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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Peterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Peterson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Peterson's brow. #CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Peterson working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Peterson is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peterson is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#That has opened up Jake Peterson's cut even more.#T1#
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Peterson's hands, connecting with Peterson's forehead.#CUT#The cut above Jake Peterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jcool on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Costa scores with a body shot.
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jcool takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Costa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jcool looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Costa cracks Jcool with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Left hook, right uppercut from Costa.
Kyoto Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Jcool tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Costa - that landed with a thud.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jcool jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Jcool gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Costa scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by Costa.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Jcool is rocked!
Nice body punch from Costa.
Oh Jcool is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jcool is breathing heavily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Costa has cracked Jcool with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Costa lands another huge swinging hook and Jcool tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jcool, before Costa can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyoto Costa!
The defeated Abdul Jcool had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Crenshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crenshaw blocks a jab.
Good work by Kruczek as he checks the leg kick.
Crenshaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crenshaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crenshaw looks to land a combination but Kruczek avoids it well.
Kruczek misses with an uppercut.
Crenshaw scores with the left hand. Kruczek knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Crenshaw drives through and clinches with Kruczek against the cage.
Crenshaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Kruczek's head.
Crenshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Kruczek just leaning against Crenshaw, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Kruczek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crenshaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crenshaw cracks Kruczek with a nice body shot.#T1#
Kruczek misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw digs a right hand underneath Kruczek's ribcage. Kruczek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruczek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crenshaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek throws a hook but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crenshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruczek.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Crenshaw.
A head kick misses from Crenshaw.
Kruczek fails to land the takedown.
As Kruczek backs away, Crenshaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Crenshaw. Those never looked like landing.
Kruczek with the counter takedown but Crenshaw avoids it easily.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Kruczek.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crenshaw. That's going to slow Kruczek down.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Kruczek.
Kruczek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crenshaw misses the jab.
Kruczek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Crenshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crenshaw catches Kruczek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crenshaw lands a nice shot that snaps Kruczek's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Crenshaw tries to keep at a distance but Kruczek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruczek is trying to maintain a safe position but Crenshaw gets an underhook and turns Kruczek into the cage.
Kruczek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Kruczek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek jumps guard but Crenshaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crenshaw is working Kruczek over against the cage.
Kruczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek is looking for a takedown.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruczek.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruczek.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Kruczek.
Kruczek tries a body shot but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruczeks head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruczek.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crenshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Kruczek controls the action.
Crenshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruczek is working for takedown but Crenshaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Crenshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruczek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crenshaw as Kruczek tries to tie him up.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruczek looks winded!
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Kruczek's head.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruczeks head.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Crenshaw to work.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruczek.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Kruczek taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kruczek slips under a jab.
Kruczek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruczek takes one to the side of the head.
Kruczek lands a jab to the head.
Crenshaw throws a looping overhand right but Kruczek ducks down to avoid it.
Kruczek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruczek tries to move into range but Crenshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crenshaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Don Crenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruczek counters with a nice body shot.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruczek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kruczek throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruczek.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Kruczek is trying to stall.
#T1#
Kruczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek is trying to drag Crenshaw to the mat but Crenshaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Kruczek wants the takedown. Crenshaw is fighting it off but Kruczek persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Crenshaw's guard against the cage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crenshaw holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kruczek 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.
Crenshaw is controlling Kruczek's posture.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Crenshaw keeps moving.
Kruczek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruczek trying to control but Crenshaw is working from the bottom. #T2#
Crenshaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruczek stops Crenshaw from standing up.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Crenshaw keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crenshaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crenshaw pulls Kruczek in to control the position.
Kruczek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crenshaw wants to sweep here but Kruczek controlling him for the moment.
Crenshaw pulls Kruczek in to control the position. #T3#
Kruczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Crenshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crenshaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kruczek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crenshaw cracks Kruczek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crenshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Kruczek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kruczek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Kruczek coming out on top.#TD2#
Kruczek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kruczek lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
Kruczek trying to control but Crenshaw is working from the bottom.
Kruczek stopping the sweep attempt from Crenshaw.
Kruczek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crenshaw wants to sweep here but Kruczek controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crenshaw holds on and takes a little breather.
Crenshaw wants to stand but Kruczek is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crenshaw pulls Kruczek in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Don Crenshaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Crenshaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crenshaw thuds his shin into the meat of Kruczek's side.#CL#
Crenshaw closes the distance and pushes Kruczek back into the cage.
Kruczek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kruczek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruczek can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruczek's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Kruczek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crenshaw prevents it.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Don Crenshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crenshaw lands a left hand.
#T1#
Kruczek blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crenshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
Kruczek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruczek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruczek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruczek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruczek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crenshaw up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruczek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Kruczek.
#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crenshaw but Crenshaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crenshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Kruczek tries to get set, Crenshaw tries to push him back and clinch up but Kruczek manages to avoid the attempt.
Kruczek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crenshaw. Crenshaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Crenshaw scores with a leg kick.
Kruczek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruczek misses with a series of wild punches.
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruczek moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruczek misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Crenshaw misses the target. #CL#
Crenshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Crenshaw.
Kruczek misses with a body punch.
Crenshaw is looking to control Kruczek's arms but Kruczek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crenshaw has his back to the cage.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A short left from Crenshaw.
Kruczek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruczek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crenshaw up against the cage.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Kruczek is rocked!
The referee calls for Kruczek to work.
Kruczek stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
Crenshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crenshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Kruczek looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek avoids a kick to the body.
Crenshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Kruczek misses with a two punch combination.
Kruczek moves out of range as Crenshaw throws a body kick.
Kruczek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crenshaw scores with a leg kick.
Kruczek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Crenshaw is leaning against Kruczek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kruczek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crenshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Kruczek blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##CL#
Kruczek gets tackled into the cage by Crenshaw. Crenshaw maintains the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw cracks Kruczek with a nice body shot.
Kruczek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with an elbow strike.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruczek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruczek or not.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruczek or not.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruczek is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Crenshaw works on Kruczek's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruczek seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruczek is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
#T1#
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
Kruczek takes a shot to the head.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Crenshaw dips a shoulder and cracks Kruczek with a mighty uppercut! Kruczek falls back against the cage and Crenshaw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kruczek is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Crenshaw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Don Crenshaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caceres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wahlstroem! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caceres (4) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to control but Caceres postures up.
A control attempt from Wahlstroem but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (6) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wahlstroem is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Caceres is working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caceres is working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem frees his head quite easily.
#T1#
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Caceres maintains control.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Wahlstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Caceres prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Caceres is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
Wahlstroem won't allow Caceres to pass to mount. #T2#
Wahlstroem is looking to get back to full guard here but Caceres has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (9) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Wahlstroem denies him.
Wahlstroem tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to get an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Caceres has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Wahlstroem's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Wahlstroem is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Caceres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Jackson drops Kim with a nice combination! Jackson dives into Kim's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT2#It looks like Jesse Kim has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kim working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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!
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kim has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kim is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson cracks Kim with a solid left hand.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Kim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kim working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Jackson stands up over Kim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jackson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kim - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Costa looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costa checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Costa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa works the jab nicely.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Costa backs away, Alvarez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Costa misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Costa.#T2#
Costa throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Costa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
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!
Costa misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Costa.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Costa.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.#T1#
Alvarez moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Costa is rocked!
Costa throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa lands with a right hand.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyoto Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Costa misses.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Costa looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Costa clinches up against the ropes.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Costa dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Kyoto Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez is looking to control Costa's arms but Costa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the ropes.
Costa tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costa tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to stall but Costa improves his position.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Costa back against the ropes.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Costa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Costa tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Costa gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the ropes.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Costa is keeping busy.
Maybe Alvarez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Costa tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
#T2#
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eddie Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in the clinch, Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoto Costa! |
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Event:
CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Porsche throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marsh's waist but Marsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Porsche off to one side.
Marsh is looking to counter punch.
Porsche slips a jab from Marsh.
Porsche with the counter takedown but Marsh avoids it easily.
Marsh misses the body punch #TD2#
and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Marsh is looking for a sweep.
Marsh is working hard here to advance position.
Porsche in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh sneaks back into half guard.
Marsh trying to hold on to Porsche's head to control him but Porsche postures up.
#T1#
Marsh tries to get to full guard but Porsche has control of the leg.
Porsche seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Porsche is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marsh!
Marsh is looking to improve his position but Porsche isn't that keen on the idea.
Porsche controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Let's hope that Porsche has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Porsche works his way to his opponent's back.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
Porsche controls the position.
Porsche's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Porsche might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Porsche controlling well, preventing Marsh from escaping the position.
Porsche just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Marsh tries to roll but Porsche sticks to his back.
Good control from Porsche.
More stalling from Porsche.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Porsche.
Marsh is really stuck here.
Good control from Porsche.
Marsh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Porsche really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marsh.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Porsche controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Porsche dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Porsche slips under a jab.
Marsh works Porsche's body with a nice hook.
Porsche takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marsh throws a hook but Porsche blocks it.
We've been told by Marsh's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marsh throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Porsche counters with a shoot takedown. Marsh fights it but they end up in guard.
Porsche pushes down on Marsh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Porsche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porsche content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh is looking for a sweep. Porsche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porsche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Porsche prevents Marsh from improving his position.
Marsh is in trouble now - Porsche has advanced to mount! #T1#
Porsche seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marsh is holding on tight.
Porsche forces the positional change into back control.
Porsche really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marsh.
Marsh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Porsche slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Marsh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Porsche. #T2#
Porsche is riding his opponent, not letting Marsh buck him off.
Marsh wants to escape the position.
Marsh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Porsche.
Porsche is hanging on to Marsh's back as he tries to escape.
Porsche controls the action.
Porsche with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Marsh is really stuck here.
Porsche controlling the position well here. Marsh rolled but Porsche kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
#T3#
Porsche controls the action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Porsche.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
#SUB2#
Porsche patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
Porsche controls the position.#T4#
Porsche is continuing to stall.
Marsh is in bad spot here.
Porsche slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh can't escape the position.
Well, with Porsche on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Marsh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Porsche is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Marsh tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Porsche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Porsche drops his hands momentarily and Marsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porsche at a distance.
A low kick from Marsh misses #TD2#
and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Porsche remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marsh is trying to improve his position.
Porsche controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Porsche tries for a kimura but Marsh is defending well. #T1#
Marsh tries to improve position but can't.
Porsche controlling the position from side mount.
Marsh prevents Porsche from moving into mount.
Porsche takes a little break here. Marsh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
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.#T3#
Marsh gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Marsh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marsh wants to hold on but Porsche pushes him away.
Porsche takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marsh is desperately trying to improve his position but Porsche has a good base and remains in mount.
Porsche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marsh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Porsche works his way into side control.
Marsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Porsche controlling the position.
Marsh is trying to control Porsche's posture but Porsche avoids it.
Porsche takes a little break here. Marsh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marsh is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porsche is staying tight to Marsh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marsh gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Daniel Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Porsche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Porsche 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Porsche!
A very excited looking Adam Porsche made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finn tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
#CL#
Finn moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finn uses from the top position.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Chai
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to move to full mount but Finn actually manages to regain half guard.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finn keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (5) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T3#
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Finn defends it easily.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Master Chai's Dojo inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai is trying to keep Finn in close.
Chai has his hands on Finn's head, controlling the position.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chai controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Chai managing to control the position.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (9) Chai
Chai wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Finn defends the submission attempt.
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7##SUB#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Finn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (6) vs (9) Chai
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Further stalling from Finn.
Finn won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Finn preventing the sweep.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai has Finn pulled in close to control his posture.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai pulls Finn in to control the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 9 to 6.
CC Chai is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking CC Chai 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Novak throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Novak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bara sprawls well initially but Novak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bara is looking for a sweep. Novak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Novak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Novak winds up and cracks Bara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bara's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bara is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Novak rolls with it to try and escape but Bara cranks on the arm and Novak is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riziki Bara! |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Caceres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Caceres has Gro Ulfimph pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Caceres pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gro Ulfimph tumbling to the mat - Caceres dives into Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Caceres preventing the sweep.
Caceres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gro Ulfimph keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres is pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gro Ulfimph is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gro Ulfimph regains half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending it quite comfortably.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Gro Ulfimph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gro Ulfimph trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gro Ulfimph actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caceres seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gro Ulfimph has recovered full guard.
Gro Ulfimph working a defensive guard here.
Caceres passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caceres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gro Ulfimph! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to reverse the position but Caceres maintains control.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here.
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Caceres jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (11) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Caceres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gro Ulfimph has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Caceres from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Gro Ulfimph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (13) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard.
Caceres takes Gro Ulfimph's back. Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (16) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Caceres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gro Ulfimph has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Caceres working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6##SUB#
Caceres is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gro Ulfimph is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit'. |
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Event:
CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Kruczek misses with a looping right.
Kruczek throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruczek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruczek moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Kruczek moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruczek's head.
Kruczek moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Kruczek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruczek misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Kruczek avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruczek ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kruczek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruczek looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Sitsongrit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruczek walks into a jab.
Kruczek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruczek, as that shot connected.
Kruczek scores with a one two! Sitsongrit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kruczek moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
#T1#
Kruczek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruczek lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Kruczek avoids nicely.
Kruczek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruczek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kruczek moved out of range.
Kruczek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruczek takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Kruczek darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruczek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruczek's elbow.
Kruczek is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit wants to stall.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruczek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruczek is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Kruczek is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Kruczek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruczek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kruczek to work.
Kruczek is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruczek has his back to the cage.
Kruczek looking to stall.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kruczek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Kruczek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruczek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kruczek for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dionizy Kruczek.#TD#
Kruczek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Kruczek content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kruczek is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sitsongrit reverses the position - he's now on top in Kruczek's guard.
Kruczek keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sitsongrit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Kruczek looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruczek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Kruczek is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB#
Sitsongrit content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kruczek has locked up a guillotine! Kruczek's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sitsongrit is holding on here and Kruczek must be using up a lot of energy. Sitsongrit has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kruczek gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dionizy Kruczek!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dionizy Kruczek made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Moore.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Moore's head back.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
Todd misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd thuds his shin into the meat of Moore's side.#T2#
Todd cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A shot to the body from Todd misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range. #T4#
Todd misses with a straight right.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Todd's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Todd.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Todd lands a front kick.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Todd.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd with a jab.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Moore checks a low kick from Todd.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd throws a combination that misses
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Moore wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd connects with a high kick.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Winston Todd has been cut.
Moore avoids the body shot from Todd.
Moore throws a fast counter high kick but Todd manages to duck under it in time.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Moore throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Moore motions for Todd to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moore just manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.#T4#
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
Moore misses with a combination
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses the jab.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Moore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd blocks a head kick by Moore.
A big left from Moore misses.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Moore throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Moore moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.#T3#
A big right from Moore misses.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore misses the jab.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Moore cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd with a hook.#T4#
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
As Moore backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Nice cross by Todd.
Moore throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
After the fight, Winston Todd was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams misses with a looping left.
Caceres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caceres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Caceres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caceres throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Caceres manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams .
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Caceres ducks down to avoid it.
Caceres with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Adams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caceres's head.#T1##CL2#
Caceres moves into the clinch.#BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Caceres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams .
Caceres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Caceres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Caceres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caceres.
Adams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caceres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Adams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Caceres uses it to pass to side control.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Adams is trying to control Caceres's posture but Caceres avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Adams denies him.
Caceres working away.
Adams tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Adams is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caceres wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams is trying to stand up.#T3#
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Caceres is working for a guillotine from mount but Adams frees his head quite easily.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Caceres has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Adams wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Caceres has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Adams taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Bruno Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww geez'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Dejusonzo has closed the distance and engaged AI in a clinch.
Dejusonzo stalling the fight.
AI throws a punch but it's blocked by Dejusonzo.
Dejusonzo blocks a body shot from AI.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dejusonzo.
AI letting Dejusonzo take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dejusonzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
AI tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dejusonzo's elbow.
AI doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
AI working aggressively here.
Dejusonzo stalling.
AI struggles to land a body shot inside as Dejusonzo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejusonzo takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Dejusonzo has been cut.
Dejusonzo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. AI smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Dejusonzo clinches up against the cage.#T1#
AI fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dejusonzo just leaning against AI, taking a breather.
Dejusonzo jumps guard but AI stands there with Dejusonzo around his waist. Dejusonzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dejusonzo taking a breather.
AI letting Dejusonzo take a breather here.
AI misses with some punches.
AI throws a punch but it's blocked by Dejusonzo.
Dejusonzo tries to pull guard but AI forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dejusonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dejusonzo looking to slow down the pace here.
AI letting Dejusonzo take a breather here.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Dejusonzo.#CL#
Dejusonzo rushes AI and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dejusonzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dejusonzo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
AI digs a right hand into Dejusonzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dejusonzo's gas tank.
AI scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dejusonzo blocks a body shot from AI.
A right hook to the body lands for AI.
Still in the clinch, AI scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dejusonzo is breathing heavily.
AI can't find room to land a body shot as Dejusonzo controls the action.
AI tries to work over Dejusonzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
AI goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from AI. #T3#
AI tries to work over Dejusonzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Dejusonzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dejusonzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
AI wanted to stand there but Dejusonzo had control of the position. #SUB#
Dejusonzo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead AI passes into half guard.
Dejusonzo is trying to maintain the position but AI is very close to passing his half guard.
Dejusonzo trying to get back to full guard but AI takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
AI can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dejusonzo is looking to escape. #T4#
Dejusonzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dejusonzo is squirming around, avoiding AI's attempts to control the action.
Dejusonzo is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dejusonzo regains half guard.
Dejusonzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha AI dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dejusonzo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dejusonzo tries to clinch up.#CL#
Dejusonzo forces AI back against the cage and clinches.
Dejusonzo prevents a body shot from AI.
Dejusonzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dejusonzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
AI tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AI tries to work over Dejusonzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
AI working aggressively here.
AI has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dejusonzo wants to stall.
AI lands a body shot.
Dejusonzo blocks a body shot from AI. #T1#
AI swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dejusonzo is pushing AI up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
AI doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dejusonzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
AI lands with a left to the head.
Dejusonzo wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from AI.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from AI - that landed with a thud.
AI goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dejusonzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
AI swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AI tries a body shot but Dejusonzo blocks it.
Dejusonzo is trying to maintain a safe position but AI gets an underhook and turns Dejusonzo into the cage.
AI works on Dejusonzo's body with a couple of short punches.
AI tries a body shot but Dejusonzo blocks it.
Dejusonzo prevents a body shot from AI.
AI is leaning against Dejusonzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from AI.
AI is working Dejusonzo over against the cage.#T2##KD2#
AI drops Dejusonzo with a big right hand! AI charges in looking to finish - Dejusonzo manages to keep AI in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
#ROC2#Dejusonzo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dejusonzo wants to hit a sweep here but AI passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dejusonzo there!
Oh Dejusonzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dejusonzo is squirming around, avoiding AI's attempts to control the action.
AI tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
AI is continuing to stall.
Dejusonzo seems to have got his legs back now.
AI wants to control the pace but Dejusonzo is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AI avoids the attempt from Dejusonzo to control.
Dejusonzo is trying desperately to improve position.
AI controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
AI prevents Dejusonzo from getting the reversal.
Dejusonzo wants to hold on but AI pushes him away.
AI trying to control but Dejusonzo is having none of it.
Dejusonzo is working to get back to half guard.
AI controlling from the full mount.
AI blocks Dejusonzo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dejusonzo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
AI looking to control but Dejusonzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
AI avoids the attempt from Dejusonzo to control.
AI prevents Dejusonzo from getting the reversal.
Dejusonzo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dejusonzo is trying to get back to full guard.
AI is keen to just control but Dejusonzo is a slippery customer.
AI prevents Dejusonzo from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha AI showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Dejusonzo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dejusonzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but AI swats him away and circles back towards the center.
AI now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dejusonzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
AI gets tackled into the cage by Dejusonzo. Dejusonzo maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AI tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dejusonzo's elbow.
Still in the clinch, AI scores with a nice short uppercut.
AI works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
AI lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dejusonzo or not.
AI struggles to land a body shot inside as Dejusonzo controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AI scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for AI.
AI scores with a shot to the side of Dejusonzo's head.
AI tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AI tries to throw a body punch but Dejusonzo avoids it by throwing AI back against the cage.
AI lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from AI.
AI dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
AI throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dejusonzos head.
AI lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dejusonzo backwards.
AI misses with a body punch.
AI misses with a shot to the kidneys.
AI throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
AI lands a big right hand that drops Dejusonzo! The killer instinct kicks in and AI finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by AI!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpha AI! |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Finn moves into the clinch successfully.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Finn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ottke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Finn to the mat. Finn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Ottke
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (2) Ottke
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke is trying to keep Finn in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Finn won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn postures up.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finn continues to stall.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Ottke wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ottke controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More hug and hope from Finn.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Ottke controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (2) Ottke#T6#
Ottke is trying to control Finn's posture but Finn avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ottke tries to bench press Finn off him but Finn keeps the position.
Ottke prevents Finn from improving position.
Ottke is trying to escape the position but Finn is controlling the position.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Finn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Finn trying to control the pace. #T7#
Finn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (8) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke regains half guard.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Finn advancing to mount.
Finn is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn controlling the action here.#T9#
Further stalling from Finn.
Finn prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T10#
Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Finn prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Finn is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Finn is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Finn.#T13#
Finn trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Finn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke is not content to let Finn control the position.#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finn in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Finn is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Huckleberry Finn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Super Heavy
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Snake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benson to the mat! Benson manages to get full guard.
Snake advances to half guard. #SUB#
Snake is working for a kimura but Benson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Snake is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Benson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Benson missing with punches from the bottom.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benson is in trouble now - Snake has advanced to mount!
Snake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Snake has control of Benson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Benson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Snake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Snake moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Benson has worked his arm free - good work by Benson!
#SUB#
Snake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snake advances to mount. #T3#
Benson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Benson looking for submissions off his back.
Benson is staying active underneath Snake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Benson reverses the position - he's now on top in Snake's guard. #SUB#
Benson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benson has managed to get both his arms back between Snake's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Snake is looking to cinch up a triangle. Benson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Snake's body to avoid the submission. Snake has instead reached around Benson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Snake arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Snake! |
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Event:
SSKT All The King's Men
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costa scores with a sloppy right hand. Pitt should have avoided that one.
Costa digs a good body shot into Pitt's ribs.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Pitt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pitt swinging wildly here.
Costa punishes Pitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Costa cracks Pitt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Costa.#CL2#
Costa closes the distance and pushes Pitt back into the ropes.
I was talking to Pitt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costa's brow.
Costa tries to break free but Pitt pushes him back against the ropes.
Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Costa lands with a light punch inside.
Costa prevents a body shot from Pitt.
Good body shot from Pitt.
#T1#
Costa prevents a body shot from Pitt.
Pitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt controls his hands.
Pitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up. #BC#
Pitt manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Pitt against the ropes.
#BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Pitt.
Costa swinging wildly here.
Costa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pitt misses with a body shot.
Costa throws out a counter right but Pitt avoids it with no problem.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Pitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitt.
Costa scores with the left hand. Pitt knows he should have avoided that one.
Pitt throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws out a counter right but Pitt avoids it with no problem.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Pitt's shoulder, as Pitt tries to avoid the shot.
Pitt misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Costa.
Costa lands with a cross.
Pitt wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitt misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Costa digs a good hook to Pitt's body.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Pitt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitt misses with a right hand
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pitt scores with a leg kick.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pitt misses with a two punch combination.
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt misses with a few strikes there.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Costa lands the left hand.#CL2#
Pitt tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costa pushes Pitt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cesar Pitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Pitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitt backwards.
Pitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pitt up against the ropes.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Pitt's ribcage. Pitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Costa is working Pitt over against the ropes.
Good body shot from Costa.
Pitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Pitt's ribcage. Pitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitt.
Kyoto Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Pitt misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitt on the side of the head.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.
Costa slips under a jab from Pitt.
Pitt throws a combination that misses
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitt swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
#CL#
Pitt has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Costa is leaning against Pitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa pushes Pitt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Costa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pitt throws a head punch that misses.
Pitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up.
Costa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Costa as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Pitt throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pitt fails to land.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Pitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
A right handed body shot lands from Costa.
Pitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Pitt tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Pitt back against the ropes.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Pitt avoids it by throwing Costa back against the ropes.
Costa cracks Pitt with a nice body shot.
Pitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitt takes a shot to the head.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa is trying to stall.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Costa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitt.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitt or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoto Costa! |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Caceres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vazquez.#TD2#
Caceres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vazquez (0) vs (4) Caceres
Vazquez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Vazquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez has a hand on Caceres's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Caceres takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (7) Caceres
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (10) Caceres
Vazquez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1#
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caceres is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Vazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Vazquez tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Vazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caceres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vazquez is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to control Caceres's posture. Caceres takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Vazquez! Caceres is rotating here... this could be the end... Vazquez is out! Caceres has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Moore drives through and clinches with Sycek against the cage.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sycek backwards.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sycek up against the cage.
Sycek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sycek.
Sycek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sycek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sycek off to one side.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Sycek 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.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Moore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Sycek turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sycek manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sycek lands some shots froms side control.
Moore wants to control but Sycek postures up.
Moore is pushing Sycek's head away, looking to escape. Sycek manages to hold on to the position though.
Moore gets back to half guard.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Sycek lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore tries to kick Sycek off but Sycek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moore is controlling Sycek's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sycek not doing much here.
Moore wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy.
Sycek stalling.
Moore is trying to stand up here but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head. #T2#
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore tries to kick Sycek off but Sycek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sycek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sycek's back!
Sycek is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Moore controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek tries to roll but Moore sticks to his back.
Moore just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sycek is keeping busy.
Moore keeps control of the position as Sycek tries to break free.
Sycek trying to control but not successfully.
Moore just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Sycek tries to break free.
Sycek staying busy and making it hard for Moore to control.
Moore has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Sycek right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Moore trying to control.
Sycek just trying to survive but Moore is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moore is trying to stick to Sycek's back but Sycek is turning into Moore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sycek.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moore's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moore holds on and takes a little breather.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moore working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
Moore has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sycek has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sycek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syceks head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Sycek has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sycek pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sycek pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sycek.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Sycek. That snapped Moore's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angelo Moore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sycek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
Moore is looking to control Sycek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Sycek working Moore over with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Sycek is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sycek prevents Moore from standing back up.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sycek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek stops Moore from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Sycek.
Moore wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sycek is working away from the top position though.
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Sycek sits in half guard.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Sycek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore moves into full guard.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Moore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moore is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Moore looking to control.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sycek is fighting to break Moore's control of his arms but Moore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Moore looking to control.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore has Sycek pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Moore is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Moore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#That has opened up Angelo Moore's cut even more.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Moore has control of Sycek's left arm, preventing Sycek from doing any damage.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sycek tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Sycek tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Moore misses #TD#
so Sycek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moore is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Moore is controlling Sycek's posture.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moore pulls Sycek in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sycek misses the jab.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sycek darts in trying to clinch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moore defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Moore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sycek prevents a body shot from Moore.
Sycek working aggressively here.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD2#
Moore catches Sycek napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sycek to the canvas!
#ROC2#Sycek is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore is looking to stand up but Sycek won't let him.
Oh Sycek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sycek is controlling Moore's posture.
Moore wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sycek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Sycek moves away and avoids it.
Sycek darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Sycek into the cage. #TD#
Sycek pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Moore is fighting to break Sycek's control of his arms but Sycek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek continues to stall.
Moore passes easily into side control. Nice work.
What's Sycek going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sycek is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Moore has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sycek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Sycek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Sycek tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Sycek.
Sycek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Sycek is wise to it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Sycek ducks down to avoid it.
Sycek shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moore wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sycek slips a jab from Moore.
Sycek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sycek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sycek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore scores with a head kick. Sycek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Sycek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Sycek checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Sycek gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sycek's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sycek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Moore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sycek controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Moore is looking to control Sycek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Sycek slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore 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:
CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Kruczek thuds his right hand into Paulson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulson. Kruczek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulson swings for the body but Kruczek moves out of range.
#CL2#
Paulson clinches.
Paulson throws a head punch that misses.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruczek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks it.
Kruczek stalling in the clinch.
Paulson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulson.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks it.
Paulson stalling against the cage.
Kruczek wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Kruczek is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionizy Kruczek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks it.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruczek blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Kruczek wants the takedown. Paulson is fighting it off but Kruczek persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paulson's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kruczek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kruczek advances to half guard.
Kruczek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paulson tries to kick Kruczek off but Kruczek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruczek tries to pass to full mount but Paulson defends it.
Kruczek stalling.
Kruczek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Paulson tries to reverse the position but Kruczek maintains control.
Paulson holds on to Kruczek as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kruczek controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kruczek is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paulson is surviving well by controlling Kruczek's body position as best he can.
Paulson tries to reverse the position but Kruczek maintains control.#T3#
Kruczek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kruczek.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruczek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paulson is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Kruczek content just to control the position here.
Kruczek continues to hold on tight.
Kruczek's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek 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#
Kruczek throws a series of punches but Paulson moves out of range. #TD#
Kruczek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paulson sprawls well initially but Kruczek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paulson kicks Kruczek off and gets back to his feet.
Kruczek moves away from the strike by Paulson. #CL2#
Paulson rushes Kruczek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kruczek pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kruczek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulson defends it easily.
Paulson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Paulson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Paulson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruczek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kruczek working for a triangle but Paulson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Paulson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruczek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulson has managed to get both his arms back between Kruczek's legs - danger averted.
Paulson looking to sit in guard and control but Kruczek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kruczek preventing the sweep.
Paulson is looking to stand up but Kruczek isn't so interested in that idea.
Kruczek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulson trying to control the position here.
Kruczek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paulson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paulson has his hands on Kruczek's head, controlling the position.
Kruczek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruczek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paulson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruczek fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruczek stuns Paulson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jake Paulson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Kruczek lands with a straight right. Paulson didn't see that one coming.
Paulson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruczek moves away.
Kruczek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruczek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulson can do to turn this around?
Kruczek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paulson doesn't seem bothered though.
Paulson misses with a wild body shot.
Paulson slips under a jab.
Paulson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paulson connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Paulson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruczek is working for takedown but Paulson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulson stops a takedown attempt from Kruczek.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionizy Kruczek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruczek.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks with his arms.
Kruczek is trying to pull guard but Paulson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paulson missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Paulson wants to clinch up but Kruczek keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Paulson moves into the clinch.
Kruczek looking for a takedown.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruczek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paulson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kruczek swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruczek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek misses the shot to the body.
Kruczek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruczek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruczek misses the jab.
Dionizy Kruczek is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruczek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paulson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruczek circles away.
#T1#
Paulson misses with a body shot.
Kruczek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kruczek lands a really nice looking cross but Paulson seems unphased.
Kruczek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paulson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruczek.
Kruczek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulson moves away.#TD#
Paulson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kruczek to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
Paulson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kruczek content to stall in guard here.
Kruczek looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Paulson wants to stand up but Kruczek is controlling him. #SUB#
Kruczek 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.
Kruczek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulson controlling the position.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kruczek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruczek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paulson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kruczek rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Paulson. No joy for Kruczek on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionizy Kruczek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruczek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paulson's head.#T3#
Paulson blocks a jab.#CL2#
Paulson pushes Kruczek up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruczek can't get the takedown.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruczek wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruczek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paulson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jake Paulson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruczek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruczek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paulson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruczek wants a takedown but no success here.
Kruczek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson is pressed up against the cage. Kruczek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paulson down to the mat. Paulson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kruczek throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Paulson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruczek, pushing him back against the cage.
Jake Paulson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Kruczek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paulson walks away with a smile on his face. Kruczek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kruczek misses with a hook to the body
letting Paulson counter with a right hand.
Paulson lands with a good body shot.
Kruczek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruczek throws a right hand that misses
and Paulson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruczek thinking.
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#
Paulson moves into range and clinches up with Kruczek.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruczek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruczek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paulson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Paulson closes the distance and pushes Kruczek back into the cage.
Kruczek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paulson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kruczek gets tackled into the cage by Paulson. Paulson maintains the clinch.
Dionizy Kruczek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruczek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulson prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Paulson.
I think Kruczek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dionizy Kruczek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dionizy Kruczek waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finn.
McCain feints the counter takedown.#CL#
McCain gets tackled into the cage by Finn. Finn maintains the clinch.
McCain prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Finn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCain trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Finn is looking for a triangle here but McCain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (3) McCain
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCain's best efforts.
McCain is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.#T1#
Finn is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain not doing much here.
Finn gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Finn looking for subs off his back but McCain has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Finn tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Finn is looking to get back to full guard here but McCain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (6) McCain
Finn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working. #T3#
Finn manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCain's best efforts.
McCain prevents Finn from improving his position.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Finn won't allow McCain to pass to mount. #SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (9) McCain
Finn is looking for a sweep.
McCain in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Finn is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that McCain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8##SUB#
McCain taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Finn has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! McCain has tapped! Great work by Finn! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn 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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