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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ENIGMA 142
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Breaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Larsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Breaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Larsen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Larsen misses with a straight right. #TD#
Breaker gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Breaker is thwarting Larsen's attempts to control the position.
Larsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Breaker works his way into side control. #SUB#
Breaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larsen, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Breaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larsen is letting Breaker control him for a moment. #SUB#
Breaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsen tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker is staying tight to Larsen's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Breaker working away.#SUB#
Breaker is trying to get an arm triangle but Larsen is defending well. #SUB#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breaker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Larsen is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Breaker controls the position from side control.
Larsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Larsen wants to control but Breaker postures up.#T3##SUB#
Breaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Breaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Breaker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Larsen is looking to regain half guard here but Breaker keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Breaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Breaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larsen, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Breaker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Larsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breaker's guard! Nice work there by Larsen!
Breaker is adopting a defensive guard.
Larsen wants to stand but Breaker is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Breaker is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Larsen rolls with it to try and escape but Breaker cranks on the arm and Larsen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bone Breaker!
A relieved looking Bone Breaker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tosen vs Takahashi
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kapisi sprawling to the canvas! Kapisi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Keone Kapisi has been cut.
Kapisi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kapisi misses with a jab to the body
#KD2#
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Kapisi toppling to the canvas! Kapisi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!#ROC2#Kapisi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapisi throws a shot to the body.
Oh Kapisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapisi jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Kim Jones has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Jones throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kapisi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jones lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Gillesespie vs Maker Money #24
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Maker gets tackled into the cage by Gillespie. Gillespie maintains the clinch.
Maker wants to take the fight to the mat but Gillespie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maker wants a takedown but no success here.
Gillespie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maker just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gillespie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maker regains guard immediately.
Gillespie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gillespie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gillespie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maker's head.
Gillespie landing some decent shots from guard.
Maker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maker wants to stand and escape but Gillespie is having none of it.
Gillespie 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gillespie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gillespie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gillespie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gillespie is working Maker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Maker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gillespie is controlling him.
Gillespie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Maker is rocked!
Gillespie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maker is still in real trouble! Can Gillespie finish him?
Gillespie stands up over Maker, holding on to his feet. Gillespie throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Maker is out cold! Gillespie lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Gillespie!
Mark Gillespie retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
SMASH: Reedtz vs Roy
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Bader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bader is looking to clinch.
Bader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Johnston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bader's head backwards.
We've been told by Johnston's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnston scores with a one two! Bader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnston throws a lazy right hand but Bader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bader slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader scores with a leg kick.
Bader tries to land a leg kick but Johnston saw it coming and moves away.
Bader takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Johnston feints a jab promting Bader to slip. Johnston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bader slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnston moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Johnston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnston.
A big left from Johnston misses. #TD2#
Bader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Bader working away.
Johnston is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Bader stands up.
Bader swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston connects with a looping right hand.
Johnston throws a right hand that misses
and Bader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Uestus Johnston has been cut.
Bader throws a head kick but Johnston moves out of range.
Bader misses with a looping right.
Bader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uestus Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Bader has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bader cracks Johnston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnston scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Bader throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
Bader scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnston should have avoided that one.
Bader throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnston scores with a hook.
Bader moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Bader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bader moves away from the strike by Johnston.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston misses with an uppercut.
Johnston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnston misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
Johnston takes a swing at Bader's ribcage but misses.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Johnston misses
and Bader counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Johnston tries to keep at a distance but Bader has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Bader slips under a jab.
Johnston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bader shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
Bader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Bader. Beautiful body shot.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bader was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston lands a jab.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Bader misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely.
Bader lands a head kick. Johnston smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Johnston tries to sprawl but Bader drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bader is thwarting Johnston's attempts to control the position.
Johnston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bader is looking for a kimura but Johnston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bader to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Johnston is defending against the submission attempts here by Bader.
Johnston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bader is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bader seems to be working for a kimura but Johnston defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnston trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
Bader stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Bader pushes Johnston up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bader throws an overhand right that lands on Johnston's shoulder, as Johnston tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bader 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Bader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bader.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Bader avoids nicely.
Bader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Bader misses the target.
Bader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnston throws out the jab.
Bader moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
Bader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Bader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Bader as he connects with a hook.
Johnston slips a straight right by Bader.#CL2#
Bader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnston, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston throws a poor cross that misses
and Bader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnston circles away quickly and effectively.
Bader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnston's hands.
Bader lands a jab to the head.
Johnston takes a swing at Bader's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnston misses the jab.
Johnston misses with a looping right.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnston lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Bader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bader staying out of range there.
Bader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
#CL2#
Bader moves into the clinch.
Johnston is trying to force a seperation but Bader has the dominant position.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bader prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Bader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnston lands a nice hook to Bader's body. Bader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bader, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Johnston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bader has time to react.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
Timo Bader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnston lands with a shot to the body.
Bader shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
Bader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnston lands with a right hand.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bader.
Johnston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnston digs a good body shot into Bader's ribs.
Bader tries to clinch up.
Johnston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader blocks it.
Bader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Bader shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
Johnston fails to land with a series of punches.
Bader misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Johnston connects with a body shot that sends Bader's belly button to the back.
Johnston digs a good hook to Bader's body.
Johnston takes a swing at Bader's ribcage but misses.
Bader missing with a left hand there. Johnston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnston throws a right hand that Bader ducks under and follows up with a left that Bader also avoids with ease.
A combination from Bader does no damage.
Bader wants to clinch.
Bader avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Bader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bader misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bader. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Johnston lands.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Bader takes one to the chin there.
Bader throws an overhand right that lands on Johnston's shoulder, as Johnston tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Bader lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston tests Bader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnston.
Bader lands a nice hook to Johnston's body. Johnston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bader's corner calls for a 1-2. Bader obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Bader moves away and avoids it.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Bader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Johnston.
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Johnston lands a right hook to the body.
Johnston slips a jab and a cross from Bader.
Bader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bader.
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bader.
Bader lands a nice hook to Johnston's body. Johnston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bader throws a solid leg kick but Johnston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bader.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timo Bader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johnston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bader avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Bader lands a jab.
Bader throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bader throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston blocks a head kick by Bader.
Bader slips under a jab.
A jab from Bader misses.
Bader jabs Johnston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader blocks it.
Bader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnston throws out the jab.
Bader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnston moves out of range of the leg kick from Bader.
Johnston is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Bader misses.
Johnston misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Bader lands a jab to the nose.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Johnston lands the left hand.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Bader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnston lands a jab to the head.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnston throws an off balance right hand
and Bader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bader misses with a body shot.
Bader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Bader throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnston was covering up waiting for the punch and Bader finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Bader stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Bader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader blocks it.
Bader lands with a straight right. Johnston didn't see that one coming.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bader takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnston moves out of range as Bader strikes.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Johnston defending well as Bader loads up on a big left hand.
Johnston looks to throw the jab but Bader is out of range.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston scores with a punch to the head.
Bader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Johnston misses. #CL2#
Bader closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnston lands a lovely overhand right.
Bader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Bader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Bader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bader misses with an uppercut. Johnston saw that one coming.
Johnston throws a poor cross that misses
and Bader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Bader slips a jab from Johnston.
Johnston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnston misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Bader moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Bader throws a leg kick but Johnston checks it.
Bader misses with a double jab.
Bader throws a hook but Johnston blocks it.
Johnston throwing a counter right hand but Bader manages to avoid it.
Johnston takes one to the chin there.
Bader lands with a good body shot.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Bader.
Johnston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bader. Bader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Johnston misses.
A left and a right from Johnston both land. Nice combination.
Bader tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
Johnston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston connects with a crisp jab.
Bader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnston.
Bader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnston.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Uestus Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnston drops his hands momentarily and Bader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnston misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Bader.
Well Bader 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Bader!
A relieved looking Timo Bader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GC 468: King VS King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Kujawski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kujawski throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range. #CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kujawski has clasped his hands together around Matthews's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kujawski tries to advance to mount but Matthews denies him.
Matthews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kujawski's best efforts.
Kujawski trying to pass the guard but Matthews defending well.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Kujawski is controlling well.
Matthews is not content to let Kujawski control the position.#T1#
Matthews wants to improve his position but Kujawski is controlling well.
Matthews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matthews.#SUB#
Kujawski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kujawski has managed to get both his arms back between Matthews's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kujawski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kujawski is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Kujawski has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kujawski to get the leverage.
Kujawski is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard. #SUB#
Matthews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Kujawski defends easily.
Kujawski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthews's guard. #SUB#
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kujawski is looking to pass Matthews's guard but actually Matthews recovers to full guard.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kujawski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kujawski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matthews is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matthews has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Kujawski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Matthews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kujawski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kujawski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Kujawski defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kujawski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kujawski looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Kujawski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kujawski manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Kujawski's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kujawski scores with a punch to the head.
Kujawski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kujawski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Kujawski, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kujawski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Kujawski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kujawski punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Kujawski.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kujawski jabs Matthews right on the nose. Matthews blinks but takes it well.
Veigar Kujawski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kujawski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep.
Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kujawski to see if he's OK.
Kujawski struggling a bit here.
Kujawski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Matthews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kujawski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matthews but great work by Kujawski.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kujawski's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kujawski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kujawski 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#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Kujawski passes to full mount!
Kujawski wants to control the pace but Matthews is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Matthews regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kujawski to get the leverage.
Kujawski is pressing down on Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matthews is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kujawski. #SUB#
Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kujawski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working. #SUB2#
Kujawski is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthews tries to get to full guard but Kujawski has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Veigar Kujawski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kujawski throws out the jab.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Kujawski's shoulder, as Kujawski tries to avoid the shot.
Kujawski lands a jab to the head.
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kujawski finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head.
Kujawski lands with an overhand left.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Kujawski avoids it well. #TD#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matthews was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kujawski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews defending well as Kujawski loads up on a big left hand.
Kujawski staying out of range there.
Kujawski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kujawski defends well and Matthews ends up having to push Kujawski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Kujawski manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Kujawski, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Kujawski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Kujawski gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kujawski seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kujawski wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kujawski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matthews's thigh. Matthews counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Kujawski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Kujawski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kujawski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Kujawski passes Matthews's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kujawski trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away. #T3##SUB#
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
Kujawski trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
Kujawski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kujawski is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kujawski looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Kujawski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matthews works over Kujawski with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Matthews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Matthews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kujawski dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Kujawski trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Kujawski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matthews manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Veigar Kujawski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kujawski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veigar Kujawski! |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Azhur!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Araujo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Azhur is working for takedown but Araujo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Azhur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Araujo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azhur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Araujo is defending well.
Jonathas Araujo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Azhur.#TD#
Araujo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Azhur preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azhur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Azhur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Azhur defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Azhur frees his head nicely. Oh but Araujo has switched to an armbar! Azhur is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jonathas Araujo! |
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Event:
SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Kohler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donovan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Kohler gets a clinch.
Kohler is trying to pull guard but Donovan has him pressed against the cage.
Kohler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donovan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kohler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donovan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kohler lands a nice shot to the body.
Donovan tries to clinch but Kohler moves out of range.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kohler moves away.
Kohler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kohler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kohler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Donovan. No joy for Kohler on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Kohler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kohler misses with a takedown
and Donovan counters with a left to the body.
Kohler tries to clinch but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan throws a body punch but Kohler moves out of range.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Kohler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donovan tries to avoid it but Kohler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donovan to the ground. Donovan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Kohler moves out of range.
Kohler shoots in looking for a takedown. Donovan tries to sprawl out of it but Kohler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donovan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kohler dodges the punch combination from Donovan.
Donovan scores with a nice right hand.
Donovan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kohler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donovan. #CL#
Kohler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donovan, pushing him back against the cage.
Donovan stops a takedown attempt from Kohler.
Kohler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Kohler lands a takedown into guard.
#T2##SUB#
Kohler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kohler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kohler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donovan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kohler won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Kohler lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Kohler lands a couple of digs.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Kohler controlling him for the moment.
Kohler postures up.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kohler with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kohler postures up and lands a big shot to Donovan's brow. #CUT#That has opened up Dan Donovan's cut even more.
Kohler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Donovan wants to stand up but Kohler is controlling him.
Kohler trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kohler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Dan Donovan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kohler landing with the ground and pound.
Kohler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#Dan Donovan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Donovan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andreas Kohler!
A victorious Andreas Kohler 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:
SMASH: Cuntmara vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Kapisi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bidden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapisi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Kapisi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kapisi.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Bidden has been cut.
Bidden throws a low kick, looking for Kapisi's leg but Kapisi calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kapisi misses.
Kapisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bidden.
Kapisi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bidden.
Kapisi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kapisi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bidden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kapisi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bidden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kapisi under the eye.
Kapisi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi's coach down at LET Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kapisi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body punch from Kapisi.
Bidden is breathing heavily.
Bidden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bidden throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapisi.
Kapisi digs a good hook to Bidden's body.
#KD2#
Kapisi cracks Bidden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bidden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kapisi finish him?
#ROC2#Bidden is rocked!
Kapisi throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Kapisi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bidden - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kapisi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that New Standard logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 19 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Johnson clinches. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well, if Sitsongrit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit not doing much here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Sitsongrit prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Johnson is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace. #T5#
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sitsongrit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sitsongrit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sitsongrit's guard! Nice work there by Johnson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sitsongrit to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sitsongrit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (7) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sitsongrit uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (10) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Sitsongrit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Sitsongrit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (12) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (15) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Johnson is having none of it. #T9#
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (18) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Sitsongrit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (21) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T13#
Sitsongrit controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sitsongrit has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (24) vs (2) Johnson#T14#
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sitsongrit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Marcinho Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Bader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bader to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatfield tests Bader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hatfield lands a jab to Bader's midsection.
Hatfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bader lands a jab to Hatfield's midsection.
Bader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Bader avoids them all with ease.
Bader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bader missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Bader's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Bader is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield moves out of range as Bader strikes.
Oh Bader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Bader seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing reports that Bader has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hatfield! Bader is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
An out of breath Riley Hatfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Gillespie vs Dover - Money #23
Date: Nov 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gillespie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gillespie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gillespie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
Gillespie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gillespie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gillespie is working Dover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gillespie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gillespie distracts Dover with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gillespie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gillespie postures up in Dover's guard and throws a big left but Dover blocks it.
Gillespie stops Dover from standing up.
Gillespie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gillespie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gillespie lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gillespie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Gillespie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dover's head.
Gillespie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gillespie postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dover covers up, he's hurt! Gillespie keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gillespie and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gillespie can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Gillespie!
Mark Gillespie retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Araujo back into the cage.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Araujo jumps into guard, dragging Barnes to the mat.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Araujo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Araujo
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.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo mounts Barnes! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Araujo is trying to control here but Barnes has managed to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Araujo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (7) Araujo#T2#
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Barnes tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Araujo 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.
Araujo working away.#T4#
Araujo wants to take a breather but Barnes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Araujo. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Araujo pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Barnes trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#T6#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Araujo is now in half guard.
Araujo is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here. #T8#
Araujo prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Araujo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Araujo stalling.
Araujo wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T10#
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard.
Barnes has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
#T11#
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12##SUB#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
#T13#
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Araujo escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (10) Araujo#SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Barnes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Araujo
Araujo tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#T14#
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
I wouldn't like to be where Araujo is right now.
Barnes trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Barnes working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad. #TD#
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Johnson won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Johnson is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is looking to pass Johnson's guard but actually Johnson recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Johnson#T2##SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (4) Johnson#SUB#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control. #SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Chai controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
#T8##SUB#
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Chai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Chai looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Chai controls the position.#T9##SUB#
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (6) Johnson
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai 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.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Johnson passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Johnson 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.
#T10#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T11##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chai is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Johnson!
A victorious Adam Johnson 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:
CWC 329 - Tokyo
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 27 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Matthews gets a clinch.
Matthews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Matthews.#TD#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Matthews
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control. Matthews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Matthews gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Matthews#T2#
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matthews's legs. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matthews tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matthews is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Matthews is defending the position. #T4##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie 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.
Matthews gets full guard.#T5#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthews's guard. #SUB2#
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Gracie prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard. #T7#
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet. #SUB2#
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matthews dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Matthews
Gracie controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself. #SUB#
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Matthews forces his way into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie won't allow Matthews to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Matthews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Matthews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie trying to control but Matthews postures up.
#SUB2#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB2#
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Matthews is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB2#
Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #T13#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Matthews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews. #T14#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Ruben Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH: Babinski vs Frewin
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Kohler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kurschmann sprawls well. Kurschmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kohler gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurschmann seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kurschmann as Kohler shoots in.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown but Kurschmann shows good takedown defense.
Frank Kurschmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Kohler.
Kohler throws a body punch but Kurschmann moves out of range.
Kohler looks for a takedown but Kurschmann sprawls well.
Kohler closes the distance and clinches up with Kurschmann, looking for a takedown. Kohler pushes Kurschmann against the cage but Kurschmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kurschmann pushes Kohler up against the cage in a clinch.
Kohler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kurschmann after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kohler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kurschmann pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Kohler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurschmann avoiding damage.
Kurschmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kohler avoids it.#TD2#
Kohler has picked Kurschmann up - he's going for a ride! Kohler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kurschmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurschmann wants to improve his position but Kohler is controlling well.
Kurschmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kohler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kohler works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kohler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Kohler dominating with strikes here.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.
Kohler is landing with some decent strikes but Kurschmann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#Frank Kurschmann's cut is getting worse.
Kurschmann is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurschmann is working hard here to advance position.
Kohler punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#Jeez, Frank Kurschmann's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Kurschmann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andreas Kohler!
An out of breath Andreas Kohler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matthews has Fred up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Fred has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matthews regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fred (2) vs (0) Matthews#SUB2#
Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fred trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a triangle but Fred pushes his legs off easily.
Fred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fred is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Fred has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Fred trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fred is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Fred is working for a submission of some sort.
Fred stalling away here and it's allowed Matthews to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Matthews is tightening it up a little... Fred has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fred reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fred taps out! Nice BJJ there by Matthews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Matthews! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Island shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo sets himself, and Island steps forward looking for the clinch! Araujo avoids it this time.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Araujo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Island gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Island 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Island gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Island
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Island got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Island has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Island 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. #T1#
Island trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo has his hands on Island's head, controlling the position.
Araujo working a defensive guard but Island manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Island
Araujo wants to control but Island postures up.
The referee asks Island politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Island prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (5) Island
Araujo is taking a breather. Island 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.
Araujo prevents Island from improving his position.#SUB#
Araujo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Island as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Island throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Island keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Island pulls Araujo in to control the position.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island has Araujo pulled in close to control his posture.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Araujo 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. #T4##SUB2#
Island looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Island has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Araujo 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 Island. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (5) vs (5) Island
Island tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.#SUB#
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Araujo trying to control the position but Island is working away. #T5#
Island is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Island is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Island's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Island manages to get back to half guard.
Island desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working for an americana but Island has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Araujo was thinking about the submission.
Island looking to control.
#T7#
Araujo wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Island being controlled here, momentarily.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Island is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Island seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Island keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Island is retaining full guard.
Araujo 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. #SUB2#
Island looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily.
#T9#
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Island keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Araujo passes into half guard.
Island preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10##SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Island doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Island slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Island seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Araujo advances to half guard.
Island is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Island has managed to free his arm - good work.
Island trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12##SUB2#
Island actively working from the bottom here.
Island tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Araujo is trying to control the action in half guard but Island is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Island has his hands clasped together around Araujo's back. He's all about the action.#T13#
Araujo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (8) vs (5) Island
Island is squirming around, avoiding Araujo's attempts to control the action.
Araujo prevents Island from getting the reversal.
Island is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Araujo trying to control but Island is having none of it. #T14#
Island regains half guard.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Island is having none of it.
Araujo is really struggling to control Island but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Island is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Island tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Carl Moore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jello closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moore (0) vs (2) Jello
Moore has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
Moore has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello is stalling in the full guard.
Moore looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Jello postures up.
Moore has Jello pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Moore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jello stacks Moore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Moore (0) vs (5) Jello
Moore tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Moore struggling a bit here.#T2#
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moore wants to control but Jello postures up.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello 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 Moore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jello working away.
Jello is staying tight to Moore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moore is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Jello has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moore! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moore (0) vs (7) Jello#T3#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Moore has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Moore wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moore is trying to escape the mount.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Jello 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.
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jello.
Moore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moore wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Moore holds on, trying desperately to control.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore 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: Moore (2) vs (7) Jello
Moore trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Moore is looking to pass into half guard but Jello pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jello is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moore (2) vs (9) Jello#T7#
Jello content to stall in guard here.
Moore is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moore is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Moore is trying to hold Jello in close to prevent damage but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moore wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Moore trying to control here.
#T9#
Moore has his hands clasped together around Jello's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Moore has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jello escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Moore (2) vs (12) Jello
Moore is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Jello content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Moore is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Moore (2) vs (14) Jello
Moore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jello sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Moore wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Moore defending well.
Moore keeping control of the position.
Moore regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Moore trying to control the position.
Moore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Moore is looking for a triangle here but Jello uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moore (2) vs (17) Jello
Jello just content to control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moore tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Moore trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.
Moore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Moore is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position.
Jello stalling.
Jello passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moore (2) vs (20) Jello
Moore tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moore (2) vs (22) Jello
Moore tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 22 to 2.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 463: Ndombele VS Doomsday
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Sissoko loads up on a big right hand but Eggert slips the punch.
Eggert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sissoko takes a swing at Eggert's ribcage but misses.
Eggert throws a hook to the side of Sissoko's head but Sissoko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eggert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sissoko.
Eggert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eggert misses with an uppercut.
Sissoko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eggert lands a jab to the nose.
Eggert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eggert throws a right hand that misses
and Sissoko counters with a thumping low kick.
Eggert throws a lazy right hand but Sissoko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick from Sissoko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Sissoko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sissoko cracks Eggert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eggert throws a lazy right hand but Sissoko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eggert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sissoko. Sissoko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Mousa Sissoko has been cut.
Sissoko connects with an inside leg kick.
Sissoko scores with a jab.
Sissoko misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Eggert.
#KD#
Sissoko waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Eggert. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Eggert to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#Eggert is rocked!#T1#
Sissoko throws a big elbow that misses.
Sissoko throws a strike but Eggert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Eggert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Eggert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sissoko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eggert is one step ahead there.
Sissoko is pulling down on Eggert's head. It's preventing any offense from Eggert, at least for the moment.#T2#
Eggert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sissoko is controlling Eggert's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sissoko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eggert's guard. #REVR#
Sissoko prevents Eggert from getting back to his feet.
Sissoko works over Eggert with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Eggert scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Sissoko staying out of range there.
Sissoko missing with a left hand there. Eggert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eggert takes a swing at Sissoko's ribcage but misses.
Eggert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sissoko misses with a low kick as Eggert jumps back.
Eggert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eggert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sissoko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eggert. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sissoko.
Eggert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eggert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eggert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sissoko with the inside leg kick.
Uwe Eggert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sissoko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eggert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sissoko throws a chopping leg kick but Eggert manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sissoko throws a leg kick but Eggert moved away.
That kick from Sissoko tenderised Eggert's leg. Eggert is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Sissoko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eggert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sissoko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Sissoko lands with a shot to the body.
Eggert with a hook.
Eggert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sissoko's head.#ROC2#Sissoko is rocked!
Eggert scores with the left hand. Sissoko knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Sissoko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Mousa Sissoko's cut is getting worse.
Eggert's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eggert throws a pinpoint strike between Sissoko's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Sissoko crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Eggert scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwe Eggert! |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Castellana
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kapisi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kapisi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Maui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maui slips under a jab.
Kapisi slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kapisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kapisi misses with a double jab
and Maui makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kapisi jabs at Maui's body.
Maui is breathing heavily.
Maui moves in looking to clinch but Kapisi pushes him off.
Kapisi's coach down at LET Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kapisi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2#
Kapisi cracks Maui with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kapisi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maui to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi drops Maui with a big left hand! Maui is injured, injured bad! Kapisi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi made sure to mention his sponsor, New Standard in his post fight interview.
The defeated Raykuza Maui had this to say: 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matija Maestro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maestro (0) vs (2) Johnson
Maestro works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maestro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maestro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maestro (2) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Maestro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Maestro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
An out of breath Adam Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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