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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Scott has clasped his hands together around Fontaine's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Scott advances nicely into full mount.
Scott looking to control but Fontaine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fontaine avoids a series of strikes thrown by Scott.
Scott misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott landing strikes, looking to finish!
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fontaine holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Scott tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Scott looking to ground and pound but Fontaine is blocking nicely. #T1#
Fontaine wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Scott.
Scott is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fontaine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Fontaine blocking the ground and pound.
Scott is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fontaine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Fontaine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scott punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scott looking to finish with strikes here!
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Scott throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Scott trying to control but Fontaine is having none of it.
Scott punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fontaine holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Scott tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Scott looking to control but Fontaine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott throwing strikes but Fontaine recovers to half guard. A much better position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontaine wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fontaine trying to control from the bottom.
Scott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Fontaine is working away.
Scott works his way into full mount!
Fontaine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Scott tries to control but Fontaine wriggling away.
Scott landing punches. #T4#
Scott looking to control but Fontaine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott is landing with some decent strikes but Fontaine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fontaine is looking to get to half guard.
Scott thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Scott lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Scott working his ground and pound in the gym.
Scott throwing strikes here but Fontaine is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Scott connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ridley Scott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Fontaine counters by clinching up.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Scott avoiding damage as Fontaine throws knees to the body.
Fontaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fontaine landing knees to the body.
Scott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fontaine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fontaine backwards.
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fontaine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fontaine misses with the head strike.
Fontaine lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Scott takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Ridley Scott has been cut.
Fontaine with a knee to the head.
Fontaine has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Scott lands with a right to the head.
Fontaine gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fontaine crunches a lovely knee into Scott's ribcage.
Fontaine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fontaine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scott tries to work over Fontaine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fontaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fontaine trying to land knees to the body.
Fontaine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott misses with some punches.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Fontaine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Scott is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fontaine to the mat. Fontaine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Fontaine has wrist control.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fontaine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
Fontaine wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott uses his free foot to push down on Fontaine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fontaine.
Scott has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fontaine's face.
#T3#
Fontaine wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Scott.
Scott lands a big shot there that rocks Fontaine but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Scott lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Fontaine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scott lands a heavy elbow.
Fontaine wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Scott.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Scott lands a couple of good shots and Fontaine has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Scott connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Fontaine to escape the position.
Scott landing with strikes.
Scott throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Scott's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Scott lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Fontaine hold on?!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Can Fontaine hold on?! Scott is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Scott is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fontaine up.
Scott punches Fontaine on the ear. #ROC2#Fontaine is rocked!
Scott scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Fontaine is looking for a way out.
Oh Fontaine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott scores with punches to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ridley Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ridley Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fontaine gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Scott gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fontaine is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ridley Scott! |
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Event:
WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and clinches.
Matthaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Joel Sikoa has been cut.
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sikoa goes for a takedown attempt but Matthaus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matthaus misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Sikoa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matthaus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthaus sprawls well. Matthaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sikoa gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but Matthaus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Sikoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sikoa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthaus is trying to defend but Sikoa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthaus controlling the position well. #T1#
Sikoa wants to pass to mount but Matthaus is defending the position.
Matthaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthaus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sikoa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sikoa is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthaus desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Sikoa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sikoa is trying to work for a kimura but Matthaus is defending well.
#SUB#
Sikoa seems to be working for a kimura but Matthaus defends the submission attempt.
Matthaus manages to get to full guard.
Matthaus controls Sikoa momentarily but Sikoa frees himself.
Matthaus keeping full guard, as Sikoa tries to pass. #T3#
Sikoa slips nicely into half guard.
Matthaus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sikoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matthaus is just riding it out for now. Sikoa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sikoa is working for a kimura but Matthaus is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sikoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthaus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sikoa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matthaus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sikoa has Matthaus in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sikoa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matthaus has passed into half guard!
Matthaus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matthaus is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Sikoa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Matthaus instigates a clinch.
Sikoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthaus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sikoa fails to land the takedown.
Matthaus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthaus scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Matthaus takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthaus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthaus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sikoa's defenses. #CUT2#Joel Sikoa's cut is getting worse.
Matthaus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sikoa's defenses. #CUT2#Joel Sikoa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Matthaus. #CUT2#Jeez, Joel Sikoa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joel Sikoa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lothar Matthaus! |
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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dirt is trying to pull guard but Kimura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dirt drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Kimura
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura has control of Dirt's left arm, preventing Dirt from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dirt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (2) vs (4) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt is not content to let Kimura control the position. #T1#
Dirt is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dirt (2) vs (6) Kimura
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura tries to control but Dirt wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt frees his head quite easily.
Dirt tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to isolate an arm here. Dirt doesn't see it coming and as Kimura extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Peyton rushes Drago and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Peyton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peyton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Peyton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peyton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drago. #SUB#
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drago is working for a kimura but Peyton is defending it quite comfortably.
Peyton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peyton is pulling down on Drago's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton managing to control the position.
Peyton is trying to control the position but Drago postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard. #SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Peyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.#T4#
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Drago postures up.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drago is aware though and is defending well.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5##SUB#
Drago 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.
Peyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6##SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Peyton defends it easily.
Peyton passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drago is not content to let Peyton control the position.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7##SUB2#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Peyton is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peyton is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton wants to pass to mount but Drago is defending the position.
Peyton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Peyton#T8#
Peyton fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Peyton looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago regains half guard.
Peyton is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Peyton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Peyton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB2#
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Peyton#T10#
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Peyton trying to control the position but Drago is working away. #SUB2#
Peyton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peyton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Peyton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
WFC 40: Hopson v Hyrra 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Hopson slips a straight right by Thornton.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Thornton throws a right and a left that Hopson avoids nicely.
Thornton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopson tries to land a body kick
and Thornton counters with a nice body shot.
Hopson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thornton is out of range.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thornton will feel that in the morning.
Thornton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thornton misses the jab.
Hopson lands with a nice body kick.
Hopson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Thornton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thornton doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopson lands with a nice body kick.
Hopson pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
Hopson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thornton. Thornton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Hopson lands a jab to Thornton's midsection.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hopson lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.
Jacob Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton misses with a wild combination.
Thornton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hopson.
Thornton missing with a left hand there. Hopson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopson misses with a body kick.
Hopson delivers a nice body kick.
Hopson with the inside leg kick.
Thornton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
Thornton throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hopson.
Hopson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hopson. Thornton shrugs it off though. #T2#
Nice body punch from Hopson.
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Hopson is looking to wear down Thornton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Thornton misses.
Thornton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thornton tries to clinch but Hopson moves away
and Hopson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thornton thinking.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thornton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopson misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Thornton misses.
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
Hopson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Hopson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.#T3#
Hopson slips a jab and a cross from Thornton.
Hopson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thornton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopson lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopson.
Hopson lands a body shot.
Hopson tries to land a front kick but Thornton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopson scores with a nice body kick.
Hopson delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopson counters with a nice body kick.
Hopson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thornton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thornton misses with a combination
and Hopson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thornton is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Hopson throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopson, as that shot connected.
Thornton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thornton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hopson.
Hopson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thornton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hopson scores with a spinning back kick!
Thornton wants to clinch up but Hopson keeps it at a distance.
Hopson lands a slapping body shot.
Hopson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thornton's head.
Hopson moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Hopson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hopson looks to land a body kick but Thornton moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopson cracks a nice hook into Thornton's ribs.
Thornton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hopson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hopson tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Thornton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Thornton.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Thornton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thornton can do to turn this around?
Hopson gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopson.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Good body shot from Hopson.
Thornton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Thornton. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Thornton.
Thornton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Hopson.
Hopson lands a body shot.
Hopson lands an uppercut.
Thornton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopson or not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thornton or not.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
Hopson lands a nice uppercut.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hopson.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson. #T3#
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
Hopson cracks Thornton with a nice body shot.
Hopson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Hopson.
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopson.
Hopson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thornton.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
A body shot lands from Hopson.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacob Hopson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hopson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hopson thumps Thornton with a low kick.
Hopson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hopson misses with the body kick
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hopson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopson scores with a nice body kick.
Hopson with a nice calf kick.
Hopson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton misses with a combination
and Hopson counters with a head kick.
Thornton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Hopson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopson thows a body kick. Thornton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jacob Hopson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thornton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopson.
Thornton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thornton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton tries to clinch up but Hopson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thornton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hopson - the referee stops the clock and Thornton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hopson. Thornton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from Hopson.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson lands a front kick.
Hopson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thornton misses with the combination.
Thornton throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson fakes the leg kick and cracks Thornton in the body.
Hopson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Hopson scores with a body shot.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopson lands a nice hook to Thornton's body. Thornton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacob Hopson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Thornton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hopson scores with a head kick. Thornton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hopson pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
Thornton tries to clinch but Hopson is having none of it.
Thornton misses with a wild combination.
Thornton doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopson circles away.
Hopson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton tries to clinch there but Hopson circles away.
Hopson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thornton's head backwards.
Thornton misses with a hook
and Hopson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thornton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Hopson. #T3#
Thornton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thornton throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Thornton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thornton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thornton throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Thornton catches Hopson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thornton if he has to take too many more of those.
Thornton throws a right and a left that Hopson avoids nicely.
Hopson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thornton avoids it.
Thornton tries to clinch there but Hopson circles away.
Thornton throws a nice looking combination but Hopson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopson lands with a shot to the body.
Thornton scores with a shot to the body.
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Thornton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopson throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a body kick.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopson.
#T4#
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson staying out of range there.#CL2#
Thornton closes the distance and clinches.
Hopson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thornton.
Hopson lands a shot to the body.
Rob Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hopson blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Hopson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hopson!
A relieved looking Jacob Hopson 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:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jagonoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peyton pinned against the cage. Peyton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peyton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Peyton closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peyton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jagonoy regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Peyton
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard. #T1#
Peyton looking to sit in guard and control but Jagonoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jagonoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Peyton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jagonoy controls the pace.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Peyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jagonoy trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy forces his way into half guard.
Peyton is staying active underneath Jagonoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Peyton trying to control here.
Jagonoy is looking to advance position but Peyton won't allow it.
Jagonoy prevents Peyton from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jagonoy is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
Jagonoy is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jagonoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Peyton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jagonoy controlling the action here.#T3#
Peyton is pressing down on Jagonoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Jagonoy pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a triangle but Jagonoy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Peyton wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Jagonoy has taken Peyton's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Peyton has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thammy Jagonoy!
A less than humble Thammy Jagonoy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
KIFC 63
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Dude throws a hook but Romergo blocks it.
Dude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romergo counters with a left and a right that stings Dude. #CL#
Romergo gets a clinch.
Dude looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Romergo blocks a body shot from Dude.
Dude lands a body shot.
Dude misses with the head strike.
Dude keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romergo's efforts to push away.#BC#
Romergo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Dude clinches up with Romergo and pushes him back against the cage.
Dude tries to score a body lock takedown but Romergo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dude lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romergo blocks a body shot from Dude.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romergo wants to break free but Dude has control.
Dude prevents Romergo from breaking the clinch.
Romergo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dude misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romergo is trying to push Dude away but Dude has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dude tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romergo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dude.
A short left from Romergo.
Romergo has had enough of the clinch but Dude keeps him there for the moment.
Dude lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romergo backwards.
Romergo lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Romergo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romergo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dude darts in looking for a takedown but Romergo gets double underhooks and turns Dude into the cage.
Inya Romergo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dude.
Dude wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romergo.
Inya Romergo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dude shoots in and gets a takedown into Romergo's guard.
Romergo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Romergo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romergo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romergo is looking to stand up but Dude isn't so interested in that idea.
Dude lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dude has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Dude is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dude lands a couple of digs.
Romergo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dude chips away with some ground and pound.
Dude throwing strikes but missing.
Romergo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romergo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dude on the ground.
Dude scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dude lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romergo has momentary wrist control but Dude slips an elbow through the middle.
Dude distracts Romergo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dude is pushing down on Romergo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romergo is fighting to maintain full guard but Dude has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dude lands with a punch from half guard.
Dude seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romergo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dude lands strikes from half guard.
Dude scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dude takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Romergo is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dude lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Romergo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romergo is breathing heavily.
Romergo taking some punishment here, with Dude in his half guard.
Dude lands a big elbow - Romergo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Dude! |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dirt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dirt pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Toryiama is posturing up here but Dirt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Toryiama tries to roll out but it's too tight and Toryiama has to tap! Slick submission there by Dirt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Dirt! |
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Event:
AVKT 21: Colossal Impact
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sharpe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lasso on his heels. He'll look to pass Lasso's guard now, I'm sure.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharpe is in close to Lasso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasso looking to control.
Sharpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharpe is working Lasso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharpe landing with the ground and pound.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lasso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe postures up in Lasso's guard and throws a big left but Lasso blocks it.
Lasso trying to keep a closed guard but Sharpe is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharpe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control but Lasso is working from the bottom.
Lasso controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Lasso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharpe. #T1#
Sharpe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lasso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lasso 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.
Sharpe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharpe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharpe is in close to Lasso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lasso is trying to control the position but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Lasso controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Sharpe works over Lasso with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Sharpe working some strikes from top position.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe won't allow Lasso to sweep him here.
Sharpe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sharpe is working Lasso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharpe distracts Lasso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Lasso is rocked!
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharpe postures up and lands a big shot to Lasso's brow.
Oh Lasso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharpe lands a couple of digs.
Sharpe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lasso covers up, he's hurt! Sharpe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sharpe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sharpe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Donovan Sharpe is the new middleweight champion!
Donovan Sharpe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Dude takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Heavy Dude has been cut.
Dude swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws out a counter right but Dude avoids it with no problem.
Dude misses with a jab to the body
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heavy Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Dude 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dude misses with a left hand
and Chai scores with a counter punch that sends Dude to the canvas! Chai smells blood - he's punishing Dude with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dude has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Daniels. #CL#
Daniels clinches up with Marks and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Marks's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks wants to stall.
Come on Daniels - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Daniels lands a body shot. #T1#
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daniels has Marks pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Daniels's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daniels checks it well.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Marks counters with a thumping low kick.
Daniels throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Marks misses.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels checks a low kick from Marks.
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
Marks sizes up Daniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Marks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Daniels scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Marks does it's job there.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Marks is looking to slow Daniels down with leg kicks.
Marks lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels walks into a straight right hand from Marks.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marks.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marks misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Marks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to work over Marks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marks tries to move into range but Daniels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Marks scores with a decent looking hook.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels moves forwards but Marks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Marks tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Marks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniels. That did some damage!
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marks. Daniels shrugs it off though.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Marks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels connects with the punch.
Daniels throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Marks.
Marks scores with a head kick.
Marks with a nice cross.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marks lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Daniels is rocked!#T2#
BOOM! Marks lands a beautiful left hook that drops Daniels. Daniels tries to recover but Marks is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Daniels lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Marks!
An out of breath Jeremy Marks 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:
WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Nog throws out a leg kick but Matthaus moves out of range and Nog only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Matthaus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nog controls his hands.
Nog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthaus has him pressed against the cage.
Matthaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthaus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nog.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthaus.
Matthaus tries to throw a body punch but Nog avoids it by throwing Matthaus back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matthaus.
Nog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matthaus gets through Nog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthaus looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range.
Nog throwing a counter right hand but Matthaus manages to avoid it.
Nog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nog with a body shot.
Nog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthaus.#CL2#
Matthaus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nog, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthaus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nog.
Matthaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthaus misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Matthaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nog misses with some punches.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Nog.
Nog working hard to break the clinch.
Matthaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Nog backwards.
A short uppercut from Matthaus.
Nog blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nog wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthaus won't allow it.
Matthaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matthaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus lands a nice uppercut.
Matthaus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthaus. #CUT2#It looks like Lieutenant Nog has been cut.
Nog working hard to break the clinch.
Matthaus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
A short right from Matthaus.
Nog misses with some punches.
Matthaus prevents Nog from breaking the clinch.
Matthaus scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nog.
Matthaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
#BC#
Nog manages to break the clinch.
Matthaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Matthaus misses its intended target.
Matthaus lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Matthaus pushes Nog up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthaus misses with a punch to the body.
Matthaus has Nog pressed against the cage, preventing Nog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthaus lands a head shot.
Matthaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nog manages to avoid it.
Matthaus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Matthaus scores with a punch to the head.
Matthaus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Nog is rocked!
Matthaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Matthaus.
Nog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Matthaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Matthaus rushes Nog and presses him up against the cage.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nog controls his hands.
#BC#
Nog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Matthaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nog at a distance.
Matthaus wants to clinch.
Matthaus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Matthaus misses its intended target. #CL2#
Matthaus clinches up against the cage.
Matthaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nog blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthaus.
Nog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nogs head.
Matthaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthaus lands a damaging elbow.
Nog avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthaus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nog takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike.
Nog working hard to break the clinch.
Nog blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lieutenant Nog's cut.
That's time! Nog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Matthaus. Those never looked like landing.
Nog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.#CL2#
Matthaus has closed the distance and engaged Nog in a clinch.
#BC#
Nog breaks from the clinch.
Nog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthaus misses with a right hand
and Nog counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Matthaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthaus.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthaus. That snapped Nog's head back.
Matthaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Nog feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matthaus sprawling to the canvas! Matthaus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nog finish him?!
#ROC#Matthaus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthaus is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Nog doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Matthaus crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Matthaus's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lieutenant Nog!
Our winner, Lieutenant Nog, 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:
SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dirt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Dirt pulls guard effortlessly.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack won't allow Dirt to sweep him here.
Mack postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Dirt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
Mack pushing down on Dirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mack stalling.
Mack is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt gets full guard.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Dirt controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself. #T1#
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Dirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
Dirt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dirt has his foot on Mack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mack works his way back into a safe position though.
Mack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dirt trying to control the position.
#T2#
Mack controlling from the top position.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Mack might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mack wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
Mack looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle here but Mack uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (0) vs (3) Mack#T3#
Dirt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mack is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Dirt is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack prevents Dirt from improving his position.
Dirt is working hard here to advance position.
Mack trying to control the action but Dirt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dirt is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold.
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well, if Mack 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.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirt keeps working.
Mack keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Dirt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (4) vs (3) Mack
Dirt is looking to control Mack but Mack is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for the choke from the back position but Mack is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Dirt tightening his grip on Mack, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for the choke from the back position but Mack is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Mack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dirt.
Mack trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Mack showing good submission defense here.
#T6##SUB#
Mack defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Dirt keeps control of the position as Mack tries to break free.
Mack is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Mack is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dirt gets his way!
#SUB#
Mack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dirt's arms.
Mack trying to control the position but Dirt manages to sink in the hooks. #T7##SUB#
Dirt is looking for a choke. Mack gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Mack manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (4) vs (5) Mack#SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Dirt is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.#T8#
Dirt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirt, not yet.
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mack drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mack as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dirt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mack! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Peyton (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peyton is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peyton tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Ibrahim stalls from top position.
Peyton tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Peyton can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim just content to control the position.
Peyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Peyton is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peyton struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has hold of Peyton's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Peyton seems comfortable defending it but Ibrahim has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Peyton is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Peyton is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ibrahim couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Our winner, Ahmad Ibrahim, 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:
WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Gawain misses.
Gawain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sins.
Sins catches Gawain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Gawain.
Sins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gawain.#TD2#
Gawain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gawain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sins's head. #SUB2#
Gawain seems to be working for a kimura but Sins defends the submission attempt.
Sins tries to roll over but Gawain keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gawain is trying to work for a kimura but Sins is defending well.
Sins's coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Gawain 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.
Sins trying to control here.
Gawain uses his free foot to push down on Sins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sins.
Gawain moves to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Sins can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gawain working for a choke but Sins is defending well. #SUB2#
Gawain is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Sins taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gawain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Gawain!
Derrick Gawain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Donk. Chai catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott walks into a jab.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chai's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot. #T2##TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Scott trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Scott stands up over Chai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott preventing the sweep. #T3#
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott working some strikes from top position.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scott advances to half guard.
Scott prevents Chai from improving his position.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chai controlling the position for now.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Scott is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Scott throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely. #T4#
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ridley Scott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It looks like Chai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chai jabs Scott right on the nose. Scott blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Ridley Scott has been cut.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Chai lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Chai with a jab.
Donk. Chai catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.#TD#
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scott quickly recovers to half guard.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Scott can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T1#
Chai wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ridley Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Chai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2#
Chai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Scott is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chai is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai looking to finish with strikes here!
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai 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.#T3#
Chai prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai is landing with some decent strikes but Scott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chai tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Chai scoring with strikes but Scott is staying in there.
Chai scoring with strikes but Scott is staying in there.
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
Chai landing shots from mount.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T4#
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai with a couple of short strikes.
Scott is in a horrible position here. Chai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Scott is rocked!
Chai throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Scott because Chai loaded up on that one.
Chai unloading with bombs!
Scott tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ridley Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left lands for Chai.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Scott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scott moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
Ridley Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai avoids the body shot from Scott.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
A big left from Scott misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Jab by Chai.#T1#
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scott misses with a hook to the body
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridley Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai with a jab.#CL2#
Scott has managed to clinch.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Scott with a big uppercut! Scott tries to clinch up but Chai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Scott to the mat! Scott covers up and Chai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shahriyar Chai!
Our winner, Shahriyar Chai, 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:
SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton tries to clinch up.#TD#
Spanks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (4) vs (0) Peyton
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spanks working away.
Peyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Peyton won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Peyton gets full guard.
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Peyton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (2) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (5) Peyton
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working. #SUB2#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Peyton trying to control the action but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks regains half guard.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peyton.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peyton to get the leverage.
Spanks tries to roll over but Peyton keeps him under control.
Spanks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Spanks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton prevents Spanks from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peyton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Peyton seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peyton trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Peyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spanks's guard. #T5#
Spanks is trying to maintain the position but Peyton is very close to passing his half guard.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spanks! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (8) Peyton
Spanks is working to get back to half guard.
Peyton is trying to control here but Spanks has managed to regain half guard.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well.
Spanks is controlling Peyton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Spanks trying to control but Peyton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks is trying to control but can't.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Peyton is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Peyton seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton prevents Spanks from improving his position.
Spanks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Spanks is refusing to be controlled, as Peyton sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Peyton.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton 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.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peyton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Peyton has control of the leg.
Spanks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanks.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving. #T9#
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Peyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (11) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working.
Peyton tries to advance to mount but Spanks denies him. #SUB2#
Peyton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spanks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10##SUB2#
Peyton swings around for an armbar but Spanks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (6) vs (11) Peyton
Peyton looks winded!#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Peyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spanks's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Spanks pushes down on Peyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Spanks is trying to control. Peyton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spanks to get the leverage.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Peyton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Peyton is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peyton is trying to keep Spanks in close.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Spanks pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton is looking to sweep but instead, Spanks has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Peyton defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Spanks tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.
Spanks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peyton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Spanks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Spanks eventually gives up the hold.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton wins on points by 11 to 6. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 7
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Frieberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Purple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Purple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Frieberg dives in and scores a takedown into Purple's guard.
Frieberg throwing strikes from guard but Purple blocks nicely.
Purple keeping moving, preventing Frieberg from controlling successfully.
Frieberg lands a couple of elbows.
Frieberg is working Purple over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frieberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frieberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Frieberg is pushing down on Purple's leg trying to pass to half guard. Purple is fighting to maintain full guard but Frieberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Frieberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frieberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frieberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frieberg slips a nice elbow through Purple's hands, connecting with Purple's forehead.#T1##SUB2#
Frieberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Purple sees it coming and defends easily.
Frieberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Purple is rocked!
Purple wants to improve his position but Frieberg is controlling well.
Purple keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frieberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Frieberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frieberg is nestled in close to Purple, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Frieberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Purple is just riding it out for now. Frieberg eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Frieberg has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Purple defend it? Frieberg steps over the head and cranks it - Purple is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Frieberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregor Frieberg! |
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Event:
WFC 37: Hopson v Sidorov
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Thornton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Thornton wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rob Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Thornton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thornton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Thornton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Thornton moves into the clinch.#T1#
Thornton pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thornton pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
A knee to the head by Drake.
#CUT#It looks like Rob Thornton has been cut.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornton.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thornton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thornton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Thornton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thornton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thornton.
Thornton lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Thornton misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Drake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thornton lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drake.
Thornton gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Thornton.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Thornton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Thornton misses. #T4##CL2#
Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thornton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thornton avoids it.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
Thornton working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Thornton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Thornton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thornton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Drake has Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drake.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Thornton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Drake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thornton is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Thornton as the two fighters clinch.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thornton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thornton digs a right hand underneath Drake's ribcage. Drake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thornton tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Thornton - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Thornton as the two fighters clinch.
Thornton lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Thornton.
Thornton is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Thornton swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thornton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thornton.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Thornton is blocking nicely.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Thornton instigates a clinch.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Thornton on the inside.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton is working Drake over against the cage.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Thornton is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thornton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards. #T4#
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thornton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Thornton.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Thornton on the inside.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Thornton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Thornton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thornton drops Drake with a straight right hand, right on the button! Thornton follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Thornton! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 43
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Skarphedinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skarphedinsson looks for the body kick but Kina saw that one coming.
Kina misses with a takedown attempt - Skarphedinsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skarphedinsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skarphedinsson misses with a body kick.
Kina half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skarphedinsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skarphedinsson avoids the head kick by Kina.
Skarphedinsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skarphedinsson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarphedinsson loads up on a big right hand but Kina slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kina misses the target.
Kina with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Skarphedinsson counter with a right hand.
Skarphedinsson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Skarphedinsson misses
and Kina counters with a body kick that stops Skarphedinsson in his tracks momentarily. #TD#
Kina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kina lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kina lands a couple of elbows.
Kina throwing strikes from guard but Skarphedinsson blocks nicely.
Skarphedinsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kina controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skarphedinsson trying to control from the bottom.
Kina wants to pass the guard but Skarphedinsson is defending well.
Kina lands strikes from half guard.
Skarphedinsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Kina from advancing position.
Kina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skarphedinsson's head.
Kina trying to control the pace.
Skarphedinsson wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Kina is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kina passes to side control.
Kina working the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Skarphedinsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kina misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Skarphedinsson parries the strikes from Kina easily there. Kina is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skarphedinsson to escape.
Kina controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Kina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skarphedinsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kina advances to full mount.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kina lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina controlling the position easily from mount.
Skarphedinsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Kina moves into the clinch.
Kina wants to take the fight to the mat but Skarphedinsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skarphedinsson lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Skarphedinsson.
Kina tries to break free but Skarphedinsson pushes him back against the cage.
Kina wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skarphedinsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Skarphedinsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kina feints and as Skarphedinsson raises his hands in defense, Kina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kina slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarphedinsson is trying to hold Kina in close to prevent damage but Kina has managed to pass into half guard.
Kina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Kina slows the pace down in half guard.
Skarphedinsson is looking to improve his position.
Kina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skarphedinsson can do to turn this around?
Kina content to control rather than advance.
Kina is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Skarphedinsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Kina's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Skarphedinsson is posturing up here but Kina has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Skarphedinsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Skarphedinsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Kina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tai Kina!
After the fight, Tai Kina was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yasalmibaal lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton wants to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Peyton tries to buck Yasalmibaal off but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Peyton being controlled for a moment.
Peyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yasalmibaal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Peyton is keeping the position.
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peyton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a triangle but Yasalmibaal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (2) Peyton
Yasalmibaal controlling the position.
Peyton trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Peyton tries to pass. #T3#
Peyton is still trying to improve position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (2) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yasalmibaal 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.
Yasalmibaal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peyton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yasalmibaal is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peyton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Peyton looking to control.
Peyton looking to control but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yasalmibaal prevents Peyton from improving his position.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position but Yasalmibaal isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal working for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peyton gets back to half guard.
Peyton tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
Peyton is trying to hold Yasalmibaal in close to prevent damage but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
#T7#
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peyton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (2) Peyton
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal stalling.
Peyton is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasalmibaal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Peyton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (4) Peyton#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Peyton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (7) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Peyton's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (7) Peyton
Peyton looks winded!#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T11#
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton trying to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Peyton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Peyton gets back to full guard.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (9) Peyton
Yasalmibaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Yasalmibaal, not yet.
Yasalmibaal controlling Peyton's posture.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now.
Peyton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (12) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton has hold of Yasalmibaal's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yasalmibaal tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Peyton cranks the arm and Yasalmibaal screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yasalmibaal, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricky Peyton! |
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