi stops a takedown attempt from Jacira.
#T1#
Empi tries for a takedown but Jacira manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Empi manages to break the clinch.
Empi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Empi is looking to clinch but Jacira is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Jacira gets a takedown into half guard.
Empi is trying to maintain the position but Jacira is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jacira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Jacira 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.
Jacira is trying to control the action in half guard but Empi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jacira looking to score a takedown here. Empi is defending well but Jacira drives through and ends up in Empi's guard.
Empi wants to get back to his feet but Jacira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacira is controlling him. #T4#
Empi pulls Jacira in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Empi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Empi tries to get out of the position.
Empi keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Jacira won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Empi keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Jacira is working Empi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Tsuyoi Empi.
I think Jacira 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
Battleground
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Jahosafat gets tackled into the cage by Empi. Empi maintains the clinch. #TD#
Empi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Jahosafat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Empi is pulling down on Jahosafat's head. It's preventing any offense from Jahosafat, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Empi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahosafat trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Jahosafat postures up in Empi's guard and throws a big left but Empi blocks it. #T1#
Empi striking off his back but it's not causing Jahosafat any problems.
Empi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Empi tries to get out of the position.
Jahosafat wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.
Empi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Empi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Empi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jahosafat circles away.
Jahosafat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jahosafat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Empi. #CL#
Empi darts in and clinches Jahosafat up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Empi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jahosafat throws a head kick that misses. #T2##TD2#
Jahosafat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Empi wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahosafat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Empi as he avoids it easily.
Jahosafat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jahosafat wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jahosafat darts in looking for a takedown but Empi gets double underhooks and turns Jahosafat into the cage. #TD#
Empi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jahosafat has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Empi is on him like a limpet, forcing Jahosafat back against the cage.
Jahosafat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Empi avoiding damage.
#TD#
Empi jumps into guard, dragging Jahosafat to the mat.
#SUB#
Empi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jahosafat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Empi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jahosafat manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jahosafat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Empi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jahosafat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU#
Jahosafat is working an open guard so Empi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Empi misses with a takedown attempt - Jahosafat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jahosafat looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Empi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Empi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jahosafat quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Empi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jahosafat taking shots to the head.
Empi controlling from mount. #SU#
Empi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Empi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jahosafat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Empi throws Jahosafat to one side and escapes!
Jahosafat tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jahosafat.
We've been informed that Jahosafat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jahosafat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Empi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jahosafat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Empi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Empi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Empi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jahosafat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Empi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Jahosafat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Empi escapes and throws Jahosafat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jahosafat is breathing heavily.#T1#
Empi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Empi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Empi clinches with his opponent.
Jahosafat jumps guard but Empi stands there with Jahosafat around his waist. Jahosafat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tsuyoi Empi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jumpin Jahosafat.
Empi lands an elbow inside that Jahosafat shrugs off.
Jahosafat can't get the takedown.
Empi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Empi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Jumpin Jahosafat has been cut.#BC#
Empi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Empi clinches up against the cage.
Empi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahosafat can do to turn this around?
Jahosafat stops a takedown attempt from Empi.
#BC#
Empi breaks the clinch.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Empi has cracked Jahosafat with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Empi lands another huge swinging hook and Jahosafat tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jahosafat, before Empi can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tsuyoi Empi! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Empi (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is taking a breather. Empi 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.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Empi defends it.
Banner prevents Empi from improving his position.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Empi defends it.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Empi is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banner controlling the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Empi is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Empi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Empi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Empi is working away.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Empi defends it. #T2#
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Empi is working away.
Empi manages to get to full guard.
Empi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Empi controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to control from the top but Empi keeps moving.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banner defends well.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Empi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Empi looking to control.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Empi is working away.
Empi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Empi (4) vs (2) Banner
Empi trying to control momentarily.
Banner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Banner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Empi is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Empi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Empi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (4) vs (4) Banner
Banner is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Empi is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Banner stands and throws Empi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (4) vs (7) Banner
Banner wants to control but Empi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Empi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.
Empi wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
#T7#
Banner stalling.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Empi is defending well.
Empi is doing well to control the position and prevent Banner from advancing to side control.#T8#
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Empi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Empi is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Empi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Banner 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 Empi. Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (4) vs (10) Banner
Banner slows the pace down.
Empi regains half guard.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Banner controlling the action here. #SUB#
Empi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Banner is pressing down on Empi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Empi is holding on for now.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Empi wants to control the action here but instead Banner manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (4) vs (13) Banner
Banner wants to control the pace but Empi is squirming around nicely.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner trying to control but Empi is having none of it.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Empi has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Empi (4) vs (16) Banner#T11#
Good control from Banner.
Empi can't escape the position.
Empi trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Banner not allowing Empi to control his hands.
Empi staying busy and making it hard for Banner to control.
Banner keeps control of the position as Empi tries to break free.
Banner keeps control of the position easily here as Empi tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Banner is riding his opponent, not letting Empi buck him off. #SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Empi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Banner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Banner.#T13#
Empi tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
What can Empi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Empi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banner controlling well, preventing Empi from escaping the position.
Empi is working hard here to advance position.
Empi just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Empi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
Banner is hanging on to Empi's back as he tries to escape.
#T14##SUB2#
Banner looking for the RNC.
Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Empi.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Empi is staying busy.
Banner not allowing Empi to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Empi just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Empi is staying busy.
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 16 to 4.
Roddy Banner is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Roddy Banner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mawashi Geri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Empi moves into the clinch.
Geri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Empi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Geri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Empi wants to take the fight to the mat but Geri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Geri successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Geri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Empi defends well.
Geri keeping moving, preventing Empi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri is trying to keep Empi in close.
Empi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Geri's guard. #T1#
Empi trying to control the action but Geri is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Geri looking for submissions off his back.
Empi trying to control from half guard but Geri is working away.
Empi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Geri (0) vs (3) Empi
Geri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (2) vs (3) Empi#T2#
Well, if Geri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Empi is doing well to control the position and prevent Geri from advancing to side control.
Empi is refusing to be controlled, as Geri sits in half guard.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Geri wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Empi keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.
Geri preventing the sweep.
Geri trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Empi has his hands on Geri's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Empi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geri defends it easily.
Geri trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Empi is pulling down on Geri's head to control his posture.
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Geri stands and throws Empi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Geri (5) vs (3) Empi
Geri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Empi keeps working.
Empi struggling a bit here.
Geri tries to advance to mount but Empi denies him. #T6#
Empi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Geri's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Geri is looking to take a break and control but Empi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Empi tries to roll over but Geri keeps him under control.
Empi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Empi.
Geri trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Geri looking to sit in guard and control but Empi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (5) vs (5) Empi
Geri is trying to keep Empi in close.
Geri can't keep his opponent in guard - Empi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Empi wants to take a breather but Geri is having none of it.
Geri manages to get to full guard.
Geri is pulling down on Empi's head to control his posture. #T8#
Empi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geri is keeping the position for now.
Empi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB2#
Empi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Geri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Geri has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (7) vs (5) Empi
Geri trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.#SUB2#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Empi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Empi's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Geri is pushing down on Empi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Empi is fighting to maintain full guard but Geri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Geri trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Empi is defending against the submission attempts here by Geri.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11##SUB2#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Empi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Empi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Empi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Geri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Geri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Empi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Empi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Geri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Geri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Geri tries to free his leg and advance position but Empi is retaining full guard. #T12##SUB#
Geri has gone for a leg lock! Empi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Geri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (7) vs (7) Empi#SUB#
Geri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (9) vs (7) Empi#SUB2#
Empi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geri looking to sit in guard and control but Empi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (9) vs (9) Empi#T13##SUB#
Geri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geri controls Empi momentarily but Empi frees himself.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Empi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Empi is pushing down on Geri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Geri is fighting to maintain full guard but Empi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Geri looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Empi trying to pass the guard but Geri defending well.
Geri is looking for a sweep. Empi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Empi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Empi wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Empi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chriss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Empi tries to keep at a distance but Chriss has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Chriss turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chriss (4) vs (0) Empi#SUB#
Chriss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Empi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chriss but great work by Empi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (4) vs (4) Empi
Empi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Empi takes a little break here. Chriss wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chriss prevents Empi from improving position.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empi wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Empi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chriss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chriss is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Empi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chriss's legs.
Chriss is trying to control Empi's posture but Empi avoids it.
Chriss gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Chriss is looking to improve his position.
Empi wants to take a breather but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss trying to hold on to Empi's head to control him but Empi postures up.
Chriss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Empi is trying to control. Chriss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chriss is concentrating on defense, preventing Empi from advancing position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Empi seems content to control.#SUB2#
Empi is working for a kimura but Chriss is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss wants to improve his position but Empi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chriss actively working from the bottom here.
Empi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Empi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Empi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chriss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chriss tries to get out of the position.
Chriss can't keep his opponent in guard - Empi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Empi seems to be looking for submissions.
Empi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Chriss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Empi pulls his head out easily.
Chriss gets full guard.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Empi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Empi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Empi defends easily.
#T6#
Empi stopping the sweep attempt from Chriss.
Empi slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Empi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chriss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chriss tries to roll over but Empi keeps him under control.
Empi is trying to control the action in half guard but Chriss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Chriss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Empi is keen to just control but Chriss is a slippery customer.
Empi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Empi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Empi 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#
Chriss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Empi trying to control the action but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss trying to control but Empi postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Empi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chriss sees it coming and defends easily.
Empi wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss has a hand on Empi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Empi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (4) vs (7) Empi
Chriss is squirming around, avoiding Empi's attempts to control the action.
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chriss is desperately trying to improve his position but Empi has a good base and remains in mount.#T10##SUB2#
Empi is working for a guillotine from mount but Chriss frees his head quite easily.
Chriss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Empi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Empi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chriss to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chriss (4) vs (10) Empi
Chriss is in bad spot here.
Empi gets his hands free as Chriss looks to control.
Chriss tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Empi looking for the RNC.
Chriss tries to roll but Empi sticks to his back.
Empi doesn't have the hooks in and Chriss manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (10) Empi
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Empi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Empi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a leg! Empi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Empi manages to kick Chriss off! Chriss jumps back into Empi's guard. #SUB2#
Chriss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Empi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chriss has managed to get both his arms back between Empi's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Empi 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.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Empi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Chriss is working hard here to advance position.
Chriss trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chriss looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Empi looking for a guillotine here but Chriss defends easily.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Empi keeps moving.
Empi is trying to keep Chriss in close.
Empi has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage.
Empi is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up. #SUB2#
Empi has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss passes Empi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Empi is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Empi wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chris Shulenberg!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Empi clinches up with Shulenberg and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Empi gets control of Shulenberg's arms and successfully pulls guard. Empi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Empi has an active guard here but Shulenberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Empi wants to control but Shulenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shulenberg is pressing down on Empi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Empi is holding on for now.
Empi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Empi.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shulenberg has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Shulenberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Empi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (2) vs (0) Shulenberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shulenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Empi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Empi wants to control from the top but Shulenberg keeps moving.
Empi postures up.
Shulenberg managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Shulenberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Empi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shulenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shulenberg.#T2#
Empi preventing the sweep.
Shulenberg keeping full guard, as Empi tries to pass.
Empi pushes down on Shulenberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shulenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Empi is working away from the top position though.
Empi wants to pass to mount but Shulenberg is defending the position. #SUB#
Empi 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.
#T3#
Empi wants to pass the guard but Shulenberg is defending well.
Shulenberg is trying to control but can't.
Empi is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Shulenberg is staying active underneath Empi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Empi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Empi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Empi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Empi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Shulenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Empi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Empi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Empi (2) vs (4) Shulenberg
You can see the frustration on Empi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Shulenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Empi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shulenberg gets his hands free as Empi looks to control.
Empi is really stuck here.
#T6#
Empi prevents Shulenberg from getting a body triangle.
Empi trying to control the hands but Shulenberg won't let him.
Empi turns into Shulenberg and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (4) vs (4) Shulenberg
Empi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Empi wants to control from the top but Shulenberg keeps moving.
Empi slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Shulenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Empi sits in half guard.
Shulenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Empi controlling the action here.
Empi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Empi is thwarting Shulenberg's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Shulenberg looking for submissions off his back.
Empi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shulenberg tries to get to full guard but Empi has control of the leg. #T9#
Shulenberg wants to control but Empi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Empi controlling the pace.
Empi wants to pass the guard but Shulenberg is defending well.
Empi prevents Shulenberg from improving his position.
Shulenberg is looking to control Empi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shulenberg avoid being mounted?#T10#
Shulenberg is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Empi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shulenberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Shulenberg wants to control the action here but instead Empi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (7) vs (4) Shulenberg
Shulenberg wants to control but Empi is having none of it.
Empi fails to move to back control.
Shulenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11##SUB#
Empi has hold of Shulenberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shulenberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Empi looking to secure an arm triangle but Shulenberg defends it well.
Shulenberg prevents Empi from taking his back.
Shulenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Empi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Empi fails to take his opponent's back.
Shulenberg regains half guard.
Shulenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shulenberg.
Empi trying to control but Shulenberg is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Shulenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Shulenberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Empi 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 Shulenberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (10) vs (4) Shulenberg
Empi controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Empi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
Empi trying to control the position but Shulenberg is working away.
Shulenberg prevents Empi from improving position.
Shulenberg tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Empi (12) vs (4) Shulenberg
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shulenberg has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Empi (15) vs (4) Shulenberg
Shulenberg trying to control but not successfully.
Shulenberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Empi takes the fight on points by 15 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyng circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Kyng shoots in and gets a takedown into Empi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Empi (0) vs (2) Kyng
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Empi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (2) vs (2) Kyng
Empi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyng's guard.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Empi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (5) vs (2) Kyng
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is squirming around, avoiding Empi's attempts to control the action.
Kyng is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Empi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Empi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Empi content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Empi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Empi (8) vs (2) Kyng#SUB#
Kyng defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Empi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
Kyng breaks Empi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (8) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Empi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Empi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Kyng won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
Empi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Empi is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Kyng looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Empi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Empi has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Empi is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Empi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyng has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (8) vs (7) Kyng
Empi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.#T4#
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Empi is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Kyng is taking a breather. Empi 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.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Empi actively working from the bottom here.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Empi wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Empi is looking to improve his position.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is defending well.
Kyng stalling.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Empi won't allow it.
Empi trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Empi is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kyng is fighting to break Empi's control of his arms but Empi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Empi has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Empi working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
#T9#
Empi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Empi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.#T11#
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Empi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Empi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (10) vs (7) Kyng#T12#
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Empi is one step ahead there.
Empi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Empi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
Empi trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Empi is really struggling to control Kyng but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kyng pulls Empi in to control the position.
Empi preventing the sweep. #T14#
Empi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Empi wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Empi takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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