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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3713 p4p, 389 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 5005 p4p, 497 weight class). Macotti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Sithole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Miss The Misery kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macotti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sithole looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macotti (4) vs (0) Sithole
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is looking to take a break and control but Sithole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
Sithole has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sithole is defending against the submission attempts here by Macotti.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sithole defends it well.
Macotti seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sithole is staying active underneath Macotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macotti is looking to stall here but Sithole recovers full guard.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sithole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sithole has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (2) Sithole
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti working for a triangle but Sithole defends it easily.
Sithole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macotti is looking for a triangle here but Sithole uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (5) Sithole
Macotti tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is working hard here to advance position.
Macotti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sithole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
Sithole not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti tries to roll over but Sithole keeps him under control.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti trying to get back to full guard but Sithole takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (8) Sithole
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macotti is looking for a sweep. Sithole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sithole trying to control from half guard but Macotti is working away.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macotti is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sithole jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (11) Sithole
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to regain half guard here but Sithole keeps moving and retains side control.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macotti tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Macotti is keeping him busy.
Sithole slows the pace down.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
Macotti gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for subs from the bottom but Sithole mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (14) Sithole
Sithole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macotti is looking to escape.
Macotti is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole controlling from the full mount.
Macotti is working to get back to half guard.
Sithole trying to control but Macotti is having none of it.
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (4) vs (17) Sithole
Sithole is hanging on to Macotti's back as he tries to escape.
Sithole keeps control of the position easily here as Macotti tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Macotti's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Macotti's body.
Macotti tries to escape but Sithole has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
It looks like Sithole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is hanging on to Macotti's back as he tries to escape.
Sithole trying to control momentarily.
Sithole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sithole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macotti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sithole wins on points by 17 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moses Sithole waved his t-shirt featuring Anarchy Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 3118 p4p, 364 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4813 p4p, 503 weight class). Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kyoraku slaps away a takedown attempt from Sithole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sithole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyoraku tries to counter with a takedown but Sithole is quick to defend against it.
Sithole moves into range and clinches up with Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sithole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyoraku drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sithole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kyoraku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyoraku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyoraku wants to take the fight to the mat but Sithole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole has hold of one of Kyoraku's legs. Kyoraku is fighting the takedown attempt but Sithole gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (2) Sithole
Sithole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Sithole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kyoraku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is pushing down on Kyoraku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyoraku is fighting to maintain full guard but Sithole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sithole is taking a breather. Kyoraku 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.
Sithole is pressing down on Kyoraku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyoraku is holding on for now.
Kyoraku preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku won't allow Sithole to pass to mount.
Sithole is taking a breather. Kyoraku 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.
It looks like Sithole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyoraku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyoraku pulls Sithole in close to his closed guard and prevents Sithole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sithole controlling from the top position.
Sithole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (5) Sithole
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kyoraku keeping control of the position.
Sithole controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is stalling here. Kyoraku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sithole seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kyoraku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyoraku (4) vs (5) Sithole
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sithole is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Kyoraku politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyoraku prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole tries to improve position but can't.
Kyoraku is staying tight to Sithole's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sithole wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sithole is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sithole seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyoraku dominates the positioning.
Kyoraku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sithole tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku takes a little break here. Sithole wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku is looking to take a break and control but Sithole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sithole is being controlled here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking for a sweep.
Kyoraku just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sithole wins on points by 5 to 4.
Moses Sithole very nearly forgot to thank Anarchy Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4016 p4p, 430 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4771 p4p, 500 weight class). Sithole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Miss The Misery kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Moses Sithole is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sithole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown but Sithole shows good takedown defense.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown but Sithole shows good takedown defense.
Sithole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sithole napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tamland (4) vs (0) Sithole
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland takes a little break here. Sithole wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sithole tries to bench press Tamland off him but Tamland keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole can't do much from the bottom here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tamland controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland staying calm.
Sithole is looking for a sweep.
Tamland taking a breather here.
Tamland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tamland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Sithole is defending well.
Tamland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sithole is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Sithole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Sithole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Sithole tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamland uses his free foot to push down on Sithole's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sithole. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (7) vs (0) Sithole
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Sithole just holding on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sithole tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tamland.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Sithole tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sithole for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Brick Tamland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 744 p4p, 105 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4542 p4p, 489 weight class). Mytilinaios kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sanitarium. Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music. Kostas Mytilinaios is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Kostas Mytilinaios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mytilinaios bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mytilinaios (4) vs (0) Sithole
Mytilinaios trying to control the action but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sithole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sithole gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mytilinaios (6) vs (0) Sithole
Mytilinaios controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sithole is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mytilinaios (9) vs (0) Sithole
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios avoiding Sithole 's attempts to control his hands.
Mytilinaios has good solid back control here.
Mytilinaios is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sithole has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mytilinaios is looking for a rear naked choke here but Sithole reverses the position brilliantly into Mytilinaios's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mytilinaios (9) vs (2) Sithole
Mytilinaios looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole looking to improve position, pressing down on Mytilinaios's thigh with his hand. Mytilinaios seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Sithole paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Sithole's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mytilinaios picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kostas Mytilinaios!
Kostas Mytilinaios is the new middleweight champion!
Kostas Mytilinaios thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 4438 p4p, 473 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14382 p4p, 719 weight class). Sithole comes to the cage accompanied by I Miss The Misery. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sithole tries to keep at a distance but Deeds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deeds is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Deeds gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sithole (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (0) vs (5) Deeds
Sithole can't do much from the bottom here.
Deeds controlling from side mount.
Deeds wants to control but Sithole is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds tries for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
Sithole is looking to reverse the position.
Deeds is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sithole looks calm but he's in trouble here. Deeds gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sithole is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Deeds lets go of the hold and Sithole can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 3805 p4p, 428 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4376 p4p, 473 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sithole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mankowski (0) vs (2) Sithole
Mankowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sithole stacks Mankowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sithole! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (5) Sithole
Mankowski tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A lull in the action here as Sithole stalls from top position.
Mankowski is looking to regain half guard here but Sithole keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.
Sithole controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mankowski tries to roll over but Sithole keeps him under control.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sithole pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but Sithole has control of the leg.
Mankowski wants to control but Sithole is keeping busy.
Sithole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to free his trapped foot but Mankowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sithole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Sithole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but Sithole has control of the leg.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sithole pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole moves into full mount! Mankowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (8) Sithole
Mankowski can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski is just holding on here. Sithole manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mankowski (0) vs (11) Sithole
I would not like to be Mankowski right now.
Sithole controlling well, preventing Mankowski from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski trying to control the position but Sithole manages to sink in the hooks.
Sithole biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mankowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sithole's guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (11) Sithole
Sithole pulls Mankowski in to control the position.
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sithole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Sithole in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (13) Sithole
Sithole controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Sithole pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski looking for subs off his back but Sithole has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sithole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Sithole wants to pass to mount but Mankowski is defending the position.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard but Sithole has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (2) vs (16) Sithole
Sithole forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mankowski (2) vs (19) Sithole
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to roll but Sithole sticks to his back.
Sithole controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Sithole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sithole.
Sithole is hanging on to Mankowski's back as he tries to escape.
Mankowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski turns into Sithole and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (4) vs (19) Sithole
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sithole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Sithole in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (4) vs (21) Sithole
Mankowski looking for subs off his back but Sithole has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sithole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sithole passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (4) vs (24) Sithole
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sithole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sithole is staying tight to Mankowski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski manages to get back to half guard.
Sithole is pressing down on Mankowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mankowski is holding on for now.
Sithole is still trying to improve position.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sithole pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Sithole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mankowski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sithole passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (4) vs (27) Sithole
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Sithole controlling the position.
Sithole is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sithole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sithole is staying tight to Mankowski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mankowski is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski struggling a bit here.
Mankowski tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sithole wins on points by 27 to 4.
Moses Sithole is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Moses Sithole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Anarchy Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Damian Brooks (ranked 1890 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4188 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy. Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Damian Brooks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sithole closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Sithole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sithole is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks is trying to drag Sithole to the mat but Sithole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks wants the takedown. Sithole is fighting it off but Brooks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sithole's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brooks (2) vs (0) Sithole
Sithole is trying to keep Brooks in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sithole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sithole holds on and takes a little breather.
Sithole looking to control.
Sithole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sithole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Sithole is keeping the position.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole keeps trying to improve his position.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sithole keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Sithole is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Brooks won't allow Sithole to sweep him here.
Brooks content to stall in guard here.
Sithole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.
Sithole is continuing to stall.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
Sithole is pulling down on Brooks's head. It's preventing any offense from Brooks, at least for the moment.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controlling from the top position.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Sithole is keeping the position.
Sithole 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.
Sithole controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sithole has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
Sithole wants to hit a switch here but Brooks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sithole there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brooks (5) vs (0) Sithole
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking to improve his position but Brooks isn't that keen on the idea.
Sithole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole tries to hold on but Brooks postures up.
Sithole is looking to get to half guard.
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Sithole defends it well.
Brooks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is desperately trying to improve his position but Brooks has a good base and remains in mount.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sithole is looking to escape.
Sithole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brooks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sithole to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sithole shrugs it off.
Sithole wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brooks is working for a kimura here but Sithole manages to reverse the position and he's now in Brooks's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brooks (5) vs (2) Sithole
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks has control of Sithole's left arm, preventing Sithole from doing any damage.
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sithole is one step ahead there.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Sithole pushes down on Brooks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sithole wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sithole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brooks manages to get to full guard.
Sithole looking to pass the guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Sithole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sithole looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Brooks is controlling Sithole's posture.
Sithole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brooks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brooks (7) vs (2) Sithole
Brooks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole trying to control the position.
Brooks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brooks (10) vs (2) Sithole
Brooks tries for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole manages to get back to half guard.
Sithole is concentrating on defense, preventing Brooks from advancing position.
Brooks is looking for a kimura here.
Brooks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brooks (13) vs (2) Sithole
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Sithole defends it well.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sithole is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sithole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks wants to control the pace but Sithole is squirming around nicely.
Sithole can't escape the position.
Sithole is squirming around, avoiding Brooks's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks wants to finish this one by submission but Sithole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brooks.
Brooks avoids the attempt from Sithole to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Damian Brooks 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:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole and Stacker Pentacost. Chooooooooon! I think Sithole might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Miss The Misery. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentacost moves into the clinch.
Pentacost drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sithole wants the takedown. Pentacost is fighting it off but Sithole persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pentacost's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sithole (2) vs (0) Pentacost
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Pentacost keeps moving.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Sithole tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Pentacost keeps moving.
Pentacost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pentacost dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (2) vs (2) Pentacost
Sithole being controlled here, momentarily.
Sithole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pentacost's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (4) vs (2) Pentacost
Sithole tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Sithole from controlling successfully.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is adopting a defensive guard.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now.
Sithole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now.
Sithole trying to move into half guard but instead Pentacost has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (4) vs (4) Pentacost
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole has Pentacost pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sithole holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole being controlled here, momentarily.
Sithole looking for a sweep. Not yet Sithole, not yet.
Sithole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sithole pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Sithole trying to keep a closed guard but Pentacost is proving a slippery customer.
Sithole has Pentacost pulled in close to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Sithole looking to control.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole is working hard here to advance position.
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Pentacost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sithole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole trying to control the position here.
Pentacost looking to pass the guard.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pentacost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sithole looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pentacost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole working a defensive guard here.
Sithole seems keen to control Pentacost's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole looking to control but Pentacost passes into half guard.
Sithole tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
Pentacost passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sithole! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (4) vs (7) Pentacost
Sithole is working to get back to half guard.
Sithole tries to hold on but Pentacost pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to control but Sithole wriggling away.
Pentacost avoids the attempt from Sithole to control.
Sithole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pentacost sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pentacost is keen to just control but Sithole is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is trying to maintain the position but Pentacost is very close to passing his half guard.
Pentacost trying to control from half guard but Sithole is working away.
Sithole trying to hold on to Pentacost's head to control him but Pentacost postures up.
Sithole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pentacost is pushing down on Sithole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sithole is fighting to maintain full guard but Pentacost has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sithole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pentacost 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.
Sithole trying to keep a closed guard but Pentacost is proving a slippery customer.
Sithole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pentacost is one step ahead there.
Sithole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pentacost looking to pass the guard.
Pentacost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole is pulling down on Pentacost's head to control his posture.
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Sithole controls Pentacost momentarily but Pentacost frees himself.
Sithole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pentacost 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost preventing the sweep.
Sithole working a defensive guard but Pentacost passes into half guard.
Sithole wants to get back to full guard.
Pentacost looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sithole tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Pentacost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pentacost is keen to just control but Sithole is a slippery customer.
Sithole wants to get back to full guard.
Sithole holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sithole trying to control but Pentacost postures up.
Sithole wants to control but Pentacost passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (4) vs (10) Pentacost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sithole trying to remain calm as Pentacost controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost wins on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath Stacker Pentacost 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:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole and Lenny Lukens Jr. Sithole's entrance music is I Miss The Misery. A fine choice. Lenny Lukens Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lukens Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sithole is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lukens Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lukens Jr gets control of Sithole's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lukens Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lukens Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Lukens Jr, not yet.
Sithole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sithole tries to free his leg and advance position but Lukens Jr is retaining full guard.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Sithole from controlling successfully.
Sithole won't allow Lukens Jr to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lukens Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lukens Jr working a defensive guard here.
Sithole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sithole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sithole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (3) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sithole moves into full mount! Lukens Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (6) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sithole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lukens Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sithole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lukens Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sithole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sithole seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lukens Jr has recovered full guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukens Jr is keeping the position for now.
Sithole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Sithole controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
Sithole postures up.
Sithole forces his way into half guard.
Sithole wants to free his trapped foot but Lukens Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Lukens Jr is staying active underneath Sithole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sithole is looking to stall here but Lukens Jr recovers full guard.
Sithole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (9) vs (0) Lukens Jr
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sithole prevents Lukens Jr from improving his position.
Sithole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Sithole is controlling well.
Sithole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lukens Jr is staying active underneath Sithole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is pressing down on Sithole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sithole slips nicely into half guard.
Lukens Jr is looking to improve his position.
Lukens Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sithole passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (12) vs (0) Lukens Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lukens Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lukens Jr is looking to reverse the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lukens Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sithole but great work by Lukens Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sithole (12) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sithole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sithole tries to improve position but can't.
Sithole is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Sithole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sithole is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole struggling a bit here.
Sithole keeps Lukens Jr under control for a moment.
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lukens Jr looking to control but instead Sithole has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lukens Jr trying to control from half guard but Sithole is working away.
Lukens Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sithole is just riding it out for now. Lukens Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Sithole is positioning himself well to prevent Lukens Jr advancing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lukens Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lukens Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sithole (16) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Sithole not allowing Lukens Jr to control his hands.
Sithole is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lukens Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lukens Jr for a finish.
Sithole is hanging on to Lukens Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Lukens Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sithole controlling well, preventing Lukens Jr from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sithole is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lukens Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lukens Jr just trying to survive but Sithole is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sithole looking to break Lukens Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lukens Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sithole will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lukens Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sithole's guard. Nice work there by Lukens Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (16) vs (6) Lukens Jr
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully.
Lukens Jr 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.
Sithole has Lukens Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Sithole wants to sweep here but Lukens Jr controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sithole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole managing to control the position.
Sithole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lukens Jr is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is adopting a defensive guard.
Lukens Jr postures up.
Lukens Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lukens Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sithole wants to sweep but no luck.
Sithole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (18) vs (6) Lukens Jr
Sithole drops back looking for a leg! Lukens Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lukens Jr manages to kick Sithole off! Sithole jumps back into Lukens Jr's guard.
Sithole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Sithole postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Lukens Jr is keeping the position.
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sithole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sithole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Lukens Jr pushes a forearm under Sithole's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sithole is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Lukens Jr! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole and Marat Magomedov. Sithole comes to the cage accompanied by I Miss The Misery. Magomedov has chosen Evangelion OST - The Beast II as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sithole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sithole has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magomedov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sithole (2) vs (0) Magomedov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sithole is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Our spies down at at Forest Hill Gym inform us that Magomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Sithole is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sithole tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Sithole is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sithole avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov stands and throws Sithole's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Sithole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sithole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sithole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sithole is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Sithole trying to control the position.
Sithole pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sithole controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sithole is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Sithole has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sithole is retaining full guard.
Sithole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole managing to control the position.
Sithole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Sithole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (4) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Sithole controlling him for the moment.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sithole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sithole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole advances to half guard.
Sithole 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.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Sithole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sithole is working for a submission of some sort.
Sithole is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Sithole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Sithole keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sithole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov is pulling down on Sithole's head. It's preventing any offense from Sithole, at least for the moment.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole preventing the sweep.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov seems keen to control Sithole's posture.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (7) vs (5) Magomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sithole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sithole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sithole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sithole goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sithole but great work by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sithole (7) vs (9) Magomedov
You can see the frustration on Sithole's face as Magomedov controls the position.
Sithole is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sithole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sithole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (9) vs (9) Magomedov
Sithole is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sithole to get the leverage.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sithole prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Sithole is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Sithole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov is controlling Sithole's trapped leg to prevent Sithole from advancing to side control.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Sithole keeps him under control.
Sithole is looking for a kimura here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking for a kimura here.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Sithole keeps him under control.
Sithole 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.
Magomedov gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sithole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sithole passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Sithole postures up.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sithole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is pressing down on Sithole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sithole tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sithole seems to be looking for submissions.
Sithole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Sithole eventually gives up the hold.
Sithole trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Sithole has control of the leg.
Sithole seems to be looking for submissions.
Sithole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Sithole is looking to stall here but Magomedov recovers full guard.
Sithole preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Sithole is proving a slippery customer.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Sithole gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Sithole takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Moses Sithole gave a mention to Anarchy Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Marat Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back to break this boy, you will see'. |
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Event:
gc131.5
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Sithole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kind throwing a counter right hand but Sithole manages to avoid it.
Kind tests Sithole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kind.
Sithole misses the jab.
Sithole scores with a jab to the head.
Kind 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.
Kind lands a right hook to the body.
Kind misses with a wild body shot.
Sithole scores with a jab.
Sithole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sithole shoots for a takedown but Kind saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kind looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Sithole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sithole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sithole thows a huge punch but Kind dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Sithole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sithole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sithole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sithole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole is trying to control. Kind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sithole trying to control from Kind's half guard. Kind has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kind is looking to stand up but Sithole isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sithole looking to sit in guard and control but Kind gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kind postures up.
Kind tries to stand but Sithole is controlling from the bottom.
Kind controlling from the top position.
Kind's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sithole controlling the position.
Sithole is looking to sweep but instead, Kind has passed into half guard.
Kind moves nicely into side control.
Kind working away.
Sithole tries to improve position but can't.
Sithole is letting Kind control him for a moment.
Sithole can't do much from the bottom here.
Kind wants to stand but Sithole has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #T4#
Kind is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kind continues to stall.
Kind looking to pass the guard.
Sithole wants to sweep but no luck.
Kind has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sithole is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sithole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kind trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Champ Kind will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sithole.
Sithole misses with a lunging right hand
and Kind counters with a good low kick that Sithole was not able to check.
Sithole connects with a nice looking jab.
Kind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kind stuffs the takedown attempt from Sithole. Sithole gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kind - that will leave a mark!
Sithole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kind makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sithole fails to land the takedown.
Champ Kind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
Sithole fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Sithole fails with the takedown
letting Kind counter with a right hand.
Sithole is breathing heavily.
Kind lands a really nice looking cross but Sithole seems unphased.
Sithole motions for Kind to come forward. Sithole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kind was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sithole throws a leg kick
and Kind counters with a good low kick that Sithole was not able to check.
Sithole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sithole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sithole misses the shot to the body.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sithole throws a leg kick but Kind sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sithole connects with a leg kick. Kind looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kind lands the left hand.#ROC#
Sithole is rocked!
Kind closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sithole out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Champ Kind!
Champ Kind 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:
gc125
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Sithole motions for Finkle to come forward. Sithole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finkle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sithole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkle throws out a loose jab but Sithole uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Finkle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sithole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sithole is looking to work some ground and pound but Finkle has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finkle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sithole landing with the ground and pound.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finkle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully.
Sithole wants to sweep but no luck.
Finkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sithole wants to hit a switch here but Finkle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sithole there!
Finkle thowing shots but they're missing.
Sithole can't escape the position.
#T2#
Finkle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sithole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finkle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sithole tries to lock up and control but Finkle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sithole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sithole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sithole is looking to get back to full guard here but Finkle has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sithole regains half guard.
Sithole is pressing down on Finkle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sithole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sithole trying to control the position.
Finkle stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole trying to keep a closed guard but Finkle is proving a slippery customer.
Finkle throwing strikes from guard but Sithole blocks nicely.
Sithole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #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.
Finkle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finkle trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finkle tries a low kick but Sithole avoids it.
Finkle with a nice cross.
Finkle throws the left hand but Sithole avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Sithole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Finkle's half guard.
Finkle taking some punishment here, with Sithole in his half guard.
Sithole drops an elbow to the side of Finkle's head.
Sithole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sithole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sithole misses with a head shot. Finkle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Finkle controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Finkle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Finkle misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Sithole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sithole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finkle holds on and takes a little breather.
Finkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Finkle, not yet.
Finkle controlling Sithole's posture.
Finkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sithole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Sithole pushing down on Finkle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finkle trying to control from the bottom.
Sithole lands with a punch from half guard.
Finkle is trying to maintain the position but Sithole is very close to passing his half guard.
Moses Sithole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finkle has his hands clasped together around Sithole's back. He's all about the action.
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. Sithole connects with a nice short shot to Finkle's temple.
Sithole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Finkle taking some punishment here, with Sithole in his half guard.
Sithole winds up and cracks Finkle with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Finkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sithole.
Sithole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finkle is trying to get back to full guard.
Sithole throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finkle to regain full guard.
Sithole throws an elbow that misses. Finkle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sithole's guard. Nice move by Finkle!#REVR#
Finkle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sithole wants to sweep here but Finkle controlling him for the moment.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
Sithole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sithole working a defensive guard here.
Sithole controlling the position.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sithole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sithole being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sithole slips under a jab from Finkle.
Sithole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sithole cracks Finkle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sithole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Sithole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finkle's sensitive parts.
Finkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finkle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sithole connects with the punch.
Finkle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finkle is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Sithole scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Finkle is trying to control but can't.
Sithole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finkle manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sithole is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sithole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finkle is fending him off so far but Sithole persists. Nope, Finkle circles away and we're back to standing.
Finkle lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Finkle connects with an inside leg kick.
Sithole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sithole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkle.
Sithole throws a body punch but Finkle moves out of range.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkle.
Ray Finkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkle dodges the punch combination from Sithole.
Sithole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Sithole shoots in and bounces Finkle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkle trying to control the position.
Finkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sithole is one step ahead there.
Sithole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sithole works over Finkle with some ground and pound from guard.
Sithole looking to sit in guard and control but Finkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Finkle trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Finkle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sithole pulls Finkle in close to his closed guard and prevents Finkle from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
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.
Finkle 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.
Sithole trying to control the position here.
Finkle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Finkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sithole manages to avoid it.
Finkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkle.
Finkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sithole.
Sithole moves out of range of the body kick.
Finkle connects with a leg kick. Sithole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sithole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finkle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sithole staying out of range there.
Sithole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finkle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sithole shoots in looking for a takedown but Finkle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sithole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
The fighters circling - Finkle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sithole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkle scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Finkle misses.
Sithole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sithole throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4##TD2#
Sithole manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Finkle on his heels. He'll look to pass Finkle's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Finkle wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
Sithole trying to control the position.
Finkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finkle trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Finkle.
I think Finkle 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
gc119
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Sithole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sithole clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sithole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Sithole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Sithole throws a head kick that Murphy semi-blocks.
#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!#TD2#
Sithole closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sithole picks Murphy up and slams him brutally to the floor. Murphy is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Moses Sithole!
Moses Sithole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Anarchy Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
gc116
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Sithole throws a sloppy body shot
and Noel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noel thuds his right hand into Sithole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sithole throws a hook but Noel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Sithole darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sithole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sithole stops Noel from getting back to his feet.
Sithole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Noel is trying to stand back up but Sithole is controlling him
Sithole wants to take a breather but Noel is having none of it.
Sithole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sithole.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole prevents Noel from standing back up.
#ES#
Noel kicks off Sithole and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Sithole misses
and Noel counters with a nice uppercut.
Sithole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sithole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Noel throws an overhand right that lands on Sithole's shoulder, as Sithole tries to avoid the shot.
Sithole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noel.
Sithole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sithole.
Sithole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sithole is looking to score with low kicks.
Sithole tries for a takedown but Noel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sithole swings for the body but Noel moves out of range.
It looked like Noel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sithole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noel.
Noel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sithole.
It looked like Noel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like Moses Sithole has been cut.
Sithole throws the left hand but Noel avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Sithole misses.
Noel misses with the combination.
Sithole with the counter takedown but Noel avoids it easily.
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!
Sithole connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Noel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noel tests Sithole's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Sithole is rocked!
Noel weaves into range and cracks Sithole right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sithole goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Noel is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ava Noel!
Ava Noel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
gc111
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Akabaro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sithole was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sithole scores with the left hand. Akabaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Akabaro moves out of range as Sithole strikes.
Akabaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Akabaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Sithole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sithole misses with a left hand
and Akabaro counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akabaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sithole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akabaro moves away.
Akabaro digs a good hook to Sithole's body.
Sithole lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akabaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sithole.
#T1#
Akabaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sithole swings widly with a right hand
and Akabaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sithole throws out a loose jab but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sithole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akabaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sithole throws a sloppy head kick and Akabaro moves out of range easily.
Akabaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sithole just manages to avoid it.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Akabaro misses with a wild body shot.
Sithole looks to land a right hand but Akabaro moved out of range.
Akabaro is looking to counter with head kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sithole has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A solid body kick from Akabaro.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akabaro cracks Sithole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Akabaro lands.
Akabaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Akabaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sithole lands a head shot.#T2#
Sithole throws a lazy uppercut
and Akabaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sithole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akabaro throws a leg kick which misses Sithole's front leg but catches the back leg as Sithole tries to avoid it.
Akabaro is looking to wear down Sithole with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akabaro missing with a left hand there. Sithole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Sithole 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.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Akabaro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Sithole swings wildly with an uppercut but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Sithole blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro pushes Sithole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sithole blocks an uppercut.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sithole.
A head punch on the inside from Akabaro fails to land. #T3#
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sithole's elbow.
Akabaro tries to work over Sithole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sithole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akabaro prevents it.
Akabaro cracks Sithole with a nice body shot.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to work over Sithole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sithole breaks from the clinch.
Sithole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akabaro on the side of the head.
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Akabaro throws a head kick but Sithole moves out of range.
Sithole misses with a low kick.
Sithole lands a nice shot to the body.
Sithole blocks the body kick.
Sithole throws out a counter right but Akabaro avoids it with no problem.
Sithole misses with a body punch
and Akabaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sithole looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.#T4#
Sithole scores with a jab. Akabaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sithole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akabaro's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sithole cracks Akabaro with a good jab.
Akabaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Akabaro leaves Sithole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akabaro lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akabaro.
Sithole shoots in but no luck this time.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
Sithole lands with a nice body punch.
Sithole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akabaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sithole.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Sithole.
Sithole shoots in for a takedown but Akabaro shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Akabaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Akabaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akabaro moves away from the strike by Sithole.
Sithole checks the leg kick.
Akabaro is looking to land body kicks.
Akabaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sithole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sithole cracks Akabaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akabaro takes a swing at Sithole's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Akabaro misses the target.
Sithole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sithole throws a leg kick but Akabaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole tests Akabaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sithole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akabaro swings for the body but Sithole moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sithole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akabaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sithole throws a low kick, looking for Akabaro's leg but Akabaro calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Sithole throws a good cross that connects.
Sithole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akabaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sithole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sithole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akabaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sithole scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Sithole misses
and Akabaro counters with a left to the body.
Akabaro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akabaro misses the shot to the body.
Sithole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sithole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akabaro. That did some damage!
Akabaro misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Sithole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akabaro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sithole is in Akabaro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Akabaro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Akabaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akabaro lands a leg kick that knocks Sithole off balance momentarily.
Akabaro misses the body punch
and Sithole counters with a stiff right hand.
Akabaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sithole tries a low kick but Akabaro avoids it.
A low kick from Sithole misses
and Akabaro counters with a series of strikes. Sithole will be more careful next time no doubt.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the body
and Sithole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sithole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sithole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akabaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sithole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akabaro misses with a hook.
Sithole is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sithole just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro throws a counter high kick but Sithole was just alert enough to avoid it.
Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sithole.#T3#
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Sithole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sithole throws a one two combo.
Sithole lands with an overhand left.
Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sithole moves away.
Sithole with a nice cross.
Sithole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sithole throws a solid leg kick but Akabaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sithole.
Sithole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sithole throws a solid leg kick but Akabaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sithole.
Akabaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sithole in his tracks.
Akabaro blocks a jab.
Sithole blocks a jab.
Akabaro scores with a jab. Sithole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akabaro lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good work by Akabaro as he checks the leg kick.
Sithole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akabaro.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sithole misses with a body shot.
Akabaro checks a leg kick.
Akabaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Akabaro avoids the head kick by Sithole.
Akabaro cracks the inside of Sithole's front leg.
Sithole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akabaro takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Akabaro lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Akabaro wants to slow Sithole down by chopping away at his legs.
Sithole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akabaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akabaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sithole if he has to take too many more of those.
Sithole is looking to chop away at Akabaro's legs.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Sithole moves out of range.
Sithole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Sithole misses.
Akabaro thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Akabaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sithole doesn't seem phased though.
Sithole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sithole wants to land a leg kick but Akabaro is out of range.
Sithole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akabaro.
Akabaro drops Sithole with a naaaaasty hook - Sithole is in real trouble here! Akabaro dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Akabaro!
Our winner, Kwame Akabaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MFN 331: Mara vs. Nowacki III
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Elcock lands with a nice body punch.
Sithole connects with a solid leg kick.
Sithole throws a hook to the side of Elcock's head but Elcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sithole throws a chopping leg kick but Elcock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sithole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elcock.
Sithole attempts a counter takedown but Elcock avoids it well and moves away.
Elcock defending well as Sithole loads up on a big left hand.
Elcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Sithole looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sithole is stalling in the full guard.
Elcock wants to stand and escape but Sithole is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elcock being controlled here, momentarily.
Sithole 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.
Sithole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Sithole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Elcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Elcock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sithole is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sithole shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sithole showed some decent athleticism there.
Sithole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elcock defending well though.
Sithole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elcock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elcock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sithole. #T2#
Elcock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Elcock keeps moving.
Sithole throws an elbow that misses. Elcock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sithole's guard. Nice move by Elcock!#REVB#
Elcock wants to stand but Sithole is controlling his posture from full guard.
Elcock won't allow Sithole to sweep him here.
Elcock tries to stand but Sithole is controlling from the bottom.
My spies in Midnight MMA inform me that Elcock has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sithole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Elcock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elcock is fighting to break Sithole's control of his arms but Sithole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elcock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elcock wants it to stay on the feet.
Sithole throws a wild body kick that Elcock sees coming a mile off.
Elcock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sithole moves out of range of the leg kick from Elcock.
Elcock scores with a leg kick.
Elcock lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Sithole throws a leg kick
enabling Elcock to counter with a crisp jab.
Elcock thumps Sithole with a low kick.
Sithole throws out a powerful jab.
Sithole scores with a jab to the body.
Elcock slaps away a takedown attempt from Sithole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sithole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Sithole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sithole or perhaps it was just good defense by Elcock, which made it look bad.
Elcock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sithole avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sithole looks for a takedown but Elcock sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armando Elcock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Elcock scores with a shot to the body.
Armando Elcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sithole tries to land a front kick but Elcock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sithole was well out of range. Poor timing from Elcock.
Elcock swings for the body but Sithole moves out of range.
Elcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sithole misses with a kick to the body.
Sithole throws a nice head kick!
Sithole connects with a crisp jab.
Sithole closes the distance and clinches up with Elcock, looking for a takedown. Sithole pushes Elcock against the cage but Elcock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sithole.
Elcock scores with a jab. Sithole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elcock. Sithole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elcock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sithole takes a step back to recover.
Sithole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Elcock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elcock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elcock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sithole.
Elcock slaps away a takedown attempt from Sithole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elcock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Sithole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sithole has his takedown stuffed
and Elcock counters with a right hand to the body.
Sithole throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Elcock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sithole throws a right hand that misses
and Elcock counters with a nice body shot.
Elcock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elcock.
Elcock cracks a nice hook into Sithole's ribs.
Elcock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sithole rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sithole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elcock avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sithole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elcock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sithole shoots for a double leg takedown but Elcock sprawls well. He's pushed Sithole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elcock scores with a jab.
Elcock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sithole tries for a takedown but Elcock circles away easily
and Elcock counters with a nice body shot.
Sithole misses with a hook.
Elcock throws out a counter right but Sithole avoids it with no problem.
Sithole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elcock.
Elcock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Sithole shoots in for a takedown but Elcock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elcock scores with a body shot.
Sithole looks to land a left hand but Elcock moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Sithole with that takedown attempt.
Sithole misses with a head kick.
Sithole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Elcock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sithole looks to land a left hand but Elcock moved out of range nicely.
Elcock lands a jab to Sithole's midsection.
Elcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sithole.
Sithole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elcock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Sithole gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sithole lands some shots froms side control.
Moses Sithole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sithole goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elcock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sithole but great work by Elcock.#T4##SU2#
Elcock decides to stand back up.
Sithole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sithole.
Elcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Sithole is just out of range.
Sithole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elcock misses with a body shot.
Elcock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Elcock stuns Sithole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elcock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sithole doesn't seem bothered though.
Elcock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Elcock as Sithole shoots in.
Elcock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sithole throws a low kick, looking for Elcock's leg but Elcock calmly moves out of range.
Elcock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sithole throws a chopping leg kick but Elcock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Elcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elcock connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sithole.
Sithole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elcock sizes up Sithole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elcock.
Sithole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Elcock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Elcock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sithole's calf.
Sithole misses with a left hand
and Elcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Elcock throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Elcock.
Elcock avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Elcock swings for the body but Sithole moves out of range.
Elcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sithole.
Sithole sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sithole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elcock on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sithole misses its intended target.
Sithole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elcock pinned against the cage. Elcock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elcock blocks a head kick by Sithole.
Elcock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elcock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Elcock leaves Sithole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Elcock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elcock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moses Sithole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sithole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Sithole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elcock lands a nice looking body shot.
Elcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elcock lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elcock walks into a straight right hand from Sithole.
Both fighters circling a little - Elcock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Elcock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elcock scores with a one two! Sithole had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Sithole is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Moses Sithole has been cut.
Elcock fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sithole to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sithole looks to clinch but Elcock throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sithole taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Armando Elcock!
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Event:
MFN 325: Mamba vs. Linhares II
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuzmejniev is looking to land body kicks.
Kuzmejniev misses with a kick to the body.
As Kuzmejniev backs away, Sithole returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sithole misses with a hook. Kuzmejniev ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Sithole gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Sithole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuzmejniev is looking to improve his position.
Kuzmejniev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev trying to control here.
Sithole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuzmejniev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kuzmejniev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sithole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sithole's back!
Kuzmejniev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sithole.
Kuzmejniev has the hooks in. Sithole is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sithole manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuzmejniev's guard. Nice work there by Sithole.
Sithole is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuzmejniev has wrist control.
Sithole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmejniev 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#
Kuzmejniev wants to pass to mount but Sithole is defending the position.
Sithole wants to get back to full guard but Kuzmejniev has mounted him!#T2#
Kuzmejniev trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuzmejniev controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Kuzmejniev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3#
Kuzmejniev wants to control the pace but Sithole is squirming around nicely.
Kuzmejniev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sithole is squirming around, avoiding Kuzmejniev's attempts to control the action.
Sithole controls the position.
Sithole working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuzmejniev controlling his opponent.
Sithole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sithole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sithole tries to roll over but Kuzmejniev keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmejniev controlling the action here.
Kuzmejniev prevents Sithole from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuzmejniev wants to stand up but Sithole is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zlato Kuzmejniev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kuzmejniev tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Sithole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuzmejniev trying to control the position.
Kuzmejniev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sithole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sithole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuzmejniev's head.
Sithole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuzmejniev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sithole is stalling in the full guard.
Kuzmejniev working a defensive guard here.
Sithole throwing strikes but missing.
Sithole works over Kuzmejniev with some ground and pound from guard.
Sithole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sithole postures up in Kuzmejniev's guard and throws a big left but Kuzmejniev blocks it.
Kuzmejniev controls Sithole momentarily but Sithole frees himself.
Sithole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sithole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sithole trying to control but Kuzmejniev is working from the bottom.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sithole is now in half guard.
Sithole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuzmejniev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev is pulling down on Sithole's head to control his posture.
Sithole lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Sithole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sithole stays in close to Kuzmejniev's body and controls the position.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sithole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sithole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sithole preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuzmejniev pulls Sithole in close to his closed guard and prevents Sithole from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sithole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sithole looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzmejniev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuzmejniev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sithole trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuzmejniev pushing down on Sithole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick but Sithole moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev scores with a head kick. Sithole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Moses Sithole has been cut.
Sithole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Sithole gets the takedown into side control.
Kuzmejniev is letting Sithole control him for a moment.
Sithole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuzmejniev for as long as he can get away with.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Sithole postures up.
Sithole looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kuzmejniev is avoiding damage well.
Sithole wants to control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him busy.
Kuzmejniev is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Sithole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sithole in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kuzmejniev is looking for a sweep.
Sithole is putting a hurting on Kuzmejniev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kuzmejniev is looking to reverse the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Kuzmejniev is right now.
Sithole 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.#T2#
Kuzmejniev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sithole's best efforts.
Sithole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuzmejniev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sithole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzmejniev can do to turn this around?
Kuzmejniev is looking to control Sithole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuzmejniev avoid being mounted?
Kuzmejniev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sithole is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuzmejniev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sithole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuzmejniev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Sithole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuzmejniev is trying to control but can't.
Sithole trying to control the action but Kuzmejniev is working from the bottom.
Sithole trying to pass the guard but Kuzmejniev defending well. #SUB#
Sithole is trying to work for a kimura but Kuzmejniev is defending well.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuzmejniev tries a head kick but it misses.
Sithole looks to land a left hand but Kuzmejniev moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Sithole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmejniev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzmejniev lands with a hook. Sithole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sithole connects with a body shot that sends Kuzmejniev's belly button to the back.
Sithole cracks the inside of Kuzmejniev's front leg.
Kuzmejniev walks into a stiff left hand from Sithole.#CL#
Sithole has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuzmejniev.
Sithole swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzmejniev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev blocking some punches.
Kuzmejniev working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Sithole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sithole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sithole's corner calls for a 1-2. Sithole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuzmejniev connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kuzmejniev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Sithole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sithole 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Sithole!
An out of breath Moses Sithole 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:
MFN 321: Two Title Pow Wow
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Sithole lands a nice shot to the body.
Sithole connects with a single shot there.
The Dancing Buddha lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for The Dancing Buddha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sithole 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.#CL#
Sithole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Dancing Buddha, pushing him back against the cage.
Sithole works on The Dancing Buddha's body with a couple of short punches.
Sithole tries a body shot but The Dancing Buddha blocks it.
Sithole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Dancing Buddha working aggressively here.
The Dancing Buddha misses with some punches.
Sithole tries to work over The Dancing Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Dancing Buddha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sithole has a couple of punches blocked by The Dancing Buddha.
Sithole misses with a punch to the body.
The Dancing Buddha pushes Sithole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Dancing Buddha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sithole tries to work over The Dancing Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sithole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Dancing Buddha backwards.
The Dancing Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Sithole backwards. #T1#
The Dancing Buddha has had enough of the clinch but Sithole keeps him there for the moment.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Sithole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sithole lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sithole.
Sithole prevents a body shot from The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Sithole controls his hands.
The Dancing Buddha working aggressively here.
The Dancing Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Dancing Buddha fails to land.
The Dancing Buddha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sithole swings wildly with an uppercut but The Dancing Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Dancing Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sithole scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Dancing Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Dancing Buddha blocking some punches.
#T2#
The Dancing Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sithole lands a right hand.
Sithole misses with a punch to the body.
The Dancing Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Sithole backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sithole.
The Dancing Buddha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sithole backwards.
Sithole misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Dancing Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sithole blocks an uppercut.
The Dancing Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Dancing Buddha lands an uppercut.
The Dancing Buddha cracks Sithole with a nice body shot.
The Dancing Buddha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sithole.
The Dancing Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Dancing Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sithole backwards.
Sithole working aggressively here.
The Dancing Buddha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sithole misses with some punches.
#T3#
The Dancing Buddha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sithole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Dancing Buddha blocks an uppercut.
The Dancing Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a punch to the body.
Sithole misses with a body punch.
The Dancing Buddha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sithole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Dancing Buddha can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sithole swings wildly with an uppercut but The Dancing Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from The Dancing Buddha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Sithole tries a body shot but The Dancing Buddha blocks it.
Sithole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sithole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Dancing Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Sithole controls his hands.
Sithole scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Sithole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sithole misses with a punch to the body.
The Dancing Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sithole tries a body shot but The Dancing Buddha blocks it.
The Dancing Buddha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sithole struggles to land a body shot inside as The Dancing Buddha controls his hands.
Sithole blocks a body shot from The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha letting Sithole take a breather here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sithole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Dancing Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Sithole.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sithole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sithole blocks an uppercut.
Sithole misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
The Dancing Buddha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dancing Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Sithole is just out of range.#CL#
Sithole moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Sithole there.#CL#
Sithole has The Dancing Buddha up against the cage in a clinch.
Sithole tries to throw a body punch but The Dancing Buddha avoids it by throwing Sithole back against the cage.
The Dancing Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Sithole.
The Dancing Buddha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sithole lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Dancing Buddha backwards.
The Dancing Buddha blocks an uppercut.
The Dancing Buddha tries to work over Sithole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Dancing Buddha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Dancing Buddha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
The Dancing Buddha breaks from the clinch.
Sithole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sithole tries to clinch but The Dancing Buddha moves out of range.
The Dancing Buddha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sithole has time to react.
The Dancing Buddha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sithole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL#
Sithole closes the distance and clinches.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
The Dancing Buddha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sithole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by The Dancing Buddha there.
The Dancing Buddha lands a really nice looking cross but Sithole seems unphased.
#ROC2#
Sithole is rocked!
Sithole tries to clinch but The Dancing Buddha moves out of range.
Oh Sithole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sithole glances at the clock... BAM! The Dancing Buddha nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sithole crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sithole is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zorba The Dancing Buddha waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MFN 317
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
PoopyPants smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Sithole clinches.
Sithole tries to throw a body punch but PoopyPants avoids it by throwing Sithole back against the cage.
Sithole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sithole blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
PoopyPants manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
PoopyPants working for a triangle but Sithole defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Sithole's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sithole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sithole scoring with some ground and pound.
PoopyPants 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
PoopyPants working for a triangle but Sithole defends it easily.
Sithole chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
PoopyPants is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sithole is in close to PoopyPants's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sithole landing some decent shots from guard.
Sithole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sithole is looking to work some ground and pound but PoopyPants has wrist control.
Sithole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sithole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sithole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sithole working some strikes from top position.
PoopyPants keeping moving, preventing Sithole from controlling successfully.
Sithole with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Sithole wants to pass the guard but PoopyPants is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sithole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
PoopyPants throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
PoopyPants manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sithole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
PoopyPants postures up.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole wants to control but PoopyPants passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
PoopyPants is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sithole wants to control but PoopyPants is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
PoopyPants is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sithole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time PoopyPants.
PoopyPants has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sithole is looking to improve his position but PoopyPants isn't that keen on the idea.
PoopyPants tries to control but Sithole wriggling away.
Sithole tries to hold on but PoopyPants postures up.#T4#
Sithole is trying desperately to improve position.
PoopyPants throwing strikes here but Sithole is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
PoopyPants trying to control but he's not successful this time.
PoopyPants throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
PoopyPants sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
PoopyPants looking for a guillotine from mount but Sithole is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
PoopyPants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BitchFace PoopyPants dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Sithole has closed the distance and engaged PoopyPants in a clinch.
PoopyPants is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
PoopyPants tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sithole smiles and moves away.
Jab by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants avoids the head kick by Sithole.
#TD#
Sithole looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for PoopyPants!
Sithole lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear PoopyPants down.
PoopyPants is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on PoopyPants's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sithole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sithole is putting a hurting on PoopyPants here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
PoopyPants is looking for a sweep.
PoopyPants wants to control but Sithole postures up.
Moses Sithole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
PoopyPants is trying to work for a sweep but Sithole has mounted him!
Sithole pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sithole putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
PoopyPants is rocked!
PoopyPants is desperately trying to improve his position but Sithole has a good base and remains in mount.
PoopyPants is still in real trouble! Can Sithole finish him?
Sithole working PoopyPants over with strikes here.
Sithole lands a big elbow - PoopyPants is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and PoopyPants is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Moses Sithole!
During a confident post fight interview, Moses Sithole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 313: Danger Zone
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Sithole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sithole, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Combat Jack has been cut.
Jack throws a wild body kick that Sithole sees coming a mile off.
Sithole lands a head kick. Jack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Sithole.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sithole defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Sithole throws a good cross that connects.
Sithole tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sithole fails with the takedown
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack slips under a jab.
Jack scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Sithole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a left to the body.
Sithole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jack sprawls well. Jack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sithole gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Sithole. Beautiful body shot.
Sithole needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
Jack throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sithole to counter with a crisp jab.
Sithole throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Jack.
And Sithole tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Sithole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sithole.
Sithole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sithole. #CUT2#
Combat Jack's cut is getting worse.
Jack trying to land knees to the body.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Sithole uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Jack. #T2#
Sithole has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
A head punch on the inside from Sithole fails to land.
Sithole works on Jack's body with a couple of short punches.
Jack working aggressively here.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Sithole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sithole tries to score a body lock takedown but Jack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Combat Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
Sithole is working Jack over against the cage.
We've been informed that Sithole has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sithole pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sithole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jack after a bit of a struggle.
Sithole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sithole can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sithole.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Sithole is blocking nicely.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
Nice body punch from Sithole.
Jack is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Sithole.
#T3#
Sithole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sithole turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sithole manages to end up in side control.
Jack tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sithole raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sithole dominating with strikes here.
Sithole looking to finish Jack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jack!
Sithole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sithole lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jack wants to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Jack is rocked!#CUT2#
Combat Jack's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Combat Jack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Moses Sithole!
During a confident post fight interview, Moses Sithole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Steel Penn and Moses Sithole. Sithole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Miss The Misery kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sithole looks for a takedown but Steel Penn sprawls well.
Steel Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sithole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sithole lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Sithole
Sithole wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Sithole is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn working for submissions but it's allowed Sithole to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole 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.
Sithole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sithole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sithole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn controlling the position.
Steel Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sithole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sithole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel Penn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel Penn has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Sithole
Sithole wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Sithole has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
Sithole working a defensive guard but Steel Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Sithole
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sithole, who protects the arm well.
Sithole struggling a bit here.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sithole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sithole is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Steel Penn is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (7) vs (2) Sithole
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sithole is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn looking for a guillotine from mount but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Steel Penn tries to control but Sithole wriggling away.
Sithole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn prevents Sithole from improving his position.
Sithole trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
Steel Penn is thwarting Sithole's attempts to control the position.
Sithole manages to get to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Sithole is keeping the position.
Sithole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (2) Sithole
Sithole is looking for a sweep.
Sithole keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sithole has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Sithole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sithole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is trying to get back to half guard.
Sithole holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sithole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sithole is trying to get back to half guard.
Sithole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sithole tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Sithole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn has hold of Sithole's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sithole tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Steel Penn cranks the arm and Sithole screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sithole, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mr Steel Penn!
In his post fight interview, Mr Steel Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole and Ewen Davis. Chooooooooon! I think Sithole might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Miss The Misery. Davis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Atreyu-Ex's and oh's kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sithole avoids it really well and circles away.
Sithole 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.
Sithole looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Davis! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sithole (4) vs (0) Davis
Davis 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.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Sithole controlling from side mount.
Davis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sithole pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (7) vs (0) Davis
Sithole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sithole looking for a guillotine from mount but Davis is having none of it.
Davis tries to reverse the position but Sithole maintains control.
Davis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Sithole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sithole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sithole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sithole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sithole won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking for a triangle but Sithole pushes his legs off easily.
Davis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sithole uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (10) vs (0) Davis
Sithole is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sithole is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sithole to get the leverage.
Davis won't allow Sithole to pass to mount.
Davis tries to roll over but Sithole keeps him under control.
Sithole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (13) vs (0) Davis
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sithole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sithole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (13) vs (2) Davis
Davis 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.
Sithole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sithole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davis controls the pace.
Sithole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Sithole wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis controlling from the top position.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Sithole is keeping the position.
Sithole controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Davis preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sithole has Davis pulled in close to control his posture.
Sithole continues to stall.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sithole can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sithole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sithole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sithole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (15) vs (2) Davis
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sithole stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (18) vs (2) Davis
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Sithole thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Sithole defends easily.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sithole defends it easily.
Sithole passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sithole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sithole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sithole has managed to get both his arms back between Davis's legs - danger averted.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sithole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sithole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (21) vs (2) Davis
Sithole trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sithole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Sithole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sithole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sithole pulls his head out easily.
Sithole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Sithole has control of the leg.
Davis gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Sithole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sithole trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis keeping full guard, as Sithole tries to pass.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Sithole is working hard here to advance position.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis working for a triangle but Sithole defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (24) vs (2) Davis
Sithole passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Davis! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sithole (26) vs (2) Davis
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis is trying to reverse the position but instead Sithole has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sithole (29) vs (2) Davis
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Davis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sithole gets his way!
Davis is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davis is defending well though. Sithole let's go of the attempt for now.
Davis wants to escape the position.
Sithole looking for the choke from the back.
Davis is in bad spot here.
Davis breaks Sithole's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (29) vs (4) Davis
Sithole seems keen to control Davis's posture.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sithole has Davis pulled in close to control his posture.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davis is looking to pass into half guard but Sithole pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sithole is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (31) vs (4) Davis
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sithole has managed to get both his arms back between Davis's legs - danger averted.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Sithole from controlling successfully.
Sithole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sithole defends well.
Sithole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis has his foot on Sithole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sithole works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sithole takes the fight on points by 31 to 4.
After the fight, Moses Sithole was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Ewen Davis had this to say: 'Ill be back and next time ill be ready.'. |
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