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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Chandler moves away from the strike by Kuronoa.
Chandler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuronoa misses with a looping right.
Chandler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuronoa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuronoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa misses the shot to the body.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuronoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler feints the counter takedown.
Kuronoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuronoa lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa lands a jab to Chandler's midsection.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Kuronoa.
Kuronoa scores with a leg kick.
Kuronoa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuronoa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
Kuronoa throws a good cross that connects.
Kuronoa lands a jab to Chandler's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Kuronoa drops Chandler with a left right combo! Kuronoa follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#Chandler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nicholas Chandler has been cut.#T2#
Kuronoa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chandler is still in real trouble! Can Kuronoa finish him?#SUB#
Kuronoa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chandler seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuronoa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working to tighten his grip on Chandler's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Chandler has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kuronoa is really squeezing tight and eventually Chandler passes out! Kuronoa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ono Kuronoa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Segbo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Segbo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Segbo is controlling the pace.
Segbo works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segbo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rockwell to take his back!
Rockwell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Segbo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1##SUB#
Segbo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Segbo biding his time, controlling Rockwell.
Segbo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Segbo scores with strikes from the back.
Rockwell trying to control the hands but Segbo won't let him.
Segbo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rockwell doesn't escape. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Segbo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Rockwell has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Segbo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Rockwell taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Segbo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dada Segbo!
Dada Segbo 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.
The defeated Seth Rockwell had this to say: 'I will hit the gym, get back to the drawing board and see what improvements can be made, you will see me again! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Inday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inday throws a big counter head kick but Moxley avoids it with no problem.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inday defends it nicely.
Inday only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moxley blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Inday is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley shoots in but no luck this time.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inday defends it nicely.
Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moxley blocks it well.#T1#
Moxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moxley goes for a double leg but Inday avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inday continues to drive forward.
Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moxley blocks it well.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Inday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moxley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Inday is defending well.
Inday goes for a takedown attempt but Moxley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moxley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Inday. No joy for Moxley on that attempt.
Inday counters with a body kick.
Moxley looks for a takedown but Inday sprawls well.
Moxley is breathing heavily.#T2#
Moxley shoots and misses
and Inday counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Inday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moxley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Inday manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inday content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Inday misses with a head shot.
Inday content just to control the position here.
Inday tries to control but Moxley wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zambosurian Inday dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Inday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moxley to the mat! Moxley manages to get full guard.
Inday trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley is pulling down on Inday's head to control his posture.
Inday trying to control but Moxley is working from the bottom. #T1#
Inday is fighting to break Moxley 's control of his arms but Moxley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Inday slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moxley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moxley somewhat.
Inday follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moxley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moxley somewhat.
Moxley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inday is fending him off so far but Moxley persists. Nope, Inday circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley misses with a takedown attempt - Inday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Inday responds with a good body kick, but Moxley manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Moxley fails with a takedown attempt.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inday as he avoids it easily.
Moxley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inday pinned against the cage. Inday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moxley darts in looking for a takedown but Inday gets double underhooks and turns Moxley into the cage.
Inday counters with a body kick.
Inday stops a takedown attempt from Moxley .
Moxley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moxley gets underhooks to prevent Inday's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Moxley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Inday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Inday wants a takedown.
Moxley looking for a takedown.
Inday wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Inday jumps into guard, dragging Moxley to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley postures up.
Inday has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zambosurian Inday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Moxley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Inday to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Inday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any 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.
Inday's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Inday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Inday throws a big elbow that misses.
Moxley is wriggling around but Inday manages to pass to half guard.
Inday content to control rather than advance.
Inday trying to control the action but Moxley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luke Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inday as he avoids it easily.
Inday changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moxley shoots in and drives through. Inday sprawls well.
Inday counters with a body kick.#TD2#
Inday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moxley 's guard.
Inday has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moxley is proving hard to escape from.
Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zambosurian Inday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moxley pulls Inday in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Moxley keeping moving, preventing Inday from controlling successfully.
Inday 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.
Inday trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Inday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inday is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zambosurian Inday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Moxley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inday pinned against the cage. Inday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zambosurian Inday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inday has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zambosurian Inday! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ralph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ralph showed some decent athleticism there.
Ralph is nestled in close to Strong , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Ralph escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Ralph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ralph fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Ralph counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Ralph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ralph has managed to get both his arms back between Strong 's legs - danger averted.
Ralph is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Strong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Strong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strong is striking but Ralph is not phased and passes to half guard.#T1#
Ralph keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ralph pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Strong looking for subs from the bottom but Ralph mounts him!
Ralph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Ralph is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strong is surviving well by controlling Ralph 's body position as best he can.
Strong looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ralph controls the position.
Ralph 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ralph has the hooks in. Strong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Strong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ralph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I would not like to be Strong right now.
#SUB#
Ralph tightening his grip on Strong , looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Strong right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Ralph controlling well, preventing Strong from escaping the position.
#T3#
Ralph controls the action.
I really don't envy Strong right now.
#SUB#
Strong has hold of Ralph 's leg, trying to break free but it's let Ralph lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Strong is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Ralph throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Ralph ! |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petersen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Segbo (0) vs (2) Petersen
Segbo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen postures up.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Segbo keeps working. #SUB2#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but Segbo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Segbo (2) vs (5) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Segbo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Segbo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Segbo preventing the sweep.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is pulling down on Segbo's head. It's preventing any offense from Segbo, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Segbo (2) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom.
Segbo looking to control.
Petersen stays in close to Segbo's body and controls the position. #T2#
Segbo looking to control.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (2) vs (10) Petersen
Segbo is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Petersen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Segbo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petersen but great work by Segbo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Segbo (6) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen is holding Segbo down, trying to stall.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Segbo wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Segbo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petersen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Segbo's best efforts.
Segbo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen wants to control but Segbo is keeping busy.
Segbo prevents Petersen from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Segbo wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Segbo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Segbo is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Petersen gets full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Segbo defends well.
Segbo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Segbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Segbo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen moves into full guard.
Segbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Segbo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Petersen has Segbo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Segbo is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Segbo trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Petersen seems keen to control Segbo's posture.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segbo is one step ahead there.
Segbo wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Segbo stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (9) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Segbo controlling from side mount.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Petersen sneaks back into half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Petersen trying to control but Segbo postures up.
Segbo wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is staying active underneath Segbo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Segbo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segbo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (12) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Segbo (12) vs (12) Petersen#SUB#
Segbo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Segbo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Petersen trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Segbo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Segbo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Segbo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Segbo.
Segbo trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Segbo is keeping the position.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Segbo's guard.
Segbo won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Segbo trying to control from the bottom.
Segbo is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segbo is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Segbo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Petersen is stalling here. Segbo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Segbo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Segbo (16) vs (12) Petersen
Segbo tries to advance to mount but Petersen denies him.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen regains half guard.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Segbo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Segbo slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segbo takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
Dada Segbo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
IFC 5-Heart vs Carter
Date: Oct 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Gardener scores with a nice strike.
Gardener lands a hook that stumbles Strong back into the cage. Gardener follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Strong to the canvas! Gardener pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Strong has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, AJ Gardener stared into the camera and said 'Let's goo, I am now champ!! I would like to run it back with Clinton and defend my title one other time and then move back up to 145, this weight cut is not good.'. |
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Event:
CWC 266
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Segbo shoots in but Germano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Segbo avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Germano gets tackled into the cage by Segbo. Segbo maintains the clinch.
Germano jumps guard but Segbo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Segbo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Segbo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Germano (0) vs (2) Segbo
Segbo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Germano gets full guard.
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.
Germano controlling Segbo's posture.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Germano looking for a guillotine here but Segbo defends easily.
#SUB#
Segbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano wants to control the position but Segbo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Segbo has control of the leg. #T2#
Segbo is controlling the pace.
Germano wants to improve his position but Segbo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Segbo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Germano is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dada Segbo!
Dada Segbo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Fujii Yusuke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dyon looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yusuke (0) vs (2) Dyon#SUB#
Yusuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is keeping the position.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon is trying to control. Yusuke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (5) Dyon
Dyon controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Dyon looking to control but Yusuke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon fails to move to back control.
My spies in The Sparring Cages inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yusuke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dyon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyon prevents Yusuke from improving his position.#T2#
Dyon is looking to advance position but Yusuke won't allow it. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yusuke keeps working. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yusuke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yusuke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Yusuke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yusuke. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (8) Dyon
Yusuke working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dyon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (0) vs (11) Dyon
Yusuke tries to escape the position.
Yusuke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Yusuke fending off the submission attempt from Dyon. #T4#
Yusuke wants to escape the position.
Dyon not allowing Yusuke to control his hands.
Well, with Dyon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yusuke is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yusuke turns into Dyon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (11) Dyon
Dyon controlling the position.
Dyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yusuke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (13) Dyon
Yusuke keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass. #SUB#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yusuke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5##SUB#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Yusuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dyon trying to control but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Yusuke can't keep his opponent in guard - Dyon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6##SUB2#
Dyon is working for a submission of some sort.
Yusuke is staying active underneath Dyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (16) Dyon
Dyon wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yusuke wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.#T7#
Dyon wants to take his opponent's back but Yusuke doesn't allow it.
Dyon trying to control but Yusuke is having none of it.
Dyon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dyon content just to control the position here.
Yusuke wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Dyon moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (2) vs (19) Dyon
Yusuke is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Dyon looking for the choke but no joy.
Yusuke trying to control the hands but Dyon won't let him. #SUB2#
Yusuke fending off the submission attempt from Dyon.
Yusuke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Yusuke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yusuke keeps working. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Yusuke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yusuke. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (22) Dyon
Dyon wants to take Yusuke's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (2) vs (25) Dyon#SUB2#
Yusuke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dyon.
Dyon is hanging on to Yusuke's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dyon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yusuke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Dyon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dyon wants to control but Yusuke is keeping busy.#T11##SUB2#
Yusuke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yusuke can't escape the position.
Yusuke is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon avoiding Yusuke 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Dyon looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Yusuke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dyon.
Dyon tries to get the hooks in deep but Yusuke pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Dyon tightening his grip on Yusuke, looking for the choke. #T12##SUB2#
Dyon is persistently looking for the submission but Yusuke is defending it well.
Yusuke staying busy and making it hard for Dyon to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon keeps control of the position as Yusuke tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Dyon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yusuke trying to control the hands but Dyon breaks the grip.
Yusuke staying busy and making it hard for Dyon to control. #SUB2#
Dyon is persistently looking for the submission but Yusuke is defending it well.
#T13#
Dyon is trying to stick to Yusuke's back but Yusuke is turning into Dyon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dyon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yusuke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (4) vs (25) Dyon
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Yusuke is proving a slippery customer.
Yusuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yusuke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dyon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dyon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (4) vs (27) Dyon#SUB#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yusuke looking to control.
#T14#
Dyon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (4) vs (30) Dyon
Dyon takes a little break here. Yusuke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Dyon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yusuke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dyon wants to control for a moment but Yusuke uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yusuke tries to get to full guard but Dyon has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon wins on points by 30 to 4.
Juu Dyon gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Moxley tries for a takedown but Chang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Chang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chang tries for a takedown but Moxley manages to get underhooks.
Moxley goes for a takedown attempt but Chang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moxley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chang.
We've been told by Chang's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chang lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .
Moxley dives in for a single leg takedown but Chang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Moxley avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
Chang scoring well with a low kick there.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely.#T1#
Chang throws a one two combo.
Moxley fails to land the takedown.
Chang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Moxley shoots in.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Chang is looking to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch.
Moxley has a takedown stuffed.
Moxley looks winded!#CL#
Chang takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##TD#
Chang manages to pull guard.
Moxley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chang has control of Moxley 's left arm, preventing Moxley from doing any damage.
Chang wants to stand up but Moxley is controlling him. #SU2#
Moxley stands up and waves to Chang to follow him. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Moxley shoots in.
Moxley shoots for a double leg takedown but Chang sprawls well. He's pushed Moxley 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moxley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Moxley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chang defends well and Moxley ends up having to push Chang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moxley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.#TD#
Chang manages to pull guard.
Moxley being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chang is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Chang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moxley wants to control but Chang postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Chang tries for a kimura but Moxley is defending well.
Chang staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Chang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley '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.#R2##CL#
Chang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chang working Moxley over with knees to the body.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chang lands a good knee to the midsection. Moxley won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang has Moxley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moxley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Chang manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.
Moxley is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Moxley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .
Moxley wants a takedown.
Chang looking for a takedown.
Moxley is trying to drag Chang to the mat but Chang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Chang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
Sun Chang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chang wants to clinch
and Moxley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Chang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Chang moves into full mount! #T2#
Chang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SU#
Chang stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Chang moves into the clinch successfully.
Moxley has Chang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Chang breaks the clinch.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chang sprawls well. Chang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxley gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Chang clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Moxley is trying to drag Chang to the mat but Chang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Chang.
Chang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moxley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang gets underhooks to prevent Moxley 's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Chang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Moxley 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely.#CL#
Chang has managed to clinch.
Chang is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Chang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang lands with a shot to the body.
Moxley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chang's waist but Chang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxley off to one side.
Chang throws a quick counter head kick but Moxley was just out of range.
Sun Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .#CL#
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Moxley tries for a takedown but Chang manages to get underhooks.
Moxley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Chang gets control of Moxley 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1##ES#
Chang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moxley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Chang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moxley stuffs the takedown attempt from Chang. Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chang wants it to stay on the feet.
Chang with a nice calf kick.
Chang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moxley 's head.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chang as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Chang clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Chang drags the fight down to the ground.
Luke Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES#
Chang pushes Moxley off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chang.#CL#
Chang closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Chang lands a big head kick that sends Moxley tumbling to the mat! Chang takes a step backwards and waves Moxley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Moxley is rocked!#CL#
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Moxley is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?#TD#
Chang successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Chang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moxley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chang scores with a big shot! Moxley 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Moxley ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sun Chang! |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Fujii Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yusuke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yusuke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poika is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Poika decides to pull guard.
Yusuke is fighting to break Poika's control of his arms but Poika is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Poika is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yusuke is aware though and is defending well.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Yusuke from controlling successfully.
Yusuke won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Yusuke looking to sit in guard and control but Poika gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (2) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika wants to control from the top but Yusuke keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Poika trying to control but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Poika is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yusuke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Poika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Yusuke working for a triangle but Poika defends it easily.
Yusuke keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully. #T2#
Yusuke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poika passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (5) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika trying to control the position but Yusuke is working away. #SUB#
Poika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yusuke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poika wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Poika is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Poika (7) vs (0) Yusuke
Yusuke stops Poika from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Poika wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Poika jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yusuke is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yusuke and Poika has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Poika trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poika tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poika has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Yusuke is trying to improve his position.
Poika taking a breather here.
Yusuke is trying to get back to half guard.
Yusuke wants to control but Poika postures up.
Yusuke tries to buck Poika off but Poika is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Yusuke struggling a bit here.#T5#
Poika works to advance to full mount. Yusuke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Poika (9) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika is trying to control here but Yusuke has managed to regain half guard.
Poika is trying to control the action in half guard but Yusuke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yusuke wants to get back to full guard.
Poika trying to control from half guard but Yusuke is working away.
Poika trying to pass the guard but Yusuke defending well. #T6##SUB#
Poika wants to work for an arm triangle but Yusuke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poika trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Poika trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Poika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yusuke manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Yusuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yusuke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yusuke keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (12) vs (0) Yusuke#SUB#
Poika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yusuke tries to buck Poika off but Poika is having none of it.
Poika slows the pace down. #T8#
Yusuke is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Poika's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yusuke is not content to let Poika control the position.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yusuke prevents Poika from improving position.
Yusuke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yusuke tries to get to full guard but Poika has control of the leg.
Poika trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom. #T9#
Yusuke trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Poika is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Yusuke tries to get to full guard but Poika has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poika pulls his head out easily.
Poika works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (15) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika wants to take Yusuke's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yusuke is looking to escape. #T11#
Poika is really struggling to control Yusuke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yusuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poika wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely.
Yusuke tries to lock up and control but Poika gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poika content just to control the position here.
Yusuke tries to control the position but Poika now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Poika (18) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika is not going to allow Yusuke to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Poika is looking to control Yusuke but Yusuke is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Poika is looking for the choke from the back position but Yusuke is controlling his hands well.
Yusuke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Poika off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Poika looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Poika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Poika trying to control.#SUB#
Poika looking to break Yusuke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yusuke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Poika will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13##SUB#
Poika working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Poika doesn't have the hooks in and Yusuke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (18) vs (2) Yusuke
Yusuke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poika looking to control.
Yusuke looking to pass the guard.
Yusuke being controlled here momentarily.
Yusuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika pulls Yusuke in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Yusuke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yusuke stands and throws Poika's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (18) vs (5) Yusuke#SUB2#
Yusuke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Poika has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yusuke but great work by Poika. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (22) vs (5) Yusuke
Poika trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poika tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yusuke's legs.
Yusuke regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poika takes the fight on points by 22 to 5.
A relieved looking Reima Poika 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:
CACC 246
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Segbo gets a double leg takedown into Lewis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Segbo (2) vs (0) Lewis
Segbo won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Segbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Segbo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Segbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Segbo is aware though and is defending well.
Segbo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Segbo trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Segbo defends easily.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Segbo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (5) vs (0) Lewis
Segbo is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Segbo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working. #SUB#
Segbo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Segbo trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis tries to improve position but can't.
Segbo controls the position.
Lewis is trying to work for a sweep but Segbo has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Segbo (7) vs (0) Lewis
Segbo controlling his opponent.
Lewis wants to hold on but Segbo pushes him away.#T3#
Segbo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lewis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Segbo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lewis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Segbo controlling the pace for now.
Segbo trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Segbo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Segbo tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Segbo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Segbo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lewis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Segbo working for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is in no mood to give up.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Segbo wants to take Lewis's back here but Lewis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Segbo's attempts to control the action.
Segbo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lewis is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Segbo (10) vs (0) Lewis#SUB#
Segbo looking for the choke from the back.
Segbo tries to get the hooks in deep but Lewis pushed the leg off. #T6##SUB#
Segbo working for a choke but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Segbo's guard. Nice work there by Lewis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Segbo (10) vs (2) Lewis
Segbo is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segbo is keeping the position for now.
Segbo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lewis looking to pass the guard. #T7##SUB#
Segbo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segbo is keeping the position for now.
Lewis postures up.
Segbo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Segbo is retaining full guard.
Lewis trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom.
Segbo is adopting a defensive guard.#T8##SUB#
Segbo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lewis uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (10) vs (5) Lewis
Segbo stops Lewis from passing to mount.
Segbo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Segbo tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Segbo wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
Lewis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (10) vs (8) Lewis#T9#
Segbo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Segbo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Segbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Segbo working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Segbo is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Segbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis pushes down on Segbo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Segbo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Segbo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Segbo looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Segbo's thigh. Segbo counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Segbo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Segbo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Segbo manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Segbo's guard.
Segbo trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Segbo is controlling Lewis's posture.#SUB#
Segbo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Segbo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis 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.
Segbo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lewis slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Segbo trying to control but Lewis postures up.
Segbo tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Segbo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Segbo.#SUB#
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Segbo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Segbo's legs - danger averted.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Segbo is retaining full guard. #T14##SUB#
Segbo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Segbo is retaining full guard.
Segbo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segbo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lewis is posturing up here but Segbo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lewis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lewis has to tap! Slick submission there by Segbo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dada Segbo!
A very excited looking Dada Segbo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 238
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hanagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Segbo
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Hanagan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (0) Segbo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segbo tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Hanagan stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan tries to move to mount but Segbo blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Segbo tries to bench press Hanagan off him but Hanagan keeps the position.
Hanagan working away.
Segbo is looking for a sweep.
Hanagan happy to just control the position for now.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom here.
Segbo prevents Hanagan from moving into mount.
Segbo is looking to regain half guard here but Hanagan keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Segbo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Segbo being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Segbo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hanagan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hanagan wants to take a breather but Segbo is having none of it.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanagan prevents Segbo from improving his position.
Segbo moves into full guard.
Segbo is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
#T3#
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segbo is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Segbo is retaining full guard.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
Segbo is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan passes Segbo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Hanagan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Segbo reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (5) vs (2) Segbo
Hanagan working a defensive guard but Segbo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (5) Segbo
Segbo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (5) vs (7) Segbo
Hanagan tries to control Segbo's body but Segbo pushes him off. Hanagan squirms to his side and now Segbo has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (5) vs (10) Segbo
Hanagan is in bad spot here.
Segbo doesn't have the hooks in and Hanagan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (10) Segbo#T5##SUB2#
Segbo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Segbo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (10) vs (10) Segbo
Hanagan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Segbo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Hanagan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Segbo is letting Hanagan control him for a moment.
Hanagan working away.#T6#
Segbo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (12) vs (10) Segbo
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanagan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Segbo for as long as he can get away with.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Segbo is squirming around nicely.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Segbo wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.#T7#
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Segbo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Segbo is squirming around nicely.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Segbo wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
Segbo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Hanagan content just to control the position here.
Hanagan looking to control but Segbo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanagan controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanagan moves to his opponent's back but Segbo bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Hanagan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (12) vs (12) Segbo
Hanagan controls Segbo momentarily but Segbo frees himself.
Segbo content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Hanagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Segbo wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Segbo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Hanagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan trying to control the position.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hanagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan is pulling down on Segbo's head. It's preventing any offense from Segbo, at least for the moment.
Hanagan being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanagan holds on and takes a little breather.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Segbo tries to pass. #T12#
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segbo looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan has his hands on Segbo's head, controlling the position.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Segbo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Segbo won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Segbo looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan working a defensive guard here.
Segbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Segbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully. #T14#
Segbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
Segbo trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hanagan is heads and Segbo is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Segbo wins on points by 13 to 12.
Dada Segbo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Fujii Yusuke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudy Rhod!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Yusuke gets tackled into the cage by Rhod. Rhod maintains the clinch. #TD#
Yusuke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yusuke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yusuke looking to control but Rhod passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhod not doing much here.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep. Rhod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Yusuke is not content to let Rhod control the position.
Rhod is looking to advance position but Yusuke won't allow it. #SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Yusuke wants to get back to full guard but Rhod has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (3) Rhod
Yusuke tries to reverse the position but Rhod maintains control.
Rhod wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Yusuke gets back to half guard.
Yusuke gets back to full guard.
Rhod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yusuke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Yusuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Yusuke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rhod has picked Yusuke up and slammed him! Yusuke can't keep hold of the triangle and Rhod manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (6) Rhod#T3#
Yusuke is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yusuke tries to improve position but can't.
Rhod is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yusuke is trying to improve his position.
Rhod taking a breather here. #T4#
Yusuke tries to bench press Rhod off him but Rhod keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhod trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Yusuke is looking to reverse the position.
Yusuke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yusuke is trying to maintain the position but Rhod is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Rhod passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (9) Rhod
Rhod mounts Yusuke! Really nice guard pass there!
Yusuke stops Rhod from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yusuke working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Yusuke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yusuke wants to control the action here but instead Rhod manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (12) Rhod
Yusuke is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhod has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhod manages to capitalize on a mistake by Yusuke to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (0) vs (15) Rhod#SUB2#
Rhod tightening his grip on Yusuke, looking for the choke. #T7#
Yusuke is in bad spot here.
Yusuke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rhod trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Yusuke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yusuke is working hard here to advance position.
Rhod is keen to just control but Yusuke is a slippery customer.
Yusuke is trying to control but Rhod manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (18) Rhod
Yusuke wants to hold on but Rhod pushes him away.
Yusuke is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Yusuke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yusuke trying to control from the bottom.
Yusuke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhod is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yusuke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rhod is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yusuke. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (21) Rhod
Yusuke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rhod wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Rhod is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yusuke tries to bench press Rhod off him but Rhod keeps the position.
Rhod wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rhod is trying to get an arm triangle but Yusuke is defending well.
Rhod taking a breather here. #T11#
Yusuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yusuke keeps working.
Yusuke struggling a bit here.
Yusuke is being controlled here. #T12#
Yusuke tries to buck Rhod off but Rhod is having none of it.
Yusuke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhod is thwarting Yusuke's attempts to control the position.
Rhod is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (24) Rhod
Yusuke tries to hold on but Rhod postures up.
Yusuke can't escape the position.
Yusuke has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (0) vs (27) Rhod
Yusuke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Rhod really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yusuke.
Yusuke is really stuck here.
Yusuke just trying to survive but Rhod is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rhod is hanging on to Yusuke's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Rhod is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yusuke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yusuke for a finish.
Yusuke rolls, trying to escape but Rhod keeps control of the position.
#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhod's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rhod gets his hands free as Yusuke looks to control.
Yusuke breaks Rhod's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (27) Rhod
Yusuke wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yusuke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rhod dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (29) Rhod
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhod wins on points by 29 to 2.
Rudy Rhod thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Grunge 55: Venice Beach
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Complex drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Complex on the ground.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Complex.
Complex is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in Marijuana Gardens inform me that Complex has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Complex scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Complex works over Chandler with some ground and pound from guard.
Complex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Complex cracks Chandler with a solid left hand.
Complex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Complex looking to pass the guard.
Complex sitting in guard here, content to control.
Complex's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Complex throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Complex controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Complex with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Complex.
Chandler feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Complex closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chandler quickly recovers to half guard.
Chandler pushes Complex off but Complex dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Complex is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chandler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Complex is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Chandler is trying to escape and Complex transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Chandler is forced to tap! Nice work there by Complex! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Complex!
A relieved looking Hero Complex 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:
CWC 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Segbo rushes Dalton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Segbo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dalton can't fight it off and eventually Segbo manages to take the fight to the floor. Dalton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Segbo (2) vs (0) Dalton
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton controlling Segbo's posture.
Segbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton controlling Segbo's posture.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Segbo trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segbo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (5) vs (0) Dalton
Segbo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton is looking to regain half guard here but Segbo keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dalton wants to control but Segbo postures up.
Dalton is trying to escape the position but Segbo is controlling the position.
Dalton is holding Segbo down, trying to stall.
Segbo working away.#T2#
Segbo slows the pace down.
Dalton wants to control but Segbo postures up.
Segbo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dalton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Segbo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Segbo (5) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton is not going to allow Segbo to sit and survive in this position.
Dalton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Segbo just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Segbo turns into Dalton and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Segbo (7) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton 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: Segbo (7) vs (6) Dalton
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Segbo gets full guard.#T3#
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving.
Dalton stays in close to Segbo's body and controls the position.
It looks like Dalton 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.#SUB#
Segbo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Segbo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Segbo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Segbo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Segbo being controlled here, momentarily.
Segbo controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Segbo keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. #T5#
Segbo being controlled here, momentarily.
Segbo is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton passes Segbo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Segbo looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton is keen to just control but Segbo is a slippery customer.#T6#
Segbo trying to control here.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Segbo trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Segbo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Segbo is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Segbo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Segbo is working away.
Segbo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dalton is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Segbo is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Segbo is trying to control but can't.
Segbo is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Segbo is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Segbo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Segbo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Segbo's guard.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Segbo is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Segbo is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton controlling the pace. #SUB#
Segbo actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Segbo is defending the position.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Segbo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Segbo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Segbo gets full guard.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Segbo keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Segbo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Dalton 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. #T11#
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Segbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segbo keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Segbo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Segbo is keeping the position.
Segbo trying to control the position.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Segbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Segbo working a defensive guard here.
Segbo keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Segbo working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Segbo trying to control the position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Segbo is keeping the position.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Segbo can't keep his opponent in guard - Dalton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Segbo keeps working.
Segbo wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
#T14#
Segbo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Segbo won't allow it.
Segbo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Segbo (11) vs (6) Dalton
Dalton trying to control the action but Segbo just sinks the hooks in.
Segbo keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
Dalton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Segbo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dalton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Segbo prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segbo takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Dada Segbo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Fujii Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yusuke can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Miyagi jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Yusuke#SUB2#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Yusuke is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yusuke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Yusuke's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Yusuke#T1#
Yusuke prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Yusuke is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi taking a breather here.
Miyagi wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is letting Miyagi control him for a moment.
Yusuke is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Miyagi just content to control the position.
Yusuke stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
Yusuke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyagi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (5) vs (4) Yusuke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi trying to control the hands but Yusuke breaks the grip.
Miyagi is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB2#
Yusuke has got his arm under Miyagi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Miyagi has spun round into Yusuke's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (7) vs (4) Yusuke#SUB2#
Yusuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi forces his way into half guard.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#T4#
Yusuke is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Yusuke wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yusuke is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard.
Well, if Miyagi 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.
Yusuke trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Yusuke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yusuke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yusuke.#SUB2#
Yusuke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Yusuke's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (10) vs (4) Yusuke#T6#
Yusuke is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Yusuke manages to get back to half guard.
Yusuke is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yusuke avoid being mounted?
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Yusuke wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Yusuke is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miyagi is staying active.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Miyagi is taking a breather. Yusuke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yusuke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miyagi is trying to control. Yusuke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Yusuke defends it.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#T8##SUB2#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Miyagi is trying to work for a kimura but Yusuke is defending well.
#SUB2#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi controlling the action here. #T10#
Miyagi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (13) vs (4) Yusuke
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely.
Yusuke wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi fails to move to back control.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Miyagi.
Yusuke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (13) vs (6) Yusuke
Miyagi trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Yusuke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Yusuke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyagi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyagi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (15) vs (6) Yusuke
Yusuke 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.#T12#
Miyagi passes Yusuke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yusuke won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (18) vs (6) Yusuke
Miyagi looking to control but Yusuke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yusuke can't escape the position.
#T13#
Yusuke is still trying to improve position.
Yusuke wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Yusuke is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Yusuke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyagi tries to control but Yusuke wriggling away.
Yusuke prevents Miyagi from taking his back.#T14#
Yusuke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yusuke is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is defending well. #SUB2#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 217
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Segbo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mulligan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mulligan (0) vs (2) Segbo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mulligan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Segbo being controlled here momentarily.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully.
Mulligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mulligan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mulligan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mulligan has his hands on Segbo's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Mulligan is trying to control the position but Segbo postures up.
Mulligan is controlling Segbo's posture.
Mulligan looking to control.
Segbo 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.
Segbo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (0) vs (5) Segbo
Segbo trying to control the action but Mulligan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mulligan struggling a bit here.
Mulligan is trying to improve his position.
Mulligan is working hard here to advance position.
Mulligan wants to control but Segbo postures up.#SUB2#
Segbo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mulligan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Segbo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Segbo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulligan keeps working.
Mulligan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mulligan trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segbo wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is defending well.
Segbo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulligan keeps working. #T4#
Segbo wants to free his trapped foot but Mulligan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mulligan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Segbo is working away from the top position though.
Mulligan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Segbo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mulligan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mulligan pulls Segbo in to control the position.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mulligan is pulling down on Segbo's head. It's preventing any offense from Segbo, at least for the moment.
Segbo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (0) vs (8) Segbo
Mulligan is trying to improve his position.
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Mulligan tries to buck Segbo off but Segbo is having none of it.
Mulligan keeping his opponent close.
Segbo trying to control the action but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mulligan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mulligan tries to bench press Segbo off him but Segbo keeps the position.
Mulligan is letting Segbo control him for a moment. #T7##SUB2#
Segbo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Segbo working away.#T8##SUB2#
Segbo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mulligan tries to control but Segbo manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mulligan (0) vs (11) Segbo
Mulligan trying to control the action but Segbo just sinks the hooks in.
Mulligan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mulligan tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Segbo has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Mulligan is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dada Segbo!
In his post fight interview, Dada Segbo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Hammer throws Taylor to one side and escapes!
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer tries to land a body kick
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
Hammer kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position. #BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Hammer's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hammer throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hammer!
Hammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hammer wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Taylor prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Hammer tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnny Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
Hammer sneaks out the side door and pushes Taylor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.#TD2#
Hammer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammer pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hammer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Taylor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnny Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer wants to break free but Taylor has control.
#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hammer backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Hammer manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Taylor darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Taylor clinches. #TD2#
Taylor pulls Hammer into guard.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer lands a front kick.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Hammer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Hammer scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Hammer slams his shin into Taylor's torso.#T4#
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
As Taylor looks to move away, Hammer throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Taylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hammer.
Taylor prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Taylor wants to stall.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Hammer is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.#CL2#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Taylor shoots in.
Hammer misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor taking a breather.
Hammer is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks. #BC#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Mark Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor throws a front kick aimed at Hammer's knee but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hammer!
Johnny Hammer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 215
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Fujii Yusuke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Yusuke gets a clinch. #TD#
Yusuke drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rochester advances to half guard.
Yusuke keeping control of the position.
Rochester takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yusuke is refusing to be controlled, as Rochester sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yusuke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rochester is working away from the top position though.
Rochester trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it. #T1##SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rochester looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rochester is keen to just control but Yusuke is a slippery customer.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
Yusuke is trying to control but Rochester passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (3) Rochester#SUB2#
Rochester thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Yusuke manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rochester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yusuke is not content to let Rochester control the position.#SUB2#
Rochester is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yusuke defends it well.
Rochester content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rochester pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Rochester is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yusuke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rochester.
Rochester wants to free his trapped foot but Yusuke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rochester is trying to control the action in half guard but Yusuke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yusuke has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Rochester wants to take a breather but Yusuke is having none of it. #SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rochester trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Rochester is trying to control. Yusuke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rochester pulls his head out easily.
Rochester is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yusuke! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (6) Rochester
Yusuke working to try and regain half guard.
Yusuke prevents Rochester from taking his back.
Yusuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rochester looking to control but Yusuke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rochester fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Yusuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Rochester jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yusuke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rochester working away.
Rochester gets to mount! Yusuke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yusuke (0) vs (8) Rochester
Yusuke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rochester is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yusuke is surviving well by controlling Rochester's body position as best he can. #T7#
Rochester moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (0) vs (11) Rochester
Yusuke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rochester trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Rochester has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yusuke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yusuke is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Rochester looking for the choke but no joy.
Yusuke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rochester's guard. Nice work there by Yusuke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (11) Rochester#T8#
Yusuke preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rochester has his foot on Yusuke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yusuke works his way back into a safe position though.
Yusuke wants to control from the top but Rochester keeps moving.
Yusuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rochester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Yusuke from controlling successfully.
Yusuke tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochester is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Yusuke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rochester dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (13) Rochester#T9#
Rochester wants to control from the top but Yusuke keeps moving.
Yusuke keeping full guard, as Rochester tries to pass.
Rochester controlling from the top position.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yusuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rochester defends it easily.#SUB#
Yusuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T10#
Rochester looking to pass the guard.
Rochester slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (16) Rochester
Yusuke is not content to let Rochester control the position.
Yusuke tries to bench press Rochester off him but Rochester keeps the position.
My spies in Defiant MMA inform me that Rochester has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Rochester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11##SUB2#
Rochester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yusuke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yusuke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rochester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yusuke keeps working.
Yusuke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rochester's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12##SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yusuke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rochester passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (19) Rochester#SUB2#
Rochester is trying to get an arm triangle but Yusuke is defending well. #SUB2#
Rochester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rochester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Rochester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yusuke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yusuke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rochester's best efforts.#T13##SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Rochester works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (22) Rochester
Rochester looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Yusuke prevents Rochester from taking his back.
Rochester tries to control but Yusuke wriggling away.
Yusuke wants to hold on but Rochester pushes him away.
Yusuke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rochester wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yusuke is defending against the submission attempts here by Rochester.
#SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rochester wins on points by 22 to 2.
Arlo Rochester 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:
CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Segbo#SUB#
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
Segbo is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Segbo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Segbo defends it well.
Panda is trying to control. Segbo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Segbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Segbo wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Segbo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Panda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Segbo is just riding it out for now. Panda eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Segbo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Segbo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Panda wants to pass to mount but Segbo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Segbo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Segbo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Segbo sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Segbo sees it coming and defends easily.
Segbo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panda trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Segbo is keeping the position.
Panda wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving.
Segbo working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Panda 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.
Segbo has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Segbo is looking for a triangle here but Panda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (5) vs (0) Segbo#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Segbo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Panda working away.#T5##SUB#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Segbo is defending well.
Segbo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Panda tries for a kimura but Segbo is defending well.
Segbo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Segbo struggling a bit here.
Segbo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Segbo gets back to full guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but Segbo keeps moving.
Segbo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7##SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Segbo controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
Segbo keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Segbo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panda trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Panda postures up.
Segbo keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Panda is posturing up here but Segbo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Panda tries to roll out but it's too tight and Panda has to tap! Slick submission there by Segbo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dada Segbo!
A very excited looking Dada Segbo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Fujii Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yusuke gets a clinch. #TD2#
Yusuke gets control of Poika's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yusuke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Yusuke is retaining full guard.
Poika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Poika has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Yusuke to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Poika is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Yusuke pulls down on the head and he's put Poika to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fujii Yusuke! |
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