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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CWC 378
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Eric Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burroughs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burroughs tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burroughs or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Burroughs clinches. #TD2#
Burroughs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Burroughs
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Burroughs is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burroughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Burroughs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Burroughs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Burroughs
Barnes trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes is pressing down on Burroughs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burroughs is holding on for now. #SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burroughs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burroughs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burroughs! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Burroughs
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burroughs.
Burroughs prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (8) Burroughs#SUB#
Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Burroughs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Burroughs#SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (13) Burroughs
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Burroughs gets to mount! Barnes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (4) vs (15) Burroughs#T6#
Barnes tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes regains half guard.
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.
Burroughs won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Burroughs.
#SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Burroughs.
#T8#
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is controlling Burroughs's posture.#SUB#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Burroughs won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
Burroughs won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Burroughs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (8) vs (15) Burroughs
Barnes trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control but instead Burroughs manages to regain half guard.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burroughs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (15) Burroughs
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Burroughs wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Burroughs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnes is staying active.
Barnes wants to take Burroughs's back but he can't do it this time.
Burroughs can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes has hold of Burroughs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burroughs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Burroughs has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Burroughs! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (17) Burroughs
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Burroughs has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Burroughs prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burroughs has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (20) Burroughs
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 20 to 11.
Jimmy Burroughs decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
River misses with a body shot
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili checks a leg kick.
River throws a body punch but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
Khinchegashvili feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khinchegashvili counters with a right hand to the body.
River tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Khinchegashvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but River manages to circle out of the way.
A lazy body kick from River
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Khinchegashvili gets tackled into the cage by River . River maintains the clinch.
River tries a body shot but Khinchegashvili blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River just leaning against Khinchegashvili, taking a breather.
Khinchegashvili trying to land knees to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Khinchegashvili controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili letting River take a breather here.#T1##BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a leg kick
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
River is looking to slow Khinchegashvili down with leg kicks.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Khinchegashvili seems unphased.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River .
River slips a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a big shot that misses.
River throws out a powerful jab.
Khinchegashvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Khinchegashvili tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khinchegashvili blocks a body shot from River .
River misses with some punches.
Good body shot from River .
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khinchegashvili tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khinchegashvili seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from River .
A short right from River . #BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
Khinchegashvili avoids the head kick by River .
Nice uppercut lands for Khinchegashvili. That snapped River 's head back.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab from River .
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khinchegashvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like David Khinchegashvili has been cut.
Khinchegashvili misses with a combination
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River throws a leg kick which misses Khinchegashvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid it. #CL2#
River clinches up with Khinchegashvili and pushes him back against the cage.
River lands a body shot.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River .
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khinchegashvili trying to stall but River improves his position.
River misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Khinchegashvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Khinchegashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khinchegashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khinchegashvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River 's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by River .
Khinchegashvili misses with a straight right.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River tries to score with a low kick but Khinchegashvili moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Khinchegashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khinchegashvili.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River throws out a loose jab but Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Khinchegashvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab to the nose.
River jabs Khinchegashvili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khinchegashvili walks into a straight right hand from River .
River throws an overhand right that lands on Khinchegashvili's shoulder, as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid the shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a body kick that misses.
River scores with the left hand. Khinchegashvili knows he should have avoided that one.
River jabs Khinchegashvili right on the nose. Khinchegashvili blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Khinchegashvili.
River misses the body punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a straight right hand.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khinchegashvili was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Khinchegashvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
River tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for River .
Khinchegashvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Khinchegashvili blocks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with a wild combination.
River tests Khinchegashvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.#KD2#
River lands a big right hand that sends Khinchegashvili crashing to the mat! River stays standing though and waves Khinchegashvili back to his feet!#ROC2#Khinchegashvili is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for River .
Oh Khinchegashvili is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khinchegashvili seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot by Khinchegashvili.#KD2#
River lands a big uppercut and Khinchegashvili crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khinchegashvili looks OK. River waves Khinchegashvili back to his feet!
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River looks to land a right hand but Khinchegashvili moved out of range.
River throws a series of punches but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Khinchegashvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Khinchegashvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Khinchegashvili's head, knocking him out cold! River is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River ! |
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Event:
GAMMA#995 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Raczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Raczynski counters with a straight right hand.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Raczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Raczynski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGuire really felt that one!
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raczynski checks the leg kick.
Raczynski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raczynski lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raczynski connects with a body shot.
Raczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raczynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire feints and then cracks Raczynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raczynski down.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Raczynski checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Raczynski counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
Raczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Raczynski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raczynski avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Raczynski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire misses with a left hand
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire 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!
Raczynski moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Raczynski counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raczynski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raczynski. Raczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raczynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Nice defenses there by Raczynski.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raczynski thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Raczynski moves away and avoids it.
Raczynski avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Raczynski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Raczynski off balance momentarily.
Raczynski checks a low kick from McGuire.
Raczynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raczynski misses with a double jab
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Raczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Raczynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Raczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Raczynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Raczynski shakes it off.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raczynski is able to avoid easily.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raczynski under the eye.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
Raczynski lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Raczynski's knee but Raczynski avoids it well.
Raczynski wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire lands a jab.
Raczynski scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Raczynski counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire'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#
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Raczynski scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
letting Raczynski counter with a right hand.
A big left from Raczynski misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raczynski. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Raczynski looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good shot there by McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raczynski throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Raczynski throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Raczynski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raczynski misses with a low kick.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Raczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raczynski at a distance.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Raczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
Raczynski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raczynski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from McGuire misses. #T2#
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Raczynski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a low kick but Raczynski moves out of range easily.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raczynski.
Raczynski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raczynski there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raczynski takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a nice combination. Raczynski backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Raczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raczynski! But no joy.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
Raczynski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Raczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Raczynski scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Raczynski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Raczynski's shoulder, as Raczynski tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Raczynski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raczynski ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Raczynski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raczynski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Raczynski.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raczynski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Raczynski avoids it easily.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Raczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for McGuire.
Raczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Raczynski's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Raczynski.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raczynski throws out the jab.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Raczynski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raczynski tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Raczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Raczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raczynski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire slips a straight right by Raczynski.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raczynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raczynski.
Raczynski connects with the punch.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raczynski.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Raczynski moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Raczynski's leg but Raczynski calmly moves out of range.
Raczynski checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Raczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Raczynski cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Raczynski checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Raczynski counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
As McGuire backs off Raczynski throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raczynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raczynski slips a jab from McGuire.
It seemed like Raczynski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raczynski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raczynski moves away.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire thumps Raczynski with a low kick.
Iwon Raczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raczynski moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Raczynski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raczynski misses with a body kick.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Raczynski tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raczynski misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Raczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Raczynski moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Raczynski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Raczynski counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raczynski takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Raczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire connects with the punch.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Raczynski finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Raczynski's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire. #T4#
Raczynski throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raczynski thinking.
Some bone on bone action there as Raczynski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire digs a good hook to Raczynski's body.
Raczynski misses with a left hand
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Raczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Raczynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raczynski.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raczynski's sensitive parts.
Raczynski throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
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 Mike McGuire.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
A very excited looking Mike McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 163
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Nadareishvili lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nadareishvili misses the jab.
A head kick by Karter misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Karter misses with a shot to the body
and Nadareishvili makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nadareishvili throws a low kick but Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter moves away from the strike by Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter misses with a kick to the body
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Nadareishvili.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Nadareishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Revazi Nadareishvili has been cut.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karter throws a nice head kick!
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!
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nadareishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Karter .
A lazy left from Nadareishvili finds it's target.
Nadareishvili throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Karter darts in trying to clinch
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nadareishvili misses with a low kick.
Karter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili is looking to chop away at Karter 's legs.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nadareishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter .
A lazy left from Karter finds it's target.
Karter doesn't manage to clinch there - Nadareishvili circles away.
Karter lands with a shot to the body.
Nadareishvili stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter .#CL#
Karter closes the distance and pushes Nadareishvili back into the cage.#BC2#
Nadareishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nadareishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter throws a lazy head kick
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadareishvili scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Nadareishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nadareishvili.
A good leg kick by Nadareishvili.
Karter scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Karter tenderised Nadareishvili's leg. Nadareishvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nadareishvili throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nadareishvili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Karter misses its target.
Nadareishvili staying out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nadareishvili crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karter - the referee stops the clock and Nadareishvili gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karter . Nadareishvili manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nadareishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karter misses with a jab to the body
letting Nadareishvili counter with a right hand.
Karter throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick from Karter lands but Nadareishvili takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Karter , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nadareishvili takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Karter misses with a lunging right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nadareishvili moves away from the strike by Karter .
Karter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nadareishvili on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karter . Karter obviously looking to wear him down.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nadareishvili moves away.
Karter is looking to clinch.
Nadareishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nadareishvili tries to land a leg kick but Karter saw it coming and moves away.
Nadareishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nadareishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter lands with a good body shot.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter lands a head kick. Nadareishvili smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nadareishvili slips under a jab from Karter .
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nadareishvili slips a jab from Karter .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter with a nice calf kick.
Nadareishvili moves out of range of the body kick from Karter .
Karter with the inside leg kick.
Karter checks a leg kick.
Karter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nadareishvili just manages to avoid it.
Nadareishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Nadareishvili blocks a head kick by Karter .
Nadareishvili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nadareishvili misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Karter . Beautiful body shot.
Karter moves away from the strike by Nadareishvili.
Karter throws a shot from downtown. Nadareishvili moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter slips under a jab from Nadareishvili.
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 Sugar Ray Karter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Revazi Nadareishvili's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nadareishvili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karter !
A lazy body kick from Karter
and Nadareishvili counters with a thumping low kick.
Karter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nadareishvili is out of range.
Nadareishvili blocks a head kick by Karter .
Nadareishvili only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nadareishvili scores with a nice strike.
Karter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nadareishvili circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadareishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Sugar Ray Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadareishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
letting Nadareishvili counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadareishvili.
Karter throws a combination that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Karter looks to clinch
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Karter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karter scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Karter missing with a left hand there. Nadareishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nadareishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karter cracks Nadareishvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nadareishvili checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nadareishvili doesn't seem bothered though.
Karter throws a nice head kick!
Karter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nadareishvili.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
Karter slips a jab from Nadareishvili.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Nadareishvili moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Nadareishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Karter . Those never looked like landing.
Nadareishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nadareishvili throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Nadareishvili throws a hook to the side of Karter 's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Revazi Nadareishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nadareishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Karter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karter throws a right and a left that Nadareishvili avoids nicely.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nadareishvili! But no joy.
Karter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nadareishvili misses.
Karter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nadareishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Karter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nadareishvili back to the cage. Karter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nadareishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter .
Karter lands a front kick.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a right hand to the body.
Nadareishvili throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Nadareishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter .
Nadareishvili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Karter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick from Karter lands but Nadareishvili takes it in his stride.
Karter checks a leg kick.
Karter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nadareishvili's hands.
Nadareishvili feints and then cracks Karter 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down.
Nadareishvili lands a leg kick that knocks Karter off balance momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nadareishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nadareishvili swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Karter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nadareishvili throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Karter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nadareishvili's head.#CUT#That has opened up Revazi Nadareishvili's cut even more.
Nadareishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Karter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karter misses with a body punch
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Karter works Nadareishvili's body with a nice hook.
Nadareishvili throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Nadareishvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karter has time to react.
Nadareishvili thumps Karter with a low kick.
Karter throws a big shot that misses.
Nadareishvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karter .
A nice side step and Nadareishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadareishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nadareishvili.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Revazi Nadareishvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Revazi Nadareishvili'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nadareishvili sizes up Karter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karter wants to clinch up but Nadareishvili keeps it at a distance.
Nadareishvili throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Nadareishvili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nadareishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nadareishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Karter throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nadareishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Nadareishvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nadareishvili misses the jab.
Nadareishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Karter coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Karter lands but Nadareishvili takes it in his stride.
Karter with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Karter . Those never looked like landing.
Nadareishvili throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Nadareishvili connects with a leg kick.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook.#T1#
Nadareishvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nadareishvili throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Nadareishvili throws a right hand that misses
and Karter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Karter .
Karter cracks Nadareishvili with a good jab.
Nadareishvili scores with a nice strike.
Karter misses with a double jab
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter throws a combination. Nadareishvili tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#The cut above Revazi Nadareishvili's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karter lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Karter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karter .
Karter misses with a body kick.
Karter cracks Nadareishvili with a good jab.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Nadareishvili's shoulder, as Nadareishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Nadareishvili dodges the punch combination from Karter .
Nadareishvili with the inside leg kick.
Nadareishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nadareishvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nadareishvili throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Karter misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Karter is predictable there
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Sugar Ray Karter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karter throws a series of punches but Nadareishvili moves out of range.
Karter swings for the body but Nadareishvili moves out of range.
Nadareishvili dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karter . That did some damage!
Nadareishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karter moves out of range of the body kick.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Nadareishvili slips under a jab from Karter .
A jab from Karter misses.
Nadareishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nadareishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nadareishvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Nadareishvili moves his leg out of the way.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter throws a lazy head kick
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nadareishvili moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Karter .
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter . Nadareishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nadareishvili lands a right hook to the body.
Karter throws a leg kick but Nadareishvili checks it.
Nadareishvili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karter 's sensitive parts.
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadareishvili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karter wants to clinch
letting Nadareishvili counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Revazi Nadareishvili.
I think Nadareishvili 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Revazi Nadareishvili! |
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Event:
CWC 364
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burroughs but Burroughs pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Burroughs drives through and clinches with Marden against the cage.
Burroughs is pressed up against the cage. Marden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burroughs down to the mat. Burroughs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burroughs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burroughs attempts a counter takedown but Marden avoids it well and moves away.
Jimmy Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.#CL#
Burroughs has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Burroughs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burroughs manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (0) Marden
Burroughs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Marden is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marden regains half guard.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Marden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (4) Marden
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Marden working for a choke but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Marden.
Burroughs trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Marden looking for the choke but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Marden just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB2#
Marden is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burroughs is defending well though. Marden let's go of the attempt for now.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burroughs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burroughs for a finish. #SUB2#
Marden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burroughs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB2#
Marden looking for the choke from the back.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marden doesn't have the hooks in and Burroughs manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (6) vs (4) Marden
Burroughs forces his way into half guard.
Marden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Marden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Burroughs 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 Marden. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (4) Marden
Marden is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marden, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Burroughs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marden's legs.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marden tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7##SUB#
Burroughs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marden is just riding it out for now. Burroughs eventually gives up the hold.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Burroughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marden sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs preventing the sweep. #T9#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (4) Marden
Marden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burroughs prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (12) vs (8) Marden#T10#
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marden looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Marden has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burroughs trying to control but not successfully.
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
Marden is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position. #T11##T12#
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control. #T13#
Marden doesn't have the hooks in and Burroughs manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (8) Marden
Marden being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Marden has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (10) Marden
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burroughs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burroughs has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (10) Marden#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (12) Marden#SUB#
Burroughs has his foot on Marden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marden works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
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RISE 162
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Kape.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Kape ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.#CL2#
Kape takes the fight into the clinch.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Kape is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to break free but Kape pushes him back against the cage.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Kape is controlling him.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kape lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kape prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Kape.
Kape prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to stall.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy is stalling here.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kape can turn it around.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Kape.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kape is keeping busy.#T3#
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A short right from Kape.
Kape being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Kape tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy'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.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kape works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy trying to stall but Kape improves his position.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Kape.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Kape.
Murphy trying to stall but Kape improves his position.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kape.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Kape improves position.
Murphy tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mafula Kape dominated that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kape scores with a nice strike.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kape throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well. #CL2#
Kape clinches with his opponent.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kape gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Mafula Kape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy wants to stall.
#T1#
Kape cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Kape works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kape lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Kape blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Kape pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
A short right from Kape. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy wants to break free but Kape has control.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kape has him pressed against the cage.
Kape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kape.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Kape lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Kape.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Kape.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kape lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Kape lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Kape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Kape digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Kape lands a right hand.
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mafula Kape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Kape finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Kape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kape lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Kape attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kape tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kape closes the distance and clinches.
Kape prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Kape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Kape'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.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Kape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kape is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kape.
Kape cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kape.
Kape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
Kape pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Kape lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Kape.
#T3#
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kape.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kape has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kape as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Kape presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Kape pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kape lands a big right hand that drops Murphy! The killer instinct kicks in and Kape finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kape!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape! |
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Event:
RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Mineiro rushes Nadareishvili and presses him up against the cage.
Nadareishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Mineiro controls his hands.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but Nadareishvili forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nadareishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mineiros head. #TD#
Mineiro pulls guard.
Mineiro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mineiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nadareishvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nadareishvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mineiro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nadareishvili throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mineiro's body to avoid the submission. Mineiro has instead reached around Nadareishvili's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mineiro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elinho Mineiro! |
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Event:
RISE 156
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
DKasada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khinchegashvili's head.
Khinchegashvili dodges the punch combination from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DKasada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from DKasada. Those never looked like landing.
Khinchegashvili sizes up DKasada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Khinchegashvili misses.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DKasada misses with a head kick.
#T1#
DKasada tests Khinchegashvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khinchegashvili slips a jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili tries a quick counter leg kick but DKasada is wise to it.
Khinchegashvili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khinchegashvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
DKasada throws a looping overhand right but Khinchegashvili ducks down to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili looks to land a right hand but DKasada moved out of range.
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. DKasada moves away and avoids it.
Khinchegashvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DKasada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khinchegashvili avoids the head kick by DKasada.
Khinchegashvili throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.#T2#
DKasada checks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy right hand. DKasada should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khinchegashvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
DKasada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and DKasada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body shot.
DKasada catches Khinchegashvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada misses with a straight left. #T3#
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick but DKasada sees it coming and moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Khinchegashvili misses with a lunging right hand
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Khinchegashvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DKasada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DKasada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DKasada lands a left hand.
Khinchegashvili lands with a light punch inside.
DKasada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khinchegashvili throws a punch but it's blocked by DKasada.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khinchegashvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DKasada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DKasada tries to throw a body punch but Khinchegashvili avoids it by throwing DKasada back against the cage.
A body shot lands from DKasada.
A hook to the body from DKasada.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DKasada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khinchegashvili's elbow.
DKasada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Khinchegashvili is working DKasada over against the cage.
DKasada digs a right hand underneath Khinchegashvili's ribcage. Khinchegashvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khinchegashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Khinchegashvili controls his hands.
Khinchegashvili throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khinchegashvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for DKasada.
#BC#
DKasada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DKasada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from DKasada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada'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#
DKasada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khinchegashvili throws out the jab.
Khinchegashvili takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Khinchegashvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DKasada.
Jab from DKasada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from DKasada misses.
Khinchegashvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DKasada on the side of the head.#T1#
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DKasada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DKasada misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili walks into a straight right hand from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab.
Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Khinchegashvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Khinchegashvili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DKasada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khinchegashvili throws a jab but it's blocked by DKasada.
A telegraphed right hand from Khinchegashvili misses the target.
DKasada throws the left hand but Khinchegashvili avoids the punch easily.
DKasada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khinchegashvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DKasada throws an overhand right that lands on Khinchegashvili's shoulder, as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid the shot.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DKasada lands with a straight right. Khinchegashvili didn't see that one coming.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khinchegashvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range as DKasada strikes.
Khinchegashvili is looking for the big counter here.
Khinchegashvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DKasada throws a sloppy body shot
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khinchegashvili.
DKasada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
DKasada throws a sloppy head kick and Khinchegashvili moves out of range easily.
Khinchegashvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
DKasada throws a hook but Khinchegashvili blocks it.
DKasada misses with an uppercut. Khinchegashvili saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for DKasada. That snapped Khinchegashvili's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khinchegashvili throws out a leg kick but DKasada moves out of range and Khinchegashvili only half commits.
DKasada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khinchegashvili slips a jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Khinchegashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khinchegashvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khinchegashvili tries to clinch but DKasada is having none of it.
DKasada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Komedor DKasada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khinchegashvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DKasada throws a head kick that misses.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khinchegashvili.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada misses with a hook. Khinchegashvili ducked under it nicely.
Khinchegashvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Khinchegashvili misses. #T1#
Khinchegashvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DKasada is able to avoid easily.
DKasada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DKasada misses with a right hand
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
DKasada misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khinchegashvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from DKasada.
DKasada scores with a nice right hand.
DKasada takes a swing at Khinchegashvili's ribcage but misses.
DKasada checks a leg kick.
It looked like DKasada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
David Khinchegashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
DKasada swings for the body but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
Khinchegashvili throws a body punch but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a low kick.
DKasada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Khinchegashvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook but DKasada blocks it.
Khinchegashvili lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Khinchegashvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Khinchegashvili misses the shot to the body.
DKasada thows a left - swing and a miss!
DKasada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khinchegashvili.
A punch combination from Khinchegashvili misses.
Khinchegashvili blocks the body kick.
Khinchegashvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Khinchegashvili lands a body shot.
Khinchegashvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick but DKasada moved away.
Khinchegashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DKasada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DKasada slips a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DKasada.
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!
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khinchegashvili's hands.
Khinchegashvili throws a right hand that DKasada ducks under and follows up with a left that DKasada also avoids with ease.
DKasada tries to bum rush Khinchegashvili with a series of wild strikes but Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Khinchegashvili.
Well DKasada 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Komedor DKasada!
Komedor DKasada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXVIl
Date: Mar 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Rolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raczynski to score with a decent uppercut.
Rolf moves out of range as Raczynski strikes.
Rolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raczynski looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range. #TD#
Rolf drives through with a takedown into Raczynski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raczynski being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Raczynski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Raczynski tries to buck Rolf off but Rolf is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Raczynski is looking for a sweep.
Rolf trying to control the position but Raczynski is working away. #SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raczynski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raczynski prevents Rolf from moving into mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raczynski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raczynski stops Rolf from passing to mount. #SUB#
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raczynski, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raczynski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raczynski seems a little lost for a moment, as Rolf dominates the positioning.
Raczynski can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Raczynski! #SUB#
Rolf is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Raczynski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Raczynski shrugs it off.
Rolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rolf seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Raczynski is holding on tight.
Raczynski is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolf controlling from the full mount.
Rolf is trying to control here but Raczynski has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raczynski is controlling Rolf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Rolf clinches.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Raczynski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Raczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rolf as Raczynski tries to tie him up.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski trying to control the position but instead, Rolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raczynski into the cage.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf gets through Raczynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rolf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raczynski lands a right hand.
Rolf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raczynski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raczynski prevents it.
Rolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raczynski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Raczynski finds it's way through Rolf's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Raczynski loads up on a big right hand but Rolf slips the punch.
Rolf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Raczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Raczynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raczynski throws the left hand but Rolf avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raczynski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rolf blocks it well.
Raczynski misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolf misses the target.
Rolf misses the jab.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raczynski.
Rolf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Raczynski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raczynski misses with an uppercut.
Rolf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raczynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Raczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
#T3#
Rolf jabs at Raczynski's body.
Raczynski throws a hook but Rolf blocks it.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rolf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raczynski counters with a leg kick.
Rolf shoots in for a double leg but Raczynski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Raczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Raczynski prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raczynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rolf pushes Raczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jakob Rolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raczynski.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raczynski can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raczynski lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rolf on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raczynski's elbow.
Raczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raczynski pushes off an throws an elbow but Rolf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raczynski trying to stall but Rolf improves his position.
Raczynski looking to stall.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Raczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Raczynski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raczynski.
Raczynski taking a breather.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards. #BC2#
Raczynski breaks from the clinch.
Raczynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rolf swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Raczynski counter with a right hand.
Raczynski with a nice calf kick.
Raczynski staying out of range there.
Rolf misses with a right hand
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Rolf feints and as Raczynski raises his hands in defense, Rolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raczynski managing to control the position.
Rolf trying to control but Raczynski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski is adopting a defensive guard.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raczynski is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Rolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raczynski's guard.
Rolf slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolf is keen to just control but Raczynski is a slippery customer.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Raczynski defending well.
Rolf is keen to just control but Raczynski is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raczynski sees it coming and defends easily.
Raczynski trying to control from the bottom.
Jan Raczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raczynski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rolf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Raczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raczynski keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raczynski.
Raczynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Rolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Raczynski struggling a bit here.
Raczynski prevents Rolf from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Raczynski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rolf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raczynski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolf but great work by Raczynski.#T4#
Rolf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolf tries to get to full guard but Raczynski has control of the leg.
Rolf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Rolf actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Raczynski is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Raczynski.
I think Rolf 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 347
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Read tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burroughs swivels and escapes.
Read shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Read clinches up against the cage.
Burroughs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Read pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burroughs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jimmy Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Read.
Read is pressed up against the cage. Burroughs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Read down to the mat. Read avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Read fails to land the takedown.
Read fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Read fails to land the takedown.
Burroughs has been working on his balance at Eastern Queens MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Read.#CL#
Burroughs moves into range and clinches up with Read.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read wants a takedown.
Read drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Burroughs lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Read#SUB2#
Read throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Read 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.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs is really struggling to control Read but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Read is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Read is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving. #SUB2#
Read has an active guard here but Burroughs has managed to pass into half guard.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Read is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Read moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burroughs won't allow Read to sweep him here.
Read is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs is fighting to break Read's control of his arms but Read is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Read has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Read looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burroughs passes Read's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Read trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
#T5#
Burroughs trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but Read is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burroughs to get the leverage.
Read regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Read
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Read looking to pass the guard.
Read not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Read has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs managing to control the position. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Read wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T7#
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Read wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Read wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Read stays in close to Burroughs's body and controls the position. #T8##SUB#
Burroughs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Read wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Read passes Burroughs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burroughs has his hands clasped together around Read's back. He's all about the action.
Read is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9##SUB2#
Read is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Read eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Read is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Read is taking a breather. Burroughs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Burroughs is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Read is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Read is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to control but Read passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Read#SUB2#
Read tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Read has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Read looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.#T11#
Read taking a break here but Burroughs is having none of it and regains half guard.
Read trying to advance position but Burroughs counters by regaining guard.
Read not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Read wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Read is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Burroughs looking for a triangle here. Read is fighting it but it looks tight! Burroughs pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Read is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jimmy Burroughs!
Jimmy Burroughs 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:
RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nadareishvili.
Kaspersky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nadareishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Kaspersky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Nadareishvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nadareishvili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaspersky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nadareishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaspersky misses with an uppercut.
Nadareishvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaspersky misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut. Kaspersky saw that one coming.
Kaspersky throws a body punch but Nadareishvili moves out of range.
Nadareishvili looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kaspersky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nadareishvili momentarily.
Nadareishvili loads up on a big right hand but Kaspersky slips the punch.#T1#
Nadareishvili misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nadareishvili!
Kaspersky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nadareishvili is avoiding damage well.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Nadareishvili is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky throws an elbow but Nadareishvili slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaspersky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kaspersky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kaspersky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nadareishvili keeps working.
Kaspersky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nadareishvili is avoiding damage well.
Kaspersky staying calm.#T2#
Kaspersky trying to control the position but Nadareishvili is working away.
Kaspersky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nadareishvili parries the strikes from Kaspersky easily there. Kaspersky is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nadareishvili to escape.
Kaspersky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nadareishvili is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nadareishvili knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaspersky on the ground.
Kaspersky with the ground and pound but Nadareishvili regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Nadareishvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Nadareishvili is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky throwing shots but Nadareishvili is blocking nicely.
Kaspersky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaspersky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Nadareishvili as he connects with a hook.
Nadareishvili cracks Kaspersky with an open hand slap.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook
and Kaspersky counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Kaspersky throws a right hand that Nadareishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Nadareishvili also avoids with ease.
It looked like Nadareishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaspersky misses the shot to the body.
Kaspersky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nadareishvili throws a lazy right hand but Kaspersky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaspersky shoots in for a takedown but Nadareishvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nadareishvili is looking to chop away at Kaspersky's legs.
Kaspersky slips a jab from Nadareishvili.
Kaspersky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nadareishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kaspersky to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadareishvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaspersky off the cage and back into range.
Nadareishvili swings for the body but Kaspersky moves out of range.
Kaspersky scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Kaspersky will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nadareishvili takes one to the chin there.
Nadareishvili throws a hook to the side of Kaspersky's head but Kaspersky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook.
Kaspersky cracks Nadareishvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaspersky checks a leg kick.
Kaspersky misses with an uppercut.
Nadareishvili feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaspersky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nadareishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaspersky slips a jab from Nadareishvili.
Kaspersky darts in looking for a takedown but Nadareishvili gets double underhooks and turns Kaspersky into the cage. #T1#
Nadareishvili throws a low kick but Kaspersky moves out of range easily.
Kaspersky fails with the takedown.
Revazi Nadareishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kaspersky.
Nadareishvili missing with a left hand there. Kaspersky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaspersky with the counter takedown but Nadareishvili avoids it easily.
Kaspersky throws a nice looking combination but Nadareishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Revazi Nadareishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaspersky moves out of range as Nadareishvili strikes.
Kaspersky lands a two punch combo.
Nadareishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nadareishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kaspersky throws a poor cross that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaspersky has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kaspersky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nadareishvili swivels and escapes.#T2#
Nadareishvili misses with a low kick.
Nadareishvili drops his hands momentarily and Kaspersky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaspersky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadareishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaspersky counters with a nice uppercut.
Revazi Nadareishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaspersky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
Kaspersky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nadareishvili throws a low kick but Kaspersky moves out of range easily.
Nadareishvili misses the shot to the body.
Kaspersky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili throws a low kick but Kaspersky avoids it.#T3#
Nadareishvili cracks Kaspersky with an open hand slap.
Nadareishvili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nadareishvili there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaspersky staying out of range there.
Kaspersky connects with a right hand. Nadareishvili shakes it off.
Nadareishvili tests Kaspersky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaspersky checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaspersky dips to his left and cracks Nadareishvili with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Kaspersky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaspersky cracks Nadareishvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook. Kaspersky ducked under it nicely.
Nadareishvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaspersky checks a leg kick.
Nadareishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaspersky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadareishvili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nadareishvili there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaspersky moves away from the strike by Nadareishvili.
Kaspersky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nadareishvili counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nadareishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Kaspersky's shoulder, as Kaspersky tries to avoid the shot.
Nadareishvili loads up on a big right hand but Kaspersky slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaspersky. Nadareishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaspersky takes a swing at Nadareishvili's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Revazi Nadareishvili will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nadareishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Kaspersky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Kaspersky with that takedown attempt.
Kaspersky ducks under a wild hook from Nadareishvili.
Kaspersky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaspersky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nadareishvili.
Kaspersky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nadareishvili is looking to counter punch.
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky looks to land a left hand but Nadareishvili moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Kaspersky gets the takedown into side control.
Kaspersky scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Kaspersky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kaspersky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kaspersky in side control, throwing shots but Nadareishvili defends.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Nadareishvili is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Nadareishvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaspersky scoring with punches from side control.
Kaspersky controlling the position. #T2#
Nadareishvili wants to control but Kaspersky postures up.
Kaspersky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaspersky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaspersky controlling the position from side mount.
Nadareishvili taking a bit of punishment here - Kaspersky scoring with strikes.
Kaspersky is looking to take a break and control but Nadareishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaspersky in side control, throwing shots but Nadareishvili defends. #T3#
Kaspersky cracks Nadareishvili with a big elbow.
Kaspersky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaspersky throws an elbow but Nadareishvili slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaspersky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nadareishvili keeps working.
Nadareishvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nadareishvili tries to get out of the position.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Nadareishvili is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kaspersky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nadareishvili will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Kaspersky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Kaspersky is stalling in the full guard.
Nadareishvili looking to control.
Kaspersky wants to pass the guard but Nadareishvili is keeping the position.
Nadareishvili has momentary wrist control but Kaspersky slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nadareishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaspersky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kaspersky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaspersky 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kaspersky!
Nikolai Kaspersky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benjamin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Liam Murphy has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
Benjamin is looking for a counter combo.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
Benjamin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Benjamin counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Benjamin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Benjamin moved away.
Benjamin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benjamin tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benjamin throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Benjamin moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Benjamin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Benjamin counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy misses with a hook
#KD#
and Benjamin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murphy! Benjamin lets Murphy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
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!
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
Benjamin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Murphy tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Liam Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Benjamin's leg. Benjamin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Benjamin takes one on the button.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Benjamin throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Benjamin.
Benjamin throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a body kick that stops Benjamin in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Benjamin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy feints and then cracks Benjamin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benjamin down.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick lands for Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Benjamin.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benjamin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Benjamin moved out of range nicely.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liam Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benjamin back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Benjamin needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Murphy backs away, Benjamin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Benjamin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Benjamin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benjamin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Benjamin walks into a left hand.
A big left from Benjamin misses.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Benjamin's front leg but catches the back leg as Benjamin tries to avoid it.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Benjamin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy stuns Benjamin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benjamin in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
#T3#
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin.
Benjamin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Benjamin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Benjamin is looking to counter punch.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Murphy thows a leg kick but Benjamin checks it
and Benjamin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benjamin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benjamin's head backwards.
Murphy wants to slow Benjamin down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy punishes Benjamin's body with a nice straight punch.
Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Benjamin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Murphy slips under a jab from Benjamin.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Benjamin moved out of range nicely.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Benjamin moved out of range nicely.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benjamin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benjamin lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Murphy misses the jab.
Benjamin throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy cracks Benjamin with a good jab.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Liam Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
It looked like Benjamin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benjamin slips under a jab from Murphy.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Benjamin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Benjamin misses with a hook
letting Murphy counter with a right hand. #T3#
Benjamin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benjamin slips under a jab from Murphy.
Benjamin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Luuk Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Benjamin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benjamin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Benjamin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Benjamin saw that one coming.
Benjamin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benjamin. That did some damage!
Murphy throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Murphy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy! |
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Event:
CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 31 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Burroughs closes the distance and clinches.
Burroughs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alopodis is defending well.#TD2#
Alopodis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Burroughs 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.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Burroughs has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Alopodis#T1#
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there. #T2#
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Burroughs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Alopodis
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Burroughs has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (8) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Burroughs keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alopodis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burroughs.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Burroughs keeps control of the position.
Alopodis 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.#T4#
Burroughs controlling the position well here. Alopodis rolled but Burroughs kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burroughs avoiding Alopodis 's attempts to control his hands.
Alopodis tries to break free.
Burroughs gets his hands free as Alopodis looks to control.
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (2) Alopodis#T5#
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T6#
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T7#
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Burroughs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (11) vs (4) Alopodis
Burroughs is controlling Alopodis's posture.
Alopodis pushing down on Burroughs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Burroughs wants to control but Alopodis passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (7) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to advance position but instead Burroughs slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Burroughs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Alopodis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burroughs's thigh. Burroughs counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Burroughs controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Alopodis trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alopodis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burroughs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alopodis has Burroughs in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (7) Alopodis#T11#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (9) Alopodis
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (15) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (15) vs (11) Alopodis
Alopodis passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burroughs wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
#T12#
Alopodis prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Burroughs is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (14) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis wants to finish this one by submission but Burroughs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alopodis.
Burroughs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burroughs trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (17) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it. #T13#
Burroughs prevents Alopodis from taking his back.
Burroughs wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.#SUB2#
Alopodis is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Burroughs is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Burroughs flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Alopodis anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Burroughs and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Alopodis slips an arm under Burroughs chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Alopodis has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Alopodis is squeezing on Burroughs like an anaconda would it's prey. Burroughs fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GAMMA#988 Barboza v Lovanov
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Watson lands with a hook. Raczynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Raczynski misses.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raczynski manages to avoid it.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson stuns Raczynski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Raczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watson.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Raczynski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Watson.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raczynski misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Watson.#CL2#
Raczynski has closed the distance and engaged Watson in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raczynski lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye. #T1#
Watson working hard to break the clinch.
Raczynski lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Joseph Watson has been cut.
Raczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Raczynski.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raczynski lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
Raczynski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raczynski effectively controlling the action here.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raczynski lands a left hand.
Raczynski trying to stall but Watson improves his position.
Raczynski slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Watson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raczynski prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Watson jumps guard and drags Raczynski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Raczynski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watson is looking to sweep but instead, Raczynski has passed into half guard.
Watson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raczynski defends it easily.
Raczynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Raczynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Raczynski wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raczynski's guard. #REVR#
Watson trying to move into half guard but instead Raczynski has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Watson looking for subs off his back but Raczynski has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Raczynski keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iwon Raczynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Joseph Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raczynski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raczynski moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Raczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Raczynski's guard.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Raczynski, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Raczynski not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Raczynski has control of the leg.
Raczynski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Raczynski looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Watson wants to control from the top but Raczynski keeps moving.
Raczynski 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.
Raczynski is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Raczynski has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage. #T3#
Watson wants to control from the top but Raczynski keeps moving.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raczynski keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Watson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raczynski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Raczynski.
Raczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Raczynski dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Paul Joseph Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watson misses with a looping left.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raczynski.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Raczynski throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raczynski throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Watson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Watson being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Joseph Watson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Watson takes a swing at Raczynski's ribcage but misses.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raczynski.
Watson throws a body punch but Raczynski moves out of range.
Raczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Watson - just one landing.
Watson misses with a body shot
and Raczynski counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raczynski, as that shot connected.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson thuds a left hand into Raczynski's body.
Watson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson is looking to wear down Raczynski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Raczynski misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Watson slips a jab from Raczynski.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson jabs Raczynski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Watson slips a straight right by Raczynski.
Watson throws a low kick but Raczynski moves out of range easily.
Raczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raczynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Watson sizes up Raczynski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Watson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raczynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Raczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
A lazy body kick from Watson
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raczynski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raczynski's waist but Raczynski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
Raczynski throws a counter combo.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Raczynski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson cracks a nice hook into Raczynski's ribs.#CL2#
Raczynski has managed to clinch.
Raczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Raczynski.
Watson tries to pull guard but Raczynski won't allow it.
Raczynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Raczynski leaning against his opponent.
Raczynski scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Raczynski won't allow it.
Watson avoids the elbow strike from Raczynski, against the cage.
Raczynski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raczynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
A jab from Raczynski misses.
A low kick from Watson misses
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Raczynski drives through and clinches with Watson against the cage.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raczynski tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Raczynski back against the cage.
Raczynski misses with a body punch.
Raczynski lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raczynski's elbow.
Raczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raczynski misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Raczynski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Watson takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Raczynski.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Watson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Raczynski regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Raczynski pushes Watson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Iwon Raczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raczynski is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
#TD#
Watson shoots in and bounces Raczynski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raczynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwon Raczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raczynski 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iwon Raczynski!
Iwon Raczynski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krahujec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krahujec.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Krahujec shoots and misses
and Khinchegashvili counters with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Krahujec shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khinchegashvili manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krahujec 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec throws a strike but Khinchegashvili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Krahujec working for a triangle but Khinchegashvili defends it easily.
#T1#
Khinchegashvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khinchegashvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krahujec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khinchegashvili is looking to stand up but Krahujec won't let him.
Krahujec lands a decent punch to the body there.
Khinchegashvili won't allow Krahujec to sweep him here. #SUB#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khinchegashvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili pushes his legs off easily.
Khinchegashvili would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khinchegashvili defends well.#SUB#
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.
Khinchegashvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili pushes his legs off easily.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khinchegashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Krahujec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khinchegashvili wants to control from the top but Krahujec keeps moving. #SUB#
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Krahujec is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili frees his head nicely. Oh but Krahujec has switched to an armbar! Khinchegashvili is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burroughs as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Burroughs instigates a clinch.
Burroughs can't get the takedown.
Burroughs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Toehold tightens his grip and picks Burroughs up, before dumping him to the ground. Burroughs manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.#SUB2#
Burroughs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Toehold escapes and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Burroughs tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold working away.
Burroughs trying to control but Toehold flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Good control from Toehold.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip. #T2#
Burroughs tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burroughs.
Toehold avoiding Burroughs 's attempts to control his hands.
Toehold controls the action.
Burroughs tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Burroughs right now.
Burroughs tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Toehold is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Burroughs tries to break free.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Burroughs right now.
#T5#
Toehold gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control.
Burroughs is really stuck here.
Toehold is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Toehold controls the action.
Burroughs tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Burroughs trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Toehold really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burroughs.
Burroughs just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Toehold biding his time, controlling Burroughs.
Toehold avoiding Burroughs 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Toehold has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burroughs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Toehold is staying active.
Toehold is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him.
Burroughs wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Burroughs is really stuck here.
Burroughs wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tommy Toehold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Romero lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Romero 's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero lands a jab.
Romero misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Raczynski misses the target.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Raczynski scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero misses the jab.
Raczynski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raczynski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Jan Raczynski has been cut.
Raczynski gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Romero gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Raczynski is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Romero !
An out of breath Rock Romero 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:
RISE 145
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Nadareishvili stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nadareishvili wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Hohol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nadareishvili is trying to defend but Hohol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nadareishvili's head.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol drops an elbow to the side of Nadareishvili's head.
Hohol slips a nice elbow through Nadareishvili's hands, connecting with Nadareishvili's forehead.
Nadareishvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadareishvili trying to control here.
Nadareishvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol lands with a punch from half guard.
Hohol scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hohol connects with a nice short shot to Nadareishvili's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Hohol drops an elbow to the side of Nadareishvili's head.
Hohol winds up and cracks Nadareishvili with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili is concentrating on defense, preventing Hohol from advancing position.
Nadareishvili regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hohol.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol postures up in Nadareishvili's guard and throws a big left but Nadareishvili blocks it.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Nadareishvili's brow.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Nadareishvili blocks nicely.
Nadareishvili trying to keep a closed guard but Hohol is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol stands up over Nadareishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nadareishvili has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nadareishvili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol postures up in Nadareishvili's guard and throws a big left but Nadareishvili blocks it.
Nadareishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadareishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohol chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nadareishvili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadareishvili wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nadareishvili can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Nadareishvili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Nadareishvili!#REVB#
Hohol 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.
Hohol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadareishvili's guard. #REVR#
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Nadareishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nadareishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadareishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol stands up over Nadareishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nadareishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nadareishvili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hohol slips under a jab.
Hohol darts in trying to clinch
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hohol thinking.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadareishvili can do to turn this around?
Hohol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nadareishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hohol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Hohol forces Nadareishvili back against the cage and clinches.
Nadareishvili stops a takedown attempt from Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nadareishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Nadareishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Hohol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohol can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Hohol blocks an uppercut.
Nadareishvili gets through Hohol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohol has Nadareishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nadareishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hohol wants a takedown.
Hohol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hohol wants a takedown but no success here.
Nadareishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Hohol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nadareishvili fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nadareishvili stuns Hohol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hohol moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nadareishvili as he jumps to the side.
Nadareishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hohol. #T2#
Hohol blocks a jab.
Hohol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Nadareishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nadareishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Hohol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadareishvili.
Hohol tries to clinch but Nadareishvili is having none of it.
Hohol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohol closes the distance but Nadareishvili moves to the side
and Hohol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook.
Hohol has his takedown stuffed
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hohol misses with a takedown
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Hohol is rocked!#T3#
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hohol tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nadareishvili defends well and Hohol ends up having to push Nadareishvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nadareishvili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hohol with a body shot.
Hohol goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nadareishvili prevents it.
Nadareishvili lands with a left to the head.
Oh Hohol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hohol seems to have got his legs back now.
Nadareishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nadareishvili lands a right hand. #BC2#
Nadareishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hohol tries for a takedown but Nadareishvili circles away easily
and Nadareishvili counters with a big right hand! Oh Hohol is in trouble here! Nadareishvili follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Revazi Nadareishvili! |
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Event:
RISE 142
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Berthier throws a hook to the side of Nadareishvili's head but Nadareishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadareishvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nadareishvili ducks under a wild hook from Berthier.
A big right from Berthier misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nadareishvili! But no joy.
Nadareishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berthier throws the left hand but Nadareishvili avoids the punch easily.
Berthier avoids the body shot from Nadareishvili.
Nice defenses there by Berthier.
Berthier throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili swings for the body but Berthier moves out of range.
Berthier looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadareishvili is just out of range.
It seemed like Nadareishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadareishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nadareishvili throws a hook but Berthier avoids it easily.
Nadareishvili misses with a straight left.
Nadareishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berthier thuds his right hand into Nadareishvili's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nadareishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berthier.#T1#
Berthier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nadareishvili throws out the jab.
Berthier tries to counter by clinching up but Nadareishvili breaks away and moves out of range.
Noah Berthier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadareishvili misses with a body punch
and Berthier counters with a stiff right hand.
Berthier connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Aleksandre Nadareishvili has been cut.
Nadareishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Berthier misses with a straight left.
Nadareishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nadareishvili lands a jab to the nose.
Nadareishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadareishvili throws a shot from downtown. Berthier moves away and avoids it.
Nadareishvili digs a good body shot into Berthier's ribs.
Nadareishvili misses with a straight left.
Berthier is looking to counter punch.
Nadareishvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Berthier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadareishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Berthier controls the action.
Berthier is trying to break the clinch but Nadareishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Nadareishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berthier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berthier has a couple of punches blocked by Nadareishvili.
Berthier lands with a light punch inside.
Berthier misses with some punches.
Nadareishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Nadareishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Berthier.
A right handed body shot lands from Berthier.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadareishvili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Berthier misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili working aggressively here.
Berthier effectively controlling the action here.
Nadareishvili tries to work over Berthier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berthier misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3##BC2#
Nadareishvili manages to break the clinch.
Nadareishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nadareishvili! But no joy.
Nadareishvili throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Berthier counters by clinching up.
Berthier swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadareishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadareishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Berthier.
Nadareishvili is trying to stall.
Berthier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nadareishvilis head.
Nadareishvili tries a body shot but Berthier blocks it.
Nadareishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nadareishvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nadareishvili is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Berthier lands with a light punch inside.
Nadareishvili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadareishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadareishvili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Nadareishvili working aggressively here.
Berthier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadareishvili misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berthier.
A head punch on the inside from Nadareishvili fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nadareishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berthier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nadareishvili backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadareishvili leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nadareishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berthier misses with the head strike.
Nadareishvili working aggressively here.
Nadareishvili controlling the action here for a moment.
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 Noah Berthier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandre Nadareishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Berthier tries to clinch up.
Nadareishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Nadareishvili misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Nadareishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Berthier misses the target.
Berthier lands a jab to the head.
Nadareishvili misses with a looping left.
Berthier misses with a lunging right hand
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Nadareishvili instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Berthier.
Berthier lands a left hand.
Nadareishvili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadareishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Berthier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berthier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadareishvili dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Nadareishvili lands a right hand.
Berthier swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadareishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berthier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Berthier.
Nadareishvili working aggressively here.
#BC#
Berthier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berthier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili misses with a looping left.
Nadareishvili lands a jab to Berthier's midsection.
Berthier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berthier defending well as Nadareishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Berthier scores with a decent looking hook.
Berthier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nadareishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berthier slips a jab from Nadareishvili.#T2#
Berthier misses the jab.
Nadareishvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Berthier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadareishvili scores with a hook.
Berthier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nadareishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadareishvili misses with a body punch
and Berthier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Berthier misses its intended target.
Nadareishvili throws a looping overhand right but Berthier ducks down to avoid it.
Nadareishvili lands with a cross.
Berthier looks to throw the jab but Nadareishvili is out of range.
Berthier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berthier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berthier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadareishvili.
Berthier with a nice cross.#T3#
Berthier misses with a straight right.
Nadareishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berthier.
Nadareishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berthier is looking to counter punch.
Berthier throws a shot from downtown. Nadareishvili moves away and avoids it.
Nadareishvili loads up on a big right hand but Berthier slips the punch.
Nadareishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berthier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nadareishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Nadareishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berthier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berthier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Nadareishvili.
Berthier ducks under a wild hook from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Berthier counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksandre Nadareishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nadareishvili loads up on a big right hand but Berthier slips the punch.
Berthier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berthier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Nadareishvili. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Nadareishvili throws a looping overhand right but Berthier ducks down to avoid it.
Nadareishvili ducks under a wild hook from Berthier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berthier lands a lovely overhand right.
Berthier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nadareishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Berthier takes one to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut.
Nadareishvili swings widly with a right hand
and Berthier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Nadareishvili misses its intended target.
Berthier missing with a left hand there. Nadareishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nadareishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut. Berthier saw that one coming.
Nadareishvili misses with a straight left.
It looked like Berthier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nadareishvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Berthier throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nadareishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandre Nadareishvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleksandre Nadareishvili's cut.
That's time! Berthier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nadareishvili connects with a jab.
Nadareishvili throws the left hand but Berthier avoids the punch easily.
Berthier defending well as Nadareishvili loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berthier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berthier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berthier misses the jab.
Nadareishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Nadareishvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadareishvili takes a swing at Berthier's ribcage but misses.
Nadareishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nadareishvili cracks Berthier with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nadareishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut. Berthier saw that one coming.
Berthier throwing a counter right hand but Nadareishvili manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nadareishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berthier.
Nadareishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Berthier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nadareishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berthier.
Berthier misses with a hook to the body
letting Nadareishvili counter with a right hand.
Nadareishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Berthier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nadareishvili scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Nadareishvili lands.
Nadareishvili lands a jab to Berthier's midsection.
Berthier misses the jab.
Berthier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Berthier.
Berthier throws a body shot but no joy.
Nadareishvili throws a body punch but Berthier moves out of range.
Nadareishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berthier. #T2#
Nadareishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berthier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berthier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nadareishvili manages to avoid it.
Berthier looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadareishvili is just out of range.
Nadareishvili on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berthier swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berthier throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berthier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadareishvili is looking to clinch.
Berthier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nadareishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berthier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Nadareishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nadareishvili misses with a looping right.#T3#
Berthier throws a right hand that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nadareishvili throws a hook but Berthier avoids it easily.
Berthier misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nadareishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berthier throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berthier misses with an uppercut
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nadareishvili connects with a single shot there.
Nadareishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berthier on the side of the head.
Nadareishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berthier.
Good shot there by Berthier.
Berthier throws a right hand that misses
and Berthier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berthier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Nadareishvili comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berthier sizes up Nadareishvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berthier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nadareishvili.#T4#
Berthier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berthier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nadareishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut. Berthier saw that one coming.
Nadareishvili staying out of range there.
Berthier throws a shot to the body.
Nadareishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berthier scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Berthier.
A big right from Berthier misses.
Berthier moves out of range of the strikes.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook
and Berthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadareishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Berthier counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandre Nadareishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nadareishvili 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aleksandre Nadareishvili!
Noah Berthier spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost I know but I'll be back... next time I win...'. |
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Event:
RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Mesquita misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mesquita has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Mesquita has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Mesquita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy stalling in the clinch.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy presses Mesquita against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mesquita wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mesquita takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Mesquita takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Mesquita pulls guard. #T2#
Murphy wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Murphy stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy 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. #T4#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murphy throws a front kick that sends Mesquita stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Mesquita counters by clinching up.
Mesquita jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy gets through Mesquita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mesquita jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Mesquita around his waist. Mesquita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mesquita jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mesquita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Charles Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Mesquita's head back.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.#TD#
Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Mesquita is working Murphy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita taking a breather here.
Mesquita is working Murphy over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
An elbow from Mesquita crashes against the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mesquita.
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
Mesquita lands some shots froms side control.
Mesquita landing strikes.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Murphy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Murphy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mesquita connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
Murphy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Murphy is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Murphy parries the strikes from Mesquita easily there. Mesquita is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murphy to escape.
#SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Mesquita is chipping away with strikes.
Mesquita sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murphy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Mesquita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Mesquita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.#TD#
Mesquita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murphy's half guard.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control here.
Mesquita is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
Mesquita is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murphy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mesquita prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mesquita looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Charles Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Mesquita is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Mesquita seems content to control.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Mesquita stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murphy is looking to get back to full guard here but Mesquita has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Murphy defending against the ground and pound.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
Murphy seems a little lost for a moment, as Mesquita dominates the positioning.
Murphy isn't going anywhere.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mesquita grinds an elbow into Murphy's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Mesquita closes the distance but Murphy moves to the side
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mesquita is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Mesquita is looking to clinch.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Mesquita seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mesquita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Mesquita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Mesquita keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Mesquita ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.#TD#
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
Murphy tries to escape but Mesquita is in control.
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Murphy is working away. #T2#
Mesquita works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mesquita fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#ES2#
Murphy throws Mesquita to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mesquita blocks it well.#TD#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Murphy is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murphy to see if he's OK.
Mesquita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Murphy pushes Mesquita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mesquita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Murphy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita lands strikes from half guard.
Mesquita working Murphy over with strikes.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Mesquita is controlling him
Mesquita content to control rather than advance.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Charles Mesquita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mesquita with a body shot.
Mesquita walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Mesquita fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy digs a good hook to Mesquita's body.
#CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Mesquita has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mesquita wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD#
Mesquita gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.#SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murphy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mesquita to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Murphy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mesquita pulls down on the head and he's put Murphy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Mesquita!
Charles Mesquita retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Nikolau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khinchegashvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khinchegashvili looks to throw the jab but Nikolau is out of range.
Khinchegashvili attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khinchegashvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Khinchegashvili there.
Khinchegashvili missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nikolau. That's going to slow Khinchegashvili down. #CL#
Nikolau instigates a clinch.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Khinchegashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Khinchegashvili moves into range and clinches up with Nikolau.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nikolau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau presses Khinchegashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Khinchegashvili stalling in the clinch but Nikolau improves position.
Khinchegashvili blocking some punches.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Khinchegashvili is trying to maintain a safe position but Nikolau gets an underhook and turns Khinchegashvili into the cage.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
Khinchegashvili looks winded!
Nikolau digs a right hand into Khinchegashvili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khinchegashvili's gas tank.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Nikolau.
I was talking to Nikolau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau lands with a light punch inside.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau presses Khinchegashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Khinchegashvili avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Nikolau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Nikolau presses Khinchegashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau gets through Khinchegashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Khinchegashvili is rocked!
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Khinchegashvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolau finish him?
Nikolau pushes Khinchegashvili against the cage. Nikolau is working some dirty boxing. Nikolau pushes off with a quick right hook! Khinchegashvili goes down! Khinchegashvili tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nikolau moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
A victorious Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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