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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Rock Jr cracks Hartwell White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Hartwell White throwing a counter right hand but Rock Jr manages to avoid it.
Hartwell White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartwell White there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Hartwell White is rocked!
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
Oh Hartwell White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartwell White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hartwell White seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut.
Hartwell White misses with a looping right.
Hartwell White connects with a right hand. Rock Jr shakes it off.
A head kick by Rock Jr misses
enabling Hartwell White to counter with a crisp jab.
Walter Hartwell White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Rock Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Rock Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock Jr! But no joy.#T1#
Hartwell White swings for the body but Rock Jr moves out of range.
Rock Jr feints and then cracks Hartwell White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartwell White down.
Hartwell White sizes up Rock Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hartwell White misses with a hook
and Rock Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rock Jr scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rock Jr darts in and clinches Hartwell White up against the cage.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Hartwell White blocks it.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartwell White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hartwell White fails to land.
Hartwell White is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hartwell White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hartwell White can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartwell White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartwell White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock Jr as Hartwell White tries to tie him up. #T2#
A knee to the head by Rock Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr blocking some punches.
Hartwell White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Hartwell White misses with the head strike.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hartwell White's face.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr digs a right hand underneath Hartwell White's ribcage. Hartwell White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hartwell White in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartwell White blocks it with crossed arms.
Hartwell White looking to stall.
Rock Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Hartwell White misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock Jr scores with a shot to the side of Hartwell White's head.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Hartwell White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hartwell White misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartwell White tries to stall but Rock Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartwell White tries a body shot but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr lands a body shot.
Rock Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartwell White backwards.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartwell White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartwell White misses with a body punch.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Hartwell White is breathing heavily.
Rock Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Hartwell White trying to break out of Rock Jr's Thai clinch. Rock Jr unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Hartwell White to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Rock Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Moltisanti misses with a hook
and Sadrano counters with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moltisanti. Those never looked like landing.
Sadrano tried to counter with a leg kick but Moltisanti avoided it.
Chrissy Moltisanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadrano misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Moltisanti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sadrano's guard.
Sadrano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sadrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moltisanti defends well.#SUB2#
Moltisanti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sadrano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moltisanti, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Moltisanti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Sadrano wants to pass the guard but Moltisanti is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Moltisanti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadrano defends well.#SUB2#
Moltisanti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sadrano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moltisanti.
Sadrano working away.
Moltisanti is trying to escape the position but Sadrano is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moltisanti is looking for a sweep.
Moltisanti is trying to control Sadrano's posture but Sadrano avoids it.
Sadrano wants to stand but Moltisanti has his arm trapped.
Moltisanti is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Moltisanti manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moltisanti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sadrano wants to stand but Moltisanti has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sadrano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moltisanti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sadrano content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moltisanti trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sadrano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4##TD2#
Moltisanti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sadrano's guard.#SUB#
Sadrano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moltisanti trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moltisanti passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Sadrano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrissy Moltisanti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sadrano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sadrano wants to clinch.
Sadrano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sadrano throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Moltisanti sizes up Sadrano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadrano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Chrissy Moltisanti has been cut.
A jab from Moltisanti misses.
Arelvam Sadrano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Moltisanti checks a low kick from Sadrano.
Moltisanti throws a big shot that misses.
Moltisanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moltisanti 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.
Sadrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sadrano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moltisanti.
Sadrano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moltisanti checks a leg kick nicely.
Moltisanti misses with a right hand
and Sadrano counters with a thumping low kick.
Sadrano slips a straight right by Moltisanti.
Sadrano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moltisanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moltisanti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moltisanti blocks an elbow strike.
Sadrano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sadrano.
Sadrano lands a big knee! That's hurt Moltisanti! Oh, he's all over the place! Sadrano lands another knee that sends Moltisanti to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arelvam Sadrano!
A victorious Arelvam Sadrano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The Bike clinches with his opponent.
Jarol lands a shot to the body.
Jarol misses with a body punch.
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
The Bike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jarol.
Jarol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Bike's elbow.
Jarol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jarol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jarol lands a nice shot to the body.
The Bike tries a body shot but Jarol blocks it.
The Bike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bike has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Bike tries to work over Jarol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarol prevents a body shot from The Bike.
The Bike is leaning against Jarol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarol throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bike.
The Bike lands a right hand.
Jarol looking to throw knees to the head but The Bike is blocking nicely.
The Bike lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
The Bike struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarol controls his hands.
#T1#
Jarol blocks a body shot from The Bike.
Jarol tries a body shot but The Bike blocks it.
The Bike looking to stall.
Jarol lands a shoulder strike.
The Bike has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jarol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Bike can turn it around.
Jarol lands a hook that snaps the head of The Bike backwards.
The Bike tries a body shot but Jarol blocks it.
Jarol misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarol misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Bike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jarol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarol.
Jarol prevents a body shot from The Bike.
Jarol lands a knee to the head.
Jarol lands with a light punch inside.
The Bike wants to stall.
The Bike blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Bike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarol throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from The Bike.
Jarol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Bike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Bike.
Jarol tries to throw a body punch but The Bike avoids it by throwing Jarol back against the ropes.
The Bike lands with a right to the head.
The Bike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Bike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarol tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Bike lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jarol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jarol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irlav Jarol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Jarol.
Jarol pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Bike back to the ropes. Jarol follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
The Bike gets tackled into the ropes by Jarol. Jarol maintains the clinch.
Jarol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bike backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Bike.
Jarol digs a right hand into The Bike's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Bike's gas tank.
Jarol lands a body shot.
Irlav Jarol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jarol with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Miketh The Bike has been cut.
The Bike has Jarol pushed against the ropes.
The Bike misses with a punch on the inside.
The Bike misses with some punches.
Jarol misses with some punches.
Good body shot from The Bike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarol's elbow.
The Bike has a couple of punches blocked by Jarol.
The Bike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Bike lands a body shot.
A short right from Jarol on the inside.
The Bike lands a shot to the body.#T1#
The Bike is trying to stall.
Jarol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Bike blocks it with crossed arms.
Jarol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Jarol.
Jarol can't find room to land a body shot as The Bike controls the action.
The Bike tries to work over Jarol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarol can't find room to land a body shot as The Bike controls the action.
Jarol prevents a body shot from The Bike.
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
Jarol misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jarol.
Jarol pushes The Bike back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The Bike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jarol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Bike can do to turn this around?
Jarol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
The Bike is leaning against Jarol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Bike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarol with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarol lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Bike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Bike lands a right hand.
The Bike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bike misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike tries to work over Jarol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Bike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Bike taking a breather.
The Bike misses with a body punch.
The Bike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jarol.
Jarol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Bike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jarol here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Bike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarol misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irlav Jarol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miketh The Bike's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jarol wants to clinch up but The Bike keeps it at a distance.
Miketh The Bike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irlav Jarol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
The Bike moves into the clinch.
The Bike scores with a shot to the side of Jarol's head.
Jarol blocking some punches.
The Bike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bike misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Bike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarol's elbow.
The Bike lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Bike looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bike taking a breather.
Jarol with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Bike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
A short right from The Bike.
The Bike scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Bike is trying to stall.
The Bike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarol blocks an uppercut.
Jarol blocks a body shot from The Bike.
The Bike misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from The Bike.
The Bike tries to throw a body punch but Jarol avoids it by throwing The Bike back against the ropes.
The Bike is pushing Jarol up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
The Bike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Bike stalling in the clinch but Jarol improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jarol as The Bike tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, The Bike scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Bike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Bike struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarol controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Bike misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike lands a body shot.
Jarol misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miketh The Bike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarol 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irlav Jarol!
Our winner, Irlav Jarol, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Dathren darts in and clinches Winters up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dathren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winters.
Dathren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Dathren has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dathren tries a knee to the head but Winters blocks it.
Dathren takes a shot to the head.
Dathren presses Winters against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Winters fails to land.
Dathren has a couple of punches blocked by Winters.
Dathren lands a hook that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Winters scores with a shot to the side of Dathren's head.
Winters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winters takes a shot to the head.
Dathren tries a knee to the head but Winters blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dathren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winters misses with a punch to the body.
Winters has a couple of punches blocked by Dathren.
Dathren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Dathren.
Winters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dathren.
Winters lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dathren fails to land.
Dathren can't find room to land a body shot as Winters controls the action.
Nice body punch from Winters.
A short left from Winters.
Dathren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winters is leaning against Dathren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dathren is breathing heavily.
Winters tries to throw a body punch but Dathren avoids it by throwing Winters back against the ropes.
Winters pushes Dathren back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Winters softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Winters misses with some punches.
Dathren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winters lands a shoulder strike.
Winters cracks Dathren with a nice body shot.
Winters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dathren blocks an uppercut.
Winters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dathren backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winters.
Winters lands a nice uppercut.
Dathren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winters digs a right hand underneath Dathren's ribcage. Dathren let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Winters misses with a punch on the inside.
Winters lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Dathren is rocked!
Dathren scores with a shoulder strike.
Winters is working Dathren over against the ropes.
Winters throws a head punch that misses.
Winters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winters lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Dathren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Winters.
Winters working aggressively here.
Winters lands a shoulder strike.
Winters lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winters.
Winters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winters working aggressively here.
Winters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winters misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Winters.
Winters cracks Dathren with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Dathren goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Dathren wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jordon Winters! |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Gomes
Berendas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.
Berendas controlling the pace.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Berendas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Berendas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Berendas maintains control.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas fails to advance to Gomes's back.
Gomes tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#T2#
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gomes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (8) vs (0) Gomes
Berendas has good solid back control here. #T3#
Berendas is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berendas trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berendas controlling the positon.
Berendas is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Berendas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gomes tries to roll but Berendas sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berendas controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Berendas doesn't have the hooks in and Gomes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (8) vs (2) Gomes
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Gomes wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Berendas tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T6#
Berendas trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes is pressing down on Berendas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berendas is holding on for now.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (8) vs (5) Gomes
Berendas is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gomes trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas is trying to improve his position.
Gomes trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Gomes tries to move to mount but Berendas blocks the move with his legs.
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berendas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gomes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (12) vs (5) Gomes#T8#
Berendas trying to control momentarily.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Berendas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Berendas controls the action.#T9#
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berendas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Berendas keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
Berendas wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Berendas is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Gomes turns into Berendas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (12) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes passes into half guard.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (12) vs (10) Gomes
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Berendas working a defensive guard but Gomes passes into half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Gomes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Berendas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gomes has cracked it and Berendas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Gomes!
David Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soderberg pushes Gabenagus up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gabenagus after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Soderberg manages to pull guard.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg has Gabenagus pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soderberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabenagus has Soderberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Gabenagus#T1#
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soderberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (0) Gabenagus#T2#
Gabenagus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soderberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Soderberg looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg controlling the action here. #T5#
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Gabenagus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Gabenagus is concentrating on defense, preventing Soderberg from advancing position. #T6##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Soderberg is tapping! Great win for Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Nuevos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Nuevos misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Ignacio Nuevos has been cut.
Ignacio Nuevos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein takes a swing at Nuevos's ribcage but misses.
Nuevos throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Nuevos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stein blocks a jab.
Nuevos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nuevos misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Nuevos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stein tries to avoid it but Nuevos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stein to the ground. Stein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nuevos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stein actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Nuevos working the head and body with strikes.
Nuevos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stein's head. #SUB#
Nuevos is working for a kimura but Stein is defending it quite comfortably.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuevos.
Stein is controlling Nuevos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nuevos not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nuevos throwing shots but Stein is blocking nicely.
Nuevos prevents Stein from improving his position.
Nuevos trying to control from half guard but Stein is working away.
Nuevos not doing much here.
Nuevos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuevos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stein looking for submissions off his back.
Nuevos is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nuevos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuevos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stein defending well though.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nuevos is trying to work for a kimura but Stein is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nuevos lands a nice short elbow.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuevos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ignacio Nuevos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Nuevos'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#
Stein throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nuevos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Nuevos has control of the leg.
Nuevos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stein's head.
Stein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuevos trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuevos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuevos keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass. #T1#
Stein wants to control from the top but Nuevos keeps moving.
Nuevos managing to control the position.
Stein trying to control but Nuevos is working from the bottom.
Stein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuevos is keeping the position for now.
Nuevos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nuevos has his foot on Stein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stein works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuevos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuevos is trying to control the position but Stein postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuevos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuevos misses with a right hand
and Stein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nuevos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Nuevos clinches with his opponent.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuevos tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Nuevos's takedown attempt.
Nuevos blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein lands a right hand. #T3#
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Nuevos working aggressively here.
Nuevos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Nuevos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein looking to throw knees to the head but Nuevos is blocking nicely.
Nuevos tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuevos is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Nuevos blocks an uppercut.
Nuevos is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Nuevos.
Stein tries a body shot but Nuevos blocks it.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuevos backwards.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein gets through Nuevos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nuevos.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Nuevos is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuevos avoids the damage to the body.
Stein lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Nuevos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stein tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuevos is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nuevos is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stein is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nuevos dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Nuevos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Nuevos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stein lands with a hook. Nuevos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nuevos with a poor takedown
and Nuevos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuevos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nuevos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuevos.
Nuevos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuevos.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuevos.
Nuevos swings widly with a right hand
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuevos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Nuevos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nuevos drives through with a takedown into Stein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuevos postures up in Stein's guard and throws a big left but Stein blocks it.
Nuevos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stein, not yet. #T1#
Stein keeping moving, preventing Nuevos from controlling successfully.
Nuevos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuevos won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
Nuevos pushing down on Stein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nuevos stalling.
Stein trying to control here.
Nuevos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stein is looking for a sweep. Nuevos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuevos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stein defending well though.
Stein wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuevos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nuevos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuevos somewhat.
Franklin Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Nuevos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stein napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Stein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuevos is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuevos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuevos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuevos working Stein over with strikes. #T4#
Nuevos trying to control the pace.
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuevos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuevos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stein won't allow Nuevos to pass to mount.
Nuevos trying to control the action but Stein is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos trying to advance position but Stein counters by regaining guard.
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 Ignacio Nuevos.
I think Nuevos 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Nuevos!
Ignacio Nuevos 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:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 16 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuang.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches up with Kuang, looking for a takedown. Hlervu pushes Kuang against the cage but Kuang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hlervu as he jumps to the side.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
Tendren Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nedry Kuang.
Hlervu shoots in and drives through. Kuang sprawls well.#TD#
Hlervu 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: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kuang trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
#SUB#
Hlervu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kuang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hlervu pulls his head out easily.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Kuang
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kuang turns into Hlervu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Kuang
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T4#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (16) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuang is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang reaches up to try and control the position but Hlervu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kuang rolls and tries to escape and now Hlervu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (19) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kuang fending off the submission attempt from Hlervu.
Kuang staying busy and making it hard for Hlervu to control. #T5#
Hlervu keeps control of the position as Kuang tries to break free.
Kuang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuang trying to control the hands but Hlervu breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hlervu is hanging on to Kuang's back as he tries to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Kuang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hlervu gets his way!
Hlervu is trying to stick to Kuang's back but Kuang is turning into Hlervu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hlervu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (19) vs (4) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuang is defending well. Hlervu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hlervu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere shoots in and drives through. Makarov sprawls well.#TD2#
Makarov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (0) vs (2) Majere
Makarov 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.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Majere trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Majere drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makarov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (2) Majere
A lull in the action here as Makarov stalls from top position.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere 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.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Makarov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (7) vs (2) Majere#T2#
Majere has given up his back here. Will Makarov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (10) vs (2) Majere
Makarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Majere is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.
Makarov is not going to allow Majere to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Majere is in bad spot here.
Makarov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Makarov wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Makarov keeps control of the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov gets his hands free as Majere looks to control.
Majere can't escape the position.
Majere trying to control the hands but Makarov breaks the grip.
Majere tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarov controls the action.
Makarov tries to get the hooks in deep but Majere pushed the leg off. #T5##SUB#
Makarov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Majere is defending well though. Makarov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Makarov looking for the choke from the back.
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Makarov is hanging on to Majere's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Makarov controls the position.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling from the back.
Majere tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarov is trying to stick to Majere's back but Majere is turning into Makarov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makarov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Majere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (10) vs (4) Majere
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
Majere is just content to waste time from the top position. Makarov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Makarov has control of Majere's left arm, preventing Majere from doing any damage.
Majere won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.#T8#
Makarov is trying to keep Majere in close.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Majere is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makarov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makarov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (12) vs (4) Majere
Makarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9#
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Majere looking for subs off his back but Makarov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Majere wants to sweep but Makarov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (15) vs (4) Majere#T10#
Makarov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Majere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (17) vs (4) Majere
Majere looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (20) vs (4) Majere
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling the position well here. Majere rolled but Makarov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11##SUB#
Majere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makarov.
Makarov controls the position.
Makarov keeps control of the position as Majere tries to break free.
#T12#
Makarov trying to control momentarily.
Majere trying to control the hands but Makarov won't let him.
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.#T13#
Makarov is trying to control but Majere is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Makarov tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Majere can't escape the position.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal 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: River (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
River trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
River keeping hold of Yasalmibaal's head, controlling as best he can.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal tries to move into full mount but can't pass River's legs. #T1#
River struggling a bit here.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yasalmibaal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (8) Yasalmibaal#T3#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
River is working hard here to advance position.
Yasalmibaal looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#SUB2#
River defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yasalmibaal. #T5#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (11) Yasalmibaal#T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
River is looking for a sweep.
River sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T8#
River works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
River working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (11) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#T10#
River trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #T11#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well. #SUB#
River is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasalmibaal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yasalmibaal tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.#T13#
River controls the position from side control.
Yasalmibaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
River tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Leopold Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaw (0) vs (2) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaw trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Shaw is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.#T1#
Gabenagus wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
Shaw moves into full guard.
#T2#
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shaw has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (2) vs (2) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a triangle here but Shaw uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (5) vs (2) Gabenagus
Shaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaw (7) vs (2) Gabenagus
Shaw tries to control but Gabenagus wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Shaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gabenagus can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Shaw is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus is looking to get back to full guard here but Shaw has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (10) vs (2) Gabenagus#T5#
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gabenagus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gabenagus is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6##SUB#
Shaw goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gabenagus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaw but great work by Gabenagus. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (10) vs (6) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Shaw wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gabenagus has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Shaw's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Shaw is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
After winning the bout, Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Yairguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Yairguez looks to move away, Moly throws a big counter combo but Yairguez just gets out of the way.
Yairguez throws a big shot that misses.
Moly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yairguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yairguez looks to throw the jab but Moly is out of range.
Yairguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut. Moly saw that one coming.
Moly throws a quick counter head kick but Yairguez was just out of range.
Yairguez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yairguez swings for the body but Moly moves out of range.
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moly manages to avoid it.
Moly lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yairguez misses with a kick to the body.
Moly throws a quick counter head kick but Yairguez was just out of range.
Moly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Yairguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Yairguez there.
Moly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yairguez misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Yairguez.
Yairguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yairguez misses with the body kick
and Moly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yairguez misses with a body shot
and Moly counters with a leg kick.
Yairguez scores with a jab to the body.
Yairguez is looking to slow Moly down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Yairguez.
Yairguez looks to land a right hand but Moly moved out of range.
Yairguez throws a leg kick
and Moly counters with a good, hard body kick but Yairguez shrugs it off.
Yairguez misses with a hook. Moly ducked under it nicely.
Moly throws a front kick aimed at Yairguez's knee but Yairguez avoids it well.
Yairguez unleashes a big counter combination but Moly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yairguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moly counters with a head kick. That will keep Yairguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moly throws a head kick but Yairguez moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Yairguez. Beautiful body shot.
Moly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yairguez counters with a straight right hand.
Yairguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
As Yairguez backs away, Moly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Moly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yairguez lands with a good body shot.
Yairguez tries to land a front kick but Moly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moly tries to land a front kick but Yairguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moly moves out of range of the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yairguez - that will leave a mark!
Yairguez throws a push kick but Moly slaps the foot to one side.
Moly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Moly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yairguez.
Yairguez checks a leg kick.
Moly throws the kick towards the body but Yairguez avoids it.
Yairguez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Yairguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yairguez misses the shot to the body.
Yairguez with a jab.
Yairguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Moly is just out of range.
Yairguez lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Moly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yairguez throws a nice looking combination but Moly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yairguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick from Moly misses
and Yairguez counters with an inside leg kick.
Yairguez misses with a wild body shot.
Moly tried to counter with a leg kick but Yairguez avoided it.
A jab from Yairguez does it's job there.
Yairguez works Moly's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moly checks a leg kick.
Moly avoids the head kick by Yairguez.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moly might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yairguez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez misses with a looping left.
Yairguez connects with a body shot.
Yairguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moly at a distance.
Yairguez works over Moly's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Yairguez is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Yairguez misses.
Yairguez misses with a body kick.
Yairguez scores with a jab to the body.
Yairguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Yairguez misses with a head kick.
As Yairguez looks to move away, Moly throws a big counter combo but Yairguez just gets out of the way.
Moly feints and then cracks Yairguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yairguez down.
Yairguez misses with a hook.
Yairguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yairguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
#T2#
Yairguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Yairguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Moly counters with a nice body kick.
Yairguez lands a body shot.
Moly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yairguez.
Moly throws a counter high kick but Yairguez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Moly throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Rodri Yairguez has been cut.
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!
A punch combination from Yairguez misses.
Moly misses with a low kick.
Yairguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Yairguez misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Yairguez
and Moly counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
A lazy left from Yairguez finds it's target.
Moly tries to work over Yairguez's front leg with a kick but Yairguez checks it.
Yairguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moly misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yairguez. Moly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moly tried to counter with a leg kick but Yairguez avoided it.
Moly slips a jab and a cross from Yairguez.
Yairguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Yairguez throws an off balance right hand
and Moly counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Moly tenderised Yairguez's leg. Yairguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Yairguez is predictable there
and Moly counters with a head kick. That will keep Yairguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Yairguez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yairguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moly is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yairguez misses with a body kick.
Yairguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yairguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yairguez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMoly.
Yairguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
Yairguez stuns Moly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodri Yairguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yairguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yairguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moly counters with an inside leg kick.
Yairguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Yairguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moly was well out of range. Poor timing from Yairguez.
Yairguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yairguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moly walks into a straight right hand from Yairguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez takes a swing at Moly's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Yairguez.
Yairguez throws the kick towards the body but Moly avoids it.
Yairguez misses with a body shot
and Moly counters with a good low kick that Yairguez was not able to check. #T1#
Moly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yairguez throws a low kick, looking for Moly's leg but Moly calmly moves out of range.
Yairguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yairguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yairguez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Yairguez. Moly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Moly throws a head kick that Yairguez semi-blocks.
Yairguez delivers a nice body kick.
Moly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Yairguez.
Holy Moly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yairguez misses with a hook. Moly ducked under it nicely.
Yairguez throws a looping overhand right but Moly ducks down to avoid it.
Yairguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Moly.
Yairguez throws a counter combo.
Yairguez thuds a left hand into Moly's body.
A big right from Yairguez misses.
Yairguez looks to land a left hand but Moly moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yairguez cracks Moly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yairguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moly moves away.
Moly tried to counter with a leg kick but Yairguez avoided it.
Moly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodri Yairguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Moly.
Moly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut
and Moly counters with a nice body kick.
Yairguez throws a sloppy head kick and Moly moves out of range easily.
Moly is looking to land body kicks.
Yairguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moly misses with a low kick.
Yairguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Yairguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yairguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moly counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moly manages to avoid it.
Moly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yairguez lands with a kick to the temple. Moly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yairguez.
Moly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yairguez lands with a good body shot.
Yairguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yairguez just manages to avoid it.
Yairguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moly checks a leg kick.
Moly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yairguez scores with the left hand. Moly knows he should have avoided that one.
Yairguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Moly is just out of range.
Moly half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Yairguez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodri Yairguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yairguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodri Yairguez!
A victorious Rodri Yairguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Decker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berlioz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decker circles away quickly and effectively.
Berlioz catches Decker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decker walks into a straight right hand from Berlioz.
Berlioz throws a head kick but Decker moves out of range.
Decker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Berlioz throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Decker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Berlioz lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker's corner calls for a 1-2. Decker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Berlioz slips a straight right by Decker.#T1#
Berlioz scores with a leg kick.
Decker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decker is looking to score with low kicks.
Hector Berlioz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Berlioz connects with an inside leg kick.
Berlioz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berlioz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berlioz.
Decker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2##KD2#
Berlioz lands a front kick to the face, that drops Decker to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berlioz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berlioz lands with a nice body punch.
Berlioz lands a jab.
Berlioz scores with a sloppy right hand. Decker should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Decker is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Hector Berlioz should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Decker drops his guard momentarily, allowing Berlioz to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Decker! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Berlioz takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hector Berlioz!
Hector Berlioz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Panic to work.
Panic misses with the head strike.
Seran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Seran lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Panic.
Seran prevents a body shot from Panic.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Panic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panic tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic lands an uppercut.
Seran misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Seran.
#T1#
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran prevents a body shot from Panic.
A body shot lands from Panic.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Panic controls his hands.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran lands with a short shot to the head.
Panic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panic can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Panic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Seran lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Seran.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic looking to slow down the pace here.
Seran works on Panic's body with a couple of short punches.
Seran lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Panic.
Seran cracks Panic with a nice body shot.
Seran lands a body shot.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Panic tries to stall but Seran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panic.
Seran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panic tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran tries a body shot but Panic blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seran.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seran as Panic tries to tie him up.
Seran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panic lands a shoulder strike.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
Seran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
#TD#
Seran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Seran looking to sit in guard and control but Panic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panic defends it easily.#SUB#
Seran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Seran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panic preventing the sweep.
Panic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olyn Seran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Seran tries to keep at a distance but Panic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic lands with a short shot to the head.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
Seran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Panic.
Panic swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Seran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Seran wants to control from the top but Panic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic pulls Seran in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panic controls Seran momentarily but Seran frees himself. #T1#
Seran looking to pass the guard.
Panic looking to control.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Seran is looking to advance position but Panic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Seran is trying to reverse the position but instead Panic has taken his back - oops!#T2#
Seran tries to escape but Panic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Panic is looking to control Seran but Seran is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Seran is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Let's hope that Panic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Panic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Seran right now.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
What can Seran do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Seran tries to break free.
Seran is working hard here to advance position.
Panic keeps control of the position easily here as Seran tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satanic Panic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Seran throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panic 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 Seran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Panic.#CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Panic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Seran lands a really nice looking cross but Panic seems unphased.
Seran slips a jab from Panic.
Panic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Seran lands with a kick to the temple. Panic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Satanic Panic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran misses with a wild body shot.
Seran throws a jab but it's blocked by Panic.
Panic is looking to chop away at Seran's legs.
Seran thumps Panic with a low kick.#T1#
Seran throws a series of punches but Panic avoids them all with ease.
Seran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Panic misses.
Seran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Panic throws a jab when Seran was well out of range.
Seran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Seran tries to keep at a distance but Panic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Panic controls the action.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seran.
Panic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Seran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Seran looking for a takedown.
Panic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panic misses with some punches.
Panic looking to slow down the pace here.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Panic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic gets through Seran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panic blocking some punches.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic throws a head punch that misses.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic lands a body shot.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Panic tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Seran gets control of Panic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Panic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seran 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.
Seran working a defensive guard but Panic passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seran is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Panic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Panic seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Satanic Panic.
I think Panic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Satanic Panic!
Our winner, Satanic Panic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 15 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Hlervu
Bar trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it. #SUB2#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Bar works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Hlervu
Bar trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Hlervu looking for a sweep but Bar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (7) vs (0) Hlervu
Bar wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely.
Hlervu is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hlervu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bar controlling from the full mount.
Hlervu working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Hlervu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bar is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.
Bar is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hlervu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bar content to control rather than advance.
Bar is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Bar is thwarting Hlervu's attempts to control the position.
Bar wants to free his trapped foot but Hlervu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB2#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hlervu looking for subs from the bottom but Bar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (10) vs (0) Hlervu
Bar tries to control but Hlervu wriggling away.
Bar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hlervu to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (13) vs (0) Hlervu#T8#
Bar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hlervu's body.
Bar controlling well, preventing Hlervu from escaping the position.
What can Hlervu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Bar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Hlervu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bar tightening his grip on Hlervu, looking for the choke.
Hlervu tries to roll but Bar sticks to his back.
#T10#
Bar keeps control of the position easily here as Hlervu tries to buck him off.
Bar is trying to control but Hlervu is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
Bar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape. #T11#
Hlervu is working to get back to half guard.
Hlervu tries to control the position but Bar now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bar (16) vs (0) Hlervu
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hlervu breaks Bar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (16) vs (2) Hlervu#T12#
Hlervu trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Bar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Hlervu advances to half guard.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Bar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Hlervu is just content to waste time from the top position. Bar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bar is controlling Hlervu's posture.#T14#
Bar continues to stall.
Hlervu is looking to pass into half guard but Bar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (18) vs (2) Hlervu
Bar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Wilhelm Bar retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
RSE 64: Bloodfrozen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Holmes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winston pinned against the cage. Winston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holmes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Winston checks a leg kick nicely.
Holmes misses with a low kick as Winston jumps back.
Winston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Winston works Holmes's body with a nice hook.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes throws a front kick that sends Winston stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Holmes clinches up with Winston and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Winston is blocking nicely.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes.
Winston can't break the clinch.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Harry Winston has been cut.#BC2#
Winston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winston blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes tries to counter by clinching up but Winston breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Winston connects with a single shot there.
Winston avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holmes connects with a jab.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Holmes shoots in and bounces Winston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.#T3#
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Winston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Holmes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holmes has Winston in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Winston wants to stand but Holmes is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holmes scores with a nice head shot.
Winston lands with a nice body kick.
Holmes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes.
Holmes tries to land a leg kick but Winston saw it coming and moves away.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown but Winston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holmes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Winston throws out a counter right but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Winston.
Holmes throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Winston counters with a crisp one two that drops Holmes! Winston thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Holmes to his feet! Holmes is in big trouble!#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
Winston slips a jab from Holmes.
Winston throws out a counter right but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Holmes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Winston as Holmes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Winston throws a solid leg kick but Holmes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winston.
Winston digs a good body shot into Holmes's ribs.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Winston.
Holmes tries to clinch but Winston moves out of range.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes tries to score with a low kick but Winston moves his leg out of the way.
Holmes throws a hook but Winston blocks it.#T3#
Winston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Holmes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Winston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes is looking to counter the offense by Winston and move into the clinch.
A big left from Winston misses. #T4#
A head kick misses from Winston.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes tries to counter by clinching up but Winston breaks away and moves out of range.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston is looking for the big counter here.
Holmes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston checks the leg kick.
Winston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Holmes rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Winston breaks the clinch.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Holmes moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Holmes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holmes.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winston to keep the fight standing.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston blocks a jab.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Winston lands a lovely overhand right.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Holmes moves into the clinch.
Holmes prevents Winston from breaking the clinch.
Holmes prevents Winston from breaking the clinch.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Michael Holmes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Holmes.
Winston avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winston can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Holmes is predictable there
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Holmes throws a leg kick but Winston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holmes gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Holmes tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Winston is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Holmes buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Holmes!! Holmes is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Winston throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston! |
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Event:
SUPREME 19
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Joe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tomas Tetrev has been cut.
Tetrev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Tetrev tries to get set, Joe tries to push him back and clinch up but Tetrev manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Tetrev gets a clinch.
Tetrev looking to slow down the pace here.
Tetrev lands with a left to the head.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe landing knees to the head.
Tetrev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Tetrev backwards.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Tetrev is stalling here.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tetrev blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that Joe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tetrev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joe up against the cage.
Tetrev takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tetrev is defending well for now.
Tetrev misses with a punch on the inside.
Tetrev can't get the takedown.
Cottoneye Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tetrev.
Joe stops a takedown attempt from Tetrev.
Tetrev misses with the head strike.
Tetrev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tetrev is trying to maintain a safe position but Joe gets an underhook and turns Tetrev into the cage.
Tetrev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tetrev has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
#TD2#
Tetrev has clasped his hands together around Joe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Joe is looking to regain half guard here but Tetrev keeps moving and retains side control.
Joe dodges the ground and pound from Tetrev.
Joe is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Joe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Joe tries to improve position but can't.
Tetrev trying to control the action but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tetrev cracks Joe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tetrev misses with the ground and pound.
Tetrev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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!
Joe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Joe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tetrev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Joe actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Tetrev working Joe over with strikes. #SUB#
Joe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetrev pulls his head out easily.
Joe is not content to let Tetrev control the position.
Tetrev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tetrev.
Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tetrev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Tetrev there. #T4#
Tetrev is keen to just control but Joe is a slippery customer.
Tetrev working Joe over with strikes.
Tetrev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tetrev.
Tetrev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe is refusing to be controlled, as Tetrev sits in half guard. #SUB#
Joe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tetrev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working.
Tetrev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Joe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tetrev lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Tetrev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Tetrev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Tetrev on that attempt.
Tetrev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tetrev slips under a jab from Joe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tetrev! But no joy.
Joe throws a hook but Tetrev avoids it easily.
Joe takes a swing at Tetrev's ribcage but misses.
Tetrev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Tetrev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe throws a poor cross that misses
and Tetrev counters with a nice body shot.
Joe misses with a hook
and Tetrev counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Joe misses
and Tetrev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tetrev throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe.
Tetrev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tetrev clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Tetrev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tetrev pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Tetrev is trying to drag Joe to the mat but Joe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tetrev working aggressively here.
Tetrev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cottoneye Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tetrev.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Joe lands a knee to the head.
Tetrev is trying to stall.
Joe throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Joe.
Tetrev wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Joe.
Tetrev is breathing heavily.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tetrev backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Tetrev backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe cracks Tetrev with a nice body shot.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cottoneye Joe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Joe.
Tetrev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tetrev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Joe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tetrev or not.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Tetrev controls the action.
Tetrev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tetrev can turn it around.
Tetrev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe misses with a knee to the head.
Tetrev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tetrev managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joe prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joe lands a right hand.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Tetrev misses with the head strike.
Tetrev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tetrev blocks a body shot from Joe.
Tetrev blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Joe.
Joe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Tetrev backwards. #ROC#Tetrev is rocked!
Joe jerks Tetrev's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Tetrev drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Joe goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Joe because Tetrev was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Cottoneye Joe!
An out of breath Cottoneye Joe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Berendas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet. #T1#
Berendas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Hunt in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Berendas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Berendas 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.
#T3#
Hunt tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Berendas is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T4#
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt 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.
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Berendas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Hunt has control of Berendas's left arm, preventing Berendas from doing any damage.
Berendas won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T6#
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T7#
Berendas is still trying to improve position.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berendas holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Well, if Hunt 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.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Hunt is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Hunt prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berendas holds on for dear life, controlling Hunt's posture momentarily. #T10#
Berendas tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berendas is looking to escape.
Berendas tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Berendas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Berendas is controlling Hunt's trapped leg to prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now.
Berendas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (4) Berendas
Hunt trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T13#
Berendas sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T14#
Berendas trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Berendas is trying to control but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (13) vs (4) Berendas
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Mike Hunt took some time post fight to say the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Stein pushes Itagaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Itagaki looking for a takedown.
Itagaki is working for takedown but Stein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Itagaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stein is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seishiro Itagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itagaki backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Itagaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
A short uppercut from Stein.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Itagaki has Stein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itagaki has Stein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Itagaki is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Stein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stein has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
A short left from Stein. #ROC2#Itagaki is rocked!
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Itagaki backwards.
Oh Itagaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##BC2#
Stein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stein drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Itagaki's head, knocking him out cold! Stein is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franklin Stein!
Our winner, Franklin Stein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Chen darts in looking for a takedown but Inventius gets double underhooks and turns Chen into the cage.
Inventius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chen goes for a takedown attempt but Inventius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Chen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Inventius has hold of Chen's hands but Chen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inventius's head.
Inventius taking some punishment here, with Chen in his half guard.
Chen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inventius on the ground.
Inventius manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Inventius.
Chen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Inventius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chen defends well.#T1##SUB#
Chen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Inventius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Inventius has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Inventius tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chen controlling from the top position.
Chen works over Inventius with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Inventius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Chen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Inventius throws up his legs and catches Chen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Chen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Inventius! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pinarus Inventius!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinarus Inventius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yoshida shoots in and gets a takedown into Drelas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (0) vs (2) Yoshida
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida won't allow Drelas to sweep him here.
Drelas keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida pushes down on Drelas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drelas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drelas looking to control.
Drelas wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
Drelas pulls Yoshida in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas working a defensive guard but Yoshida manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (0) vs (5) Yoshida
Drelas is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Yoshida content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Drelas tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
Yoshida trying to control the position but Drelas is working away.
Drelas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Drelas is defending well.
Drelas can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Yoshida trying to control the position but Drelas is working away.
Drelas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drelas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yoshida off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drelas (4) vs (5) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Yoshida is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Drelas working for a choke but Yoshida is defending well. #SUB#
Yoshida fending off the submission attempt from Drelas. #T3#
Yoshida is in bad spot here.
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yoshida looking very determined here, making life difficult for Drelas.
#SUB#
Drelas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
I would not like to be Yoshida right now.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Drelas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Drelas is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Yoshida won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Drelas off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
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