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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Allen has been cut.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stromberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Georg Stromberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stromberg slips under a jab.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stromberg lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Allen misses. #KD#
Stromberg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Allen sprawling to the canvas! Allen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stromberg finish him?!
#ROC#Allen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen looks to throw the jab but Stromberg is out of range.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Stromberg finish him?
Stromberg throws a pinpoint strike between Allen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Allen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Stromberg scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Georg Stromberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Georg Stromberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Amosov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amosov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Danilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Amosov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Amosov tightens his grip and picks Danilov up, before dumping him to the ground. Danilov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (0) vs (2) Amosov
Danilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Danilov looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
Amosov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Danilov has an active guard here but Amosov has managed to pass into half guard.
Amosov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (0) vs (5) Amosov#T2#
Danilov tries to bench press Amosov off him but Amosov keeps the position.
Amosov gets to mount! Danilov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (0) vs (7) Amosov
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Danilov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Danilov tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg.
Amosov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Danilov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danilov is looking to sweep but instead, Amosov has passed into half guard.
Danilov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (4) vs (7) Amosov#T5##SUB#
Danilov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Danilov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Danilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Danilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Danilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Danilov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Amosov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Amosov showing good submission defense here.
#T6#
Amosov trying to control the hands but Danilov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Danilov tightening his grip on Amosov, looking for the choke.
Danilov keeps control of the position as Amosov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Danilov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Amosov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Danilov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Amosov reverses the position brilliantly into Danilov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (9) Amosov
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7##SUB#
Amosov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amosov has managed to get both his arms back between Danilov's legs - danger averted.
Amosov wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Amosov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8##SUB#
Danilov looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
#SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Amosov escapes and throws Danilov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (4) vs (12) Amosov
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amosov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (8) vs (12) Amosov#T9##SUB#
Danilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Amosov showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Amosov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Danilov.
Amosov 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.#SUB#
Amosov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Danilov gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Danilov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Amosov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Amosov for a finish.
Danilov avoiding Amosov 's attempts to control his hands. #T10##SUB#
Danilov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Danilov tightening his grip on Amosov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Danilov is persistently looking for the submission but Amosov is defending it well.
#SUB#
Danilov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Amosov's chin but Amosov turns very nicely into Danilov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Amosov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (8) vs (14) Amosov#T11##SUB#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amosov defends it easily.
Danilov is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Amosov looking to pass the guard.
Amosov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danilov being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov keeping full guard, as Amosov tries to pass. #T13#
Amosov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amosov is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Amosov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (8) vs (17) Amosov
Amosov controls the position.#T14#
Danilov looking for a sweep but Amosov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (8) vs (19) Amosov
Amosov controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov tries to reverse the position but Amosov maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 19 to 8.
An out of breath Yaroslav Amosov 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 25
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Halo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Halo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopkins is trying to defend but Halo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Halo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Halo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hopkins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Halo Halo! |
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Event:
RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Luokkamaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luokkamaki connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Esponosa moves into the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand.
Esponosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esponosa is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Luokkamaki breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Luokkamaki.
A big right from Esponosa misses.
Luokkamaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luokkamaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esponosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Esponosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esponosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1##CL#
Esponosa moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Esponosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Esponosa looking for a guillotine here but Luokkamaki defends easily.
#SUB#
Esponosa looking for subs off his back but Luokkamaki has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Esponosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Esponosa gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Esponosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luokkamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Esponosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luokkamaki postures up.
#SUB#
Luokkamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Esponosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luokkamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Esponosa's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Esponosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Luokkamaki has picked Esponosa up and slammed him! Esponosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Luokkamaki manages to pass to side control!
Esponosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Luokkamaki working away.
Esponosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luokkamaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esponosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luokkamaki controlling the position well. #T4#
Esponosa is looking to advance position but Luokkamaki won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esponosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Esponosa is looking for submissions but instead, Luokkamaki has regained full guard.
Esponosa wants to pass the guard but Luokkamaki is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esponosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esponosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Luokkamaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Luokkamaki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Luokkamaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Esponosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luokkamaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luokkamaki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Esponosa is defended easily by Luokkamaki.
Esponosa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luokkamaki as he avoids it easily.
Donk. Luokkamaki catches Esponosa right on the button with a cross.
Esponosa staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Luokkamaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esponosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luokkamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Esponosa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esponosa trying to control but Luokkamaki is working from the bottom.
Luokkamaki is controlling Esponosa's posture.
Esponosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esponosa wants to control from the top but Luokkamaki keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luokkamaki holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Esponosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Esponosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esponosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Esponosa drops back looking for a leg! Luokkamaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luokkamaki manages to kick Esponosa off! Esponosa jumps back into Luokkamaki's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esponosa cracks Luokkamaki with an open hand slap.
Esponosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Luokkamaki stuffs the takedown.
Luokkamaki throws the left hand but Esponosa avoids the punch easily.
Luokkamaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Esponosa shoots in but Luokkamaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esponosa moves in looking to clinch but Luokkamaki pushes him off.
Esponosa connects with the punch.
Luokkamaki scores with a body shot.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to Esponosa's midsection.#T3#
Luokkamaki jabs Esponosa right on the nose. Esponosa blinks but takes it well.
Esponosa shoots for a takedown but Luokkamaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Esponosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luokkamaki quickly recovers to half guard.
Luokkamaki is trying to control but can't.
Esponosa is taking a breather. Luokkamaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Esponosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luokkamaki's head.
Esponosa wants to take a breather but Luokkamaki is having none of it.
Esponosa tries to pass to full mount but Luokkamaki defends it.
Esponosa trying to control the action but Luokkamaki is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Luokkamaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esponosa slips under a jab from Luokkamaki.
Esponosa goes for a double leg but Luokkamaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luokkamaki continues to drive forward.
I was talking to Esponosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luokkamaki just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Luokkamaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luokkamaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Esponosa misses.
Luokkamaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esponosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Luokkamaki.
Esponosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luokkamaki.
No luck for Esponosa with that takedown attempt.
Esponosa shoots in but Luokkamaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown but Luokkamaki shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esponosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luokkamaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luokkamaki lands with a nice body kick.
Luokkamaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands with an overhand left.
Esponosa fails to land the takedown.
That kick from Luokkamaki tenderised Esponosa's leg. Esponosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki throws the kick towards the body but Esponosa avoids it.
Esponosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping right.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luokkamaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Luokkamaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Luokkamaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esponosa.
A low kick lands for Luokkamaki.
A good leg kick by Luokkamaki.
Esponosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luokkamaki circles away.
Luokkamaki scores with a hook to the body. Esponosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luokkamaki as he jumps to the side.
Luokkamaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Esponosa steps away.
Esponosa moves out of range of the body kick from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Luokkamaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luokkamaki is looking to land body kicks.
Luokkamaki thows a body kick. Esponosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Esponosa tries to clinch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luokkamaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luokkamaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luokkamaki is looking to slow Esponosa down with leg kicks.
Luokkamaki lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to Esponosa's midsection.#T2#
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown but Luokkamaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Luokkamaki. Beautiful body shot.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Luokkamaki misses.
Luokkamaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Esponosa instigates a clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Luokkamaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Esponosa drops back down to his feet.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Luokkamaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luokkamaki misses the shot to the body.
Esponosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Esponosa tries for a takedown but Luokkamaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Esponosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jere Luokkamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luokkamaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Esponosa's head.#T3#
Luokkamaki scores with a jab to the body.
Esponosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esponosa moves out of range as Luokkamaki throws a body kick.
Luokkamaki misses with a double jab.
Luokkamaki misses the jab.
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown but Luokkamaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luokkamaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Esponosa darts in looking for a takedown but Luokkamaki gets double underhooks and turns Esponosa into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Esponosa jumps guard and drags Luokkamaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esponosa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Esponosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luokkamaki passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Esponosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Esponosa tries to bench press Luokkamaki off him but Luokkamaki keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Esponosa's face as Luokkamaki controls the position.
Esponosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luokkamaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esponosa trying to control but Luokkamaki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Esponosa trying to control the action but Luokkamaki just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Luokkamaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luokkamaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!
The defeated Ricardo Esponosa had this to say: 'We’ll get it next time '. |
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Event:
FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Dylan throws a lazy head kick
and Shihsaidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shihsaidov 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.
Dylan tries to land a body kick
and Dylan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shihsaidov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dylan under the eye.
Shihsaidov scores with a three punch combo!
Dylan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dylan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dylan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shihsaidov! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dylan tries to clinch but Shihsaidov is having none of it.
Dylan sets himself, and Shihsaidov steps forward looking for the clinch! Dylan avoids it this time.
Dylan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shihsaidov throws a one two combo.
Shihsaidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dylan tries to clinch up
and Shihsaidov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Shihsaidov.
Dylan moves in looking to clinch but Shihsaidov pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Shihsaidov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dylan is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Shihsaidov clinches up with Dylan and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Shihsaidov lands with a light punch inside.
Dylan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shihsaidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shihsaidov stalls.
A right hand to the body from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shihsaidov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shihsaidov can't break the clinch.
Shihsaidov effectively controlling the action here.
Shihsaidov lands with a left to the head.
Shihsaidov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shihsaidov digs a right hand underneath Dylan's ribcage. Dylan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shihsaidov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shihsaidov.
#T2##BC2#
Shihsaidov manages to break the clinch.
Dylan looks to clinch
and Shihsaidov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shihsaidov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dylan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Shihsaidov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shihsaidov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dylan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shihsaidov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dylan.
Shihsaidov lands a slapping body shot.
Dylan tries to bum rush Shihsaidov with a series of wild strikes but Shihsaidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shihsaidov lands a slapping body shot.
Dylan seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Shihsaidov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Dylan is backing up but Shihsaidov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Dylan covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Shihsaidov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
A very excited looking Tamryn Shihsaidov 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:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 33 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thayer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danilov after a bit of a struggle.
Thayer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thayer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Danilov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Danilov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thayer is trying to keep an underhook but Danilov manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Danilov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Danilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Danilov prevents Thayer from improving his position.#SUB2#
Danilov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Danilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thayer wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Danilov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thayer as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Danilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danilov has managed to get both his arms back between Thayer's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danilov defends well.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Danilov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thayer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thayer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (2) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Danilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thayer is really struggling to control Danilov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Thayer passes Danilov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Thayer is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer is looking to advance position but Danilov won't allow it. #SUB#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Danilov is not content to let Thayer control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer is just content to waste time from the top position. Danilov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Danilov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thayer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Danilov has tightened it up now! Thayer 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 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hawaii Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Gomes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomes.
Rusev dodges the punch combination from Gomes.
Nice body punch from Gomes. #TD#
Rusev scores with a takedown into Gomes's guard.#SUB2#
Gomes working for a triangle but Rusev defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rusev defends well.#SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rusev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rusev tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rusev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rusev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rusev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusev is working Gomes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Rusev is working Gomes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rusev works over Gomes with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a triangle but Rusev pushes his legs off easily.
Rusev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomes's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a triangle but Rusev pushes his legs off easily.
Rusev passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Rusev is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomes defends it well.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rusev working some strikes from top position.
Rusev landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Gomes is rocked!#SUB2#
Gomes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rusev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gomes.
Gomes is still in real trouble! Can Rusev finish him?
Rusev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
A big strike lands for Rusev! That's really hurt Gomes and he's turned his back - Rusev keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rusev jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rusev! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chriss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Danilov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss prevents Danilov from improving his position.#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Danilov defends the submission attempt.
Danilov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chriss is trying to control the action in half guard but Danilov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danilov 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.
Danilov wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Danilov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danilov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Danilov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Danilov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB#
Danilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danilov has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chriss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chriss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chriss! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (6) vs (2) Danilov
Chriss has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (8) vs (2) Danilov#T5#
Danilov 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.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Chriss looking for a submission but Danilov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
Chriss passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (11) vs (2) Danilov#SUB#
Chriss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chriss trying to control the position but Danilov is working away. #T7#
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chriss off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (11) vs (6) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Danilov is cranking Chriss's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Chriss! He's tightened the choke and Chriss is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
FCL - 22
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Garcia Jr lands a jab to Dylan's midsection.
Garcia Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Dylan forces Garcia Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Dylan is trying to break the clinch but Garcia Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dylan throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia Jr is trying to break the clinch but Dylan is controlling him.
Dylan is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia Jr has double underhooks.
Garcia Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dylan backwards.
Garcia Jr tries to work over Dylan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dylan manages to break the clinch.
Dylan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dylan tries to bum rush Garcia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Garcia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia Jr 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!#CL2#
Dylan rushes Garcia Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia Jr prevents Dylan from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Garcia Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dylan avoids it by throwing Garcia Jr back against the cage.
Garcia Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garcia Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dylan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dylan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia Jr is defending well for now.
Garcia Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Garcia Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia Jr pushes Dylan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dylan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Dylan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
Dylan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia Jr lands with a good body shot.
Garcia Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia Jr lands a jab to Dylan's midsection.
Dylan tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Garcia Jr scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dylan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia Jr punishes Dylan's body with a nice straight punch.
Dylan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dylan looks winded!
Garcia Jr works Dylan's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr scores with a hook to the body. Dylan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dylan has time to react.
Dylan wants to clinch
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dylan thinking.
Garcia Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Dylan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia Jr scores with a body shot.
Garcia Jr is looking to wear down Dylan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dylan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garcia Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Dylan is rocked!#T3#
Garcia Jr throws a series of strikes that have Dylan backpedaling.
Dylan is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia Jr finish him?
Garcia Jr jabs Dylan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liam Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Dylan is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Garcia Jr just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Dylan has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edgar Garcia Jr!
Edgar Garcia Jr retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Edgar Garcia Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Sanregre slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanregre.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Allen has been cut.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Sanregre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanregre slips under a jab from Allen.
Sanregre moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanregre ducks under a wild hook from Allen.#KD#
Sanregre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Allen sprawling to the canvas! Allen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sanregre finish him?!
#ROC#Allen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanregre defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanregre finish him?
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanregre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanregre lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Allen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sanregre dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dilian Sanregre! |
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Event:
CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by PĂ©rez. Beautiful body shot.
PĂ©rez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PĂ©rez.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
PĂ©rez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
PĂ©rez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
PĂ©rez throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PĂ©rez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
PĂ©rez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
PĂ©rez throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for PĂ©rez!
PĂ©rez throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
PĂ©rez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from PĂ©rez.
PĂ©rez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but PĂ©rez sprawls and moves away.
Gracie digs a good hook to PĂ©rez's body.
PĂ©rez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
PĂ©rez misses with a double jab.
PĂ©rez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from PĂ©rez misses the target.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but PĂ©rez is just out of range.
PĂ©rez misses with a straight right.
PĂ©rez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
PĂ©rez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
PĂ©rez looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
PĂ©rez throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but PĂ©rez avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and PĂ©rez counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PĂ©rez lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
PĂ©rez throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
PĂ©rez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
PĂ©rez misses with a looping left.
Gracie is looking to wear down PĂ©rez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
PĂ©rez throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Ariel PĂ©rez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
PĂ©rez misses with a looping right.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PĂ©rez moves away.
PĂ©rez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but PĂ©rez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
PĂ©rez defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
PĂ©rez ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on PĂ©rez. That did some damage!
PĂ©rez throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
PĂ©rez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
PĂ©rez moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
PĂ©rez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but PĂ©rez is quick to defend against it.
PĂ©rez lands with a shot to the body.
PĂ©rez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
PĂ©rez thows a left - swing and a miss!
PĂ©rez falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PĂ©rez's guard.#T4#
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!
Gracie trying to control but PĂ©rez is working from the bottom.
PĂ©rez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie pushes down on PĂ©rez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
PĂ©rez pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie is trying to control. PĂ©rez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can PĂ©rez defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - PĂ©rez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Gracie!
An out of breath Robert Gracie 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:
UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Brlacher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brlacher slips under a jab from Rahmanko.
Kharkat Rahmanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brlacher walks into a stiff left hand from Rahmanko.
Brlacher avoids the head kick by Rahmanko.
Rahmanko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brlacher.
Brlacher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brlacher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Urian Brlacher has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Brlacher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Rahmanko closes the distance and clinches.
Rahmanko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahmanko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahmanko lands a hook that snaps the head of Brlacher backwards.
Rahmanko lands with a right to the head.
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!
Rahmanko lands with a right to the head.
Brlacher effectively controlling the action here.
Rahmanko lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Brlacher is rocked!#T1#
Rahmanko misses with the head strike.
Rahmanko lands a big right hand that drops Brlacher! The killer instinct kicks in and Rahmanko finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rahmanko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kharkat Rahmanko! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Danilov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to clinch there but Danilov circles away.
#CL#
Gustafsson rushes Danilov and presses him up against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Danilov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danilov has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustafsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Danilov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gustafsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Danilov is defending well.#T1##TD#
Gustafsson lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle here but Gustafsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (5) vs (0) Danilov
Danilov is not content to let Gustafsson control the position. #T2##SUB#
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov tries to bench press Gustafsson off him but Gustafsson keeps the position.
Gustafsson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (7) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustafsson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Gustafsson trying to control but Danilov is having none of it. #SUB#
Gustafsson working for a guillotine from mount but Danilov is in no mood to give up.
Gustafsson wants to take Danilov's back but he can't do it this time.
Gustafsson looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gustafsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Danilov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (2) Danilov#T4##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Danilov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T6##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson is controlling Danilov's posture.#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson controlling Danilov's posture. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson looking to control.
#T8##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10#
Gustafsson has his hands on Danilov's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T11#
Danilov stands and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (5) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Danilov's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (9) vs (5) Danilov
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Danilov from improving his position.#T12##SUB#
Gustafsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Danilov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
Our winner, Emil Gustafsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durand sizes up Sherman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sherman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Durand points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Sherman wakes up just in time to hear Durand thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Durand!
A very excited looking Jules Durand 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: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Spence takes the fight into the clinch.
Spence lands with a left to the head.
Rusev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spence just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rusev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spence walks away with a smile on his face. Rusev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rusev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Spence finds it's way through Rusev's defenses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusev is defended easily by Spence .
Alan Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
Rusev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Spence shows good takedown defense.
Spence slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rusev goes for a double leg but Spence avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spence continues to drive forward.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusev manages to avoid it.
Alexander Rusev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Spence instigates a clinch.
Rusev is trying to pull guard but Spence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Spence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spence manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Spence .
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rusev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rusev takes a shot to the head.
Spence gets underhooks to prevent Rusev's takedown attempt.
Rusev fails to pull guard.
Rusev fails to pull guard.
Rusev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spence lands with a short shot to the head.
Rusev tries to break the clinch but Spence is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Spence . #BC2#
Rusev breaks the clinch.
Spence scores with a sloppy right hand. Rusev should have avoided that one.
Rusev ducks right into an uppercut from Spence . #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spence connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rusev has his takedown stuffed
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spence is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Rusev gets tackled into the cage by Spence . Spence maintains the clinch.
Spence controlling the action here for a moment.
Spence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rusev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spence to keep the fight standing.
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spence lands a hook that snaps the head of Rusev backwards.
Spence lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spence . #T3#
Spence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rusev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spence walks away with a smile on his face. Rusev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rusev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spence lands an overhand right.
Rusev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alan Spence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Spence lands.
Rusev tries for a takedown but Spence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spence connects with a right hand. Rusev shakes it off.
Spence throws a body shot but no joy.
Spence throws the kick towards the body but Rusev avoids it.
Rusev with the counter takedown but Spence avoids it easily.
Spence lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Spence drives through and clinches with Rusev against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence misses with some punches.
Rusev fails to pull guard.
Spence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rusev backwards.
Rusev tries to pull guard but Spence won't allow it.
Spence lands a body shot. #T4#
Rusev is working for takedown but Spence is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rusev tries for a takedown but Spence manages to get underhooks.
Spence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rusev backwards.
Spence tries a body shot but Rusev blocks it.
Spence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spence is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spence gets through Rusev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rusev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spence is pushing Rusev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spence is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rusev is looking for a takedown.
Rusev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spence lands with a right to the head.
Spence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rusev backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rusev can't get the takedown.
Spence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rusev looks winded!
Spence works on Rusev's body with a couple of short punches.
Spence scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Spence dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rusev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spence to score with a decent uppercut.
Spence connects with a body shot that sends Rusev's belly button to the back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rusev.
Spence slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Rusev with that takedown attempt.
Alan Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
Rusev drops his hands momentarily and Spence takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spence .
Rusev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rusev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Rusev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spence stuffs the takedown.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spence as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rusev.
Rusev is breathing heavily.
Rusev working away.#T1#
Spence stops Rusev from passing to mount.
Spence gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rusev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rusev working Spence over with strikes.
Rusev thows a huge punch but Spence dodges it nicely.
Rusev working the head and body with strikes.
Spence is trying to maintain the position but Rusev is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Rusev looks to land a strike but Spence avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rusev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rusev won't allow Spence to sweep him here.
Rusev prevents Spence from getting back to his feet.
Rusev throws an elbow that misses. Spence uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rusev's guard. Nice move by Spence !#REVR#
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Rusev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spence content to stall in guard here.
Rusev wants to hit a sweep here but Spence passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rusev there!
Spence will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spence can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rusev is looking to escape. #T3#
Spence avoids the attempt from Rusev to control.
Spence looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rusev tries to hold on but Spence postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spence controlling from mount.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusev can do to turn this around?
Rusev working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Spence dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spence connects with a jab.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spence 's waist but Spence gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Spence misses its target.
Spence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rusev. Rusev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusev is defended easily by Spence .
Spence lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spence looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spence as he jumps to the side.
Alan Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev fails with the takedown.
It looked like Spence was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rusev.
Spence works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spence lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander Rusev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Spence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Spence .
Spence scores with the left hand. Rusev knows he should have avoided that one.
Rusev with a poor takedown
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
Spence fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusev or perhaps it was just good defense by Spence , which made it look bad.
Rusev shoots in looking for a takedown but Spence manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rusev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusev.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spence sprawls well. Spence wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rusev gets slowly back to his feet.
Spence jabs Rusev to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Spence moves into the clinch successfully.
Rusev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spence fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rusev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rusev's sensitive parts.
Spence slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Spence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Spence misses its target.
Spence is looking to slow Rusev down with leg kicks.
Rusev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Spence shows good takedown defense.
Spence pushes Rusev away with a front kick.
Alan Spence is winning the standup battle so far.
Rusev closes the distance and clinches up with Spence , looking for a takedown. Rusev pushes Spence against the cage but Spence circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rusev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Spence .
Alan Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rusev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Rusev walks into a straight right hand from Spence .
Spence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spence works Rusev's body with a nice hook.
Rusev misses with a takedown
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Spence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spence connects with an inside leg kick.
Rusev has a takedown stuffed.
Spence scores with a sloppy right hand. Rusev should have avoided that one.
Spence throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rusev.
Alexander Rusev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spence is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Spence circles away and we're back to standing.
Spence lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Rusev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spence scores with a hook to the body. Rusev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Spence lands but Rusev takes it in his stride.
Jab by Spence .#ROC#Rusev is rocked!
Rusev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rusev is still on wobbly legs! Can Spence finish him?
Spence leaves Rusev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rusev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rusev seems to have recovered his senses.
Spence scores with a jab to the body.
Spence connects with a single shot there.
Spence moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spence defends it nicely.
Spence scores with a jab. Rusev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spence has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Spence !
Alan Spence seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Soldic has De La Weirdo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
De La Weirdo manages to break the clinch.
De La Weirdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De La Weirdo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soldic wants to clinch.
De La Weirdo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Soldic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Soldic pushes De La Weirdo up against the cage in a clinch.
De La Weirdo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De La Weirdo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soldic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De La Weirdo is defending well.#T1#
Soldic prevents De La Weirdo from breaking the clinch.
Soldic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De La Weirdo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oscar De La Weirdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Soldic.
De La Weirdo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De La Weirdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soldic is looking to clinch.
De La Weirdo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De La Weirdo swats away the attempt to clinch by Soldic.
De La Weirdo keeps the fight on the outside.
Soldic tries to clinch but De La Weirdo is having none of it.
A big right from De La Weirdo misses. #CL2#
Soldic pushes De La Weirdo up against the cage in a clinch.
Soldic lands with a right to the head.
Soldic blocks an uppercut.
De La Weirdo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soldic backwards.
De La Weirdo tries a body shot but Soldic blocks it.
#T2#
Soldic jumps guard but De La Weirdo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soldic wants a takedown.
De La Weirdo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De La Weirdo slows down the pace here.
De La Weirdo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soldic.
Soldic is trying to pull guard but De La Weirdo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from De La Weirdo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic tries to pull guard but De La Weirdo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De La Weirdo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soldic.
De La Weirdo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Soldic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De La Weirdo walks away with a smile on his face. Soldic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De La Weirdo misses with an uppercut. Soldic saw that one coming.
De La Weirdo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De La Weirdo misses the jab.
De La Weirdo misses with an uppercut. Soldic saw that one coming.
Soldic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soldic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De La Weirdo.
Soldic is looking to clinch.
De La Weirdo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soldic misses with a two punch combination.
De La Weirdo throws a body punch but Soldic moves out of range.
Oscar De La Weirdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soldic tries to clinch up but De La Weirdo circles away and keeps his distance.
Soldic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De La Weirdo looks to land a left hand but Soldic moved out of range nicely.
De La Weirdo is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
De La Weirdo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soldic tries to move into range but De La Weirdo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soldic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De La Weirdo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De La Weirdo throws out the jab.
Soldic doesn't manage to clinch there - De La Weirdo circles away.
De La Weirdo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Weirdo misses with a shot to the body
and Soldic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De La Weirdo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soldic.
De La Weirdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Weirdo scores with a head kick.
De La Weirdo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar De La Weirdo 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#
De La Weirdo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soldic.
De La Weirdo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soldic can do to turn this around?
De La Weirdo throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
Soldic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Soldic doesn't manage to clinch there - De La Weirdo circles away.
Soldic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De La Weirdo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soldic momentarily.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick that misses
and Soldic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Soldic wants to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Soldic scores with a four punch combination!
De La Weirdo misses the jab.#CL2#
Soldic has De La Weirdo up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
De La Weirdo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De La Weirdo scores with a shot to the side of Soldic's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De La Weirdo.
Oscar De La Weirdo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De La Weirdo is pressed up against the cage. Soldic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De La Weirdo down to the mat. De La Weirdo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Soldic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from De La Weirdo - that landed with a thud.
De La Weirdo has a couple of punches blocked by Soldic.
De La Weirdo stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from De La Weirdo fails to land.
De La Weirdo swings wildly with an uppercut but Soldic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Soldic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soldic blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo struggles to land a body shot inside as Soldic controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Weirdo.
Roberto Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De La Weirdo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De La Weirdo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soldic's elbow.
De La Weirdo throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Weirdo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soldic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soldic is trying to pull guard but De La Weirdo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De La Weirdo tries to throw a body punch but Soldic avoids it by throwing De La Weirdo back against the cage. #T3#
Soldic jumps guard but De La Weirdo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oscar De La Weirdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Soldic.
Soldic is trying to pull guard but De La Weirdo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soldic is working for takedown but De La Weirdo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soldic trying to stall but De La Weirdo improves his position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soldic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De La Weirdo walks away with a smile on his face. Soldic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soldic throws the left hand but De La Weirdo avoids the punch easily.
Soldic moves in looking to clinch but De La Weirdo pushes him off.
Soldic fails in his attempt to clinch.
De La Weirdo looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
De La Weirdo scores with a nice right hand.
De La Weirdo misses with a wild body shot.
De La Weirdo lands a jab to Soldic's midsection.
De La Weirdo throws a jab but it's blocked by Soldic.
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De La Weirdo.
#T4#
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De La Weirdo.
It seemed like Soldic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soldic takes a swing at De La Weirdo's ribcage but misses.
Soldic looks to clinch
and De La Weirdo counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by De La Weirdo misses
and Soldic counters with a series of strikes. De La Weirdo will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic tries to clinch up but De La Weirdo circles away and keeps his distance.
De La Weirdo misses the shot to the body.
De La Weirdo throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
A left lands for De La Weirdo.
Roberto Soldic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De La Weirdo looks to score with a jab to the body but Soldic is just out of range.
Oscar De La Weirdo is winning the standup battle so far.
De La Weirdo throws a body kick that misses.
Soldic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Soldic pushes De La Weirdo up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar De La Weirdo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Soldic has closed the distance and engaged De La Weirdo in a clinch.
De La Weirdo taking a breather.
De La Weirdo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De La Weirdo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De La Weirdo lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from De La Weirdo.
Soldic is trying to pull guard but De La Weirdo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
De La Weirdo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Weirdo throws a body kick that misses
and Soldic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De La Weirdo thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soldic moves away from the strike by De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De La Weirdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.#T1#
De La Weirdo throws a jab but it's blocked by Soldic.
De La Weirdo lands with a good body shot.
Soldic ducks under a wild hook from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick that Soldic semi-blocks.
De La Weirdo is looking to land body kicks.
Soldic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De La Weirdo missing with a left hand there. Soldic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soldic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws a jab but it's blocked by Soldic.
Soldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Soldic has managed to clinch.
Soldic tries to stall but De La Weirdo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De La Weirdo tries to stall but Soldic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De La Weirdo swings wildly with an uppercut but Soldic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Soldic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soldic is trying to pull guard but De La Weirdo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oscar De La Weirdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Soldic.
De La Weirdo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soldic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De La Weirdo misses with a punch on the inside.
De La Weirdo digs a right hand underneath Soldic's ribcage. Soldic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Soldic as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soldic.
De La Weirdo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soldic can't get the takedown.
Soldic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oscar De La Weirdo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
De La Weirdo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from De La Weirdo fails to land.
De La Weirdo tries a body shot but Soldic blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soldic.
Soldic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soldic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De La Weirdo has a couple of punches blocked by Soldic.
Soldic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soldic jumps guard but De La Weirdo stands there with Soldic around his waist. Soldic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De La Weirdo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Soldic tries to pull guard but De La Weirdo won't allow it.
Soldic stalling the fight.
De La Weirdo is pressed up against the cage. Soldic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De La Weirdo down to the mat. De La Weirdo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De La Weirdo. Soldic shrugs it off though.
De La Weirdo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soldic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soldic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De La Weirdo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldic swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar De La Weirdo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De La Weirdo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar De La Weirdo!
Oscar De La Weirdo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Juuj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Juuj swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen misses the jab.
Juuj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Juuj swings widly with a right hand
and Juuj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Juuj's head but Juuj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juuj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juuj throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juuj throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Juuj's head back.
#KD#
Juuj drops Allen with a beautiful combination! Allen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Allen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juuj misses with a few strikes there.
Juuj staying out of range there.
Juuj throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Juuj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juuj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Allen counters with a nice right hand that sends Juuj toppling to the canvas! Juuj scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Allen finish him?!#KD#
Juuj lands a left and a right that send Allen crashing to the mat, dazed. Juuj thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Allen is rocked!#T1#
Juuj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juuj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Juuj finish him?
Jimmy Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juuj slips a jab from Allen.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juuj attempts a counter takedown but Allen avoids it well and moves away.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juuj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen 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.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Juuj moved out of range.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Juuj drops Allen with a beautiful combination! Allen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juuj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
A big left from Allen misses.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Juuj moved out of range nicely.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juuj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juuj swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Juuj scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Juuj is out of range. #T2#
Juuj staying out of range there.
Juuj feinted with a counter takedown.
Juuj stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Juuj misses
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Allen! Juuj is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Allen! |
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Event:
STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Joe Denver has been cut.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Denver's shoulder, as Denver tries to avoid the shot.
Denver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Denver with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a big right hand! Oh Denver is in trouble here! Lopez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rusev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nurbolatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rusev is working away from the top position though.
Rusev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurbolatov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusev.
Nurbolatov is staying active underneath Rusev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but Nurbolatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rusev to get the leverage.
Rusev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurbolatov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Rusev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurbolatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Rusev is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Rusev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rusev is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurbolatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rusev connects with a nice short shot to Nurbolatov's temple.
Nurbolatov moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rusev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rusev is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurbolatov is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Rusev working over Nurbolatov with some ground and pound. Nurbolatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurbolatov is trying to control but can't.
Nurbolatov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusev.
Nurbolatov gets full guard.#SUB#
Rusev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rusev wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving. #SUB#
Nurbolatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Rusev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position but Rusev postures up. #SUB2#
Rusev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nurbolatov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nurbolatov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nurbolatov! #REVR#
Nurbolatov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rusev's legs.
Rusev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurbolatov's best efforts.
Rusev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurbolatov wants to advance to full mount but Rusev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Rusev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurbolatov has passed into side control.
The referee asks Nurbolatov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurbolatov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rusev struggling a bit here.
Nurbolatov trying to control the action but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Rusev 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.
Rusev is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusev struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rusev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rusev dives in and scores a takedown into Nurbolatov's guard.
Rusev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nurbolatov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rusev stacks Nurbolatov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rusev!
Rusev is chipping away with strikes.
Rusev working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Rusev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev landing a few strikes.
Rusev wants to take a breather but Nurbolatov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rusev. #SUB#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rusev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Rusev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rusev with a nice head shot there.
Rusev trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Rusev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Rusev postures up.
Rusev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rusev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurbolatov is just riding it out for now. Rusev eventually gives up the hold.
Nurbolatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking for a triangle but Rusev pushes his legs off easily.
Nurbolatov controls Rusev momentarily but Rusev frees himself.
Rusev trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rusev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rusev being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rusev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rusev lands a couple of elbows.
Rusev scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurbolatov controls Rusev momentarily but Rusev frees himself. #T4#
Rusev with a nice head shot there.
Rusev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rusev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rusev with a nice head shot there.
Alexander Rusev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurbolatov has his hands on Rusev's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurbolatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusev wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Rusev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rusev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rusev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurbolatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurbolatov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rusev laying and praying for a moment but Nurbolatov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nurbolatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rusev scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev wants to pass to mount but Nurbolatov is defending the position.
Nurbolatov is trying to control but can't.
Rusev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rusev pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Nurbolatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Rusev from controlling successfully.
Rusev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Nurbolatov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rusev keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Rusev has his hands on Nurbolatov's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Rusev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurbolatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Rusev looking to control.
#T3#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rusev keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nurbolatov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rusev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurbolatov advances to full mount.
Rusev is looking to improve his position but Nurbolatov isn't that keen on the idea.
Daniyar Nurbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusev tries to lock up and control but Nurbolatov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rusev gets back to half guard.
Rusev keeping hold of Nurbolatov's head, controlling as best he can.
Rusev missing with punches from the bottom.
Alexander Rusev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rusev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rusev is pulling down on Nurbolatov's head to control his posture.
Nurbolatov throws a strike but Rusev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rusev controlling from the top position.
Nurbolatov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusev landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Rusev.
Well Rusev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rusev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Kearney misses its intended target. #TD#
Esponosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Esponosa is working Kearney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kearney looking to control.
Esponosa pushes down on Kearney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kearney is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Esponosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kearney has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney is trying to stand up here but Esponosa is controlling him well. #SUB#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura but Kearney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Esponosa to get the leverage. #T1#
Kearney trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Esponosa manages to pass to mount!
Esponosa controlling from mount.
Kearney tries to reverse the position but Esponosa maintains control.
Esponosa controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Esponosa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kearney is trying to reverse the position but instead Esponosa has taken his back - oops!
Kearney wants to get back to his feet.
Esponosa has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Esponosa is looking for the choke from the back position but Kearney is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Esponosa is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kearney has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Esponosa has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kearney taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Esponosa doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Esponosa!
A very excited looking Ricardo Esponosa 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:
CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
PĂ©rez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bengtsson connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Bengtsson.
A big right from PĂ©rez misses.
PĂ©rez misses with a left hand
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PĂ©rez lands a nice shot that snaps Bengtsson's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts PĂ©rez, as that shot connected.
Bengtsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PĂ©rez.
Bengtsson misses with a kick to the body.
Bengtsson slips a straight right by PĂ©rez.
PĂ©rez throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
Bengtsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PĂ©rez throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengtsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Bengtsson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bengtsson moves away from the strike by PĂ©rez.
Bengtsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Bengtsson misses its intended target.
Bengtsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bengtsson misses with a hook to the body
and PĂ©rez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
PĂ©rez throws out a loose jab but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
PĂ©rez throws a hook to the side of Bengtsson's head but Bengtsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PĂ©rez misses with an uppercut
and Bengtsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
PĂ©rez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bengtsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. PĂ©rez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bengtsson tries a head kick but it misses.
PĂ©rez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bengtsson off the cage and back into range.
PĂ©rez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bengtsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bengtsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by PĂ©rez.#ROC2#Bengtsson is rocked!
PĂ©rez lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bengtsson off his feet! Bengtsson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ariel PĂ©rez!
After winning the bout, Ariel PĂ©rez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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