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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 38 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Drelas.#TD2#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drelas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas content to stall in guard here.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Drelas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (3) vs (0) Mason
Drelas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mason! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (5) vs (0) Mason
Drelas controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason holds on for dear life.
Drelas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1##SUB#
Drelas working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay.
Drelas wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drelas has hold of Mason's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mason manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Drelas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Drelas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (5) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Drelas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.#T2#
Drelas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drelas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Drelas has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drelas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (7) vs (2) Mason
Drelas forces his way into half guard.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drelas is working away from the top position though.
Drelas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Mason trying to control but Drelas postures up.
Drelas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drelas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (10) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Drelas goes for an armbar but Mason turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (10) vs (4) Mason#T5#
Drelas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drelas is adopting a defensive guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Drelas is retaining full guard.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (10) vs (7) Mason
Drelas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drelas is controlling Mason's trapped leg to prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#T6#
Mason is thwarting Drelas's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Mason trying to control the action but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Drelas manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Mason wants to control from the top but Drelas keeps moving.
Drelas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (12) vs (7) Mason
Drelas advances to half guard.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well.
Drelas trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Drelas seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Drelas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (15) vs (7) Mason
Drelas advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (17) vs (7) Mason
Mason is trying to escape the mount but Drelas keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drelas (20) vs (7) Mason
Mason trying to control the hands but Drelas won't let him. #T9##SUB#
Mason is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Drelas has locked on a rear naked choke here! Mason is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
A victorious Thervam Drelas 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:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 33 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
King rushes Thayer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Thayer pulls King into guard.
King trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thayer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
King is pulling down on Thayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Thayer, at least for the moment.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
Thayer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Thayer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Thayer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer trying to control the position but King is working away. #T3#
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thayer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: King (4) vs (5) Thayer#SUB#
King is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
King looking to break Thayer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thayer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
King working for the choke. #SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
King not allowing Thayer to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
King is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thayer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thayer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get King off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
King is looking for the choke from the back position but Thayer is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
King looking for the RNC. #SUB#
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in King's guard. Nice work there by Thayer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (7) Thayer#T5#
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Thayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thayer wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #T6#
King is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King controlling the position well.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thayer is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #T9#
King keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (6) vs (7) Thayer
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Thayer keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T10#
Thayer is adopting a defensive guard.
Thayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #T11#
King is looking to pass into half guard but Thayer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thayer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (6) vs (9) Thayer
Thayer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle here but Thayer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (6) vs (12) Thayer
King struggling a bit here.
Thayer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
King wants to control but Thayer postures up.
King tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer is having none of it.
King struggling a bit here.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thayer tries to advance to mount but King denies him. #T13##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King is looking for a sweep.
Thayer slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King looks to move to half guard but instead Thayer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (6) vs (14) Thayer#T14#
Thayer fails to move to back control.
King tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King prevents Thayer from taking his back.
Thayer wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (8) vs (14) Thayer
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jameison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams stuns Jameison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jameison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jameison scrambles back to his feet.
Williams thumps Jameison with a low kick.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams lands a head shot.
Jameison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Jameison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameison's face.
#CUT#It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Jameison is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Jameison tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position. #T1#
Jameison managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jameison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jameison goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jameison misses with the head strike.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jameison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Billy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Williams lands a body shot.
Jameison looks winded!
Williams is stalling here.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Jameison avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Jennson Jameison's cut even more.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Jameison shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Williams avoiding damage.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Jameison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jameison takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Jennson Jameison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Jameison shrugs off. #CUT#Jennson Jameison's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Williams lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jennson Jameison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Williams!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Williams made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ryker gets caught flat footed, as Spartan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is pushing down on Ryker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryker is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spartan trying to control the action but Ryker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Ryker defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
Spartan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spartan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Spartan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ryker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Spartan!
Steve Ryker was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost but I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Harinck forces Adesanya back against the ropes and clinches.
Harinck gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harinck digs a right hand underneath Adesanya's ribcage. Adesanya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Our sources have told us that Adesanya has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harinck.
Harinck lands with a right to the head.
Harinck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harinck scores with a shoulder strike.
Harinck is working Adesanya over against the ropes.
Adesanya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Harinck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adesanya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Harinck - that landed with a thud.
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!
Harinck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harinck scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Adesanya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Adesanya looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Harinck.
Harinck tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Harinck is working Adesanya over against the ropes.
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harinck has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harinck lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harinck.
Harinck lands a left hand.
Harinck working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Harinck.
Harinck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harinck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Harinck - that landed with a thud.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
Harinck lands a right hand.
Harinck lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Harinck.
Harinck throws a head punch that misses.
Adesanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harinck.
Harinck managing to block the knees to the body from Adesanya.
Harinck lands with a left to the head.
Harinck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Harinck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Harinck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Harinck rushes Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
A short body shot lands from Harinck as the two fighters clinch.
Harinck lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
Harinck is working Adesanya over against the ropes.
Harinck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harinck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Harinck.
Harinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Harinck lands a right hand.
Adesanya takes a shot to the head.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harinck misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Harinck scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harinck scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
Harinck scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
Harinck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adesanya lands an elbow inside that Harinck shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Harinck has been cut.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harinck.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya looking to stall.
Adesanya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harinck.#T2#
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head.
Adesanya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Harinck.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck lands a nice shot to the body.
Harinck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harinck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harinck's elbow.
Harinck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adesanya.
Harinck lands a nice shot to the body.
Harinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harinck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harinck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harinck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Harinck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck'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#
Harinck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick and Harinck moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Harinck forces Adesanya back against the ropes and clinches.
Adesanya taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Harinck.
Harinck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harinck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Harinck is struggling to control the position.
Harinck lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head.
A bit of stalling here from Harinck.
#T1#
A short right from Harinck on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Harinck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harinck has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harinck has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harinck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Harinck tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Harinck back against the ropes.
Harinck misses with the head strike.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Tommy Harinck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harinck pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Harinck.
Harinck digs a right hand into Adesanya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adesanya's gas tank.
Harinck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Harinck tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Harinck back against the ropes.
Harinck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Harinck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
Harinck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harinck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harinck lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Harinck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harinck tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Harinck back against the ropes.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Harinck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harinck 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Harinck!
A victorious Tommy Harinck 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:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 37 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald Jr with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but McDonald Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald Jr leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald Jr circles away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald Jr sprawls well. McDonald Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDonald Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
McDonald Jr is trying to trip Mason. He has hold of a leg but Mason is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McDonald Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T2#
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like McDonald Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald Jr content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDonald Jr is continuing to stall.
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald Jr slows the pace down. #T4#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald Jr happy to just control the position for now.
The adventures of McDonald Jr the control monster continue. Boring.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald Jr controlling the position. #T5#
McDonald Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controlling from mount.
Mason is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald Jr wants to take Mason's back here but Mason is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent. #T6#
Mason is trying to escape the mount but McDonald Jr keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has got one arm under Mason's chin. This could be trouble... Mason trying to control the other hand but McDonald Jr gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Mason has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Meyer tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooper just leaning against Meyer, taking a breather.
Meyer can't break the clinch.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Cooper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice knee to the body.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper crunches a lovely knee into Meyer's ribcage.
Meyer looks winded!
Cooper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Meyer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Cooper.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Cooper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Cooper.#KD#
Cooper lands a big head kick that sends Meyer tumbling to the mat! Cooper takes a step backwards and waves Meyer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Meyer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Cooper fakes the body blow, causing Meyer to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Meyer goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Cooper!
Matt Cooper thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 32 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hudak drives through and clinches with Thayer against the cage.
#TD2#
Hudak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thayer can't fight it off and eventually Hudak manages to take the fight to the floor. Thayer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thayer has an active guard here but Hudak has managed to pass into half guard.
Hudak is trying to control. Thayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak trying to mount his opponent but Thayer defends it.
Hudak works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Hudak#T1##SUB2#
Hudak is working for a guillotine from mount but Thayer frees his head quite easily.
Thayer working to try and regain half guard.
Thayer prevents Hudak from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hudak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thayer turns into him and now he's in Hudak's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (5) Hudak#SUB2#
Hudak looking for subs off his back but Thayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Thayer is working for a kimura but Hudak is defending it quite comfortably.
Thayer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (5) Hudak
Thayer tries to control but Hudak wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hudak is trying to escape the mount.
Thayer works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (8) vs (5) Hudak#SUB#
Thayer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hudak has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thayer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hudak's body.
Thayer is trying to stick to Hudak's back but Hudak is turning into Thayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hudak. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (8) vs (7) Hudak#T4#
Hudak trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Hudak trying to move into half guard but instead Thayer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (10) vs (7) Hudak
Thayer won't allow Hudak to sweep him here.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hudak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudak can't keep his opponent in guard - Thayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak is pressing down on Thayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak wants to improve his position but instead Thayer has moved into half guard.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #T6#
Thayer controlling the action here.
Hudak is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.#SUB#
Thayer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB#
Thayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
Hudak keeping hold of Thayer's head, controlling as best he can.
Hudak trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
#SUB#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hudak actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Hudak is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thayer. #SUB#
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Hudak wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Hudak is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hudak defends it well.
Thayer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hudak's thigh. Hudak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hudak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (10) vs (9) Hudak#SUB2#
Hudak is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hudak seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer tries to roll over but Hudak keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thayer defends it well. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hudak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thayer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Skenojabitch throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skenojabitch. That's going to slow Adesanya down.
Skenojabitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adesanya.
Skenojabitch feints and then cracks Adesanya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adesanya down.
Skenojabitch avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Skenojabitch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skenojabitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skenojabitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Adesanya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skenojabitch misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skenojabitch throws a jab when Adesanya was well out of range.
Skenojabitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skenojabitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Skenojabitch.
It looked like Adesanya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Skenojabitch scores with a jab to the head.
Skenojabitch with a jab.
Dank Skenojabitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skenojabitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skenojabitch misses with a hook. Adesanya ducked under it nicely.
Adesanya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Adesanya rushes Skenojabitch and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Adesanya avoiding damage as Skenojabitch throws knees to the body.
Skenojabitch tries to break free but Adesanya pushes him back against the ropes.
Skenojabitch tries to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling the position. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skenojabitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skenojabitch throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Adesanya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skenojabitch lands a jab.
Skenojabitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Skenojabitch both land. Nice combination.
Skenojabitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adesanya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Adesanya as he checks the leg kick.
Adesanya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Adesanya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skenojabitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Skenojabitch.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Skenojabitch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adesanya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dank Skenojabitch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Skenojabitch.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Adesanya has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body shot.
Skenojabitch avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skenojabitch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adesanya in his tracks.
Adesanya is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skenojabitch lands with a slapping head kick.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skenojabitch.#T1#
Skenojabitch lunges at Adesanya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adesanya's hand. #CL#
Adesanya has Skenojabitch up against the ropes in a clinch.
Skenojabitch can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Skenojabitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adesanya. #CL#
Adesanya clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skenojabitch. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Adesanya moves into range and clinches up with Skenojabitch.#T2#
Adesanya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Adesanya stalling the fight.
Adesanya stalls.
Skenojabitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skenojabitch tries to break free but Adesanya pushes him back against the ropes.
Skenojabitch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skenojabitch is trying to force a seperation but Adesanya has the dominant position.
Adesanya slows down the pace here.
Skenojabitch wants to stall.
Skenojabitch is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Adesanya dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skenojabitch with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Adesanya clinches up against the ropes.
Skenojabitch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adesanya is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skenojabitch.
Adesanya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skenojabitch or not.
Skenojabitch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the ropes.
Skenojabitch is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Skenojabitch avoids the damage to the body.
Skenojabitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skenojabitch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
Adesanya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skenojabitch trying to land knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Skenojabitch throws a sloppy body shot
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skenojabitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skenojabitch trying to land knees to the body.
Skenojabitch is trying to force a seperation but Adesanya has the dominant position.
Skenojabitch is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adesanya takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adesanya leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Skenojabitch is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks. #T2#
Adesanya pushes Skenojabitch back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Adesanya.
Carlton Adesanya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skenojabitch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Adesanya.
Skenojabitch letting Adesanya take a breather here.
Skenojabitch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the ropes.
Skenojabitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skenojabitch lands a head kick. Adesanya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adesanya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Adesanya! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chriss closes the distance and clinches.
Thayer jumps guard but Chriss stands there with Thayer around his waist. Thayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Chriss jumps guard and drags Thayer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Chriss working for submissions but it's allowed Thayer to get to half guard.
Thayer is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Chriss is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Chriss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Chriss is continuing to stall.
Chriss tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Chriss is defending well. #T2#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for submissions but instead, Chriss has regained full guard.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss is trying to keep Thayer in close.
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Thayer defends it easily.
Chriss looking to control but Thayer passes into half guard.
Thayer wants to pass to mount but Chriss is defending the position. #T5#
Thayer is looking to stall here but Chriss recovers full guard.
Thayer trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thayer frees his head nicely. Oh but Chriss has switched to an armbar! Thayer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Jameison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mueller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mueller lands a nice looking body shot.
Mueller swings for the body but Jameison moves out of range.
Jameison shoots in looking for a takedown but Mueller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jameison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mueller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Jameison drives through and clinches with Mueller against the cage.
Mueller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mueller scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Mueller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mueller manages to end up in side control.
Mueller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mueller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mueller is working Jameison over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mueller working away.
Mueller landing strikes.
Mueller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jameison some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Jameison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mueller connects with a decent elbow.
Mueller cracks Jameison with a big right hand but Jameison just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jameison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mueller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mueller working the head with strikes.
Jameison is trying to improve his position.
Jameison taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've been hearing that Mueller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mueller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Jameison is rocked!
A big shot lands for Mueller! That's hurt Jameison! Will he recover? Mueller fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marwin Mueller!
Marwin Mueller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 36 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Gordon
Mason trying to control here.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gordon is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Mason 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.
Gordon prevents Mason from improving his position.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gordon 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.
Gordon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Gordon
Mason is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Mason is letting Gordon control him for a moment.
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Mason is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Gordon working away.#T8#
Gordon controls the position.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon staying calm.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon is continuing to stall.#T9#
More stalling from Gordon.#T10#
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Gordon controls the position from side control.#T12#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controls the position.
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon controls the position. #T13##T14#
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Ryan Gordon 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:
OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Lykmekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meyer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lykmekov misses with a head kick.
Lykmekov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Meyer forces Lykmekov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lykmekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lykmekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Meyer sprawls well. He's pushed Lykmekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lykmekov dives in and grabs Meyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyer pushes down on Lykmekov's head and hops out.
As Lykmekov backs off Meyer throws a huge counter combo but Lykmekov manages to avoid it all.
Lykmekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meyer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shashlyk Lykmekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lykmekov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Lykmekov lands a leg kick that knocks Meyer off balance momentarily.
Meyer misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lykmekov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meyer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lykmekov cracks Meyer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lykmekov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1##SU#
Lykmekov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Meyer to his feet.
Lykmekov leaves Meyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Lykmekov darts in and clinches Meyer up against the cage.#TD#
Lykmekov jumps guard and drags Meyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Meyer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lykmekov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Meyer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lykmekov pulls down on the head and he's put Meyer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shashlyk Lykmekov!
Shashlyk Lykmekov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Muffin moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Muffin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Muffin pulls Thayer into guard.
Thayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between Muffin 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thayer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thayer has gone for a leg lock! Muffin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thayer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Thayer
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muffin is aware though and is defending well.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muffin controls the pace.#SUB#
Muffin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thayer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (2) vs (4) Thayer
Muffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Muffin struggling a bit here.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Muffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thayer wants to control but Muffin is keeping him busy.
Muffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muffin is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin trying to get back to full guard but Thayer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (2) vs (7) Thayer
Muffin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (7) Thayer
Muffin wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Muffin passes into half guard. #SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Thayer wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well.
Muffin wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well. #SUB#
Muffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muffin is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now. #T5#
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Muffin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Muffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Muffin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thayer's thigh. Thayer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Muffin is proving a slippery customer.
Muffin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6##SUB#
Muffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muffin . #SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura here.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thayer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Muffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Thayer controlling the position well.
Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Thayer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Muffin is staying active.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thayer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Muffin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (7) vs (7) Thayer
Muffin is staying tight to Thayer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Muffin working away.
Thayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muffin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (7) vs (11) Thayer#SUB2#
Muffin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Muffin trying to control the hands but Thayer breaks the grip. #T9##SUB2#
Thayer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Muffin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Muffin trying to control the action but Thayer just sinks the hooks in.
Muffin tries to escape but Thayer has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Thayer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Muffin controlling Thayer 's hands.
Muffin breaks Thayer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (9) vs (11) Thayer#T10#
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Muffin pushes down on Thayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away. #T11#
Muffin tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Thayer is looking to improve his position.
Muffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Muffin trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well. #SUB#
Muffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Muffin trying to control the pace.
Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Thayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily.
Muffin wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Muffin stalling.
Thayer is staying active underneath Muffin , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muffin is working away from the top position though.
Muffin not doing much here.
#T14##SUB#
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Muffin is controlling well.
Muffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Thayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
BySubtraction lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Carlton Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
BySubtraction being controlled against the ropes.
Adesanya holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
BySubtraction lands a good knee to the midsection. Adesanya won't want to take too many of those.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Adesanya.
BySubtraction landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Adesanya.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adesanya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction jabs Adesanya right on the nose. Adesanya blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction cracks Adesanya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#ROC#Adesanya is rocked!
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
Adesanya is still on wobbly legs! Can BySubtraction finish him?#T1#
Adesanya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Adesanya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adesanya seems to have recovered his senses.
Adesanya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Adesanya has managed to clinch.
Adesanya lands a shot to the body.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction lands a head shot.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adesanya.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Adesanya effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adesanya is defending well for now.#BC#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adesanya.
A hook to the body from BySubtraction.
Adesanya pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. BySubtraction will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Adesanya throws a fast counter high kick but BySubtraction manages to duck under it in time.
BySubtraction lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
Adesanya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
Adesanya managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Adesanya avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
#BC#
BySubtraction escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Adesanya.
Jab, jab by BySubtraction - just one landing.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
BySubtraction is working Adesanya over against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Adesanya misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
BySubtraction takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Adesanya to work.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Adesanya lands with a right to the head.
BySubtraction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
Jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Adesanya moves into the clinch.
BySubtraction crunches a lovely knee into Adesanya's ribcage.#T2#
Adesanya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Adesanya to work.
Adesanya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BySubtraction landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BySubtraction.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
BySubtraction jabs at Adesanya's body.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
BySubtraction thuds a left hand into Adesanya's body.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
BySubtraction scores with a sloppy right hand. Adesanya should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
BySubtraction closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
BySubtraction lands a body shot.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carlton Adesanya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya throws a counter combo.#T1#
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adesanya.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adesanya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.#CL2#
Adesanya rushes BySubtraction and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
BySubtraction closes the distance and pushes Adesanya back into the ropes.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Adesanya rushes BySubtraction and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Adesanya cracks BySubtraction with a nice body shot.#BC#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BySubtraction lands a jab.
BySubtraction misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adesanya leaning against his opponent.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Adesanya lands a body shot. #BC#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adesanya raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
Adesanya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BySubtraction, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.#CL2#
Spartan clinches.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartan.
Spartan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones jumps guard but Spartan stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Spartan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Spartan tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Spartan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Spartan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking to control.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Spartan advances to half guard.
Spartan is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spartan trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. #ES#
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spartan is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
Spartan working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Spartan blocks the elbow strike.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spartan's efforts to push away.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Spartan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spartan's brow.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow. #TD#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spartan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Spartan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Spartan wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #T4#
Jones controlling Spartan's posture.
Spartan throwing strikes but missing.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Spartan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Beast Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Spartan gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Spartan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jason Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Spartan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Spartan. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones throws a leg kick but Spartan sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1##CL#
Jones has Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Spartan dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Spartan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black Beast Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartan avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Spartan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan staying out of range there.#T2#
Jones misses with a low kick.#TD#
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spartan on his heels. He'll look to pass Spartan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spartan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spartan working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Spartan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Spartan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Spartan is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Spartan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black Beast Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spartan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spartan gets back to half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Beast Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Black Beast Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spartan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spartan is able to avoid easily.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spartan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to clinch but Spartan is avoiding it.
#TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Spartan from improving his position.#SUB#
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spartan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Black Beast Jones! |
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Event:
DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Santana has closed the distance and engaged Lamez in a clinch.
#TD#
Santana gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lamez regains guard.
Lamez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Santana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamez controlling Santana's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture.
Lamez has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Lamez has Santana pulled in close to control his posture.
Lamez has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana throws a big elbow that misses.
Santana works over Lamez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santana is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lamez is continuing to stall.#T2#
The adventures of Lamez the control monster continue. Boring.
Santana cracks Lamez with a solid left hand.
Lamez pulls Santana in to control the position.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamez managing to control the position.
Santana scoring with some ground and pound.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Lamez has his hands on Santana's head, controlling the position.
Lamez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lamez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lamez won't allow Santana to sweep him here. #SUB#
Santana has an active guard here but Lamez has managed to pass into half guard.
Lamez controlling the action here.
Santana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Let's hope that Lamez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santana is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana controlling the position for now.
Lamez controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erica Santana 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#
Santana takes one to the side of the head.
Santana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Santana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lamez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez has his hands clasped together around Santana's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez is doing well to control the position and prevent Santana from advancing to side control.
Santana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lamez trying to control but Santana postures up.
Santana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez controlling the position well.
Santana is nestled in close to Lamez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamez trying to control but Santana postures up.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Santana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamez defending well though.
Santana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Erica Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Santana lands a nice short elbow.
Lamez is looking to improve his position.
Lamez is controlling Santana's trapped leg to prevent Santana from advancing to side control.#T2#
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lamez is controlling Santana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Santana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lamez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Santana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamez controlling the position well.
Santana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamez's head.
Santana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lamez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santana. #T3#
Lamez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Lamez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamez trying to control the position here.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santana works over Lamez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Lamez managing to control the position.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamez is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez seems keen to control Santana's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santana working some strikes from top position.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lamez managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erica Santana dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santana defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Santana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamez circles away.
Santana moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santana.
Santana defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Santana tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamez misses with a looping left.#CL#
Santana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santana tries for a takedown but Lamez manages to get underhooks.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez is pressed up against the cage. Santana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lamez down to the mat. Lamez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erica Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lamez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lamez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it. #T1#
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamez has wrist control.
Lamez has Santana pulled in close to control his posture.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santana lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Lamez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santana chips away with some ground and pound.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamez is controlling Santana's posture.
Santana throws a big elbow that misses.
Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Lamez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lamez has control of Santana's left arm, preventing Santana from doing any damage.
Santana postures up and lands a big shot to Lamez's brow.
Lamez is pulling down on Santana's head. It's preventing any offense from Santana, at least for the moment.
Santana is in close to Lamez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lamez 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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Lamez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Santana postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it. #SUB2#
Lamez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lamez blocks nicely.
Santana throwing strikes but missing.
Lamez has his hands on Santana's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Lamez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Santana is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lamez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Santana is looking to defend but Lamez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Santana! Lamez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Santana taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scottie Lamez!
Scottie Lamez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 382 - Sparr Vs Wahwah
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
OcasioCortez clinches.
OcasioCortez crunches a lovely knee into Meyer's ribcage.
Meyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to OcasioCortez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OcasioCortez pressing his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OcasioCortez taking a breather.
Meyer is looking to break free of the clinch but OcasioCortez has double underhooks.
A short right from OcasioCortez on the inside.
Meyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OcasioCortez has him pressed against the cage.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Come on OcasioCortez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with OcasioCortez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A knee to the head by OcasioCortez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OcasioCortez as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Meyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
OcasioCortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OcasioCortez is defending well.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OcasioCortez lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
OcasioCortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OcasioCortez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meyer looks winded!
OcasioCortez lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OcasioCortez.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Meyer is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, OcasioCortez lands a big elbow that drops Meyer! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Meyer is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
A victorious Alexandria OcasioCortez 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:
STRIKE! 4
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Joon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Joon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
Joon has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Joon lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joon misses with some punches.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Joon working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Joon fails to land. #BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Joon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Joon is having none of it.
Joon throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Joon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joon cracks Adesanya with a good jab.#CL#
Adesanya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joon lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Joon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joon.
Joon misses with some punches.
I was talking to Adesanya's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Joon moves out of range.
Joon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joon lands with a straight right. Adesanya didn't see that one coming.
Joon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seung Joon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab by Joon.
Joon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
As Joon looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Joon just gets out of the way.
Adesanya tries to land a body kick
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joon.
Seung Joon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adesanya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target. #T1#
Joon scores with a punch to the head.
Joon blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
Joon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adesanya is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adesanya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Adesanya backs off Joon throws a huge counter combo but Adesanya manages to avoid it all.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Joon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adesanya walks into a jab.
Adesanya misses with a combination
and Joon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Joon lands an overhand right.
Joon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Adesanya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Adesanya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Joon blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joon clobbers Adesanya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adesanya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joon.
Joon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joon throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seung Joon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya tried to score with a low kick but Joon checks it.
Joon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Joon with a series of wild strikes but Joon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
A jab from Joon does it's job there.
Joon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adesanya at a distance.
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
Joon misses with a low kick.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon with a nice cross.
Adesanya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joon.
Joon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joon misses with a hook. Adesanya ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Joon catches Adesanya right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Joon connects with a jab.
Joon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adesanya throws a combination that misses
and Joon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Joon.
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!
Joon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adesanya throws out the jab.
Joon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Joon avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joon.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seung Joon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seung Joon!
During a confident post fight interview, Seung Joon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thayer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Thayer holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustafsson drops back down to his feet.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Thayer won't allow it.
#TD2#
Thayer tightens his grip and picks Gustafsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Gustafsson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thayer defends well.#SUB#
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Thayer has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard.
Gustafsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gustafsson continues to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Thayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson pulls Thayer in close to his closed guard and prevents Thayer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thayer pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Thayer has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (5) Thayer#T4#
Gustafsson struggling a bit here.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Thayer easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (0) vs (7) Thayer
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.#T5#
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thayer fails to take his opponent's back.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Thayer's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Thayer works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (10) Thayer
Gustafsson is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it. #T7#
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
What's Gustafsson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gustafsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T8#
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thayer 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 Gustafsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (13) Thayer
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson keeping his opponent close.#T9#
Gustafsson tries to bench press Thayer off him but Thayer keeps the position.
Thayer working away.
Gustafsson prevents Thayer from moving into mount.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thayer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (0) vs (15) Thayer#T10#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Thayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gustafsson is surviving well by controlling Thayer's body position as best he can.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.#SUB2#
Thayer has control of Gustafsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gustafsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gustafsson is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson controlling the position well.
Gustafsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Gustafsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (18) Thayer#T12#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer wants to control the action but instead Gustafsson gets a body lock and reverses into Thayer's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (18) Thayer
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Thayer from improving his position.
Thayer wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
Gustafsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustafsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson trying to control from Thayer's half guard. Thayer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gustafsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 35 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vazquez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Vazquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mason is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vazquez 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 Mason. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Vazquez
Vazquez wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mason seems a little lost for a moment, as Vazquez dominates the positioning.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason seems a little lost for a moment, as Vazquez dominates the positioning.
Vazquez wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason being controlled for a moment.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason is trying to escape the position but Vazquez is controlling the position.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vazquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Vazquez trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Vazquez stalls from top position.
Mason tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason is being controlled here. #T5#
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason is not content to let Vazquez control the position. #SUB2#
Vazquez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vazquez's guard! Nice work there by Mason! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Vazquez
Mason wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Vazquez is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving. #T7#
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (7) Vazquez
Vazquez is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vazquez is aware though and is defending well.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vazquez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Vazquez 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.
Vazquez trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Vazquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Vazquez trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vazquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Vazquez#T10#
Vazquez is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason manages to get back to half guard.
Vazquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vazquez wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Vazquez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (13) Vazquez#T11#
Mason manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Vazquez.
Mason wants to control but Vazquez is keeping busy.
Vazquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vazquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (16) Vazquez#T12#
Mason tries to reverse the position but Vazquez maintains control.
Vazquez controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Vazquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Vazquez content just to control the position here. #T13#
Vazquez wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Vazquez controlling the pace for now.
Vazquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason is looking to improve his position but Vazquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Vazquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Vazquez.#T14#
Let's hope that Vazquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Vazquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Vazquez content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vazquez wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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