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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 73:
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Belyaev with that takedown attempt.
Belyaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Raven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belyaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Raven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raven has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Raven has Belyaev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Raven pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Belyaev tumbling to the mat - Raven dives into Belyaev's guard.
Raven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belyaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raven is one step ahead there.
Raven wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving.
Belyaev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raven has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Raven takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belyaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Belyaev is looking for a sweep. Raven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belyaev sees it coming and defends easily.
Belyaev tries to get to full guard but Raven has control of the leg.
Belyaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raven trying to control from half guard but Belyaev is working away.
Raven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belyaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belyaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raven landing some decent shots from guard.
Raven throws a big right hand that misses.
Belyaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belyaev is working hard here to advance position.
Raven wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving.
Belyaev wants to improve his position but instead Raven has moved into half guard.
Belyaev is looking for a sweep. Raven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Belyaev looking for submissions off his back.
Raven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raven lands a nice short elbow.
Raven prevents Belyaev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a kimura but Belyaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raven to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven is trying to control the action in half guard but Belyaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belyaev tries to roll over but Raven keeps him under control.
Raven working Belyaev over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belyaev is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Raven is trying to control the action in half guard but Belyaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belyaev tries to get to full guard but Raven has control of the leg.
Belyaev taking some punishment here, with Raven in his half guard. #SUB2#
Raven is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belyaev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Raven has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Raven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belyaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raven raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raven landing shots from mount. #T4#
Belyaev is looking to improve his position but Raven isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Raven has hold of Belyaev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Belyaev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Raven tries to control but Belyaev wriggling away.
Belyaev is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Raven jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Belyaev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Belyaev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven is looking to take a break and control but Belyaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Raven tries for a kimura but Belyaev is defending well.
Belyaev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belyaev shoots in and drives through. Raven sprawls well.#TD#
Belyaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belyaev slips a nice elbow through Raven's hands, connecting with Raven's forehead.
Raven on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raven tries to get to full guard but Belyaev has control of the leg.
Belyaev working over Raven with some ground and pound. Raven looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belyaev prevents Raven from improving his position.
Belyaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zane Raven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raven tries to roll over but Belyaev keeps him under control.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Raven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev is pressing down on Raven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raven is holding on for now. #T1#
Raven trying to control but Belyaev postures up.
Belyaev moves into full mount! Raven won't be happy about that!
Belyaev prevents Raven from getting the reversal.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Raven is trying to escape the mount.
Belyaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belyaev scoring with strikes but Raven is staying in there.
Belyaev is landing with some decent strikes but Raven is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Belyaev working Raven over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raven gets back to half guard.
Belyaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Raven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raven taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard.
Belyaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belyaev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Raven's thigh. Raven counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Belyaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Raven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belyaev stopping the sweep attempt from Raven.
Belyaev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Raven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Belyaev doesn't defend quickly enough and Raven has managed to lock this one up! Can Belyaev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Raven on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zane Raven!
A victorious Zane Raven 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 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Barnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farquharson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnett is thwarting Farquharson's attempts to control the position.
Barnett passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (5) Barnett
Barnett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Farquharson is controlling an arm, preventing Barnett from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Farquharson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Barnett is looking to work his way around to Farquharson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Farquharson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Farquharson and Barnett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Farquharson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (0) vs (7) Barnett
Farquharson regains half guard.
Barnett wants to take a breather but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is defending well. #SUB2#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farquharson sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Farquharson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farquharson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Farquharson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Farquharson trying to control but Barnett postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Farquharson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farquharson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farquharson defends it well. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farquharson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Barnett stalling.
Farquharson moves into full guard.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but instead Barnett has moved into half guard.
Farquharson tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farquharson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett is trying to control. Farquharson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Farquharson trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Barnett not doing much here.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (10) Barnett
Farquharson is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Barnett has hold of Farquharson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farquharson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farquharson can't escape the position.
Farquharson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Farquharson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Farquharson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (10) Barnett
Barnett is looking to regain half guard here but Farquharson keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett stops Farquharson from passing to mount.
Barnett is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farquharson is really struggling to control Barnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Farquharson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (6) vs (10) Barnett
Farquharson looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnett trying to control here.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Farquharson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Farquharson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Barnett is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Farquharson is proving a slippery customer.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Barnett 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.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (6) vs (12) Barnett
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett advances to half guard.
Farquharson trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farquharson keeps working.
Barnett is thwarting Farquharson's attempts to control the position.
Barnett wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy.
Barnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Farquharson is working away. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
Farquharson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farquharson trying to control the position.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard. #T12#
Barnett trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Barnett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Farquharson looking to control.
Barnett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Farquharson is trying to keep Barnett in close.
#T13#
Barnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Farquharson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farquharson is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnett from advancing position. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (10) vs (12) Barnett#T14#
Barnett tries to roll but Farquharson sticks to his back.
Farquharson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barnett tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Farquharson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnett for a finish.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Barnett tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett wins on points by 12 to 10.
Our winner, Quinn Barnett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 33 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Farquharson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farquharson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ozymandias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (0) vs (4) Ozymandias
Farquharson can't do much from the bottom here.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face as Ozymandias controls the position.
It looks like Ozymandias 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.
Farquharson manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson trying to control here.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Farquharson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Farquharson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farquharson. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (7) Ozymandias
Farquharson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozymandias fails to advance to Farquharson's back.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias fails to move to back control. #T3#
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Farquharson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (0) vs (10) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ozymandias not allowing Farquharson to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Ozymandias avoiding Farquharson 's attempts to control his hands.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Farquharson's body.
#T5#
Farquharson trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Farquharson tries to break free.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position as Farquharson tries to break free.
#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Farquharson tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well, with Ozymandias on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Farquharson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T7#
Farquharson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Farquharson right now.
I would not like to be Farquharson right now.
Farquharson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (10) Ozymandias#T8#
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Farquharson content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Farquharson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (12) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farquharson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ozymandias is now in half guard.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Farquharson defending well.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (2) vs (15) Ozymandias
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Farquharson tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farquharson is looking to escape.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #T12#
Farquharson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Farquharson prevents Ozymandias from taking his back.
Farquharson is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farquharson is squirming around, avoiding Ozymandias's attempts to control the action.
Farquharson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Farquharson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Farquharson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Ozymandias.
The adventures of Ozymandias the control monster continue. Boring.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Cyrus Ozymandias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sticks looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Sticks wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson pulls Sticks in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson 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.
Sticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Sticks controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Sticks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Farquharson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Farquharson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Farquharson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (2) vs (4) Farquharson
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Sticks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Farquharson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sticks struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sticks trying to control but Farquharson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (7) Farquharson
Sticks trying to control the hands but Farquharson won't let him. #SUB2#
Farquharson tightening his grip on Sticks, looking for the choke. #T2#
Farquharson not allowing Sticks to control his hands.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Sticks tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sticks showing good submission defense here.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Sticks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Sticks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sticks trying to control but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks trying to control here.
Farquharson is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Sticks trying to hold on to Farquharson's head to control him but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it. #SUB2#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but Sticks is defending well.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Farquharson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5##SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Sticks trying to control but Farquharson postures up.
#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but Sticks is defending well.
#T6#
Sticks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (10) Farquharson
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Farquharson's attempts to control the action.
Sticks tries to hold on but Farquharson pushes him away. #SUB2#
Farquharson has control of Sticks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sticks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Farquharson trying to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks is controlling an arm, preventing Farquharson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Sticks is just holding on here. Farquharson manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (13) Farquharson
Sticks can't escape the position.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip.
Farquharson has the hooks in. Sticks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Farquharson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sticks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Farquharson's arms.
Farquharson avoiding Sticks 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Farquharson manages to sink in the hooks.
Sticks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Farquharson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Sticks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Farquharson not allowing Sticks to control his hands. #T9#
Sticks staying busy and making it hard for Farquharson to control.
Farquharson is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Farquharson controlling well, preventing Sticks from escaping the position.
Sticks is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farquharson.
Sticks trying to control but not successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Farquharson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sticks wants to escape the position.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Farquharson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Farquharson not allowing Sticks to control his hands.
Farquharson controlling from the back.
Farquharson tries to keep control of the position but Sticks is staying busy.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T11##SUB2#
Farquharson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sticks is defending well though. Farquharson let's go of the attempt for now.
Farquharson tries to get the hooks in deep but Sticks pushed the leg off.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip.
Farquharson doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (13) Farquharson
Sticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Farquharson is looking for a triangle but Sticks pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a leg! Farquharson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farquharson manages to kick Sticks off! Sticks jumps back into Farquharson's guard.
Sticks wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving. #T12#
Farquharson 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: Sticks (4) vs (15) Farquharson
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but Sticks is working away. #SUB2#
Farquharson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sticks is just riding it out for now. Farquharson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sticks is trying to control Farquharson's posture. Farquharson takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Sticks! Farquharson is rotating here... this could be the end... Sticks is out! Farquharson has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hamish Farquharson!
A victorious Hamish Farquharson 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:
GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Tenkula moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Shakaromanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Tenkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Tenkula moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tenkula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Tenkula improves his position.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Tenkula is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Tenkula is controlling him.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenkula lands a right hand. #BC#
Shakaromanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Shakaromanov thows a body kick. Tenkula tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Tenkula moves out of range easily.
Shakaromanov throws the kick towards the body but Tenkula avoids it.
Tenkula wants to clinch up but Shakaromanov keeps it at a distance.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakaromanov scores with a hook.
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Tenkula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov throws a quick counter head kick but Tenkula was just out of range.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tenkula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakaromanov connects with a looping right hand.
Tenkula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenkula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Shakaromanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tenkula checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenkula! But no joy.
Tenkula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tenkula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenkula counters with a straight right hand.
Tenkula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tenkula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shakaromanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shakaromanov throws a chopping leg kick but Tenkula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shakaromanov throws a wild body kick that Tenkula sees coming a mile off.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Tenkula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Shakaromanov misses with a kick to the body
and Tenkula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tenkula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tenkula.
Shakaromanov misses with a wild combination.
Tenkula throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Tenkula clinches up with Shakaromanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tenkula misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Shakaromanov is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shakaromanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Shakaromanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Tenkula.
Tenkula has a couple of punches blocked by Shakaromanov.
Tenkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenkula digs a right hand into Shakaromanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakaromanov's gas tank.
Tenkula digs a right hand underneath Shakaromanov's ribcage. Shakaromanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenkula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenkula prevents a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Tenkula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tenkula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Shakaromanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tenkula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Shakaromanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Tenkula rushes Shakaromanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tenkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tenkula scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch.
Tenkula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenkula slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Tenkula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Tenkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakaromanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenkula. #T1#
Tenkula moves out of range of the body kick.
Shakaromanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Shakaromanov is rocked!
Tenkula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tenkula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Tenkula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Shakaromanov has knocked Tenkula down with a huge combo! Shakaromanov steps away and waves a wobbly Tenkula back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shakaromanov throws a hook but Tenkula blocks it.
Shakaromanov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tenkula to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Shakaromanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shakaromanov seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#That has opened up Tiamat Tenkula's cut even more.#T2#
Tenkula slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov tries a low kick but Tenkula avoids it.
Tenkula throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov is looking to slow Tenkula down with leg kicks.
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tenkula.#CL2#
Tenkula moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenkula misses with some punches.
Tenkula tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Tenkula back against the cage. #T3#
Tenkula blocks a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Tenkula.
A short right from Shakaromanov on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a body shot from Tenkula.
Shakaromanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenkula can do to turn this around?
Tenkula has Shakaromanov pressed against the cage, preventing Shakaromanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tenkula keeps control of Shakaromanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tenkula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tenkula tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Shakaromanov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shakaromanov working aggressively here.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov working aggressively here.
Tenkula misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Tenkula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenkula. #T4#
Shakaromanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
Tenkula lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenkula scores with a shoulder strike.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Tenkula.
Shakaromanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakaromanov is looking to control Tenkula's arms but Tenkula gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shakaromanov has his back to the cage.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Tenkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula misses with the head strike.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakaromanov stalling in the clinch but Tenkula improves position.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tenkula.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
That's time! Shakaromanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shakaromanov throws a head kick but Tenkula moves out of range.
Tiamat Tenkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakaromanov looks to land a body kick but Tenkula moved away.
Tenkula thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Tenkula pushes Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Tenkula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenkula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiamat Tenkula seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Tenkula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenkula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenkula lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenkula lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Tenkula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Tenkula on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a body shot from Tenkula.
A shot in the inside from Shakaromanov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shakaromanov.
Tenkula misses with some punches.
Shakaromanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a head punch that misses.
Tenkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenkula lands a body shot.
Shakaromanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Tenkula fails to land.
Tenkula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenkula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards. #T2#
Tenkula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenkula working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Tenkula fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenkula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shakaromanov throws a head punch that misses.
Tenkula swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenkula lands a shot to the body.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakaromanov tries to throw a body punch but Tenkula avoids it by throwing Shakaromanov back against the cage.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tenkula.
Tenkula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakaromanov taking a breather.
Tenkula misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenkula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenkula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards. #T3#
A body shot lands from Tenkula.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenkula.
Tenkula lands a left hand.
Tenkula lands with a right to the head.
Tenkula digs a right hand underneath Shakaromanov's ribcage. Shakaromanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenkula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
Tenkula lands a shoulder strike.
Tenkula works on Shakaromanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Tenkula - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Tenkula.
Tenkula gets through Shakaromanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenkula lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenkula.
Tenkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenkula presses Shakaromanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Tenkula lands a right hand.
Tenkula misses with the head strike.
Tenkula throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenkula.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenkula.
Shakaromanov tries to break free but Tenkula pushes him back against the cage.
Tenkula misses with a body punch.
Tenkula can't find room to land a body shot as Shakaromanov controls the action.
Tenkula lands with a light punch inside.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Tenkula improves his position.
Tenkula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov tries a body shot but Tenkula blocks it.
Tenkula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tenkula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakaromanovs head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiamat Tenkula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shakaromanov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Shakaromanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerstein swings for the body but Raven moves out of range.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammerstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raven but Raven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammerstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Hammerstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raven did well to prevent Hammerstein getting side control.
Hammerstein trying to control the pace.
Raven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a triangle but Hammerstein pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Raven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Raven working for a triangle but Hammerstein defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hammerstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammerstein has managed to get both his arms back between Raven's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Raven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerstein postures up.
#SUB2#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammerstein defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Raven keeps moving.
Hammerstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hammerstein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Raven keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hammerstein working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions off his back.
Raven is staying active underneath Hammerstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Raven is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammerstein.
Raven wants to improve his position but Hammerstein is controlling well.
Raven wants to control but Hammerstein is keeping busy.
Hammerstein controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raven wants to improve his position but Hammerstein is controlling well.
Hammerstein moves nicely into side control.
Hammerstein scoring with punches from side control.
Raven is looking to regain half guard here but Hammerstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammerstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammerstein controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hammerstein wants to clinch but Raven slips to the side#TD2#
and Raven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jerry Hammerstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerstein is controlling Raven's posture.
Hammerstein continues to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raven working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerstein working a defensive guard here.
Raven throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hammerstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Raven wants to control but Hammerstein is keeping busy.
Hammerstein is controlling the pace.
Hammerstein is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Raven bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammerstein holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Hammerstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raven is one step ahead there.
Hammerstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerstein trying to keep a closed guard but Raven is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Raven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerstein keeping full guard, as Raven tries to pass.
Hammerstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammerstein, not yet.
Hammerstein is looking to stand up but Raven isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven throws a strike but Hammerstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hammerstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerstein trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raven is keeping the position for now.
Hammerstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerstein trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven is trying to hold Hammerstein in close to prevent damage but Hammerstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerstein slips a nice elbow through Raven's hands, connecting with Raven's forehead.
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 Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Hammerstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammerstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raven wants to control but Hammerstein postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammerstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raven keeps trying to improve his position.
Hammerstein scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Raven manages to get back to half guard.
Hammerstein prevents Raven from improving his position.
Raven is trying to control but can't.
Raven is trying to get back to full guard.
Raven is pressing down on Hammerstein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerstein 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.
Hammerstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerstein cracks Raven with a solid left hand.
Hammerstein postures up.
#T2#
Hammerstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is posturing up here but Raven has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hammerstein tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hammerstein has to tap! Slick submission there by Raven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zane Raven!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Raven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galowanga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galowanga counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Galowanga.
Galowanga scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.#KD2#
Galowanga sends Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Galowanga is motioning to the referee to let Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Souza is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galowanga loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Souza is looking to counter the offense by Galowanga and move into the clinch.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galowanga connects with a body shot.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Souza instigates a clinch.
Galowanga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Galowanga lands with a short shot to the head.
Souza is trying to drag Galowanga to the mat but Galowanga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josue Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galowanga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza blocking some punches.
#T1##TD#
Souza decides to pull guard.
Galowanga looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galowanga controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
Galowanga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza stands and throws Galowanga's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Galowanga wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Souza has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Galowanga'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! Galowanga is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josue Souza! |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Farquharson shoots in but Majere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majere stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Majere drives through with a takedown into Farquharson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Majere
Farquharson trying to control the position here.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farquharson's guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Majere postures up.
Farquharson is in trouble now - Majere has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (5) Majere
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majere with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farquharson prevents Majere from taking his back.#SUB2#
Majere is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Farquharson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Farquharson shrugs it off.
Farquharson's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Farquharson has given up his back here. Will Majere look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (0) vs (8) Majere#T2##SUB2#
Farquharson has hold of Majere's leg, trying to break free but it's let Majere lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Farquharson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Majere throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denubis Majere!
Our winner, Denubis Majere, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Farquharson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelly's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (0) vs (2) Farquharson
Kelly trying to control from the bottom.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farquharson is working away from the top position though.
Farquharson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (5) Farquharson
Kelly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Kelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kelly can't keep his opponent in guard - Farquharson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelly avoid being mounted?
Farquharson not doing much here.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farquharson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kelly tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Kelly is defending well.
Farquharson content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Farquharson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily.
Farquharson passes Kelly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kelly is in trouble now - Farquharson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (8) Farquharson
Kelly regains half guard.#SUB2#
Farquharson seems to be working for a kimura but Kelly defends the submission attempt.
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but Kelly is working away. #T5#
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Farquharson seems to be looking for submissions.
Farquharson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (11) Farquharson
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Farquharson isn't that keen on the idea.
Farquharson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Kelly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (0) vs (14) Farquharson#SUB2#
Kelly is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Farquharson gets his way!
Kelly trying to control the hands but Farquharson won't let him.
Farquharson keeps control of the position easily here as Kelly tries to buck him off.
Kelly is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T7#
Farquharson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kelly tries to escape the position.
Farquharson wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Farquharson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farquharson is trying to control but Kelly is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Farquharson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (0) vs (17) Farquharson#SUB2#
Farquharson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kelly is defending well though. Farquharson let's go of the attempt for now.
Kelly breaks Farquharson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (17) Farquharson#T8#
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Kelly being controlled here momentarily.
Farquharson 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: Kelly (2) vs (19) Farquharson
Kelly wants to get back to full guard but Farquharson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (2) vs (22) Farquharson
Farquharson is staying tight to Kelly's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Kelly is looking to reverse the position.
Farquharson wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Farquharson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well.
Farquharson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kelly's legs. #T10#
Farquharson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (2) vs (24) Farquharson
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Farquharson maintains control.
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Kelly is trying to escape the mount.
Farquharson controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Farquharson moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (2) vs (27) Farquharson
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kelly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farquharson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (2) vs (30) Farquharson#T12#
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly is trying to improve his position.
Farquharson wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Farquharson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (2) vs (32) Farquharson
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Farquharson maintains control.#T13#
Kelly tries to lock up and control but Farquharson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Farquharson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Farquharson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (2) vs (35) Farquharson
Farquharson doesn't have the hooks in and Kelly manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (4) vs (35) Farquharson
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
Farquharson is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kelly has gone for a leg lock! Farquharson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kelly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (4) vs (37) Farquharson#T14#
Kelly 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.
Farquharson passes Kelly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson wins on points by 37 to 4.
Hamish Farquharson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mickey enables Raven to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mickey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mickey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mickey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Mickey defends easily.
Raven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mickey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mickey wants to stand but Raven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mickey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey is working hard here to advance position.
Mickey controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts NY inform us that Raven has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Mickey defends easily.
#SUB2#
Raven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raven wants to sweep but no luck.
Raven is adopting a defensive guard.
Mickey preventing the sweep.
Raven controls Mickey momentarily but Mickey frees himself.
Mickey controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mickey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a triangle but Mickey pushes his legs off easily.
Raven trying to control the position.
Mickey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mickey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Raven misses the target.
Raven takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mickey throws a body shot but no joy.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raven. Raven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mickey kicks Raven off and gets back to his feet.
Raven misses with a hook. Mickey ducked under it nicely.
Mickey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Mickey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey misses with a straight right.
Mickey throws a front kick aimed at Raven's knee but Raven avoids it well. #T4#
Raven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey is looking to counter punch.
Gage Mickey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raven misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mickey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raven on the side of the head.
Raven slips under a jab.
Raven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.
Raven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mickey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mickey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raven.
Raven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mickey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Mickey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Raven saw that one coming.
Mickey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raven shoots and misses
and Mickey counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raven can do to turn this around?
Raven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mickey throws out the jab.
Raven misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mickey throws a hook but Raven avoids it easily.
Raven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mickey.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Mickey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Raven lands a lovely overhand right.
Mickey misses with an uppercut.
Raven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Raven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mickey.
Sloppy strikes from Mickey. Those never looked like landing.
Raven throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Raven takes one to the chin there.
Raven goes for a double leg but Mickey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mickey continues to drive forward.
Mickey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mickey takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Raven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mickey misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Raven closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mickey kicks Raven off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage Mickey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Raven has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Raven throws a hook but Mickey avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mickey misses the target.
Mickey scoring well with a low kick there.
Mickey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mickey slaps away a takedown attempt from Raven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raven with a hook.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Raven scores with a jab to the body.
Raven lands a jab to Mickey's midsection.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Mickey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Mickey misses #TD2#
and Raven counters with a shoot takedown. Mickey fights it but they end up in guard.
Mickey wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven with a poor takedown
and Raven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Mickey.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Mickey tests Raven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Mickey dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Mickey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Raven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raven misses with a body shot.
Mickey looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mickey defends it well.
Raven misses with a straight left.
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Mickey shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven takes one to the chin there.
Mickey lands a glancing blow to the side of Raven's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Mickey does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Raven misses the target.
Raven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raven.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Raven throws a body shot but no joy.
Raven throws a looping overhand right but Mickey ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Raven.
Raven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mickey.
Mickey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Raven.#T2##TD2#
Raven drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mickey regains half guard.
Mickey is doing well to control the position and prevent Raven from advancing to side control.
Mickey is refusing to be controlled, as Raven sits in half guard.
Mickey is trying to stand back up but Raven is controlling him
Raven prevents Mickey from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mickey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raven is working away from the top position though.
Mickey wants to improve his position but Raven is controlling well.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mickey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mickey is keeping the position for now.
Raven content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mickey holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Mickey kicks Raven off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mickey kicks off Raven and gets to his feet. #T4#
Mickey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Raven throws out a loose jab but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mickey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raven.
A swing and a miss from Mickey.
Raven moves away from the strike by Mickey.
A shot to the liver by Raven. Beautiful body shot.
Mickey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raven under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Mickey clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Mickey throws a body kick that misses.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mickey missing with a left hand there. Raven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raven with the counter takedown but Mickey avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Mickey.
Mickey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mickey connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey throws the left hand but Raven avoids the punch easily.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raven.
An attempted straight right counter from Mickey misses the target.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raven thuds his right hand into Mickey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Raven misses.
Raven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mickey swivels and escapes.
Mickey throws out a loose jab but Raven uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Raven tries to counter it with a takedown but Mickey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mickey on the side of the head.
Raven shoots in and drives through. Mickey sprawls well.
Raven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickey.#T2#
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey throws a big shot that misses.
Raven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mickey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raven scrambles back to his feet.
Raven throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Raven looking to score a takedown here. Mickey is defending well but Raven drives through and ends up in Mickey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mickey trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mickey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mickey is pulling down on Raven's head. It's preventing any offense from Raven, at least for the moment.
Mickey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raven controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mickey controlling the position.
Mickey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mickey wants to sweep but no luck.
Mickey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mickey is pulling down on Raven's head. It's preventing any offense from Raven, at least for the moment.
Raven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mickey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raven throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mickey misses with an uppercut.
Raven missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Mickey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Raven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mickey to the mat! Mickey manages to get full guard.
Mickey is pulling down on Raven's head to control his posture.
Mickey wants to stand up but Raven is controlling him.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Mickey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven throwing strikes but missing.
Raven wants to control from the top but Mickey keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zane Raven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Mickey slaps away a takedown attempt from Raven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mickey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey dips to his left and cracks Raven with an uppercut!
Mickey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mickey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raven fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Raven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gage Mickey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Mickey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raven.
Mickey defending well as Raven loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mickey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Mickey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mickey misses with a two punch combination.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven throws a poor cross that misses
and Mickey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mickey as Raven shoots in.
Mickey swinging wildly here.
Raven feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Mickey defending well as Raven loads up on a big left hand.
Mickey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
Mickey throws a good cross that connects.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mickey moves away.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Raven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raven throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Raven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey misses with a low kick.
Raven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mickey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
And Raven tries to counter it with a takedown but Mickey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Raven saw that one coming.
Mickey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Raven.
Mickey misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Raven counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mickey! #T4#
Mickey tries to bench press Raven off him but Raven keeps the position. #SUB2#
Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mickey pushes Raven away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raven gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Raven tries to score with some ground and pound. Mickey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey tries to buck Raven off but Raven is having none of it.#SUB2#
Raven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raven lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Raven throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zane Raven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickey regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Mickey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mickey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Mickey!
Gage Mickey retains his bantamweight title!
Zane Raven was interviewed post fight and said 'Death is in the air…'. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Standish throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Farquharson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Standish is in Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Standish
Farquharson controls Standish momentarily but Standish frees himself.
Farquharson managing to control the position.
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson looking to control.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Farquharson looking for a guillotine here but Standish defends easily.
Standish forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a kimura but Farquharson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Standish to get the leverage.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farquharson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Standish looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Standish trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is controlling Standish's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson wants to sweep but Standish has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (5) Standish
Farquharson is not content to let Standish control the position. #T3#
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farquharson is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Standish's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Standish! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Farquharson has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Niles Standish!
Niles Standish 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:
RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Raven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raven misses with a body shot.
Raven fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Raven avoids them all with ease.
Raven throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Raven avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Raven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernandez! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Raven connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez throws a series of strikes that have Raven backpedaling.
#T1#
Raven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Raven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernandez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raven scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Raven's ribs.#TD#
Raven gets the takedown into side control.
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working. #SUB#
Raven has hold of Hernandez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hernandez seems comfortable defending it but Raven has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hernandez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hernandez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Raven couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zane Raven!
Zane Raven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Mandeville scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galowanga misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandeville was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galowanga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Mandeville has been cut.
Mandeville tries a low kick but Galowanga avoids it.
Galowanga 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.
Mandeville listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Galowanga takes one to the side of the head.
Galowanga lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandeville throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galowanga misses with the combination.
Mandeville appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mandeville slips a straight right by Galowanga.#T1#
Galowanga throws a lazy right hand but Mandeville sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandeville drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galowanga throws a shot from downtown. Mandeville moves away and avoids it.
Mandeville lands with a shot to the body.
Galowanga scores with a jab. Mandeville acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Galowanga misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mandeville counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galowanga!
Mandeville tries to stand but Galowanga is controlling his head.
Mandeville gets to mount! Galowanga was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mandeville controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Galowanga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galowanga tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandeville is retaining full guard.
Galowanga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mandeville wants to stand but Galowanga is controlling the position.
Galowanga controlling from the top position. #T3#
Galowanga prevents Mandeville from getting back to his feet.
Galowanga passes Mandeville's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galowanga in particular looking to stall.
Galowanga is keen to just control but Mandeville is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Galowanga decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Galowanga misses with a hook. Mandeville ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galowanga misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Galowanga misses.
Mandeville changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galowanga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mandeville's head.
Mandeville moves out of range as Galowanga strikes.
Mandeville attempts a counter takedown but Galowanga avoids it well and moves away.
Galowanga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galowanga cracks Mandeville with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mandeville getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galowanga connects with a jab.
Mandeville moves away from the strike by Galowanga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Changa Galowanga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Mandeville's cut.
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#
Galowanga cracks Mandeville with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galowanga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galowanga swinging wildly here.
Galowanga throws a shot from downtown. Mandeville moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Mandeville's head coaches at Steel Penn Training Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Galowanga throws a hook to the side of Mandeville's head but Mandeville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galowanga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#Paul Mandeville's cut is getting worse.
Galowanga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandeville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galowanga looks to throw the jab but Mandeville is out of range.
Galowanga with a hook.
Galowanga with a nice cross.#T1#
Mandeville blocks a jab.
Mandeville half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mandeville staying out of range there.
Mandeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galowanga.
Mandeville attempts a counter takedown but Galowanga avoids it well and moves away.
Galowanga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galowanga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandeville.
Galowanga throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandeville.
Galowanga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#Paul Mandeville's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Galowanga lands with a straight right. Mandeville didn't see that one coming.
Galowanga misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Mandeville counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galowanga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galowanga works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Mandeville won't allow Galowanga to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mandeville avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paul Mandeville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galowanga wants to sweep here but Mandeville controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandeville has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galowanga is proving hard to escape from.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Galowanga. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Galowanga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Changa Galowanga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galowanga misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mandeville counters with a single leg into guard. Galowanga didn't expect that.
Galowanga looking for a sweep. Not yet Galowanga, not yet.
Galowanga has a closed guard, preventing Mandeville from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandeville stopping the sweep attempt from Galowanga.
Mandeville is fighting to break Galowanga's control of his arms but Galowanga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galowanga wants to sweep here but Mandeville controlling him for the moment. #T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Changa Galowanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galowanga throws a big shot that misses.
Galowanga swinging wildly here.
Galowanga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galowanga tests Mandeville's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Changa Galowanga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Mandeville's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Galowanga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandeville.
Mandeville drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galowanga sprawls and moves away.
Galowanga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mandeville is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Galowanga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandeville.
Mandeville appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mandeville uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galowanga.
Mandeville half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Galowanga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandeville displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galowanga throws out the jab.
Galowanga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandeville.
Mandeville looks to land a left hand but Galowanga moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galowanga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandeville changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mandeville takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Galowanga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Mandeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galowanga.
Mandeville feinted with a counter takedown.
Galowanga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galowanga looks to throw the jab but Mandeville is out of range.
Mandeville tries to counter with a takedown but Galowanga is quick to defend against it.
Mandeville lands with a nice combination. Galowanga backs away looking to recover.
Mandeville moves out of range of the strikes.
Galowanga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandeville.
Galowanga throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mandeville counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galowanga won't be happy with that.
Galowanga tries to buck Mandeville off but Mandeville is having none of it.
Mandeville tries to stand but Galowanga is controlling his head. #T2#
Galowanga is looking to regain half guard here but Mandeville keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Galowanga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galowanga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galowanga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Galowanga wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mandeville tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Galowanga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Galowanga throws a hook to the side of Mandeville's head but Mandeville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galowanga dips to his left and cracks Mandeville with an uppercut!#CUT2#Jeez, Paul Mandeville's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Galowanga lands a slapping body shot.
Galowanga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galowanga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A jab from Galowanga misses.
Galowanga misses with a hook.
Mandeville feinted with a counter takedown.
Mandeville walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandeville slips a jab from Galowanga.
Mandeville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galowanga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galowanga throws a big shot that misses.
Mandeville looks to land a left hand but Galowanga moved out of range nicely.
Mandeville misses with a looping left.
Mandeville moves forwards but Galowanga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Mandeville's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Changa Galowanga! |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Farquharson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farquharson shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farquharson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Black clinches up with Farquharson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Farquharson jumps guard and drags Black to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Farquharson wants to sweep but no luck.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black advances to half guard. #SUB#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Black works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (3) Black
Black tries to advance to mount but Farquharson denies him. #T1#
Farquharson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Black is working for a kimura but Farquharson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but Farquharson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson trying to control from the bottom.
Farquharson tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Farquharson is defending well.
Farquharson has a hand on Black's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Black takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (6) Black#T2#
Black controlling the pace for now.
Black looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farquharson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black.
Black prevents Farquharson from getting the reversal.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Black controlling from mount.
Farquharson is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Farquharson is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Black is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Farquharson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Farquharson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (6) Black
Black keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.#T4#
Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Glory 4 Boxing inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Black is pressing down on Farquharson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farquharson advances to half guard.
Farquharson prevents Black from improving his position.
Farquharson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (6) Black
Black regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farquharson passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black gets back to full guard.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Farquharson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily.#T7##SUB2#
Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farquharson has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Farquharson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (8) vs (6) Black
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Farquharson tries to move to mount but Black blocks the move with his legs.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farquharson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Farquharson has passed into half guard!
Farquharson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Farquharson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Black is looking to sweep but instead, Farquharson has passed into half guard.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farquharson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farquharson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (8) vs (10) Black
Black doesn't have the hooks in and Farquharson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (10) vs (10) Black
Black keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Black keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T10#
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Farquharson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farquharson has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Black keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11##SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Black is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Farquharson has his hands clasped together but Black extends and breaks Farquharson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Black.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black 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:
RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Leetoh tries to move into range but Raven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut. Raven saw that one coming.
Leetoh lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
Raven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leetoh defends it well.
Raven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leetoh.
Raven avoids the body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh misses with a looping left.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leetoh jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leetoh is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Raven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leetoh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Raven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raven wants to control but Leetoh is keeping him busy.
Leetoh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge đź‘Š, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Leetoh tries to improve position but can't.
Leetoh wants to control but Raven postures up.#SUB2#
Raven swings around for an armbar but Leetoh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raven's guard.#SUB2#
Raven working for a triangle but Leetoh defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leetoh's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2##SUB2#
Raven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leetoh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leetoh, into his guard. #REVB#
Raven stopping the sweep attempt from Leetoh.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven is pushing down on Leetoh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leetoh is fighting to maintain full guard but Raven has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Raven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leetoh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leetoh is trying to escape back to his feet but Raven uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
Raven advances nicely into full mount.
Leetoh stops Raven from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Raven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leetoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Raven manages to capitalize on a mistake by Leetoh to take his back!
Leetoh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
My spies in The Firm inform me that Raven has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Raven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leetoh is looking to escape. #T4#
Raven prevents Leetoh from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine from mount but Leetoh is having none of it.
Leetoh wants to control but Raven is having none of it.#SUB2#
Leetoh tries to improve his position but Raven has taken his back! Raven has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Leetoh tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Raven pushes Leetoh away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zane Raven!
After winning the bout, Zane Raven thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Adiwang Leetoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
CFC 632
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shakaromanov!
A jab from Shakaromanov does it's job there.
Rock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Lee toppling to the canvas! Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shakaromanov finish him?!#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Shakaromanov and Lee falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Shakaromanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A relieved looking Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sticks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farquharson was covering up waiting for the punch and Sticks finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farquharson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Farquharson trying to keep a closed guard but Sticks is proving a slippery customer.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks is fighting to break Farquharson's control of his arms but Farquharson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Sticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Sticks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet. #SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a triangle but Sticks pushes his legs off easily.
Sticks stays in close to Farquharson's body and controls the position.
Sticks trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Sticks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Farquharson pushes a forearm under Sticks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sticks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamish Farquharson!
After winning the bout, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Galowanga doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandeville circles away.
Galowanga falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a shoot takedown. Galowanga fights it but they end up in guard.
Galowanga kicks Mandeville off and gets to his feet.
Changa Galowanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandeville's coach down at Steel Penn Training Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mandeville's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Galowanga misses with a series of wild punches.
And Mandeville tries to counter it with a takedown but Galowanga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galowanga fails to land the takedown.
Mandeville tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Galowanga gets a clinch.
Mandeville is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Galowanga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Changa Galowanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mandeville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galowanga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Galowanga throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galowanga!
Galowanga looks to move to half guard but instead Mandeville has passed into mount! Damn!
Mandeville looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galowanga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galowanga flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galowanga tries to lock up and control but Mandeville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Mandeville wants to stand but Galowanga is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mandeville prevents Galowanga from getting the reversal.
Galowanga wants to hold on but Mandeville pushes him away.
Galowanga working to try and regain half guard.
Mandeville controlling his opponent.
Galowanga is trying desperately to improve position.
Galowanga gets back to half guard.
Galowanga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galowanga tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Galowanga is holding on to half guard well.
Galowanga tries to kick Mandeville off but Mandeville keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galowanga wants to get back to full guard.
Galowanga wants to control the action here but instead Mandeville manages to pass to full mount!
Galowanga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mandeville can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galowanga is looking to escape.
Galowanga tries to hold on but Mandeville pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mandeville looking to control but Galowanga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galowanga working to try and regain half guard.
Galowanga is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandeville is looking to stand but Galowanga has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mandeville dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Galowanga tries to clinch up but Mandeville circles away and keeps his distance.
Galowanga fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mandeville.
Galowanga controlling Mandeville's posture. #SUB#
Galowanga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandeville passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandeville tries to stand but Galowanga is controlling his head. #T1#
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville postures up.
Galowanga is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mandeville is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Galowanga is looking to improve his position but Mandeville isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mandeville is stalling here but it's allowed Galowanga to get half guard.
Galowanga tries to roll over but Mandeville keeps him under control.
Mandeville wants to get back to his feet.
Galowanga is trying to maintain the position but Mandeville is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mandeville tries to stand but can't do so whilst Galowanga controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Galowanga moves into range and clinches up with Mandeville.#BC#
Galowanga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galowanga throws a nice looking combination but Mandeville bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galowanga misses with a takedown attempt - Mandeville sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Galowanga with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Changa Galowanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galowanga tries to bench press Mandeville off him but Mandeville keeps the position.
Galowanga can't do much from the bottom here.
Galowanga tries to bench press Mandeville off him but Mandeville keeps the position.
Mandeville tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galowanga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mandeville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Galowanga tries for a takedown but Mandeville sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mandeville lands a head shot.
Mandeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Galowanga.
Mandeville throws a body punch but Galowanga moves out of range.
Galowanga doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandeville circles away.
Galowanga tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galowanga tries to work over Mandeville's front leg with a kick but Mandeville checks it.
Galowanga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandeville.
Mandeville moves out of range as Galowanga strikes.
Galowanga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandeville changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Galowanga tries for a takedown but Mandeville circles away easily#TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mandeville trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galowanga's guard.
Galowanga is trying to keep Mandeville in close.
Galowanga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Galowanga looking for a guillotine here but Mandeville defends easily.
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Mandeville tries to stand and escape but Galowanga is controlling the position.
Galowanga wants to control the action here but instead Mandeville manages to pass to full mount!
Galowanga is trying to escape the mount.
Mandeville tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T3#
Mandeville avoids the attempt from Galowanga to control.
Galowanga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mandeville takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galowanga is looking to improve his position but Mandeville isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandeville looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galowanga tries to lock up and control but Mandeville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galowanga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galowanga tries to lock up and control but Mandeville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Mandeville comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandeville 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mandeville!
A very excited looking Paul Mandeville 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:
RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Kourov throws a jab when Raven was well out of range.
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kourov.
It seemed like Kourov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kourov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raven was well out of range. Poor timing from Kourov.
Kourov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Raven counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raven.
Kourov wants to get back to his feet but Raven passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kourov sees it coming and defends easily.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Kourov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Raven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kourov defends it well.
Kourov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Raven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Raven seems to be working for a kimura but Kourov defends the submission attempt.
Kourov is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kourov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Raven looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Raven is looking for a kimura but Kourov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raven to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Raven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kourov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raven.
Raven controlling the pace. #T3#
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kourov keeps working.
Raven is looking to advance position but Kourov won't allow it.
Well, if Raven is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Raven stops Kourov from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kourov slips under a jab.
Kourov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kourov cracks Raven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raven on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Kourov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kourov lands a glancing blow to the side of Raven's head.
Kourov tries to clinch but Raven moves out of range. #TD#
Kourov gets caught flat footed, as Raven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Raven'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Raven tries for a kimura but Kourov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kourov is looking to clinch.
Kourov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kourov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kourov throws out a loose jab but Raven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Kourov is quick to defend against it.
Kourov just misses with a punch to the body.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Kourov is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Raven does it's job there.
A slow jab from Raven misses its intended target.
Kourov takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Vino Kourov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raven defending well as Kourov loads up on a big left hand.
Raven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kourov sprawls and moves away.
Kourov wants to clinch#TD#
so Raven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Raven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kourov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kourov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kourov! #REVB##T1#
Raven tries to improve position but can't.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Kourov decides to stand back up. Kourov steps back and let's Raven get back to his feet.
Raven misses with a straight left.
Kourov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kourov looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
A lazy left from Kourov finds it's target.
Kourov sizes up Raven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kourov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Raven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zane Raven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Raven seems to be working for a kimura but Kourov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Raven wants to work for an arm triangle but Kourov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raven stops Kourov from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Raven is taking a breather. Kourov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kourov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Raven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Raven looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kourov is looking to escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kourov throws a looping overhand right but Raven ducks down to avoid it.
Kourov throws the left hand but Raven avoids the punch easily.
Kourov misses with a body shot.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Kourov is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Raven gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Raven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kourov, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kourov keeps working. #SUB#
Raven tries for a kimura but Kourov is defending well.
Kourov is pushing Raven's head away, looking to escape. Raven manages to hold on to the position though.
Raven trying to control the action but Kourov is working from the bottom.
Raven moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vino Kourov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kourov throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raven wants to control from the top but Kourov keeps moving.
Kourov wants to stand but Raven is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Kourov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven advances position into side control!#SUB#
Raven swings around for an armbar but Kourov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raven's guard.#T1#
Raven is trying to keep Kourov in close.
Raven has a closed guard, preventing Kourov from standing up. #SUB#
Raven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kourov tries to stand but Raven is controlling from the bottom.
Raven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kourov is one step ahead there.
Raven looking to control.
Raven has a closed guard, preventing Kourov from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kourov defends it easily.#SUB#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kourov defends it easily.#SUB#
Kourov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Kourov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raven, up you get! #TD#
Raven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raven lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Raven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kourov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kourov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Raven is trying to keep Kourov in close.
#T3#
Kourov tries to stand but Raven is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raven working a defensive guard here.
Raven is pulling down on Kourov's head to control his posture.
Kourov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kourov is looking to stand up but Raven won't let him.
Raven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raven is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Kourov can't keep his opponent in guard - Raven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raven prevents Kourov from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kourov sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Raven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raven 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Raven!
Our winner, Zane Raven, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Vino Kourov was interviewed post fight and said 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'. |
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Event:
HFC 112: Godwin vs Cango
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Holy clinches.
Holy tries to pull guard but Shakaromanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holy tries to pull guard but Shakaromanov won't allow it.
#TD#
Holy successfully pulls guard.
Holy being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Holy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shakaromanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Holy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakaromanov defends well.#SUB#
Holy has his foot on Shakaromanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakaromanov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Holy is looking for a triangle but Shakaromanov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Holy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shakaromanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Holy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakaromanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakaromanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holy is trying to keep Shakaromanov in close.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Shakaromanov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Holy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shakaromanov is aware though and is defending well.
Holy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Holy has an active guard here but Shakaromanov has managed to pass into half guard.
Shakaromanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakaromanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shakaromanov is trying to control. Holy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Holy wants to control but Shakaromanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shakaromanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shakaromanov wants to control but Holy is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holy tries to clinch there but Shakaromanov circles away.
#CL#
Holy moves into range and clinches up with Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holy's elbow.
Holy jumps guard but Shakaromanov stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakaromanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Holy tries to pull guard but Shakaromanov won't allow it.
#T4#
Holy tries to pull guard but Shakaromanov won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Shakaromanov.
Holy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shakaromanov smiles and moves away.
#KD2#
Shakaromanov lands a big head kick that sends Holy tumbling to the mat! Shakaromanov takes a step backwards and waves Holy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Holy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Olly Holy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holy is looking to clinch but Shakaromanov is avoiding it.
Holy tries to move into range but Shakaromanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Holy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shakaromanov throws a leg kick but Holy checks it.
Holy seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holy tries to clinch there but Shakaromanov circles away.
Holy staying out of range there.
Holy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shakaromanov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Holy pushes Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holy jumps guard but Shakaromanov stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olly Holy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shakaromanov is looking to land body kicks.
Shakaromanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakaromanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that Holy ducks under and follows up with a left that Holy also avoids with ease.
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakaromanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Holy closes the distance and clinches.
Holy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shakaromanov smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Holy has Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Shakaromanov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Holy drags the fight down to the ground.
Shakaromanov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Holy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakaromanov defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Shakaromanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shakaromanov has managed to get both his arms back between Holy's legs - danger averted.
Shakaromanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holy trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Holy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holy trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Holy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shakaromanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shakaromanov wants to control from the top but Holy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Shakaromanov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shakaromanov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Holy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shakaromanov is looking to defend but Holy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shakaromanov! Holy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shakaromanov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olly Holy!
A victorious Olly Holy 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 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chancel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farquharson was covering up waiting for the punch and Chancel finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson has his hands on Chancel's head, controlling the position.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
My spies in Funky Gym inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Chancel
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.
Chancel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (4) Chancel
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Chancel trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson looking to control.
#SUB#
Chancel looking to improve position, pressing down on Farquharson's thigh with his hand. Farquharson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Chancel paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Chancel's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Farquharson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hamish Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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