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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Marden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ibrahim sprawls well initially but Marden persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim gets full guard.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim can't keep his opponent in guard - Marden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well.
Marden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibrahim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Still in half guard, Marden seems content to control.#SUB#
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marden prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim won't allow Marden to pass to mount.
Ibrahim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away. #SUB#
Marden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marden pulls his head out easily.
Marden wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ibrahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim keeping hold of Marden's head, controlling as best he can.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for a guillotine here but Marden defends easily.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Marden's posture.
Marden won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Marden wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T5#
Marden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Ibrahim being controlled here, momentarily.
Marden'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.
Ibrahim controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Marden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Marden advances to half guard. #SUB#
Marden is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
Marden is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now.
Ibrahim wants to control but Marden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim has a hand on Marden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (5) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is trying to escape the mount.
Marden trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Marden avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden looking to control but Ibrahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Marden controlling from mount.
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Marden working for a guillotine from mount but Ibrahim is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Marden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibrahim manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Marden tries for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
Marden working away.
Ibrahim sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibrahim gets full guard.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is really struggling to control Ibrahim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marden is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim 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.
Marden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Marden pushes down on Ibrahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Marden wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Marden is trying to control. Ibrahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is in trouble now - Marden has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (8) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well. #T13#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Marden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marden is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now. #SUB#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibrahim sees it coming and defends easily.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard. #SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ibrahim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden. #T14##SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bulla Marden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Pamungkas. Those never looked like landing.
Bauweraerts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bauweraerts looks to throw the jab but Pamungkas is out of range.
Pamungkas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pamungkas misses with a wild body shot.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Bauweraerts slips under a jab from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a body punch but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Bauweraerts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Bauweraerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bauweraerts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pamungkas is looking to slow Bauweraerts down with leg kicks.
Pamungkas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bauweraerts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas throws a solid leg kick but Bauweraerts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pamungkas.
Bauweraerts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pamungkas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Bauweraerts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bauweraerts cracks Pamungkas with a good jab.#T1#
Pamungkas throws a right hand that Bauweraerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Bauweraerts also avoids with ease.
Pamungkas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bambang Pamungkas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pamungkas throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a single leg into guard. Pamungkas didn't expect that.
Bauweraerts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pamungkas is looking to stand up but Bauweraerts isn't so interested in that idea.
Bauweraerts content to stall in guard here.
Pamungkas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bauweraerts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bauweraerts works over Pamungkas with some ground and pound from guard.
Bauweraerts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bauweraerts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet but Bauweraerts is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bauweraerts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauweraerts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pamungkas controls Bauweraerts momentarily but Bauweraerts frees himself.
Pamungkas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bauweraerts content to stall in guard here.
Bauweraerts distracts Pamungkas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Bauweraerts is in close to Pamungkas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pamungkas looking to control.
Bauweraerts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pamungkas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bauweraerts is controlling him.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Pamungkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pamungkas takes a swing at Bauweraerts's ribcage but misses.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Bauweraerts was well out of range.
A slow jab from Pamungkas misses its intended target.
Pamungkas misses the shot to the body.
Bauweraerts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pamungkas throws a right hand that Bauweraerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Bauweraerts also avoids with ease.
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bauweraerts moves away.
Bauweraerts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pamungkas pushes Bauweraerts away with a front kick.
Pamungkas throws the left hand but Bauweraerts avoids the punch easily.
Bauweraerts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
Pamungkas throws a hook but Bauweraerts avoids it easily.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Pamungkas looks to land a combination but Bauweraerts avoids it well.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauweraerts is looking to advance position but Pamungkas won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Bauweraerts.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet.
Bauweraerts stalling away here and it's allowed Pamungkas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bambang Pamungkas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bauweraerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bauweraerts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Bauweraerts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pamungkas quickly recovers to half guard.
Bauweraerts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pamungkas defending well though.
Bauweraerts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bauweraerts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES2#
Pamungkas has one foot on Bauweraerts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pamungkas throws a low kick but Bauweraerts moves out of range easily.
Bauweraerts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pamungkas scores with a body shot.
Bauweraerts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pamungkas throws out the jab.
Bauweraerts misses with a hook. Pamungkas ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Bauweraerts.
Pamungkas misses with an uppercut.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Bauweraerts was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pamungkas. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Pamungkas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pamungkas tries to land a leg kick but Bauweraerts saw it coming and moves away.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Bauweraerts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pamungkas misses the jab.
Bauweraerts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts blocks a jab.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Bauweraerts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pamungkas as he avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pamungkas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bauweraerts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bauweraerts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pamungkas swings for the body but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
#T2#
Pamungkas throws a hook but Bauweraerts blocks it.
Pamungkas misses with the combination.
Bauweraerts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pamungkas doesn't seem bothered though.
Bauweraerts connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pamungkas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts connects with a looping right hand.
Pamungkas throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bauweraerts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bauweraerts working over Pamungkas with some ground and pound. Pamungkas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Pamungkas is rocked!
Pamungkas is not content to let Bauweraerts control the position.#T3#
Bauweraerts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pamungkas is still in real trouble! Can Bauweraerts finish him?
Pamungkas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bauweraerts jumps into side control!
Pamungkas seems to have recovered his senses.
Pamungkas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bauweraerts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pamungkas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pamungkas can't do much from the bottom here.
Bauweraerts cracks Pamungkas with a big elbow.
Bauweraerts blocks the strikes from Pamungkas.
Bauweraerts cracks Pamungkas with a big right hand but Pamungkas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4#
Bauweraerts landing a few strikes.
Bauweraerts lands an elbow.
Pamungkas is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd goes nuts as Bauweraerts knocks Pamungkas out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bauweraerts Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
A very excited looking Koen Bauweraerts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Leopold Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shaw gets caught flat footed, as Silalahi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaw (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Shaw has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass. #SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard. #T1#
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Silalahi passes into half guard.
Shaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (4) vs (2) Silalahi
Shaw doesn't have the hooks in and Silalahi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (4) vs (4) Silalahi
Shaw controls Silalahi momentarily but Silalahi frees himself. #T2#
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silalahi stalling.
Silalahi is pressing down on Shaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaw is holding on for now. #T3#
Shaw wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaw defends it well.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working. #SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silalahi is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Silalahi wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
#T5#
Silalahi wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position. #SUB2#
Silalahi is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Silalahi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (4) vs (7) Silalahi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw regains half guard.
Silalahi is stalling here. Shaw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silalahi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shaw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (8) vs (7) Silalahi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shaw goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silalahi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaw but great work by Silalahi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (8) vs (11) Silalahi
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silalahi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (12) vs (11) Silalahi#T7#
Silalahi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silalahi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Silalahi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (12) vs (13) Silalahi
Silalahi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Silalahi controlling him for the moment.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Shaw 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.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silalahi stands and throws Shaw's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (12) vs (16) Silalahi
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Silalahi controls the position. #T9#
Shaw regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silalahi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Silalahi wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Shaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silalahi prevents Shaw from improving his position.
Silalahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10##SUB2#
Silalahi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shaw could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silalahi has cracked it and Shaw is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silalahi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raja Silalahi!
In his post fight interview, Raja Silalahi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Itinya as Ibrahim shoots in.
Itinya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibrahim closes the distance and clinches up with Itinya, looking for a takedown. Ibrahim pushes Itinya against the cage but Itinya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Itinya attempts a counter takedown but Ibrahim avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ibrahim.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Ibrahim.#TD#
Itinya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ibrahim was covering up waiting for the punch and Itinya finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Itinya wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Itinya tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it. #T2#
Ibrahim is concentrating on defense, preventing Itinya from advancing position.
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibrahim keeping hold of Itinya's head, controlling as best he can.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Ibrahim managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Itinya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is pushing down on Itinya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Itinya is fighting to maintain full guard but Ibrahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Itinya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Itinya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ibrahim manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Ibrahim
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya is controlling an arm, preventing Ibrahim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Itinya is squirming around nicely.
Itinya tries to hold on but Ibrahim pushes him away. #T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Itinya is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Itinya and Ibrahim has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is being controlled here.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Itinya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Itinya has his hands clasped together around Ibrahim's back. He's all about the action.
Itinya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it. #T8#
Itinya trying to control here.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Itinya is defending well.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it. #T9#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Itinya defends it.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
Itinya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ibrahim is stalling here. Itinya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ibrahim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Itinya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Itinya (6) vs (5) Ibrahim#T10#
Ibrahim is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control.
Itinya wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itinya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position.
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Ibrahim is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim trying his best to control but Itinya has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (8) vs (5) Ibrahim
Itinya tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Itinya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Itinya tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Itinya controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Itinya avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Ibrahim is still trying to improve position.
Itinya controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.
Itinya trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Itinya controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position but Itinya isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Stix Itinya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Syaiful dips to his left and cracks Moraes with an uppercut!
Moraes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moraes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Syaiful cracks Moraes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Syaiful lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moraes doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Syaiful.
Syaiful half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Syaiful connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moraes momentarily.
#ROC#Moraes is rocked!
Syaiful cracks Moraes on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Moraes falls backwards against the cage. Syaiful follows up with more strikes that drop Moraes to his knees. Syaiful keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Moraes! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmad Syaiful! |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim clinches up against the cage.
Kim tries for a takedown but Silalahi manages to get underhooks.
Silalahi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Kim has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silalahi is trying to keep an underhook but Kim manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Kim
Silalahi keeping control of the position.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi trying to control here.
Silalahi gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim postures up.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Silalahi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silalahi actively working from the bottom here.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi has a hand on Kim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (5) Kim
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silalahi is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Kim has control of Silalahi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silalahi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silalahi is looking to get to half guard.
Silalahi 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.#T3#
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silalahi is refusing to be controlled, as Kim sits in half guard.
Silalahi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kim has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (8) Kim
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away. #T4#
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kim moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (0) vs (11) Kim
Silalahi staying busy and making it hard for Kim to control.
Silalahi wants to control his opponent's hands but Kim gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi is really stuck here.
#T5#
Silalahi is working hard here to advance position.
Kim biding his time, controlling Silalahi.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kim won't let him.
I would not like to be Silalahi right now.
Silalahi is in bad spot here.
Kim trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kim won't let him.
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Kim manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Silalahi right now.
Kim not allowing Silalahi to control his hands. #T7#
Silalahi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kim controls the action.
Despite being in a bad position, Silalahi is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Silalahi breaks Kim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (11) Kim
Kim keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T9#
Silalahi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kim pulls Silalahi in close to prevent any damage.
Silalahi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (11) Kim
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #T10#
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim wants to control but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi staying calm.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #T11#
Silalahi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kim is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #SUB#
Silalahi swings around for an armbar but Kim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (5) vs (13) Kim#SUB#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim postures up.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (16) Kim#T13#
Silalahi is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
Silalahi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling from side mount. #T14#
Kim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
What's Silalahi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Silalahi struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kim presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silalahi (5) vs (18) Kim
Silalahi can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 18 to 5.
A very excited looking Harry Kim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yasalmibaal's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yasalmibaal is holding on for now.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yasalmibaal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Yasalmibaal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yasalmibaal trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Yasalmibaal has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ibrahim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yasalmibaal has tightened it up now! Ibrahim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ibrahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from River. #TD#
Ibrahim scores with a takedown into River's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) River
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.
River is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim won't allow River to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
River trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
#T1#
River is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
River gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
River is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
River pulls Ibrahim in to control the position.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibrahim passes into half guard.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #T3#
River won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
River is in trouble now - Ibrahim has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) River
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount.
Ibrahim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and River is now in Ibrahim's guard. A big mistake from Ibrahim there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (2) River
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ibrahim is trying to keep River in close.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
River wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim pulls River in to control the position.
River is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ibrahim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Ibrahim's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (5) River
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibrahim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibrahim wants to control but River is keeping busy.
#T5#
Ibrahim is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibrahim controlling the position well. #T6#
River with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibrahim is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibrahim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.#SUB2#
River drops back looking for a leg! Ibrahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibrahim manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T8#
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (5) River#T9#
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10#
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (5) River
Ibrahim wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Ibrahim jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… River is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by River and Ibrahim has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T11#
The referee asks Ibrahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ibrahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but River takes advantage and regains half guard.
River is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Ibrahim is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim prevents River from improving his position.
River is trying to control but can't.
River wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
River being controlled here, momentarily.
River keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
River working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
#T13#
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (5) River
River is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
Ibrahim wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well. #SUB#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
River is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
River is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Pamungkas.
Pamungkas misses with an uppercut. Fenfang saw that one coming.
Pamungkas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pamungkas cracks a nice hook into Fenfang's ribs.
Fenfang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pamungkas can pounce on him.
Pamungkas scores with a nice head shot.
Pamungkas with a hook.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamungkas with the inside leg kick.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenfang.
Pamungkas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Pamungkas - just one landing.
Fenfang ducks under a wild hook from Pamungkas.
Fenfang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pamungkas as he avoids it easily.
Pamungkas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pamungkas misses with an uppercut.
Pamungkas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pamungkas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Pamungkas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fenfang slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
Fenfang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fenfang cracks Pamungkas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pamungkas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pamungkas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenfang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pamungkas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fenfang in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Pamungkas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fenfang doesn't seem phased though.
Pamungkas lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2#Fenfang is rocked!
Fenfang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Fenfang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenfang is holding his hands too far apart here. Pamungkas throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fenfang is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas!
A very excited looking Bambang Pamungkas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 38 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lima scores with a takedown into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima postures up.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silalahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Lima is still trying to improve position.
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Silalahi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silalahi pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Silalahi is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Silalahi 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: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Silalahi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Lima trying to control here.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi moves into full mount! Lima won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (2) Lima#T5#
Lima tries to lock up and control but Silalahi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lima prevents Silalahi from taking his back.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Silalahi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Silalahi has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Silalahi tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima has given up his back here. Will Silalahi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (8) vs (2) Lima
A lull in the action here.
Lima tries to roll but Silalahi sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Silalahi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silalahi. #SUB#
Lima showing good submission defense here.
Lima 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.
Lima is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
I really don't envy Lima right now.
Silalahi has good solid back control here.
Silalahi avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Silalahi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Silalahi.
Lima wants to escape the position.
#T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Silalahi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lima has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Silalahi working for a choke but Lima is defending well. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a choke. Lima gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lima manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (8) vs (4) Lima
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Lima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silalahi has an active guard here but Lima has managed to pass into half guard.
Silalahi tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silalahi controlling the position for now.
Silalahi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lima jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (7) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lima's best efforts.#T11#
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Silalahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Silalahi defends it. #T12#
Silalahi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silalahi.#SUB#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Silalahi pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.#SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lima throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silalahi's body to avoid the submission. Silalahi has instead reached around Lima's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silalahi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raja Silalahi!
A very excited looking Raja Silalahi 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:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
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.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flenderson seems keen to control Ibrahim's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim stays in close to Flenderson's body and controls the position.
Flenderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flenderson trying to control the position.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson has control of Ibrahim's left arm, preventing Ibrahim from doing any damage.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Flenderson won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #T3#
Ibrahim is looking to pass Flenderson's guard but actually Flenderson recovers to full guard.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T4#
Ibrahim trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to pass into half guard but Flenderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flenderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim 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.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for submissions but it's allowed Flenderson to get to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5##SUB#
Flenderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Flenderson controlling the action here.
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim actively working from the bottom here.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well. #T6#
Flenderson stalling.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Flenderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibrahim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flenderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flenderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (2) vs (6) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ibrahim gets his hands free as Flenderson looks to control. #SUB2#
Flenderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Flenderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ibrahim avoiding Flenderson 's attempts to control his hands.
Ibrahim has good solid back control here. #T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim is persistently looking for the submission but Flenderson is defending it well.
Ibrahim tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Flenderson right now.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Flenderson is keeping busy.
#T9#
Ibrahim gets his hands free as Flenderson looks to control.
Ibrahim controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Flenderson reverses nicely into Ibrahim 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (6) Ibrahim
Ibrahim has Flenderson pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Flenderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Flenderson's posture.
Flenderson postures up.
Ibrahim looking to control but Flenderson passes into half guard.
Ibrahim desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy.
Flenderson content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim passes Flenderson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Flenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy.
Flenderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flenderson.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ibrahim passes Flenderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flenderson trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Flenderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Ibrahim stopping the sweep attempt from Flenderson.
Ibrahim trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Flenderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (8) vs (8) Ibrahim
Flenderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibrahim is looking to escape.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim is trying to reverse the position but instead Flenderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (11) vs (8) Ibrahim
I really don't envy Ibrahim right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Flenderson controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silalahi defends it well.
Silalahi lands with a nice body kick.
Silalahi ducks under a wild hook from Rumiantsev.
Silalahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev throws a shot from downtown. Silalahi moves away and avoids it.
Silalahi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rumiantsev throws a hook to the side of Silalahi's head but Silalahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silalahi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Silalahi.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silalahi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi tries to clinch there but Rumiantsev circles away.
That kick from Silalahi tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses.
Silalahi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silalahi cracks Rumiantsev with a good jab.#T1#
Silalahi punishes Rumiantsev's body with a nice straight punch.
Silalahi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silalahi throws a sloppy head kick and Rumiantsev moves out of range easily.
Silalahi lands a right hook to the body.
Rumiantsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Silalahi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rumiantsev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Silalahi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silalahi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rumiantsev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silalahi tries to kick Rumiantsev off but Rumiantsev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rumiantsev wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy.
Silalahi pushes Rumiantsev off looking to stand but Rumiantsev dives back in and keeps control.
Rumiantsev lands strikes from half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to work for a kimura but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Rumiantsev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rumiantsev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rumiantsev wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it. #ES#
Silalahi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
And Rumiantsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Silalahi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silalahi swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silalahi!
Silalahi bucks up and tries to throw Rumiantsev off but instead Rumiantsev has got his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rumiantsev.
Silalahi tries to escape but Rumiantsev has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Silalahi trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Silalahi prevents Rumiantsev from getting a body triangle.
Rumiantsev scores with punches to the body.
Rumiantsev lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Well, with Rumiantsev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Silalahi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Silalahi is in bad spot here.
Rumiantsev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silalahi trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Rumiantsev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Silalahi to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rumiantsev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Silalahi is trying to remain composed but Rumiantsev is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is persistently looking for the submission but Silalahi is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Rumiantsev looking to break Silalahi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silalahi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rumiantsev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silalahi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Rumiantsev drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Silalahi 's chin! Silalahi is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kyng is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silalahi can't fight it off and eventually Kyng manages to take the fight to the floor. Silalahi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Kyng
Silalahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Silalahi, not yet. #SUB#
Silalahi has his feet on Kyng's thighs here. He's pushed Kyng off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kyng screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raja Silalahi!
A less than humble Raja Silalahi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim darts in looking for a takedown but Dew gets double underhooks and turns Ibrahim into the cage.
Dew shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibrahim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kent Dew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dew shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibrahim tries to sprawl out of it but Dew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibrahim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dew to the mat! Dew manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Ibrahim trying to control from Dew's half guard. Dew has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ibrahim trying to move into half guard but instead Dew has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dew might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dew controls the pace.
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ibrahim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Dew postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Ibrahim trying to move into half guard but instead Dew has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (4) vs (4) Ibrahim
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dew's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Ibrahim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dew is aware though and is defending well.
Dew's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim 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.
Dew trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to hit a sweep here but Dew passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ibrahim there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (7) vs (4) Ibrahim#SUB#
Dew jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ibrahim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ibrahim and Dew has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dew trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Dew in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't.
Ibrahim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dew trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
Dew looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ibrahim moves into full guard.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully. #T5#
Ibrahim pulls Dew in close to prevent any damage.
Dew 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. #SUB#
Dew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to control but Dew passes into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dew is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dew sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dew is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Dew wants to free his trapped foot but Ibrahim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dew prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dew's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dew (7) vs (8) Ibrahim#T7#
Dew is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for the choke from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dew rolls, trying to escape but Ibrahim keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking to break Dew's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dew remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ibrahim will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dew can't escape the position.
Dew rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but Dew is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Dew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Dew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Dew defends it.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Dew is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Dew gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Ibrahim controlling from the top position.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dew is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dew has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (9) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim controls Dew momentarily but Dew frees himself. #T10#
Dew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a triangle but Dew pushes his legs off easily.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dew is one step ahead there.
Dew content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim controlling Dew's posture. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dew defends well.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T12#
Dew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibrahim has Dew pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Dew trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim 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.
Dew engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Dew seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ibrahim for as long as he can get away with.
Ibrahim is controlling Dew's posture.
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Dew sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dew stays in close to Ibrahim's body and controls the position.
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dew takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
NYF 58: Traumen vs Tijhoff
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Saragih steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
Saragih throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
Silalahi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saragih scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Silalahi.
No joy there for Saragih, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saragih throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silalahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saragih takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Jack Saragih has been cut.
We've been told by Silalahi's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silalahi lands a really nice looking cross but Saragih seems unphased.
Silalahi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Saragih misses
and Silalahi counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Silalahi throws a leg kick which misses Saragih's front leg but catches the back leg as Saragih tries to avoid it.
A jab from Saragih misses.
Silalahi digs a good body shot into Saragih's ribs.
Silalahi throws a hook but Saragih blocks it.
Saragih fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silalahi checks it well.
Saragih just misses with a punch to the body.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Silalahi lands a really nice looking cross but Saragih seems unphased.
Saragih walks into a left hand.
Silalahi slips under a jab from Saragih.
Saragih on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silalahi misses the shot to the body.
Saragih walks into a left hand. #ROC#Saragih is rocked!
Silalahi throws a lazy uppercut
and Saragih counters with a nice uppercut.
Silalahi thows a leg kick but Saragih checks it
enabling Saragih to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Greggory Silalahi has been cut.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saragih moves away.
Saragih takes a swing at Silalahi's ribcage but misses.
Silalahi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saragih cracks Silalahi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saragih wants to land a leg kick but Silalahi is out of range.
Silalahi's corner calls for a 1-2. Silalahi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silalahi throws a good cross that connects.
Saragih is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him?
Saragih gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Silalahi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greggory Silalahi!
A victorious Greggory Silalahi 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:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Seto lands the left hand.
Pamungkas moves out of range of the strikes.
Seto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pamungkas tries to avoid it but Seto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pamungkas to the ground. Pamungkas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pamungkas slips a straight right by Seto.
Pamungkas with the counter takedown but Seto avoids it easily.
Pamungkas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pamungkas lands a really nice looking cross but Seto seems unphased.
Seto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seto misses with a body shot.
Seto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seto slips a jab and a cross from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Seto as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Seto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pamungkas throws a right and a left that Seto avoids nicely.
Pamungkas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seto tries for a takedown but Pamungkas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pamungkas tries to counter with a clinch but Seto shakes him off and moves away.
Seto walks into a straight right hand from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas ducks right into an uppercut from Seto.
Pamungkas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Pamungkas.#T1#
Seto slips under a jab from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seto looks to land a left hand but Pamungkas moved out of range nicely.
Pamungkas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seto.
Seto works over Pamungkas's head and body with a nice combination.
Pamungkas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pamungkas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pamungkas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Setos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seto lands a jab to Pamungkas's midsection.
Seto misses with a looping right.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Seto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pamungkas digs a good body shot into Seto's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pamungkas. That's going to slow Seto down.
A punch combination from Pamungkas misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pamungkas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pamungkas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seto misses with a hook.
Pamungkas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pamungkas throws a looping overhand right but Seto ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Seto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Seto misses with a right hand
and Pamungkas counters with a right hand to the body.
Pamungkas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Setos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pamungkas's corner calls for a 1-2. Pamungkas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pamungkas ducks under a wild hook from Seto.
Pamungkas slips under a jab.
Pamungkas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pamungkas slips a jab from Seto.
Pamungkas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pamungkas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pamungkas looks to land a left hand but Seto moved out of range nicely.
Seto lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Pamungkas misses its intended target.
Seto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Seto misses the target.
A nice side step and Pamungkas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pamungkas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Pamungkas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seto staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Seto misses the target.
Pamungkas moves away from the strike by Seto.
Pamungkas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seto misses with a wild body shot.
Seto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pamungkas circles away quickly and effectively.
Seto takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Seto does no damage.
Seto missing with a left hand there. Pamungkas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pamungkas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pamungkas misses with a straight right.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pamungkas lands a jab to Seto's midsection.
Seto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pamungkas.
Seto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pamungkas throws a right and a left that Seto avoids nicely.
Pamungkas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seto shoots for a double leg takedown but Pamungkas sprawls well. He's pushed Seto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Pamungkas.
Seto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pamungkas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seto throws a jab when Pamungkas was well out of range.
Seto slips under a jab.
Pamungkas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pamungkas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seto lands with a right hand.
Pamungkas with a jab.#TD#
Seto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pamungkas sprawls well initially but Seto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pamungkas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pamungkas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seto.
Seto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seto prevents Pamungkas from standing back up.
Pamungkas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seto.
Pamungkas punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambang Pamungkas 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#
Seto lands with an uppercut that bounces Pamungkas off the cage and back into range.
Pamungkas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seto swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Pamungkas counters with a crisp one two that drops Seto! Pamungkas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Seto to his feet! Seto is in big trouble!#ROC2#Seto is rocked!
Pamungkas fakes the body blow, causing Seto to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Seto goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas!
A victorious Bambang Pamungkas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silalahi 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: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Silalahi is trying to control. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi moves into full guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#T1#
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi stays in close to Gerbandi's body and controls the position.
Silalahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silalahi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silalahi is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Gerbandi seems keen to control Silalahi's posture.
Silalahi advances to half guard.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
Silalahi prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
Gerbandi is holding on to half guard well.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it. #T3#
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Silalahi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gerbandi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Silalahi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silalahi is looking to pass into half guard but Gerbandi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gerbandi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Silalahi controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silalahi controlling Gerbandi's posture.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Silalahi looking to control but Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Silalahi wants to sweep but Gerbandi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
A lull in the action here.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi is letting Gerbandi control him for a moment.
Gerbandi wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy. #T6#
Silalahi tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom here. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi sneaks back into half guard.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Silalahi defending well.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Silalahi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerbandi.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Silalahi is working away. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Silalahi wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Silalahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi prevents Silalahi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
Silalahi trying to control but Gerbandi postures up.
Silalahi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silalahi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (8) Gerbandi
Silalahi being controlled for a moment.
Silalahi is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it. #T12#
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.
Silalahi is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Silalahi is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Gerbandi happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Silalahi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Silalahi is a slippery customer.
Gerbandi is controlling the pace.
Silalahi is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard. #T14#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi being controlled here momentarily.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ieyasu's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ieyasu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ieyasu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Ieyasu is defending the position.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ieyasu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim staying calm.
Ieyasu wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.#T2#
Ieyasu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ieyasu is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Ieyasu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ibrahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu holds on to Ibrahim's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ieyasu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ieyasu wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy. #T3#
Ieyasu wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position.
Ibrahim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ieyasu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ieyasu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ieyasu regains half guard.#T4#
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ieyasu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Ieyasu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ibrahim turns into Ieyasu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (12) Ibrahim#SUB#
Ieyasu has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ieyasu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ieyasu is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ieyasu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ieyasu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahim defends it easily.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibrahim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving. #T7#
Ibrahim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ieyasu's guard. #SUB#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ieyasu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ieyasu trying to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (15) Ibrahim
Ieyasu wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.#T8#
Ibrahim is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ieyasu's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ibrahim controls the position.
Ibrahim working away.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is staying tight to Ieyasu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Ieyasu is working away.
Ibrahim working away.
Ieyasu regains half guard.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ibrahim uses his free foot to push down on Ieyasu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ieyasu. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (18) Ibrahim
Ieyasu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ieyasu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Ieyasu 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.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ieyasu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Ieyasu tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#T11#
Ieyasu trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
Ieyasu manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Ieyasu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahim defends it easily.
Ibrahim pushes down on Ieyasu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Ieyasu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be working for a kimura but Ieyasu defends the submission attempt.
Ieyasu won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
Ieyasu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ieyasu trying to control but Ibrahim postures up.
#T13#
Ieyasu moves into full guard.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ieyasu is keeping the position for now.
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is pushing down on Ieyasu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ieyasu is fighting to maintain full guard but Ibrahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Ieyasu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14##SUB#
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ieyasu can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 18 to 6.
Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Silalahi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deiveiredo.#CUT2#It looks like Greggory Silalahi has been cut.
Silalahi digs a good hook to Deiveiredo's body.
Deiveiredo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silalahi defends well and Deiveiredo ends up having to push Silalahi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Deiveiredo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deiveiredo throws a looping overhand right but Silalahi ducks down to avoid it.
Deiveiredo with a jab.
Deiveiredo avoids the body shot from Silalahi.
Deiveiredo walks into a straight right hand from Silalahi.#CUT#It looks like Figueson Deiveiredo has been cut.
Silalahi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silalahi motions for Deiveiredo to come forward. Silalahi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silalahi throws a looping overhand right but Deiveiredo ducks down to avoid it.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deiveiredo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silalahi.
A slow jab from Silalahi misses its intended target.
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!
Deiveiredo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Deiveiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silalahi moves away.
Silalahi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silalahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deiveiredo manages to avoid it.
Silalahi stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Silalahi as Deiveiredo shoots in.
Greggory Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Figueson Deiveiredo.#T1#
Deiveiredo moves away from the strike by Silalahi.
Deiveiredo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Deiveiredo misses with a two punch combination.
Silalahi connects with a leg kick.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silalahi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silalahi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silalahi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silalahi staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silalahi, as that shot connected.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Silalahi moves into the clinch.
Deiveiredo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silalahi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deiveiredos head.
Deiveiredo misses with a body punch.
Deiveiredo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silalahi is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deiveiredo misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Silalahi fails to land. #BC#
Silalahi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silalahi misses with a hook.
Silalahi staying out of range there.
Silalahi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greggory Silalahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Silalahi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Deiveiredo with the counter takedown but Silalahi avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Deiveiredo misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silalahi. Deiveiredo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick that misses.
Deiveiredo wants to clinch.
Silalahi lands a jab to Deiveiredo's midsection.
Deiveiredo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silalahi connects with a looping right hand.
Silalahi tries to work over Deiveiredo's front leg with a kick but Deiveiredo checks it.
Deiveiredo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silalahi as he avoids it easily.
Deiveiredo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silalahi finds it's way round the side to connect with Deiveiredo's head.
Silalahi swats away the attempt to clinch by Deiveiredo.#T3#
Silalahi ducks under a wild hook from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silalahi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silalahi throws a leg kick but Deiveiredo checks it.
Deiveiredo walks into a jab.
Silalahi throws an overhand right that lands on Deiveiredo's shoulder, as Deiveiredo tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Silalahi there.#ROC#Deiveiredo is rocked!
Deiveiredo defending well as Silalahi loads up on a big left hand.
Deiveiredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deiveiredo tries to clinch but Silalahi moves out of range.
A jab from Silalahi finds it's way through Deiveiredo's defenses.
Deiveiredo is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him?
Silalahi throws out a loose jab but Deiveiredo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silalahi throws a low kick, looking for Deiveiredo's leg but Deiveiredo calmly moves out of range.
Deiveiredo slips a straight right by Silalahi.
Deiveiredo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Deiveiredo seems to have recovered his senses.
Silalahi moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Deiveiredo. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Deiveiredo drives through and clinches with Silalahi against the cage.
Deiveiredo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deiveiredo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silalahi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silalahi is trying to push Deiveiredo away but Deiveiredo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Deiveiredo as the two fighters clinch.
Deiveiredo misses with a punch on the inside.
Deiveiredo misses with a body punch.
Silalahi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deiveiredo swings wildly with an uppercut but Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deiveiredo is working for takedown but Silalahi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deiveiredo is trying to pull guard but Silalahi has him pressed against the cage.
Deiveiredo keeps control of Silalahi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Silalahi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silalahi throws a big shot that misses.
Deiveiredo with the counter takedown but Silalahi avoids it easily.
Silalahi misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greggory Silalahi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Silalahi.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Deiveiredo is just out of range.
Silalahi throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Deiveiredo does no damage.
Deiveiredo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deiveiredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silalahi.
Deiveiredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silalahi throws a lazy right hand but Deiveiredo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Deiveiredo is just out of range.
Deiveiredo slips under a jab from Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silalahi throws a shot from downtown. Deiveiredo moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Silalahi coming out on top.
Deiveiredo scores with a jab.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick that half lands.
Deiveiredo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deiveiredo.
Silalahi blocks a head kick by Deiveiredo.
Silalahi is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Silalahi keeps the fight on the outside.
Deiveiredo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silalahi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deiveiredo lands a right hook to the body.
Deiveiredo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silalahi.
Silalahi attempts a counter takedown but Deiveiredo avoids it well and moves away.
Deiveiredo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silalahi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Silalahi.
Deiveiredo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silalahi counters with a two punch combo.
Silalahi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silalahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deiveiredo throws a series of punches but Silalahi avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Silalahi misses its intended target.
Deiveiredo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Deiveiredo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deiveiredo throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Good shot there by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo avoids the head kick by Silalahi.
Deiveiredo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deiveiredo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deiveiredo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silalahi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silalahi jabs Deiveiredo right on the nose. Deiveiredo blinks but takes it well.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Silalahi lands with a shot to the body.
Deiveiredo throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Silalahi counters by moving into the clinch.
Silalahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deiveiredo can do to turn this around?
Deiveiredo has Silalahi pressed against the cage, preventing Silalahi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deiveiredo wants a takedown.
Silalahi is trying to break the clinch but Deiveiredo is controlling him.#BC#
Silalahi breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Silalahi.#TD2#
Deiveiredo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Deiveiredo trying to advance position but Silalahi counters by regaining guard.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deiveiredo controlling from the top position.
Silalahi trying to strike off his back.
Silalahi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Deiveiredo advances to half guard.
Deiveiredo blocks the strikes from Silalahi.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silalahi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Figueson Deiveiredo!
An out of breath Figueson Deiveiredo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Pamungkas throws a series of punches but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby tried to counter with a leg kick but Pamungkas avoided it.
Pamungkas lands with an overhand left.
Pamungkas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pamungkas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas loads up on a big right hand but Kirby slips the punch.
Kirby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pamungkas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirby half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Pamungkas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pamungkas lands with a straight right. Kirby didn't see that one coming.
Kirby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pamungkas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Kirby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pamungkas throws out the jab.
Kirby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been told by Kirby's head coaches at Primal Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Pamungkas is predictable there
and Kirby counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Pamungkas does it's job there.
Pamungkas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Pamungkas takes the fight into the clinch.
Kirby lands a left hand.
Pamungkas tries to stall but Kirby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Pamungkas manages to break the clinch.
Kirby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pamungkas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pamungkas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirby doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Kirby blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby walks into a left hand.
Pamungkas ducks under a wild hook from Kirby.
Kirby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Nate Kirby has been cut.
Pamungkas lands a right hook to the body.
Pamungkas cracks Kirby with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pamungkas.
Kirby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pamungkas with a nice calf kick.
Pamungkas with a nice calf kick.
Pamungkas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Kirby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Pamungkas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Pamungkas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kirby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pamungkas connects with the punch.
Pamungkas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pamungkas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pamungkas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pamungkas sizes up Kirby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pamungkas throws a hook but Kirby blocks it.
Kirby slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirby. That's going to slow Pamungkas down.
Pamungkas cracks Kirby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirby looks to score with a jab to the body but Pamungkas is just out of range.
Pamungkas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Kirby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4##KD2#
Pamungkas drops Kirby with a beautiful combination! Kirby stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pamungkas is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kirby is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pamungkas fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kirby square on the jaw! Damn, Kirby is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas! |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Silalahi gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage. #TD2#
Silalahi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Silalahi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Silalahi stalls from top position.#T1#
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Silalahi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silalahi's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Silalahi
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.#T2##SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Silalahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (6) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silalahi 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.
Silalahi passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Silalahi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Silalahi sits in half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura here.
Silalahi not doing much here.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T5#
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Silalahi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to control here.
Silalahi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control the action but instead Hunt gets a body lock and reverses into Silalahi's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up. #T7#
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Silalahi is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T8#
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Silalahi 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.#T9#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silalahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Silalahi has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
#T10##SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi gets back to full guard.
Hunt postures up.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
#T11#
Silalahi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt stands and throws Silalahi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (9) Silalahi#SUB#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silalahi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunt working away.
Silalahi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Silalahi is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi prevents Hunt from taking his back.
Hunt moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (9) Silalahi
Hunt is hanging on to Silalahi's back as he tries to escape.
Silalahi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Hunt fails to advance to Silalahi's back.
Silalahi is working to get back to half guard.
Silalahi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Silalahi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Cole Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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