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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KIFC 12
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Sari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fonseca shoots in and drives through. Sari sprawls well.
Sari feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Sari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Sari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fonseca can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sari is trying to get an arm triangle but Fonseca is defending well. #T1#
Fonseca tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fonseca is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fonseca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sari lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Sari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fonseca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fonseca is trying to improve his position.
Sari moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Fonseca struggling a bit here.
Fonseca is being controlled here.
Fonseca is trying to control Sari's posture but Sari avoids it.
Sari advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sari moves to the back position.
Sari connects with a big shot to the side of Fonseca's head.
#SUB#
Sari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sari biding his time, controlling Fonseca.
Sari keeps control of the position as Fonseca tries to break free.
#T3#
Sari softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sari biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sari is trying to stick to Fonseca's back but Fonseca is turning into Sari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fonseca.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sari working for a triangle but Fonseca defends it easily.
Sari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fonseca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Fonseca stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sari throws up his legs and catches Fonseca in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fonseca tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sari! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Batara Sari! |
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Event:
KIFC 10
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Sousa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sousa.
Deetoo tries to clinch but Sousa moves out of range.
Deetoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Deetoo .
Deetoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sousa counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa misses with a looping left.
Sousa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Deetoo 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deetoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sousa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Deetoo is rocked!#T1##TD#
Sousa closes the distance looking for a takedown. Deetoo stuffs it but Sousa still has hold of him. Sousa picks Deetoo up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Sousa slams Deetoo to the floor and that's really hurt Deetoo - he doesn't know where he is! Sousa throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Sousa! |
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Event:
TOF 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Leite throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Gino Leite has been cut.
Winston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leite's head.
Leite misses with a right hand
and Winston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Leite shoots in and drives through. Winston sprawls well.
A solid body kick from Winston.
Leite walks into a stiff left hand from Winston.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leite looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Winston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leite throws a right hand that misses
and Winston counters with a low kick, right behind Leite 's knee.
Leite takes one on the button.
Leite could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Winston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Winston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Winston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leite throws an off balance right hand
and Winston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eric Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#Gino Leite's cut is getting worse.
Leite walks forward, straight into a front kick from Winston.
Leite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winston tries to avoid it but Leite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winston to the ground. Winston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winston jabs at Leite's body.
Gino Leite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston cracks Leite with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leite misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leite misses with a jab to the body
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Leite swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leite is breathing heavily.
Leite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winston counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winston bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leite looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Winston lands a front kick.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Winston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leite takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Winston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winston delivers a nice body kick.
Winston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leite had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Winston throws a head kick that Leite semi-blocks.
Leite has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winston.
Winston scores with a hook.
Leite will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Winston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leite. That did some damage!
Leite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leite.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Winston scores with a leg kick.
Leite throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD2#
Winston lands a big head kick that sends Leite tumbling to the mat! Winston takes a step backwards and waves Leite back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Leite is rocked!#CUT2#Gino Leite's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Winston avoids the body shot from Leite.
Leite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leite is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Winston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leite throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Gino Leite's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Winston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Winston scores with a push kick.
Winston throws a leg kick which misses Leite's front leg but catches the back leg as Leite tries to avoid it.
Leite takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leite missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Leite with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winston to score with a decent uppercut.
Leite shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Leite. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Winston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leite.
Leite takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Winston with a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gino Leite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eric Winston! |
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Event:
TH2
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Test shoots in for a takedown but Neto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Test throws a nice looking combination but Neto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neto shoots in but Test avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Neto.
Neto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Neto backs off Test throws a huge counter combo but Neto manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Neto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Test keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Test has control of Neto's left arm, preventing Neto from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neto stops Test from standing up.
Test trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Test has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Test doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Neto throws an elbow that misses. Test uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neto's guard. Nice move by Test!#REVB#
Test postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Neto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Test is aware though and is defending well.
Test sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neto is trying to control the position but Test postures up.
Neto striking off his back but it's not causing Test any problems. #SUB#
Test avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Test has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Test engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB#
Neto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Test gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Test can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Test sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomas Neto.
I think Neto 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomas Neto!
Tomas Neto is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TH2
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Again. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Again pushes Test up against the cage in a clinch.
Again goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Again creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Test tries to pull guard but Again holds him up against the cage and eventually Test drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Again pulls guard effortlessly.
Again has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Again keeping moving, preventing Test from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Again has a closed guard, preventing Test from standing up.
Test wants to control from the top but Again keeps moving.
Test stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Again swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Test trying to control the position from guard on top but Again is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Again closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Again breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Test fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Again avoids it really well and circles away.
Again went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Again closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Test tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Again misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Again successfully pulls guard.
Again knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Test on the ground.
Again wants to sweep here but Test controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Test thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Again showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Again 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 10:9
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Again! |
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Event:
TH2
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Luis rushes Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goncalves tries to break free but Luis pushes him back against the cage.
Goncalves managing to block the knees to the body from Luis.
#TD2#
Luis pulls guard.
Luis keeping full guard, as Goncalves tries to pass.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Luis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luis keeping full guard, as Goncalves tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luis keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Luis has control of Goncalves's left arm, preventing Goncalves from doing any damage.
Luis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Luis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves looking to sit in guard and control but Luis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Luis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goncalves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Luis from controlling successfully.
Luis tries to stand but Goncalves is controlling from the bottom.
Luis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Luis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Luis pushes his legs off easily.
Luis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goncalves working a defensive guard here.
Luis being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luis preventing the sweep.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Luis from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Luis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 9:10
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Luis! |
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Event:
TH2
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Pedro dodges the punch combination from Test.
A looping hook to the body misses from Test. Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Test manages to avoid it.
Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Test.
Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Test.
The crowd cheers as Test lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pedro doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Ze Pedro has been cut.
Pedro staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Test misses the target.
Test looks to land a combination but Pedro avoids it well.
Pedro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test throws a right and a left that Pedro avoids nicely.
Test misses with a body shot.
A combination from Test does no damage.
Test throws a nice looking combination but Pedro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Test throws an overhand right that lands on Pedro's shoulder, as Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Test throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pedro.
It looked like Pedro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Test connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Test misses with a kick to the body.
Test looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedro is just out of range.
Pedro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Test is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Test just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Test fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pedro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pedro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Pedro is rocked!
Test throws a monster overhand right that drops Pedro! Test follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Final Test! |
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Event:
TH1
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Hiddens gets tackled into the cage by Test. Test maintains the clinch.
Test jumps guard but Hiddens stands there with Test around his waist. Test gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Test keeps control of Hiddens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Test ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Test no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Test wants to stand but Hiddens is controlling the position.
Hiddens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hiddens trying to control but Test is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Test has his foot on Hiddens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hiddens works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Test looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Test controlling the position.
Test utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Test keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hiddens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Test has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiddens has managed to get both his arms back between Test's legs - danger averted.
Hiddens controlling from the top position.
Hiddens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Test's guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hiddens tries to free his leg and advance position but Test is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Test fails with the takedown.
Test throws a nice looking combination but Hiddens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Test fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hiddens counters by moving into the clinch.
Test Hiddens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiddens Test.
Test is trying to drag Hiddens to the mat but Hiddens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiddens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Test pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiddens Test comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Test has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 9:10
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiddens Test! |
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Event:
TH1
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
First Test closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Second Test quickly recovers to half guard.
First Test wants to free his trapped foot but Second Test is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Second Test wants to get back to full guard.
Second Test makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Second Test.
Second Test is trying to control the position from the bottom.
First Test has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Second Test is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Second Test looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but First Test is defending well. Second Test quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! First Test has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Second Test celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Second Test! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Goncalves
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Goncalves defends it.
Barnes prevents Goncalves from improving his position.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goncalves is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Barnes not doing much here.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goncalves trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goncalves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goncalves! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Goncalves
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Goncalves wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Goncalves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes controlling from mount. #T4#
Barnes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Goncalves is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (0) Goncalves
Barnes is hanging on to Goncalves's back as he tries to escape.
Goncalves trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip. #SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goncalves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Goncalves right now.
#T5##SUB#
Barnes looking to break Goncalves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Goncalves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goncalves tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Barnes not allowing Goncalves to control his hands. #SUB#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goncalves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Goncalves is in bad spot here.
Goncalves trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
I really don't envy Goncalves right now.
Goncalves has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes has the hooks in. Goncalves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goncalves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goncalves is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes controlling well, preventing Goncalves from escaping the position.
#T7#
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Goncalves trying to control the action but Barnes just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Goncalves is having to fend off submission attempts from Barnes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Barnes doesn't have the hooks in though and Goncalves manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Goncalves#T8#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Goncalves
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Goncalves
Barnes controlling the position.
Goncalves wants to control but Barnes postures up.#T9#
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Goncalves denies him.
Barnes controls the position.
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.
Barnes taking a breather here. #T10##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goncalves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Goncalves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Goncalves tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Goncalves struggling a bit here.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Barnes controlling the position.
Goncalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
Goncalves trying to control here.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Goncalves is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13##SUB2#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Goncalves won't allow it.
Goncalves wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barnes 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.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
KIFC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bundy throws a big shot that misses.
Sousa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Sousa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bundy defending well as Sousa loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy dives in for a single leg takedown but Sousa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Bundy drives through and clinches with Sousa against the cage.
Sousa is looking to break free of the clinch but Bundy has double underhooks.
Bundy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sousa prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Sousa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manuel Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Bundy.#TD2#
Bundy drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Sousa throws an elbow that misses. Bundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sousa's guard. Nice move by Bundy!#REVB#
Bundy stopping the sweep attempt from Sousa.
Bundy trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bundy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sousa wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Sousa is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bundy clinches up against the cage.
Bundy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sousa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Bundy with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bundy or perhaps it was just good defense by Sousa, which made it look bad.
Bundy dives in and grabs Sousa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sousa pushes down on Bundy's head and hops out.
It looked like Sousa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bundy.#T4#
Bundy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bundy avoids the body shot from Sousa.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sousa counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Bundy rushes Sousa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sousa is trying to break the clinch but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Sousa won't allow it.
Sousa wants to break free but Bundy has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bundy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sousa to keep the fight standing.
Sousa stalling in the clinch.
Bundy looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theodore Bundy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bundy fails with the takedown
enabling Sousa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bundy clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sousa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sousa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bundy.
A little feinted left hand from Sousa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy tries to clinch up
and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bundy is looking to clinch.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sousa swivels and escapes.
Manuel Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Bundy.
Bundy shoots in for a double leg but Sousa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sousa is looking for a counter combo.
Bundy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bundy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bundy darts in looking for a takedown but Sousa gets double underhooks and turns Bundy into the cage.
Bundy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sousa's waist but Sousa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bundy off to one side.
Sousa stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Bundy looks for a takedown but Sousa sprawls well.
Sousa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
Sousa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Sousa tries to keep at a distance but Bundy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bundy has Sousa pressed against the cage, preventing Sousa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sousa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Bundy.
Sousa is trying to push Bundy away but Bundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sousa is trying to break the clinch but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Sousa prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Sousa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bundy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sousa wants to get back to striking at distance but Bundy won't allow it.
Sousa is trying to push Bundy away but Bundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Bundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bundy moves to clinch but Sousa breaks away
and Bundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundy misses with a kick to the body
and Sousa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundy throws a sloppy head kick and Sousa moves out of range easily.
It looked like Sousa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Sousa sprawls well.
Sousa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Sousa.#CL2#
Bundy has Sousa up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bundy manages to break the clinch.
Manuel Sousa is winning the standup battle so far.
Bundy darts in looking for a takedown but Sousa gets double underhooks and turns Bundy into the cage.
Bundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sousa throwing a counter right hand but Bundy manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sousa throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Bundy.
Sousa is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Sousa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Bundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bundy!
Sousa dips to his left and cracks Bundy with an uppercut!
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sousa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sousa misses with a takedown attempt - Bundy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Bundy takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Bundy prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy lands a body shot.
Sousa can't break the clinch.
Sousa has had enough of the clinch but Bundy keeps him there for the moment.
Bundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sousa tries to circle away but Bundy has him pinned against the cage.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Sousa manages to get underhooks.
Sousa tries to break the clinch but Bundy is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bundy breaks the clinch.
Sousa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sousa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bundy.
Manuel Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Bundy.#T2#
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sousa swivels and escapes.
It looked like Sousa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sousa counters with a straight right hand.
Bundy wants to clinch.
Theodore Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy with a poor takedown
enabling Sousa to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Sousa circles away easily
letting Sousa counter with a right hand. #T3#
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Sousa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bundy needs to keep his hands up - Sousa had a free shot at his head there.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theodore Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bundy has closed the distance and engaged Sousa in a clinch.
Bundy goes for a takedown attempt but Sousa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sousa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sousa misses its target.
Sousa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sousa wants it to stay on the feet.
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sousa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sousa takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Sousa both land. Nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy closes the distance and clinches up with Sousa, looking for a takedown. Bundy pushes Sousa against the cage but Sousa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sousa circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Sousa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bundy fails with the takedown
enabling Sousa to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sousa 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Sousa! |
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Event:
KIFC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Natta circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Natta. Natta maintains the clinch.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Natta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Natta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva working aggressively here.
#TD#
Natta jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Natta's legs - danger averted.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Natta has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Silva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Natta has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Silva is looking to defend but Natta has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Silva! Natta pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Silva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Natta!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Natta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 22, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mae Joon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Luis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Joon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (0) Luis#SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Luis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luis manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Luis's guard.
Joon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Luis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Joon 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.
Joon tries to free his leg and advance position but Luis is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Luis has his foot on Joon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Luis is looking to cinch up a triangle. Joon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Luis's body to avoid the submission. Luis has instead reached around Joon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Luis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Luis! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 22, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ze Pedro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kyran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pedro (0) vs (2) Kyran#SUB#
Pedro actively working from the bottom here.
Kyran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pedro really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Pedro actively working from the bottom here.
Kyran tries to pass to full mount but Pedro defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kyran 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.
Pedro won't allow Kyran to pass to mount. #T1#
Kyran controlling the action here.
Kyran uses his free foot to push down on Pedro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pedro. Score +3 for passing guard: Pedro (0) vs (5) Kyran#SUB2#
Kyran working for a submission but Pedro is keeping him at bay.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran takes Pedro's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pedro is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Pedro (0) vs (8) Kyran
Kyran keeps control of the position easily here as Pedro tries to buck him off.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pedro wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Kyran working for a choke but Pedro is defending well.
Pedro wants to escape the position.
Good control from Kyran.#T3#
It looks like Kyran 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.
Kyran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kyran is looking for the choke from the back position but Pedro is controlling his hands well.
Kyran not allowing Pedro to control his hands.
Pedro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pedro rolls, trying to escape but Kyran keeps control of the position.
Pedro trying to control the position but Kyran manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyran is trying to stick to Pedro's back but Pedro is turning into Kyran. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyran's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pedro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pedro (2) vs (8) Kyran#T5#
Kyran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro being controlled here momentarily.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedro being controlled here momentarily.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Kyran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kyran 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.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Kyran keeping full guard, as Pedro tries to pass.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Kyran controlling the position.
Kyran wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Kyran pulls Pedro in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kyran has his foot on Pedro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pedro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kyran looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pedro is defending well. Kyran quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pedro has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kyran celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
KIFC 4
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Fonseca takes a swing at McGuilicuty's ribcage but misses.
McGuilicuty lands the left hand.
Fonseca blocks a jab.
McGuilicuty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from McGuilicuty misses.
Fonseca swings for the body but McGuilicuty moves out of range.
Fonseca misses with a body shot.
William McGuilicuty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from McGuilicuty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuilicuty.
Fonseca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuilicuty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuilicuty scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
McGuilicuty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
McGuilicuty cracks Fonseca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fonseca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuilicuty throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it.
McGuilicuty swinging wildly here.
William McGuilicuty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuilicuty swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Fonseca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fonseca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McGuilicuty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fonseca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuilicuty to score with a decent uppercut.
Fonseca throws out a loose jab but McGuilicuty uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
McGuilicuty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fonseca blocks a jab.
Fonseca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from McGuilicuty.
It looks like McGuilicuty has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McGuilicuty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuilicuty counters with a nice uppercut.
Fonseca throws a lazy uppercut
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fonseca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuilicuty lands with a straight right. Fonseca didn't see that one coming.
McGuilicuty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
Fonseca unleashes a big counter combination but McGuilicuty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
A combination from McGuilicuty does no damage.
McGuilicuty looks to throw the jab but Fonseca is out of range.
Fonseca throws out a counter right but McGuilicuty avoids it with no problem.
Fonseca swings for the body but McGuilicuty moves out of range.
McGuilicuty lands a head shot.#T3#
Fonseca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fonseca is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fonseca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook
and Fonseca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuilicuty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fonseca.
McGuilicuty misses with a few strikes there.
Fonseca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fonseca throws a low kick, looking for McGuilicuty's leg but McGuilicuty calmly moves out of range.
A jab from McGuilicuty misses.
Fonseca only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fonseca.
Fonseca moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuilicuty misses with a looping right.
Fonseca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Fonseca's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from McGuilicuty does no damage.
Fonseca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
McGuilicuty catches Fonseca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as McGuilicuty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fonseca doesn't seem phased though.
McGuilicuty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fonseca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fonseca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca moves out of range as McGuilicuty strikes.
McGuilicuty throws a series of punches but Fonseca avoids them all with ease.
Fonseca looks to land a left hand but McGuilicuty moved out of range nicely.
Fonseca misses with a body shot.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown but McGuilicuty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from McGuilicuty misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William McGuilicuty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGuilicuty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuilicuty slaps away a takedown attempt from Fonseca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuilicuty throws a series of punches but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca throws the kick towards the body but McGuilicuty avoids it.
We've been informed that Fonseca has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGuilicuty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fonseca can do to turn this around?
Fonseca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty missing with a left hand there. Fonseca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuilicuty misses with a looping left.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuilicuty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fonseca somewhat.
Fonseca slips a jab from McGuilicuty.#T1#
McGuilicuty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fonseca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from McGuilicuty.
Fonseca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuilicuty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuilicuty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fonseca goes for a double leg but McGuilicuty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuilicuty continues to drive forward.
William McGuilicuty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amandio Fonseca.
Fonseca is breathing heavily.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook.
Fonseca lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuilicuty throws the left hand but Fonseca avoids the punch easily.
Fonseca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuilicuty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuilicuty misses with a straight right.
Fonseca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
McGuilicuty throws a right hand that Fonseca ducks under and follows up with a left that Fonseca also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by McGuilicuty.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fonseca might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McGuilicuty has got the better of the exchanges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuilicuty throws a series of strikes that have Fonseca backpedaling.
Fonseca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
A big left from McGuilicuty misses.
Fonseca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amandio Fonseca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonseca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuilicuty misses the jab.
William McGuilicuty is winning the standup battle so far.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuilicuty throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca shapes to counter with a head kick.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
McGuilicuty with a jab.#T3#
McGuilicuty throws a hook but Fonseca blocks it.
McGuilicuty tries to bum rush Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. McGuilicuty catches Fonseca right on the button with a cross.
McGuilicuty throws a nice looking combination but Fonseca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuilicuty scores with a nice strike.
McGuilicuty misses with a straight left.
Fonseca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuilicuty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuilicuty slips a jab from Fonseca.
McGuilicuty avoids the body shot from Fonseca.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from McGuilicuty.
The crowd cheers as McGuilicuty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fonseca doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
McGuilicuty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fonseca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuilicuty throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
Fonseca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fonseca defending well as McGuilicuty loads up on a big left hand.
McGuilicuty thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuilicuty throws a series of punches but Fonseca avoids them all with ease.
Fonseca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fonseca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuilicuty is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fonseca moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonseca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William McGuilicuty dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A combination from Fonseca does no damage.
McGuilicuty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuilicuty loads up on a big right hand but Fonseca slips the punch.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fonseca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuilicuty misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fonseca! But no joy.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Fonseca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuilicuty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fonseca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuilicuty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fonseca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuilicuty lands with a nice combination. Fonseca backs away looking to recover.
Nice defenses there by Fonseca.
Fonseca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
Fonseca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fonseca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuilicuty misses the jab.
McGuilicuty looks to land a combination but Fonseca avoids it well.
McGuilicuty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuilicuty lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from McGuilicuty finds it's target.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
McGuilicuty throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuilicuty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McGuilicuty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fonseca's head backwards.
Fonseca slips under a jab from McGuilicuty.
Sloppy strikes from McGuilicuty. Those never looked like landing.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from McGuilicuty.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fonseca! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
McGuilicuty lands a left and a right that send Fonseca crashing to the mat, dazed. McGuilicuty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fonseca is rocked!
Fonseca throws a sloppy head kick and McGuilicuty moves out of range easily.
Fonseca is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuilicuty finish him?
Fonseca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from McGuilicuty misses its intended target.
Fonseca seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuilicuty loads up on a big right hand but Fonseca slips the punch.
A nice side step and Fonseca releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuilicuty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fonseca moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuilicuty throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonseca. #T3#
McGuilicuty misses with a straight left.
Fonseca throws out a counter right but McGuilicuty avoids it with no problem.
Fonseca defending well as McGuilicuty loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from McGuilicuty misses its intended target.
Fonseca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from McGuilicuty does no damage.
McGuilicuty tries to bum rush Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fonseca is looking for the big counter here.
Fonseca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuilicuty misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fonseca! But no joy.
Fonseca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuilicuty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuilicuty misses with a looping right.#T4#
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
Fonseca throws out a counter right but McGuilicuty avoids it with no problem.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuilicuty, as that shot connected.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by McGuilicuty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuilicuty misses the jab.
Amandio Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD#
Oooooh!!! McGuilicuty has knocked Fonseca down with a huge combo! McGuilicuty steps away and waves a wobbly Fonseca back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McGuilicuty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonseca.
McGuilicuty throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fonseca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuilicuty throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by McGuilicuty.
And that's the end of the fight!
William McGuilicuty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuilicuty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William McGuilicuty! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tomas Neto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyran keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Neto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kyran turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kyran manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyran (4) vs (0) Neto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto tries to bench press Kyran off him but Kyran keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Neto tries to buck Kyran off but Kyran is having none of it.
Kyran happy to just control the position for now.
Kyran could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Kyran wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neto, who protects the arm well.
Neto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyran off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyran (4) vs (4) Neto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neto has the hooks in. Kyran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Neto looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Kyran fending off the submission attempt from Neto.
Neto controlling well, preventing Kyran from escaping the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Neto goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kyran escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (6) vs (4) Neto#SUB2#
Neto looking for submissions off his back.
Kyran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neto tries to roll over but Kyran keeps him under control.
Kyran content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Kyran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neto for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyran wants to pass to mount but Neto is defending the position.
Kyran slows the pace down in half guard.
Neto wants to control but Kyran is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Kyran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyran is looking to advance position but Neto won't allow it. #SUB2#
Neto looking for submissions off his back.
Kyran uses his free foot to push down on Neto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Neto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (9) vs (4) Neto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Neto tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Neto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (12) vs (4) Neto
Kyran controls the position.
Neto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Kyran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kyran trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Neto doesn't escape. #T5##SUB#
Kyran working for the choke.
Kyran really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Neto.
Kyran continues to stall.
Neto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyran's guard. Nice work there by Neto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (12) vs (6) Neto
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Neto won't allow Kyran to sweep him here. #T6#
Neto pushes down on Kyran's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Neto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kyran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Neto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kyran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyran controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Neto seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Kyran is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Neto is working for a kimura but Kyran is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Neto is looking for a kimura but Kyran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neto to get the leverage.
Neto looks winded!
Kyran manages to get to full guard.
Neto won't allow Kyran to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neto defends well.
Neto trying to control but Kyran is working from the bottom. #T8#
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kyran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kyran working for a triangle but Neto defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Neto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyran dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (14) vs (6) Neto#SUB2#
Neto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyran defends it easily.#SUB2#
Neto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9#
Neto being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Kyran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kyran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neto wants to control but Kyran is keeping busy.
Kyran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Neto has a hand on Kyran's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kyran takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (17) vs (6) Neto
Neto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Neto tries to hold on but Kyran postures up.
Kyran controlling from the full mount. #T11##SUB#
Kyran with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Neto is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Neto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyran moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (20) vs (6) Neto#SUB#
Neto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyran. #T12#
Kyran is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Kyran is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Neto taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kyran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Frank lands with a cross.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but LS slips the punch.
LS appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Freaky Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LS uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
LS looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LS takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Test LS has been cut.
LS is looking to score with low kicks.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LS takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LS defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank misses with a looping left.
LS let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but LS sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LS! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Frank - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LS throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
LS takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LS with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frank to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
LS ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
LS uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
LS takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frank throws out a loose jab but LS uses good head movement to avoid it.
LS slips under a jab from Frank.
LS needs to keep his hands up - Frank had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Frank misses.
Frank checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frank is looking to counter punch.
LS takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#LS is rocked!
LS slips under a jab from Frank.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
LS closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frank quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank is pressing down on LS's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
LS throwing strikes but missing.
LS wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
LS passes Frank's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
LS missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LS missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
LS not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frank trying to hold on to LS's head to control him but LS postures up.
Frank works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frank keeping moving, preventing LS from controlling successfully.
LS loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frank is trying to control the position but LS postures up.
LS lands a couple of elbows.
Frank working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Frank working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because LS has passed into half guard!
LS missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frank is trying to stand up here but LS is controlling him well.
LS is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LS is looking to stall here but Frank recovers full guard.
Frank can't keep his opponent in guard - LS advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LS.
LS is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LS throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
LS 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.
Frank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LS.
LS missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
LS wants to work for an arm triangle but Frank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
LS is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LS.
LS missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test LS's cut.
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#
Frank throws a shot from downtown. LS moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
LS shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
LS missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
LS seems to be looking for submissions.
Frank won't allow LS to pass to mount.
Frank is looking for a sweep. LS is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
LS wants to work for an arm triangle but Frank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LS is looking to stall here but Frank recovers full guard.
Test LS has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LS trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #T1#
LS missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LS trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank 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.
LS trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #ES#
Frank pushes LS off and scrambles back to his feet.
Frank misses with a hook.
LS counters with a body kick.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. LS moves away and avoids it.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LS.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LS sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LS lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frank connects with a right hand. LS shakes it off.
Freaky Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LS sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freaky Frank is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
LS takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frank looks to land a left hand but LS moved out of range nicely.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but LS ducks down to avoid it.
LS appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Test LS is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LS.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by LS.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank misses with a looping left.
Jab by Frank.
LS shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frank sprawls well. Frank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LS gets slowly back to his feet.
LS takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LS walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on LS's shoulder, as LS tries to avoid the shot.
Frank's corner calls for a 1-2. Frank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.
LS walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LS misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Frank - just one landing.
Nice takedown defense from Frank. No joy for LS on that attempt.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of LS 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LS is still on wobbly legs! Can Frank finish him?
Frank lands a lovely overhand right.
BOOM! Frank lands a beautiful left hook that drops LS. LS tries to recover but Frank is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and LS lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Frank! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
That kick from Lagga tenderised Pedro's leg. Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Flagga Lagga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lagga throws a head kick but Pedro moves out of range.
Lagga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Pedro counters with a quick kick to the body but Lagga blocks it.
Pedro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lagga misses with a body kick.
Pedro throws a big counter combination but Lagga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lagga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pedro. That did some damage!
Pedro really is a fat lump.
A nice leg kick from Lagga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lagga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pedro's head.
Lagga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lagga throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pedro's sensitive parts.
Lagga keeps Pedro at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Lagga throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
Lagga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lagga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lagga throws a head kick but Pedro moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Lagga.
Pedro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lagga throws a head kick that half lands.
Lagga lands a high kick!
Lagga tries to score with a low kick but Pedro moves his leg out of the way.
Lagga throws a body kick that misses.
Lagga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lagga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Lagga.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lagga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lagga avoids it.
Pedro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lagga.
Lagga fakes the leg kick and cracks Pedro in the body.
Pedro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lagga.
Lagga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Lagga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lagga scores with a push kick.
Pedro is breathing heavily.
Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lagga scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Lagga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pedro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lagga scores with a spinning back kick!
Lagga lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lagga.
Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lagga.
Lagga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lagga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Lagga with the inside leg kick. #KD2#
Lagga lands a big head kick that sends Pedro tumbling to the mat! Lagga takes a step backwards and waves Pedro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Pedro is rocked!
Lagga circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pedro drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lagga follows Pedro to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flagga Lagga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Jaguar darts in trying to clinch
and Jaguar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaguar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaguar wants to clinch
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaguar has time to react.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Jaguar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Jaguar tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Jaguar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaguar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaguar thinking.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaguar in his tracks.
Jaguar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali cracks Jaguar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaguar throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaguar throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaguar. Jaguar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali scores with a nice strike.
Jaguar walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muhammad Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaguar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali cracks Jaguar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaguar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali cracks Jaguar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Jaguar is rocked!#T3#
Jaguar is holding his hands too far apart here. Ali throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jaguar is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhammad Ali!
Muhammad Ali was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Leite shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense.
Gino Leite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Leite misses its target.
Leite checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lincoln bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Leite shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leite showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leite in particular looking to stall.
Lincoln avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leite.
Leite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lincoln on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leite with the ground and pound but Lincoln uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leite manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lincoln pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leite is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lincoln stopping the sweep attempt from Leite.
Lincoln stands and throws Leite's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leite tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lincoln is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leite has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leite stops Lincoln from passing to mount.
Leite tries to buck Lincoln off but Lincoln is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lincoln is looking to take a break and control but Leite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lincoln working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lincoln working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lincoln tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lincoln has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Lincoln is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leite tries to bench press Lincoln off him but Lincoln keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lincoln is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Leite looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lincoln gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Leite is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lincoln lets go of the hold and Leite can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abraham Lincoln! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Solomon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goncalves should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Goncalves is looking to control Solomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Solomon is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
#SUB#
Solomon seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Solomon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Solomon lands with a punch from half guard.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg.
Goncalves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solomon is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Solomon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goncalves defends it well. #SUB#
Solomon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goncalves defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Solomon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goncalves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solomon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solomon's back!#SUB2#
Goncalves is persistently looking for the submission but Solomon is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Goncalves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Solomon is defending well though. Goncalves let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Solomon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Solomon for a finish.
Solomon biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Solomon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goncalves. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Goncalves struggling to land strikes to the head as Solomon covers up.
Solomon rolls, trying to escape but Goncalves keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Solomon fending off the submission attempt from Goncalves.
Solomon trying to control the hands but Goncalves breaks the grip.
Well, with Goncalves on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Solomon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Solomon tries to escape but Goncalves has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Solomon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goncalves. #SUB2#
Goncalves has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Solomon is in real trouble here. Goncalves gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Solomon is tapping out! Goncalves wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Goncalves! |
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