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Event:
CWC 291 - London
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Mulligan pushes Germano up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Germano pulls guard successfully.
Mulligan preventing the sweep.
Mulligan trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Mulligan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Germano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Germano is trying to control the position but Mulligan postures up.
Germano has his hands on Mulligan's head, controlling the position.
Mulligan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan pushes down on Germano's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mulligan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Mulligan is trying to work for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mulligan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.
Germano is trying to get back to full guard.
Germano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Germano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Germano.
Mulligan is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Mulligan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mulligan trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Mulligan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulligan has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mulligan has gone for a leg lock! Germano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mulligan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Germano controlling from the top position.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Mulligan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now.
Mulligan has Germano pulled in close to control his posture.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Mulligan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan stands and throws Germano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (2) vs (5) Mulligan#T4##SUB2#
Mulligan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mulligan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Mulligan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
Germano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (4) vs (5) Mulligan
Germano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mulligan trying to control here.
Mulligan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mulligan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mulligan.#T5#
Germano trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Mulligan trying to control the position.
Mulligan keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Mulligan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Germano wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving. #T6#
Mulligan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Germano wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving.
Mulligan trying to control the position.
Germano wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving.
Germano being controlled here momentarily.
Germano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mulligan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (4) vs (7) Mulligan#T7#
Germano wants to hit a sweep here but Mulligan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Germano there! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (4) vs (10) Mulligan
Mulligan wants to control the pace but Germano is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mulligan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Germano turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mulligan off and cradles Germano's limp body as Mulligan celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fionn Mulligan!
Fionn Mulligan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Martez Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lopez gets a clinch.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Germano tightens his grip and picks Lopez up, before dumping him to the ground. Lopez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (0) vs (2) Germano
Germano trying to move into half guard but instead Lopez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (2) Germano
Germano keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lopez stands and throws Germano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (5) vs (2) Germano
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lopez trying to control the position but Germano is working away.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Germano wants to control but Lopez postures up.#SUB#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Germano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Germano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.
Lopez is pressing down on Germano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Germano is holding on for now. #SUB#
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Germano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (8) vs (2) Germano#T3##SUB#
Lopez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Germano gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Germano defends it.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Germano is working away.
Lopez trying to mount his opponent but Germano defends it.
Germano is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Germano defends it. #SUB#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Germano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez trying to control the pace.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg. #T5##SUB#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
Germano is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Lopez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Germano gets full guard.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez passes Germano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Germano is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lopez 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.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
Germano is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Lopez trying to work for an americana but Germano has managed to regain full guard.
Lopez trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Lopez passes Germano's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Germano is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez advances to half guard. #T8##SUB#
Lopez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Germano! Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (11) vs (2) Germano
Germano manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Lopez 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.
#SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Lopez trying to work for an americana but Germano has managed to regain full guard.
Germano trying to control the position.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Lopez trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Lopez trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Lopez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Germano's guard.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Germano wants to control but Lopez passes easily into half guard.
Germano is not content to let Lopez control the position.#SUB#
Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Germano tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Lopez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Germano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Germano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but Germano defending well. #SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Germano defends it well. #T12#
Germano trying to control here.
#SUB#
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germano is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Germano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Germano is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Germano keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass. #T13##SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (14) vs (2) Germano
Lopez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Germano's legs.
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Germano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T14##SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Germano wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lopez takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Martez Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Los Angeles
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Germano forces Panda back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda is trying to keep Germano in close.
#SUB2#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Germano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Germano defends well.
Germano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Germano forces his way into half guard.
Panda 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.
Germano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Germano is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Panda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panda.
Germano preventing the sweep.
Germano is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Germano trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. #T2#
Germano is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it.
Panda gets full guard.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Germano defends easily.
Germano stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass. #SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.
Germano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Germano passes Panda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panda moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Germano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Germano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.#SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Germano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (3) vs (0) Panda
Germano works to advance to full mount. Panda defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Germano (5) vs (0) Panda
Panda working to try and regain half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Germano working for a guillotine from mount but Panda is in no mood to give up.
Germano is looking to work his way around to Panda's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Panda has given up his back here. Will Germano look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Germano (8) vs (0) Panda
Panda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Germano's guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (8) vs (2) Panda
Panda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (8) vs (5) Panda
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Germano regains half guard.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Germano controlling the position for now.#T6##SUB2#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Germano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Germano is trying to control but can't.
Germano tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Germano defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #SUB2#
Germano is defending against the submission attempts here by Panda.
#T7#
Germano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
Germano trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Germano gets full guard.#T8#
Panda won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Panda trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Germano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Germano looking to control but Panda passes into half guard.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but Germano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #T9##SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panda prevents Germano from improving his position.#SUB2#
Panda 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.
Germano trying to control but Panda postures up.
#T10#
Germano works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Germano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Panda 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.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda passes Germano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but Germano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (8) vs (8) Panda#T12#
Panda mounts Germano! Really nice guard pass there!
Germano is controlling an arm, preventing Panda from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Panda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Panda working for a submission but Germano is keeping him at bay.
Well,Germano is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Panda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Germano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Germano shrugs it off.
Germano is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Germano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (10) vs (8) Panda#T13#
Germano advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda gets back to full guard.
Panda keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass. #SUB2#
Panda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Germano escapes and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (13) vs (8) Panda
Germano happy to just control the position for now.
Panda tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Panda stops Germano from passing to mount.
Panda is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panda wants to control but Germano postures up.
Panda is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Germano is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda tries to buck Germano off but Germano is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
After winning the bout, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Tokyo
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Germano closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Rabbitte drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabbitte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rabbitte is trying to keep Germano in close.
Germano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rabbitte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.
Germano 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
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.
Germano postures up.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabbitte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rabbitte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (0) vs (2) Rabbitte
Germano can't keep his opponent in guard - Rabbitte advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to work for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
Still in half guard, Rabbitte seems content to control.
Rabbitte wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well. #SUB2#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Germano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Germano wants to control but Rabbitte is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rabbitte wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy.
Germano won't allow Rabbitte to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
Germano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rabbitte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rabbitte pushes down on Germano's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Germano is looking for a sweep. Rabbitte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabbitte prevents Germano from improving his position.
Rabbitte is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Germano reverses the position - he's now on top in Rabbitte's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (2) Rabbitte
Germano looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Germano wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Rabbitte.
Germano wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving.
Rabbitte keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano trying to control but Rabbitte is working from the bottom. #T5#
Rabbitte looking to control.
Rabbitte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving.
Rabbitte looking for a sweep. Not yet Rabbitte, not yet.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rabbitte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rabbitte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Germano trying to control but Rabbitte is working from the bottom.
Germano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rabbitte isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Germano stacks Rabbitte 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 Germano! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (5) vs (2) Rabbitte#SUB#
Germano is trying to get an arm triangle but Rabbitte is defending well.
Germano trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away. #T7##SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Germano trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Germano just content to control the position.
Rabbitte 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.
You can see the frustration on Rabbitte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.
Germano tries to advance position but instead Rabbitte slips a leg back in to half guard.
Rabbitte wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Germano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Germano is keen to just control but Rabbitte is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Germano seems content to control.
Germano is trying to control. Rabbitte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rabbitte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Germano is working away from the top position though.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rabbitte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura here.
Rabbitte is pressing down on Germano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rabbitte wants to sweep here but Germano controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rabbitte looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Germano has picked Rabbitte up and slammed him! Rabbitte can't keep hold of the triangle and Germano manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (8) vs (2) Rabbitte
Rabbitte tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Germano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Germano advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Germano (10) vs (2) Rabbitte
Germano wants to take Rabbitte's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
Germano looking to control but Rabbitte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rabbitte stops Germano from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rabbitte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rabbitte trying to control but Germano postures up.
Rabbitte is trying is best to control the position here.
Germano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Germano is stalling here. Rabbitte is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Germano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rabbitte has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germano (10) vs (6) Rabbitte
Rabbitte trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte working away.
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rabbitte goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Germano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rabbitte but great work by Germano. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germano (14) vs (6) Rabbitte#SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rabbitte, who protects the arm well.
Rabbitte can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Rabbitte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Germano is really struggling to control Rabbitte but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Germano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Germano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Germano trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Germano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rabbitte's legs.
Rabbitte is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rabbitte, who protects the arm well. #T14#
Rabbitte tries to buck Germano off but Germano is having none of it.
Germano trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Rabbitte can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Germano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rabbitte is not content to let Germano control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rabbitte tries to buck Germano off but Germano is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A very excited looking Rui Rodrigo Germano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 285 MTL
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Lewis gets control of Germano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lewis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Lewis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (0) vs (2) Lewis
Lewis trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Germano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (2) Lewis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) inform us that Lewis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano passes Lewis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lewis is not content to let Germano control the position.#SUB#
Germano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Germano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Germano wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (4) Lewis
Germano working a defensive guard but Lewis manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (2) vs (7) Lewis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Germano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germano (6) vs (7) Lewis
Lewis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Lewis turns into Germano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (6) vs (9) Lewis
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano is really struggling to control Lewis but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Germano wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Lewis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Germano is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Lewis trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Lewis has gone for a leg lock! Germano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lewis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (8) vs (9) Lewis#SUB2#
Lewis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Germano escapes and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (11) vs (9) Lewis#SUB#
Germano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Germano trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lewis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Germano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Germano 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.
Germano wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy. #T7##SUB2#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis is staying active underneath Germano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Germano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Germano wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it. #SUB#
Germano is working for a submission of some sort.
Germano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Germano is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis gets full guard.#SUB2#
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lewis has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Germano pushing down on Lewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewis trying to control but Germano postures up.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Germano is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis is staying active underneath Germano, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Germano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Germano wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis trying to control from the bottom.
Germano trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working. #T11#
Lewis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano postures up.
#SUB2#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Lewis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (11) vs (11) Lewis
Lewis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (11) vs (14) Lewis#SUB2#
Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Germano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Lewis working away.
Germano tries to improve position but can't.
Germano struggling a bit here.
Lewis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Germano's legs. #SUB2#
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Germano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Germano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germano (15) vs (14) Lewis#T13#
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
Germano tries to keep control of the position but Lewis is staying busy.#SUB#
Lewis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Germano. #SUB#
Germano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lewis is keeping busy.
Germano controlling the position well here. Lewis rolled but Germano kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lewis wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Lewis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
Germano tries to keep control of the position but Lewis is staying busy.
Germano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lewis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Germano has the hooks in. Lewis is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Germano passes his arm under Lewis's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Lewis taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
After winning the bout, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Yacob Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nilsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Germano.#CL#
Germano instigates a clinch.
Germano is trying to drag Nilsen to the mat but Nilsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Germano successfully pulls guard.
Nilsen trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Nilsen won't allow Germano to sweep him here. #T1#
Nilsen advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsen.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Nilsen is controlling the pace.
Germano trying to control but Nilsen postures up.
#SUB2#
Nilsen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Germano is refusing to be controlled, as Nilsen sits in half guard.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nilsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nilsen drops back looking for a leg! Germano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Germano manages to kick Nilsen off! Nilsen jumps back into Germano's guard.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Nilsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nilsen won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Nilsen 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. #T4#
Nilsen pushes down on Germano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nilsen prevents Germano from improving his position.
Nilsen is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germano is just riding it out for now. Nilsen eventually gives up the hold.
Germano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nilsen is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Germano wants to improve his position but Nilsen is controlling well.
Germano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nilsen is working away from the top position though.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Germano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nilsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Germano. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (3) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Germano is defending well.
Nilsen wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy.
Germano regains half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano wants to control but Nilsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Nilsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but Germano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nilsen to get the leverage. #T7#
Nilsen controlling the action here.
Germano manages to get to full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nilsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Germano keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Nilsen pushing down on Germano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nilsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nilsen postures up.
#T9#
Germano 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.#SUB2#
Nilsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Germano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nilsen has Germano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (3) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is keeping the position.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself. #T10#
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Nilsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Germano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (5) Nilsen#SUB#
Germano has an active guard here but Nilsen has managed to pass into half guard.
Nilsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (2) vs (8) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
Nilsen wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy. #T11#
Germano struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
Germano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (4) vs (8) Nilsen
Germano passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (7) vs (8) Nilsen
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Nilsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nilsen is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Germano tries to advance to mount but Nilsen denies him. #SUB#
Germano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Germano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Germano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Germano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nilsen is looking to regain half guard here but Germano keeps moving and retains side control.
Nilsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T13#
Nilsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Germano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Germano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Germano wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nilsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.#T14#
Germano wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nilsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Germano wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nilsen wins on points by 8 to 7.
Yacob Nilsen very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot 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:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grappler is defended easily by Germano.
Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grappler sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Germano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Germano pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grappler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grappler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler controlling from the top position.
Germano wants to sweep here but Grappler controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Germano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grappler defends it easily.#SUB#
Germano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Germano is looking for a triangle but Grappler pushes his legs off easily.
Grappler tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler stays in close to Germano's body and controls the position.
Germano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Germano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grappler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grappler controlling the pace.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Grappler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Germano tries to roll over but Grappler keeps him under control.#T3#
Germano is trying to maintain the position but Grappler is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler not doing much here.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Germano wants to control but Grappler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (3) Grappler#T4#
You can see the frustration on Germano's face as Grappler controls the position.
Let's hope that Grappler 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.
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Grappler keeps moving and retains side control.
Germano can't do much from the bottom here.
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Germano can't do much from the bottom here.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Germano trying to remain calm as Grappler controls from the top position.
Germano tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
Grappler just content to control the position.
Germano tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Germano is trying to control Grappler's posture but Grappler avoids it.
Germano tries to buck Grappler off but Grappler is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Grappler taking a breather here.
Germano struggling a bit here.
Grappler controlling from side mount. #T8#
It looks like Grappler 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.
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Grappler keeps moving and retains side control.
Grappler is staying tight to Germano's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.
Grappler takes a little break here. Germano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Germano tries to improve position but can't.
Germano manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Grappler prevents Germano from improving his position.
Grappler passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (6) Grappler
Germano wants to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler controlling the pace for now.
Germano wants to hold on but Grappler pushes him away.#T11#
Grappler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Germano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grappler in particular looking to stall.
Germano trying to control from the bottom.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Grappler has control of the leg. #T12#
Grappler controlling the action here.
Germano is trying to maintain the position but Grappler is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (9) Grappler#T13#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Germano is being controlled here.
Germano tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
Grappler taking a breather here.
Germano tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler controls the position.
Germano tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler wins on points by 9 to 0.
Steel Grappler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Breaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Germano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Breaker is in Germano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Germano (0) vs (2) Breaker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Breaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Germano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germano trying to control the position here. #T1#
Breaker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano has control of Breaker's left arm, preventing Breaker from doing any damage.
Breaker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (5) Breaker
Germano tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Germano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Breaker controlling the position.
Germano is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Germano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Germano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Breaker swings around for an armbar but Germano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (5) Breaker
Germano won't allow Breaker to sweep him here.
Germano is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Breaker has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Breaker is controlling Germano's posture.#T4##SUB#
Germano has gone for a leg lock! Breaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (7) Breaker
Germano 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: Germano (4) vs (7) Breaker
Breaker is not content to let Germano control the position.
Breaker is doing well to control the position and prevent Germano from advancing to side control.
Breaker wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it. #T5#
Germano is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Germano trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well. #SUB#
Germano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Breaker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Germano is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.
Breaker trying to control from the bottom.
Germano trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Germano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (7) vs (7) Breaker
Germano trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Germano isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Germano avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Breaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Germano looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Breaker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Germano (10) vs (7) Breaker#SUB#
Germano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Germano not allowing Breaker to control his hands. #SUB#
Germano looking for the RNC. #T8#
Breaker breaks Germano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (10) vs (9) Breaker
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano can't keep his opponent in guard - Breaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Breaker seems to be working for a kimura but Germano defends the submission attempt.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Breaker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (10) vs (12) Breaker#T9##SUB2#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Breaker trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano struggling a bit here.
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working.
Germano tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.#T10#
Germano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breaker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Breaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germano is just riding it out for now. Breaker eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Breaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Germano is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Germano actively working from the bottom here.
Breaker prevents Germano from improving his position.
Germano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Breaker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (10) vs (15) Breaker
Breaker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Breaker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Germano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Germano tries to improve position but can't.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working. #SUB2#
Breaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Germano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Germano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Breaker trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Breaker happy to just control the position for now.
Germano is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Germano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Breaker wins on points by 15 to 10.
Arm Breaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 266
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Segbo shoots in but Germano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Segbo avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Germano gets tackled into the cage by Segbo. Segbo maintains the clinch.
Germano jumps guard but Segbo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Segbo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Segbo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Germano (0) vs (2) Segbo
Segbo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Germano gets full guard.
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.
Germano controlling Segbo's posture.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Germano looking for a guillotine here but Segbo defends easily.
#SUB#
Segbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano wants to control the position but Segbo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Segbo has control of the leg. #T2#
Segbo is controlling the pace.
Germano wants to improve his position but Segbo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Segbo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Germano is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dada Segbo!
Dada Segbo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 248
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dave Beast!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Beast rushes Germano and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Beast changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Germano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Germano closes the distance and clinches.
Germano is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Germano pulls Beast into guard.
Germano being controlled here, momentarily.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Beast controlling from the top position.
Germano keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass. #SUB#
Beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beast has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Germano wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
Germano pulls Beast in to control the position.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beast sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Germano's guard. #T2#
Germano wants to sweep but Beast has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (3) Beast
Beast passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Germano! Score +2 for reaching mount: Germano (0) vs (5) Beast
Beast looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Beast is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Germano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Germano! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (5) Beast
Beast keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Beast working a defensive guard here.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Beast pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Beast working for a triangle but Germano defends it easily.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Germano works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Germano maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Beast could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Germano has cracked it and Beast is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Germano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Our winner, Rui Rodrigo Germano, 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:
CWC 237
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Derrick Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Germano swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Germano has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Germano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lewis regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lewis (0) vs (2) Germano
Germano wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Germano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Germano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lewis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lewis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lewis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lewis (4) vs (2) Germano
Germano is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Germano regains half guard.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (7) vs (2) Germano#T2#
Germano tries to improve position but can't.
Lewis takes a little break here. Germano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Germano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
Germano gets back to half guard.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Germano trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
#SUB#
Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lewis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (7) vs (4) Germano
Germano wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Germano controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Germano stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Germano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano pushes down on Lewis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Germano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (7) vs (7) Germano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Germano takes Lewis's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lewis (7) vs (10) Germano#SUB2#
Germano has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lewis is in real trouble here. Germano gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lewis is tapping out! Germano wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
After winning the bout, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robert Munson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Munson is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Munson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Germano to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Munson (0) vs (2) Germano
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Munson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Germano controls the pace.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Munson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano won't allow Munson to sweep him here.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Munson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Munson (2) vs (2) Germano
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Munson (2) vs (4) Germano
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Germano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Munson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Munson is retaining full guard.
Munson is trying to keep Germano in close.
Germano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Munson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Munson.#T2##SUB#
Munson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Germano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Germano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano postures up.
#SUB#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Munson's legs - danger averted.
Germano pushes down on Munson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Germano controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munson defends it well. #T3#
Germano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Munson is trying to maintain the position but Germano is very close to passing his half guard.
Munson is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Munson (2) vs (7) Germano
Germano controlling from the full mount.
Munson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Germano seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Munson is holding on tight.
Germano forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Munson (2) vs (10) Germano
Germano keeps control of the position easily here as Munson tries to buck him off.
#T4##SUB2#
Munson 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 Germano gets his way!
#SUB2#
Germano is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Munson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Munson for a finish. #SUB2#
Munson fending off the submission attempt from Germano.
Munson just trying to survive but Germano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Munson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Munson is refusing to be controlled, as Germano sits in half guard.
Germano prevents Munson from improving his position.
Munson won't allow Germano to pass to mount.
Munson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano trying to control from half guard but Munson is working away.
Munson wants to improve his position but Germano is controlling well.
#T6#
Germano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Munson (2) vs (13) Germano
Munson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Germano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Munson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rad's Flying Circus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Munson is working to get back to half guard.
Germano tries to control but Munson wriggling away. #T7##SUB2#
Germano moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Munson has worked his arm free - good work by Munson!
Munson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Munson (2) vs (15) Germano
Germano prevents Munson from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Germano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Munson turns into him and now he's in Germano's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Munson (4) vs (15) Germano#SUB2#
Munson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munson has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Munson preventing the sweep. #T8#
Munson wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
Germano pulls Munson in close to prevent any damage.
Munson trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #T9#
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munson is one step ahead there.
Munson is fighting to break Germano's control of his arms but Germano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Munson looking to pass the guard.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Munson drops back looking for a leg! Germano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Germano manages to kick Munson off! Munson jumps back into Germano's guard.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Germano managing to control the position.
Munson tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Munson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Munson (7) vs (15) Germano
Germano wants to control but Munson postures up.
Munson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Munson (9) vs (15) Germano
Germano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Munson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Germano is holding on tight.
Germano is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Germano is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Munson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Munson (12) vs (15) Germano#SUB#
Munson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Germano won't enjoy being in this position. Munson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Germano is tapping - it's over boys! Munson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Munson! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Suarez takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Germano stands and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (3) vs (0) Suarez
Germano laying and praying for a moment but Suarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Germano prevents Suarez from improving his position.#SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano controlling the pace.
Germano passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (6) vs (0) Suarez#T1#
Germano happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano wants to control for a moment but Suarez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Germano is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
Suarez is not content to let Germano control the position.
Germano prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Germano sits in half guard.
Suarez is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (9) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Germano works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (12) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez prevents Germano from taking his back.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Germano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Germano wants to take Suarez's back but he can't do it this time.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape. #T4#
Germano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Germano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suarez is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
Germano controlling the position easily from mount.
Germano looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Suarez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Germano's lack of action.
Suarez is looking to control Germano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Germano is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez pulls Germano in close to his closed guard and prevents Germano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Germano wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is pressing down on Germano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Suarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Germano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Suarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (12) vs (2) Suarez
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (14) vs (2) Suarez
Germano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Germano wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Germano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Suarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Germano wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez manages to get to full guard.
Germano pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Germano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Germano is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Germano tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB#
Germano is working for a submission of some sort.
Germano wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Germano works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (17) vs (2) Suarez
Germano controlling the position easily from mount.
Germano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Suarez regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Germano is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Suarez won't allow Germano to pass to mount. #SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suarez defends it well.
Suarez keeping hold of Germano's head, controlling as best he can.
Germano moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (20) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T13#
Suarez is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working. #SUB#
Germano is trying to get an arm triangle but Suarez is defending well.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Germano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Germano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Germano controlling the pace.
Suarez gets full guard.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano is pushing down on Suarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A victorious Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Felix Suarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is fuckin bullshit. This motherfucker is on all the steroids. Fuck this shit, after party at my place.'. |
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Event:
CACC Rio
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Germano closes the distance and pushes Grappler back into the cage.#TD2#
Germano manages to pull guard.
Grappler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano has control of Grappler's left arm, preventing Grappler from doing any damage.
Germano trying to keep a closed guard but Grappler is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Grappler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grappler preventing the sweep.
Grappler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there.
Germano trying to keep a closed guard but Grappler is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Germano
Germano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grappler keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Grappler controlling the position.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Grappler is controlling Germano's posture.
Germano wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving. #T4#
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grappler is pulling down on Germano's head. It's preventing any offense from Germano, at least for the moment.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Germano trying to move into half guard but instead Grappler has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (2) Germano
Germano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grappler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Grappler preventing the sweep.
Grappler 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.
Grappler looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Germano is looking to sweep but instead, Grappler has passed into half guard.
Germano trying to control here.
Grappler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Germano is trying to control but can't.
Germano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Grappler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (2) Germano#T7#
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Grappler controlling from side mount.
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Germano struggling a bit here.
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Grappler keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
A lull in the action here as Grappler stalls from top position.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Germano regains half guard.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Germano 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.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Germano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9##SUB2#
Germano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grappler content to stall in guard here.
Germano has Grappler pulled in close to control his posture.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Germano wants to hit a sweep here but Grappler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Germano there! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (8) vs (2) Germano
Grappler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Germano to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (11) vs (2) Germano
Grappler is hanging on to Germano's back as he tries to escape.
Grappler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Germano is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Grappler off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Grappler controlling well, preventing Germano from escaping the position.
#T11#
Good control from Grappler.
Grappler is hanging on to Germano's back as he tries to escape.
Germano breaks Grappler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (11) vs (4) Germano
Germano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grappler keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass. #T12#
Germano wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Grappler keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Grappler is controlling Germano's posture.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Grappler wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grappler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (13) vs (4) Germano
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grappler controlling from the top position.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Grappler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Steel Grappler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. Germano tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Germano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Germano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Germano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Germano
Germano 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: Halo (2) vs (2) Germano
Halo is holding on to half guard well.
Halo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Germano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Germano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (6) vs (2) Germano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Germano can't escape the position.
Germano tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Germano wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Germano stops Halo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Germano regains half guard.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Germano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Germano. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (9) vs (2) Germano
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo trying to control but Germano is having none of it.
Germano can't escape the position.
Germano gets back to half guard.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Germano wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Germano is not content to let Halo control the position.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
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.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Germano keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (12) vs (2) Germano#SUB#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Germano can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo trying to control the position but Germano is working away. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura but Germano is defending well. #T5#
Germano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (12) vs (4) Germano
Germano prevents Halo from improving his position.
Germano wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (12) vs (7) Germano
Halo tries to lock up and control but Germano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Germano has a good base and remains in mount.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Germano has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (12) vs (10) Germano#SUB2#
Germano looking to break Halo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Halo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Germano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Halo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Halo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Halo gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Germano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo trying to control the position.
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Germano passes into half guard.
Halo tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Germano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Germano eventually gives up the hold.
Germano is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Germano is trying to control. Halo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo gets full guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T8#
Halo trying to control the position.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Germano drops back looking for a leg! Halo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halo manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Halo's guard.
Halo is trying to keep Germano in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (14) vs (10) Germano
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (17) vs (10) Germano
Halo works to advance to full mount. Germano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (19) vs (10) Germano#T9#
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Halo controlling from mount. #SUB#
Halo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Germano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape.
Halo controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Halo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Halo wants to take Germano's back but he can't do it this time.
Halo looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Halo forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halo (22) vs (10) Germano#SUB#
Germano is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Halo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Germano is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.
Germano with the counter takedown but Dalton avoids it easily.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown. Germano tries to sprawl out of it but Dalton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Germano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Germano closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Germano prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dalton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Germano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dalton (4) vs (0) Germano
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Germano is really stuck here.
Germano looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dalton.
Good control from Dalton.
Germano trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
Dalton keeps control of the position as Germano tries to break free.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Germano trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Germano prevents Dalton from getting a body triangle.
Germano trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.#T2#
Dalton is really struggling to control Germano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dalton gets his hands free as Germano looks to control.
Germano tries to escape the position.
Germano wants to control his opponent's hands but Dalton gets his hands free.
Germano looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dalton.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Germano tries to buck him off.
Germano is trying to break free.
#T3#
I would not like to be Germano right now.
Germano trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
Germano rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Germano buck him off.
Will Dalton go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Germano trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Germano rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Germano is keeping busy.
Germano turns into Dalton and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (2) Germano
Germano wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Germano stands and throws Dalton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (4) vs (5) Germano
What's Dalton going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Dalton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Germano's best efforts.#SUB2#
Germano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Germano won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Dalton trying to control the position.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Germano trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (5) Germano#SUB2#
Germano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dalton doesn't defend quickly enough and Germano has managed to lock this one up! Can Dalton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Germano on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
After winning the bout, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 186: Ribbler vs Lee
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Germano sprawls well initially but Boss persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (0) Germano
Germano is in trouble now - Boss has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (0) Germano
Boss controlling from mount.
Boss avoids the attempt from Germano to control.
Germano is trying desperately to improve position.
Boss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano is looking to improve his position but Boss isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Germano is squirming around, avoiding Boss's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Boss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (5) vs (2) Germano
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boss 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.
Germano being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Boss keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano stands and throws Boss's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (5) Germano
Germano trying to control the position but Boss is working away.
Germano wants to control for a moment but Boss uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Germano wants to take a breather but Boss is having none of it. #SUB#
Germano is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Boss has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Boss! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugo Boss!
Hugo Boss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Germano drives through with a takedown into Andersson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Germano#SUB2#
Germano 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.
Germano passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andersson's coaches at Fight Club elite have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Andersson is staying active underneath Germano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Germano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Germano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (4) vs (2) Germano#SUB#
Andersson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Germano knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Germano for a finish.
Germano is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Andersson wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
Andersson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Germano.#SUB#
Germano showing good submission defense here.
Andersson is riding his opponent, not letting Germano buck him off.
Andersson avoiding Germano 's attempts to control his hands.
Andersson has the hooks in. Germano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Germano is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Andersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Germano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Germano trying to control the hands but Andersson won't let him.
Germano prevents Andersson from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Andersson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Andersson looking for the choke but no joy.
Andersson not allowing Germano to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Andersson working for the choke. #SUB#
Andersson tightening his grip on Germano, looking for the choke.
Andersson controlling well, preventing Germano from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
Andersson not allowing Germano to control his hands. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Germano's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Germano is keeping busy.
Germano rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Germano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Andersson has the hooks in. Germano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Germano just looking to survive in the bad position. #T5#
Andersson biding his time, controlling Germano. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for the choke from the back position but Germano is controlling his hands well.
Andersson gets his hands free as Germano looks to control. #SUB#
Andersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Germano rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Andersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Germano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Andersson.
Andersson tries to get the hooks in deep but Germano pushed the leg off.
Andersson controlling well, preventing Germano from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6##SUB#
Andersson looking to break Germano's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Germano remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Andersson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Andersson doesn't have the hooks in and Germano manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (4) vs (4) Germano
Germano advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (4) vs (7) Germano
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Germano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andersson wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Germano.
Andersson wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Germano trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Germano wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Germano is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8##SUB#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is staying active underneath Germano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.
Germano is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano 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. #T9#
Germano wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano stands and throws Andersson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (4) vs (10) Germano
Germano just content to control the position. #T10#
Germano wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Germano works to advance to full mount. Andersson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (4) vs (12) Germano
Andersson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Germano trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Germano prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
Germano looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano fails to advance to Andersson's back. #SUB2#
Germano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Andersson is now in Germano's guard. A big mistake from Germano there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (6) vs (12) Germano
Germano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Germano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Germano won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson is thwarting Germano's attempts to control the position.
Germano wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Andersson is thwarting Germano's attempts to control the position.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Andersson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13#
Andersson trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Germano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Germano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersson prevents Germano from improving his position.#T14#
Andersson is thwarting Germano's attempts to control the position.
Germano is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.#SUB#
Andersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano wins on points by 12 to 6.
A relieved looking Rui Rodrigo Germano 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:
CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wangler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Germano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Germano
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.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Germano
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fenrir MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Wangler keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Wangler controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself.
Germano trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Germano controlling from the top position.
Germano wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving. #T3#
Germano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (2) Germano#SUB#
Germano is trying to control the position here. Wangler has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Germano tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Wangler jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Wangler!
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler 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:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Corey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corey (2) vs (0) Germano
Germano has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position.
Germano is trying to control the position but Corey postures up.
Corey looking to pass the guard.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corey controlling from the top position.
Corey stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Corey'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.
Corey wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Germano wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully.
Germano wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment.
Corey wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Corey postures up.
Germano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (2) vs (2) Germano#SUB#
Corey looking for a guillotine here but Germano defends easily.
#SUB#
Corey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Corey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Corey.
Germano is pushing down on Corey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corey is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Germano wants to pass to mount but Corey is defending the position.
Corey has a hand on Germano's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Germano takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (2) vs (5) Germano
Germano tries to control but Corey wriggling away.
Corey is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Germano trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Germano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Corey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Corey is not content to let Germano control the position.
Corey is looking to reverse the position.
Corey struggling a bit here.
Germano wants to control but Corey is keeping him busy.
Corey is trying to work for a sweep but Germano has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corey (2) vs (7) Germano#T4#
Corey is trying to escape the mount.
Germano is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Corey is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Corey (2) vs (10) Germano
Corey is really stuck here.
Corey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Corey is trying to get back to full guard.
Germano moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (2) vs (13) Germano
Corey tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Germano presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corey (2) vs (15) Germano
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano mounts Corey! Really nice guard pass there!
Germano moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Corey (2) vs (18) Germano#T5#
Corey wants to control his opponent's hands but Germano gets his hands free.
Corey is really stuck here.
Corey wants to control his opponent's hands but Germano gets his hands free.
Corey rolls, trying to escape but Germano keeps control of the position.
Corey is keeping busy.
Germano is hanging on to Corey's back as he tries to escape.
Germano controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Corey showing good submission defense here.
Corey is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Germano doesn't have the hooks in and Corey manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (4) vs (18) Germano
Corey wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Corey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corey preventing the sweep.
Corey looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully. #T7#
Corey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Germano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Corey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Germano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corey has Germano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (4) vs (20) Germano
Germano wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving. #SUB#
Corey is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Corey's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey is retaining full guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano stays in close to Corey's body and controls the position.
Germano is looking to advance position but Corey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corey (8) vs (20) Germano
Germano tries to lock up and control but Corey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Corey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape. #T9#
Germano regains half guard.
Corey trying to control from half guard but Germano is working away.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Corey preventing the sweep.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully.
Corey advances to half guard. #SUB#
Corey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.
Corey wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy.
Corey wants to pass to mount but Germano is defending the position. #T10##SUB#
Corey is working for a kimura but Germano is defending it quite comfortably.
Germano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corey looking to sit in guard and control but Germano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (8) vs (22) Germano
Germano trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Germano is pushing down on Corey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corey is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Corey tries to get to full guard but Germano has control of the leg.
Corey trying to control here.
Germano prevents Corey from improving his position.
Corey gets full guard.#SUB#
Corey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Germano passes into half guard.
Germano works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (8) vs (25) Germano
Germano wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Germano wants to control the pace but Corey is squirming around nicely.
Germano prevents Corey from getting the reversal.
Germano wants to control the pace but Corey is squirming around nicely.
Corey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corey wants to get back to full guard.
Corey is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Corey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Corey's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (10) vs (25) Germano#SUB#
Corey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Germano wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (10) vs (27) Germano#SUB#
Corey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14##SUB#
Corey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Germano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Germano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano postures up.
Germano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (10) vs (30) Germano
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Germano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Germano tries for a kimura but Corey is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano wins on points by 30 to 10.
A very excited looking Rui Rodrigo Germano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 155 Morrison Jr v Krawlee
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lopez drives through and clinches with Germano against the ropes.
Germano prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Lopez pulls guard.
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.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez managing to control the position.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lopez 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.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
Germano wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #T2#
Germano preventing the sweep.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there. #T3#
Germano trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez seems keen to control Germano's posture.
Lopez 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.
Germano wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Germano is looking to advance position but Lopez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germano (0) vs (4) Lopez
Germano is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lopez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Germano has worked his arm free - good work by Germano!
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Germano is not content to let Lopez control the position. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Germano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Germano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.#T5#
Germano is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germano is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez is trying to control. Germano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Germano tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Germano defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Germano holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Lopez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lopez won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Lopez trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #T7#
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Germano trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Germano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lopez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Germano is really struggling to control Lopez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lopez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Germano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Germano manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Germano's guard.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano 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.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez won't allow Germano to sweep him here. #T9#
Lopez wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lopez 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.
Germano can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Germano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Germano.#SUB2#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Germano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Germano manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Germano's guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Germano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (4) Lopez
Lopez 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.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Germano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lopez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Germano has Lopez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (6) Lopez#T11#
Germano controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (4) vs (6) Lopez#T12#
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is controlling Germano's posture.
Germano trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (4) vs (8) Lopez
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well,Germano is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lopez trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #T13#
Germano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Germano can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez is keen to just control but Germano is a slippery customer.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Germano wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
#T14##SUB2#
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germano is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Germano wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lopez wins on points by 8 to 4.
Martez Lopez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Ezekiel 25:17
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Germano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Germano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reilly.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
A jab from Germano finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Germano lands with a cross.
Reilly looks to land a combination but Germano avoids it well.
Germano with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Germano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Germano is quick to defend against it.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Reilly is rocked!#T1#
Germano fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Reilly lands with a right hand.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Germano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Reilly gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Germano gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano 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:
Cup of tea?
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.#TD2#
Germano shoots in and gets a takedown into Reilly's guard.
Germano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Germano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano passes to side control.
Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Germano tries to move to mount but Reilly blocks the move with his legs.
Germano in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reilly tries to improve position but can't.
Reilly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Germano looking to control but instead Reilly has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Germano is keen to just control but Reilly is a slippery customer.
Germano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reilly wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
#T2#
Germano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Germano controlling the action here.
Reilly has hold of Germano's hands but Germano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reilly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Germano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano cracks Reilly with a solid left hand.#T3#
Germano trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Germano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reilly looking to control.
Germano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Germano 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.
Germano won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
Reilly wants to get back to his feet but Germano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Germano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Reilly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Reilly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Germano gets full guard.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Reilly postures up in Germano's guard and throws a big left but Germano blocks it.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reilly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Germano's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly cracks Germano with a solid left hand.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reilly's guard. #REVB#
Germano wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reilly with a nice cross.
Germano scores with a sloppy right hand. Reilly should have avoided that one.
Germano slips a straight right by Reilly.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
Reilly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Germano sprawls and moves away.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Germano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Germano.
Germano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.#TD#
Reilly gets a double leg takedown into Germano's guard.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Germano has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Germano 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#
Germano is trying to control the action in half guard but Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reilly wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Reilly is trying to control but Germano manages to pass to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reilly wants to hold on but Germano pushes him away.#SUB2#
Germano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Germano.
Reilly tries to hold on but Germano postures up.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reilly is looking to escape.
Germano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Reilly is bucking up trying to escape but Germano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reilly wants to hold on but Germano pushes him away.
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Reilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Germano tries to control but Reilly wriggling away.
Reilly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reilly's guard. #REVB##T4#
Reilly keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germano with a nice head shot there.
Germano distracts Reilly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germano wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Reilly will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Reilly working for submissions but it's allowed Germano to get to half guard.
Reilly is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Germano moves away and avoids it.
Germano with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Germano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Germano connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Reilly! He's out on his feet! Germano rushes in and drops Reilly with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Luke I'm your father
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.
Germano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lopez defends it well.
Germano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez misses the jab.
Germano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez 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.
A jab from Germano does it's job there.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Germano under the eye.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Germano's head.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Germano throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Germano.#T1#
Lopez slips a jab from Germano.
Germano throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lopez slips a nice elbow through Germano's hands, connecting with Germano's forehead.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Germano is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Germano is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Germano has wrist control.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Lopez works over Germano with some ground and pound from guard.
Lopez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Germano 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.
Germano trying to control the position.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Germano has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Germano's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Lopez trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Germano keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lopez is in close to Germano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Germano wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez is working Germano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. #REVB#
Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Germano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully. #T4#
Germano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Germano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Germano trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martez Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martez Lopez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Germano had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germano can do to turn this around?
Germano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Germano.
Martez Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Germano blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Germano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Germano under the eye.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez thuds his right hand into Germano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Lopez misses with a hook. Germano ducked under it nicely.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Germano throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Lopez lands an overhand right.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Germano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Germano misses the target.
A jab from Germano misses.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Germano thuds a left hand into Lopez's body.
Germano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Germano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Germano's body. Germano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez slips a straight right by Germano.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
Germano blocks a jab.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Germano with the counter takedown but Lopez avoids it easily.
Germano throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Germano looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Germano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Germano slips under a jab from Lopez.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Germano shoots in.
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Germano's ribs.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Germano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Germano misses.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Germano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez. #T4#
Germano misses with a wild combination.
Lopez tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Germano sprawls well.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martez Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martez Lopez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
Martez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Germano counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Lopez looking to control.
Germano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Germano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lopez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Germano off and has taken his back!#T1#
Germano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Lopez passes to side control.
Germano tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position.
Lopez 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.
Germano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martez Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Germano is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Germano 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.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Germano looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez darts in looking for a takedown but Germano gets double underhooks and turns Lopez into the cage.
A punch combination from Germano misses.
A jab from Lopez does it's job there.
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Germano's head backwards.
Germano takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Germano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Germano didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Lopez moves out of range as Germano strikes.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Germano lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez digs a good hook to Germano's body.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
A swing and a miss from Germano.
Germano misses with a straight left.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Germano.
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 Martez Lopez.
Well Lopez 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martez Lopez!
A very excited looking Martez Lopez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Do not talk about fight club
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano throws a big shot that misses.
Ishimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws out a powerful jab.
Ishimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ishimura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid body kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Germano on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Germano moves out of range as Ishimura strikes.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Ishimura avoids it well and moves away.
Ishimura moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Ishimura swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Ishimura tries to work over Germano's front leg with a kick but Germano checks it.
Ishimura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Germano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Germano sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Germano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Germano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a solid leg kick but Germano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishimura.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ishimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ishimura gets a clinch.
Germano lands a shoulder strike.
Germano scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germano. #TD#
Germano jumps guard.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano is controlling Ishimura's posture.#T2#
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.
Ishimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ishimura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ishimura stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Ishimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura misses with a body shot.
Ishimura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Germano keeps the fight on the outside.
Ishimura lands a jab to Germano's midsection.
Germano misses with a takedown attempt - Ishimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ishimura's hands.
Ishimura scores with a hook.#CL2#
Ishimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ishimura lands a shoulder strike.
Ishimura scores with a shoulder strike.
Ishimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Germano misses with some punches.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ishimura tries to throw a body punch but Germano avoids it by throwing Ishimura back against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura landing knees to the body.
Germano fails to pull guard.
Ishimura pushes Germano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishimura lands a hook that snaps the head of Germano backwards.
Ishimura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Germano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishimura has a couple of punches blocked by Germano.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germano is trying to stall.
Ishimura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Germano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Germano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Ishimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Germano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ishimura avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosuke Ishimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ishimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.
Ishimura missing with a left hand there. Germano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ishimura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ishimura misses with an uppercut.
Ishimura thows a leg kick but Germano checks it #TD#
and Germano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ishimura!
Germano postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Germano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Germano in side control lands a decent elbow.
Germano trying to control the action but Ishimura is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura parries the strikes from Germano easily there. Germano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ishimura to escape.
Germano misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
The strikes coming from Germano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ishimura is trying to escape the position but Germano is controlling the position.
Ishimura trying to control but Germano flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Germano throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Ishimura 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 Germano gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishimura avoids the strikes from Germano.
Germano not allowing Ishimura to control his hands.
Germano struggling to land strikes to the head as Ishimura covers up.
Germano has the hooks in. Ishimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Germano gets his hands free as Ishimura looks to control.
Germano tries to keep control of the position but Ishimura is staying busy.
Ishimura wants to escape the position.
Germano punches the canvas rather than the man.
Germano lands punches and elbows.
What can Ishimura do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishimura trying to control but not successfully.
Ishimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Germano. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T3#
Ishimura can't escape the position.
Germano thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ishimura is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Germano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Germano 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Germano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4##SUB#
Ishimura defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Germano looking for the choke but no joy.
Ishimura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Germano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Ishimura as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Germano!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ishimura tries to clinch there but Germano circles away.
Germano's corner calls for a 1-2. Germano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Germano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishimura to score with a decent uppercut.
Ishimura lands a jab to the nose.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germano slips under a jab.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of Germano's head but Germano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Ishimura has closed the distance and engaged Germano in a clinch.
Ishimura pushes Germano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Germano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishimura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishimura tries to land a knee to the head but Germano blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ishimura.
Germano goes for a takedown attempt but Ishimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ishimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ishimura throws a chopping leg kick but Germano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Germano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Germano.
Ishimura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Germano.#CUT2#Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut is getting worse.
Ishimura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germano moves out of range as Ishimura strikes.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
Germano checks a low kick from Ishimura.
A jab from Germano misses.
Ishimura cracks Germano with an open hand slap.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Germano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ishimura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Ishimura keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germano content to stall in guard here.
Ishimura pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage.
Germano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Germano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishimura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ishimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ishimura is keeping the position for now.
Germano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ishimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Germano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ishimura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Germano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Germano trying to control but Ishimura is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ishimura clinches with his opponent.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut.
Ishimura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Germano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ishimura can turn it around.#BC2#
Ishimura breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Germano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Ishimura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Germano, pushing him back against the cage.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ishimura pushes Germano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut.
Germano misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ishimura.
Ishimura blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Germano fails to land.
Germano lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ishimura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosuke Ishimura!
Kosuke Ishimura decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
may the force be with you
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano looks to land a combination but Vendarra avoids it well.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Germano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Vendarra. Those never looked like landing.
Germano with the counter takedown but Vendarra avoids it easily.
Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germano.
Germano throws a right and a left that Vendarra avoids nicely.
Germano shoots in for a double leg but Vendarra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vendarra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Germano moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.#T1#
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Germano.
Germano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Germano moves out of range.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Germano.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Germano stuns Vendarra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano goes for a double leg but Vendarra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vendarra continues to drive forward.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra misses with a hook.
Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vendarra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vendarra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Germano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Germano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Germano connects with a body shot that sends Vendarra's belly button to the back.#T3#
Germano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vendarra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Germano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a double jab.
Germano slips a jab from Vendarra.
Germano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Vendarra's shoulder, as Vendarra tries to avoid the shot.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Germano lands a right hook to the body.
Germano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Germano does no damage.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Vendarra is predictable there #TD2#
and Germano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vendarra!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra is not content to let Germano control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Germano controlling the position.
Vendarra is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Germano misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Germano lands with a cross.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Vendarra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Vendarra throws a quick counter head kick but Germano was just out of range.
Vendarra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Germano takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.#T1#
Vendarra ducks right into an uppercut from Germano.
Germano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Germano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Germano takes a swing at Vendarra's ribcage but misses.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vendarra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Germano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Germano lands a nice shot to the body.
Vendarra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
#T2#
Germano misses with an uppercut.
Germano swings for the body but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra tried to counter with a leg kick but Germano avoided it.
Germano fails with a takedown attempt.
Germano scores with a jab. Vendarra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but Germano moved away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vendarra counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut even more.
Germano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Germano moves forwards but Vendarra connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Germano is rocked!
Germano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Germano slips a jab from Vendarra.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Germano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vendarra works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano slips under a jab.#T4#
The fighters circling - Vendarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Sloppy strikes from Germano. Those never looked like landing.
Vendarra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Vendarra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Germano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vendarra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra wants to get back to his feet.
Germano throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vendarra works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
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#
Germano throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab.
Germano misses with a hook.
Vendarra moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Germano.
Germano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vendarra swivels and escapes.
Germano tries to bum rush Vendarra with a series of wild strikes but Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a hook to the side of Vendarra's head but Vendarra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vendarra slips under a jab from Germano.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.#T1#
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendarra.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Donk. Vendarra catches Germano right on the button with a cross.#CUT#The cut above Rui Rodrigo Germano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Germano throws a series of punches but Vendarra avoids them all with ease.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano avoids the head kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra takes one on the button.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vendarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Germano.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Vendarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Vendarra misses its target.
Vendarra looks to throw the jab but Germano is out of range.
Vendarra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Germano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germano throws a body punch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Germano misses with a hook
and Vendarra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vendarra is looking to land body kicks.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Vendarra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Germano throws a body punch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vendarra. That's going to slow Germano down. #T4#
Vendarra swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vendarra moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Vendarra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Germano shoots in but no luck this time.
Germano looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Vendarra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vendarra 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Vendarra!
Our winner, Bob Vendarra, 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:
PF25 Ky Jr v Huhrera
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Germano throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Murley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Murley catches Germano right on the button with a cross.
Murley ducks under a wild hook from Germano.
Germano throws a big shot that misses.
Germano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Germano missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Murley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Murley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target. #T1#
Germano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murley looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
Germano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Germano throws a hook but Murley blocks it.
Murley tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Germano counters with a shoot takedown. Murley fights it but they end up in guard.
Murley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murley keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Murley is pulling down on Germano's head to control his posture. #T2#
Germano passes Murley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Germano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murley is concentrating on defense, preventing Germano from advancing position.
Germano wants to control but Murley is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Germano 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.
Germano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murley trying to control here.
Murley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Germano on the ground.#T3#
Germano works his way into side control.
Murley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Germano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Germano is staying tight to Murley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Germano wants to control but Murley is keeping him busy.
Murley prevents Germano from improving position.
Murley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Germano trying to control the position but Murley is working away. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Murley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murley is trying to get back to half guard.
Murley tries to control but Germano manages to take his back.
Germano is riding his opponent, not letting Murley buck him off.
Germano trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Murley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Murley is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Germano does no damage.
Murley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murley walks into a stiff left hand from Germano.
Murley lands with an overhand left.
Murley throws a hook but Germano avoids it easily.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano misses with a straight right.
Murley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Murley saw that one coming.
Murley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Germano lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Germano throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Murley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Murley pushes Germano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Germano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murley blocks an uppercut.
Germano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Germano.
Murley lands with a light punch inside.
Murley lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Germano successfully pulls guard.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murley's guard. #REVB#
Germano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
Murley keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Murley looking for a sweep. Not yet Murley, not yet.
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Germano pushing down on Murley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murley's head.
Germano prevents Murley from improving his position.
Germano is keen to just control but Murley is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano.
Germano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Murley wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Germano trying to pass the guard but Murley defending well.
Germano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Murley's thigh. Murley counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Germano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Germano advances to half guard.
Germano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murley keeping hold of Germano's head, controlling as best he can.
Germano wants to take a breather but Murley is having none of it.
Germano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Murley is positioning himself well to prevent Germano advancing to mount.
Murley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Murley is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Germano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murley sees it coming and defends easily.
Germano is keen to just control but Murley is a slippery customer.
Germano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murley trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murley is trying to control but can't.
Germano works his way into side control.
Murley can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Germano misses with a takedown
and Germano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Germano misses.
Germano misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand.
Murley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Germano misses with a combination
and Murley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Germano, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Murley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Germano stuns Murley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Germano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Germano finds it's way round the side to connect with Murley's head.
Murley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murley throws a jab when Germano was well out of range.#T2#
Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab.
Germano jabs at Murley's body.
Murley lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germano throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Murley misses the target.
Scott Murley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away.
Murley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley.#T3#
Germano misses the shot to the body.
Murley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Germano misses with a hook. Murley ducked under it nicely.
Germano throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rui Rodrigo Germano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murley throws the left hand but Germano avoids the punch easily.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Murley.
Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as Murley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Germano doesn't seem phased though.
Murley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Germano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murley scrambles back to his feet.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano lands with a shot to the body.
Murley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Germano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Germano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Germano fails with a takedown attempt.
Murley defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murley throws a hook but Germano avoids it easily.
Germano throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters with a nice body shot.
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 Scott Murley.
I think Germano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rui Rodrigo Germano!
During a confident post fight interview, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Scott Murley stepped up to the mic, saying '
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Event:
PF15 Clarks v Snoats
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killer shoots in but Germano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Killer shoots in and drives through. Germano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer.
Germano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Germano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Germano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer.
Killer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Germano circles away.
Killer takes one to the chin there.
Killer with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Germano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Killer's guard.
Killer is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germano 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.
Germano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Germano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Germano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Germano's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Killer looking for a guillotine here but Germano defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Germano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Germano trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom.
Germano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Germano controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Killer manages to get back to half guard.
Germano controlling the pace.
Germano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Germano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Germano on the ground.#T3#
Germano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Germano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Killer missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killer wants to improve his position but Germano is controlling well.
Germano passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer struggling a bit here.
Germano wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.
Germano works to advance to full mount. Killer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Germano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Killer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Killer shrugs it off.
Germano lands a couple of good shots and Killer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Killer doesn't escape.
Killer is really stuck here.
Germano throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Killer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Killer misses with a takedown attempt - Germano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Germano swivels and escapes.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Germano counters with a single leg into guard. Killer didn't expect that.
Germano works over Killer with some ground and pound from guard.
Germano passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Germano controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Germano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Germano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Germano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Germano works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Killer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Killer is trying to improve his position.
Germano landing strikes. #T2#
Killer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Germano presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Germano tries to control but Killer wriggling away.
Germano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Germano postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Killer in real trouble here! The ref calls for Killer to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
A very excited looking Rui Rodrigo Germano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PF9 Alcala v Choo
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Germano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Germano tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Germano back against the cage. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Germano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Germano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A jab from Germano does it's job there.
Smith avoids the body shot from Germano.
Smith throws the left hand but Germano avoids the punch easily.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Germano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away.
Germano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Germano thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Germano swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Germano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2#
Germano passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Germano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Germano.
Germano is taking a breather. Smith 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.#T3#
Smith wants to improve his position but Germano is controlling well.
Germano lands strikes from half guard.
Germano is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Germano's guard. #SUB#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Germano is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by Germano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1313 p4p, 187 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 14209 p4p, 688 weight class). Kakuto comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tsuyoi Kakuto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano gets a clinch.
Kakuto gets underhooks to prevent Germano's takedown attempt.
Germano pulls guard successfully.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kakuto content to stall in guard here.
Germano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Germano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.
Germano wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Germano defends well.
Germano 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.
Kakuto is pulling down on Germano's head. It's preventing any offense from Germano, at least for the moment.
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.
Germano pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Germano is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
Kakuto wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Germano sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Germano
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Germano controlling from mount.
Germano prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Germano controlling from mount.
Germano moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (0) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto showing good submission defense here.
Kakuto prevents Germano from getting a body triangle.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Germano is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Germano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Germano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano 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.
Kakuto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto is fighting to break Germano's control of his arms but Germano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (8) Germano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto taking a breather here.
Germano tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (7) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Germano is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Germano is working to get back to half guard.
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kakuto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kakuto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Germano is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kakuto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 7691 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 14197 p4p, 699 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano gets a clinch.
Germano pulls guard.
Jitsu passes into half guard.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Germano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Germano is refusing to be controlled, as Jitsu sits in half guard.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu wants to free his trapped foot but Germano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Germano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Germano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu 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.
Germano controls Jitsu momentarily but Jitsu frees himself.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Jitsu trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Jitsu is stalling in the full guard.
Germano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jitsu defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Germano wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
Germano controlling the position.
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jitsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Germano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Jitsu trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Jitsu postures up.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano pulls Jitsu in close to prevent any damage.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Jitsu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jitsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
Germano 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: Jitsu (0) vs (2) Germano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germano prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
Germano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Germano trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Germano trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Germano trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Jitsu is looking to control Germano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jitsu avoid being mounted?
Germano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jitsu wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu moves into full guard.
Germano postures up.
Germano controlling from the top position.
Jitsu 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.
Germano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Jitsu's legs - danger averted.
Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Germano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jitsu is not content to let Germano control the position.
Germano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Germano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitsu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Germano moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (5) Germano
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Germano is trying to get an arm triangle but Jitsu is defending well.
Germano moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (0) vs (7) Germano
Germano looking to control but Jitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano working for a submission but Jitsu is keeping him at bay.
Germano tries to control but Jitsu wriggling away.
Jitsu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Jitsu is looking to get to half guard.
Germano tries to control but Jitsu wriggling away.
Jitsu tries to hold on but Germano postures up.
Germano wants to take Jitsu's back but he can't do it this time.
Jitsu is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Germano moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (0) vs (10) Germano
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jitsu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Germano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
An out of breath Rui Rodrigo Germano 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:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1678 p4p, 217 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 6477 p4p, 508 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. A fine choice. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rui Rodrigo Germano was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Germano sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Germano drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Germano jumps guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Jackson 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Germano wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Germano works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Germano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Germano holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to keep Jackson in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Germano
Germano wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Germano wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Germano postures up.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Germano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Germano is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Germano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Germano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (2) Germano
Jackson looking for the choke from the back.
Germano is really stuck here.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Germano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Germano wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Germano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (7) vs (2) Germano
Germano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Germano tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Jackson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jackson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Germano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to break free.
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Germano pushed the leg off.
Germano rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Germano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson looking for the RNC.
Germano is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Jackson has locked on a rear naked choke here! Germano is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamden Jackson!
A relieved looking Kamden Jackson 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:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 3068 p4p, 339 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 5925 p4p, 491 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Germano tries to clinch but Omarov moves out of range.
Germano instigates a clinch.
Omarov looking for a takedown.
Germano wants the takedown. Omarov is fighting it off but Germano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Omarov's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omarov (0) vs (2) Germano
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.
Germano wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Germano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Omarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Germano wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano wants to take a breather but Omarov is having none of it.
Germano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Omarov trying to control here.
Germano stalling.
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Omarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Omarov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Omarov moves into full guard.
Omarov is trying to control the position but Germano postures up.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Omarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (2) vs (2) Germano
Omarov postures up.
Germano wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Germano wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Omarov has taken Germano's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Germano has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jabbar Omarov!
A relieved looking Jabbar Omarov 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:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1682 p4p, 213 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 5417 p4p, 490 weight class). Vicini comes into the arena with Mother blaring out of the sound system. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano tries to close the distance and clinch but Vicini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Germano leaves Vicini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vicini.
Germano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Germano looking for a takedown.
Germano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vicini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Germano gets caught flat footed, as Vicini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Germano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
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.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Germano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano 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.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Germano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vicini is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Germano. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Germano
Vicini trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Vicini moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (7) vs (0) Germano
Germano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicini 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Germano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (10) vs (0) Germano
Germano wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free.
Germano fending off the submission attempt from Vicini.
Vicini has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Germano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Germano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Germano tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Germano is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini working for a submission but Germano is keeping him at bay.
Vicini tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vicini prevents Germano from getting the reversal.
Vicini tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
Germano is working to get back to half guard.
Germano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano gets full guard.
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vicini passes into half guard.
Germano moves into full guard.
Germano 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.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Germano keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) Germano
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Germano controlling him for the moment.
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Germano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Germano wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini won't allow Germano to pass to mount.
Germano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (5) Germano
Vicini wants to hold on but Germano pushes him away.
Germano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vicini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vicini and Germano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Germano wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Germano gets to mount! Vicini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (10) vs (7) Germano
Germano goes for an armbar but Vicini turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vicini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (7) Germano
Germano is trying to hold Vicini in close to prevent damage but Vicini has managed to pass into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (15) vs (7) Germano
Germano stops Vicini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Vicini working for a guillotine from mount but Germano is in no mood to give up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Germano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Germano is working away.
Germano trying to control here.
Germano tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Germano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Germano is working away.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini is taking a breather. Germano 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (15) vs (11) Germano
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 49
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1155 p4p, 154 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 4967 p4p, 455 weight class). Kakuto comes to the ring accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Germano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the ring it seems that Tsuyoi Kakuto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano darts in and clinches Kakuto up against the ropes.
Germano can't get the takedown.
Germano has clasped his hands together around Kakuto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (0) vs (4) Germano
Kakuto regains half guard.
Germano prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Germano is stalling here. Kakuto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Germano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kakuto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Germano
Germano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Germano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (6) Germano
Kakuto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Germano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Germano seems to be working for a kimura but Kakuto defends the submission attempt.
Kakuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Germano.
Kakuto trying to control but Germano postures up.
Germano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto trying to keep a closed guard but Germano is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
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.
Kakuto has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakuto 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: Kakuto (6) vs (6) Germano
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is trying to control. Germano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Kakuto prevents Germano from improving his position.
Germano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (6) Germano
Germano is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto trying to control but Germano is having none of it.
Germano is working to get back to half guard.
Germano wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Kakuto controlling his opponent.
Germano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto controlling his opponent.
Germano is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano is trying desperately to improve position.
Kakuto looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuto trying to control but Germano is having none of it.
Germano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germano manages to get to full guard.
Kakuto forces his way into half guard.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Germano can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Germano is having none of it.
Germano is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Germano wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Germano looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano controlling the position.
Kakuto stays in close to Germano's body and controls the position.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Germano has his foot on Kakuto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kakuto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Kakuto controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (12) vs (6) Germano
Kakuto working away.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Germano is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Germano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Germano is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Germano is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Kakuto content to stall in guard here.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Kakuto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakuto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kakuto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Germano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kakuto has Germano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Kakuto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1756 p4p, 215 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 4296 p4p, 428 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano darts in and clinches Average up against the ropes.
Average has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Germano regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Germano
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
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.
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (2) Germano
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average can't keep his opponent in guard - Germano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Germano wants to advance to full mount but Average doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average trying to control the position.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Germano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Germano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average working for a triangle but Germano defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Average keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Average'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.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Average is trying to control the position but Germano postures up.
Average is really struggling to control Germano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Average pulls Germano in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Average is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (4) vs (2) Germano
Germano working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Germano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Average escapes and throws Germano's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (7) vs (2) Germano
Germano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (7) vs (6) Germano
Germano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Average defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Average wants to control his opponent's hands but Germano gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to escape but Germano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Germano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Average has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
Average trying to control but not successfully.
Germano working for the choke.
Average is really stuck here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Average breaks Germano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (9) vs (6) Germano
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (9) vs (8) Germano
Germano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (9) vs (11) Germano
Average manages to work his way to half guard, despite Germano's best efforts.
Average trying to hold on to Germano's head to control him but Germano postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Average looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Average does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Germano is working for a kimura but Average is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Germano is working away from the top position though.
Germano trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average gets back to full guard.
Average is trying to keep Germano in close.
Germano won't allow Average to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (11) vs (11) Germano
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average passes Germano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Average is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Germano won't allow Average to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
Germano is controlling Average's trapped leg to prevent Average from advancing to side control.
Germano has a hand on Average's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Average takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (14) vs (11) Germano
Average looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano tries to improve his position but instead Average has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Average (17) vs (11) Germano
Average trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Germano wants to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Germano fending off the submission attempt from Average.
Average keeps control of the position as Germano tries to break free.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Germano is keeping busy.
Average is trying to stick to Germano's back but Germano is turning into Average. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Average's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Germano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (17) vs (13) Germano
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average working for a triangle but Germano defends it easily.
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Average is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (19) vs (13) Germano
Average wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
Joe Average gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 34
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20317 p4p, 607 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 4027 p4p, 450 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Germano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Germano
Jackson wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Germano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Germano
Germano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Germano moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (0) vs (8) Germano
Jackson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson 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 Germano gets his way!
Germano controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson has hold of Germano's leg, trying to break free but it's let Germano lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Jackson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Germano throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
A victorious Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 26
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2560 p4p, 331 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 3822 p4p, 445 weight class). Amaury comes to the ring accompanied by Vultures Fly. Germano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amaury clinches up with Germano and pushes him back against the ropes.
Amaury successfully pulls guard.
Amaury looking for a guillotine here but Germano defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Amaury'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.
Amaury is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Amaury is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Amaury working for submissions but it's allowed Germano to get to half guard.
Germano wants to take a breather but Amaury is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Amaury is defending well.
Germano 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.
Amaury wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (3) Germano
Amaury is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Amaury can't escape the position.
Germano looking to control but Amaury is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to take Amaury's back here but Amaury is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Germano tries to take Amaury's back but instead Amaury uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Amaury wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano is pressing down on Amaury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amaury is holding on for now.
Amaury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Germano pulls his head out easily.
Germano trying to pass the guard but Amaury defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Germano wants to advance to full mount but Amaury doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
Amaury working for a triangle but Germano defends it easily.
Germano sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaury is retaining full guard.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Germano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Germano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Amaury working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Germano has passed into half guard!
Germano wants to work for an arm triangle but Amaury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Germano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano wants to control but Amaury is keeping him busy.
Amaury is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (6) Germano
Germano trying to control but Amaury is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amaury bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (2) vs (6) Germano
Amaury trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano wants to sweep here but Amaury controlling him for the moment.
Amaury trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano trying to keep a closed guard but Amaury is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano is adopting a defensive guard.
Amaury won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Germano wants to improve his position but instead Amaury has moved into half guard.
Germano is refusing to be controlled, as Amaury sits in half guard.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano wants to control the position but Amaury says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is trying to control the action in half guard but Germano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amaury performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
Amaury works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (5) vs (6) Germano
Germano stops Amaury from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Germano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (5) vs (8) Germano
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germano advances to half guard.
Germano trying to mount his opponent but Amaury defends it.
Amaury is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amaury wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Amaury's thigh. Amaury counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Germano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano wants to control from the top but Amaury keeps moving.
Germano looking to improve position, pressing down on Amaury's thigh with his hand. Amaury seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Germano paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Germano's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Amaury picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mozes Amaury!
Mozes Amaury decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 19
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2760 p4p, 339 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 3524 p4p, 410 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Venczel fails to land the takedown.
Venczel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Germano jumps guard and drags Venczel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Venczel trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Venczel wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Germano 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.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano controls Venczel momentarily but Venczel frees himself.
Venczel is pushing down on Germano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Germano is fighting to maintain full guard but Venczel has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (3) vs (0) Germano
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venczel is trying to get an arm triangle but Germano is defending well.
Venczel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Germano regains half guard.
Venczel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Germano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is thwarting Germano's attempts to control the position.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Venczel controlling him for the moment.
Venczel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venczel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Germano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (3) vs (2) Germano
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.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.
Venczel working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano is pushing down on Venczel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Venczel is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Venczel moves into full guard.
Germano trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano advances to half guard.
Germano is looking to advance position but Venczel won't allow it.
Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Venczel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venczel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Germano drops back looking for a leg! Venczel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venczel manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Venczel's guard.
Venczel 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: Venczel (5) vs (2) Germano
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Venczel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Venczel is keen to just control but Germano is a slippery customer.
Venczel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Germano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Venczel has cracked it and Germano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Venczel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zsiga Venczel!
During a confident post fight interview, Zsiga Venczel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 12
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lakoj Dresden (ranked 2053 p4p, 271 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 3266 p4p, 400 weight class). Germano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lakoj Dresden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dresden misses with a takedown
and Germano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresden (0) vs (2) Germano
Dresden looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresden, not yet.
Germano trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden wants to improve his position but instead Germano has moved into half guard.
Dresden is trying to control but Germano passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (0) vs (5) Germano
Germano working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dresden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dresden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dresden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Germano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Germano trying to control the action but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden is trying to get back to half guard.
Dresden prevents Germano from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries for a kimura but Dresden is defending well.
Germano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dresden's legs.
Dresden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dresden is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden prevents Germano from moving into mount.
Germano slows the pace down.
Germano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dresden regains half guard there - taking advantage of Germano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dresden trying to control from the bottom.
Germano tries to pass to full mount but Dresden defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dresden sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresden wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
Germano seems to be working for a kimura but Dresden defends the submission attempt.
Germano prevents Dresden from improving his position.
Germano is just content to waste time from the top position. Dresden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dresden keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano wants to control from the top but Dresden keeps moving.
Dresden can't keep his opponent in guard - Germano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dresden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano.
Dresden looking for a kimura from the bottom but Germano passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (0) vs (8) Germano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to control but Dresden is keeping him busy.
Dresden is holding Germano down, trying to stall.
Germano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Germano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dresden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Germano off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresden (4) vs (8) Germano
I really don't envy Germano right now.
Germano turns into Dresden and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (4) vs (10) Germano
Dresden is trying to keep Germano in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to control from the top but Dresden keeps moving.
Dresden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dresden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Germano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (6) vs (10) Germano
Dresden wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Dresden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Germano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Germano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (6) vs (12) Germano
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dresden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Germano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dresden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresden has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresden keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Dresden controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself.
Germano drops back looking for a leg! Dresden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dresden manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Dresden's guard.
Dresden keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dresden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Dresden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dresden has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresden has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Germano doesn't defend quickly enough and Dresden has managed to lock this one up! Can Germano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dresden on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lakoj Dresden!
A relieved looking Lakoj Dresden 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:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Allan Coe (ranked 1838 p4p, 210 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 2993 p4p, 360 weight class). Coe comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing To Lose. Germano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coe closes the distance and clinches.
Coe pulls Germano into guard.
Germano trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Coe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Germano
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe stays in close to Germano's body and controls the position.
Coe trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coe wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Germano keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (0) Germano
Coe tries for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
Coe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Germano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coe controlling the position from side mount.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Germano going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Coe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Coe keeps moving and retains side control.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working.
Germano tries to buck Coe off but Coe is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coe is working to tighten his grip on Germano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Germano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Coe is really squeezing tight and eventually Germano passes out! Coe breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Allan Coe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Allan Coe made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
NSC 51: Le vs Kubota 2
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side.
Germano misses with the combination.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Germano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
Germano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Germanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Germano looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Germano.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Wright cracks Germano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Germano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Germano digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Germano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Germano is rocked!
Wright 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.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Germano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Germano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright lands the left hand.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Germano misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright throws a hook but Germano blocks it.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Germano misses.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Germano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Germano lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Germano misses
letting Wright counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Wright.
A jab from Wright misses.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Germano blocks the leg kick.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Germano circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Germano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wright holds on and takes a little breather.
Germano throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
Germano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Germano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Wright wants to improve his position but instead Germano has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura but Wright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Germano to get the leverage.
Wright is staying active underneath Germano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Germano working the head and body with strikes.
Wright wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Germano looks to land a strike but Wright avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Germano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Germano stops Wright from standing up.
Germano wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Germano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Germano throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Germano is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Germano misses.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Germano should have avoided that one.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germano's hands.#KD#
Wright waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Germano. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Germano to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Germano is still in real trouble! Can Wright finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Germano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright is working Germano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wright trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Wright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Wright works over Germano with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright controlling from the top position.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Germano seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Germano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wright trying to control from Germano's half guard. Germano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Germano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Germano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Wright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Germano is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB2#
Germano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright tries to stand but Germano is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Germano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wright 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Cleon Wright!
Cleon Wright wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Germano looks to throw the jab but Markov is out of range.
Markov tries to clinch but Germano moves out of range.
Markov swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Germano counters with a single leg into guard. Markov didn't expect that.
Germano throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov wants to stand up but Germano is controlling him.
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Germano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Germano throwing strikes from guard but Markov blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a big right hand that misses.
Germano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Germano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Germano trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Germano is really struggling to control Markov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Germano with a nice head shot there.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Germano controls the pace.
Germano is looking to pass into half guard but Markov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Markov is in guard.#REVB#
Markov trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Germano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markov defends it easily.#T2#
Markov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Germano looking for a triangle here. Markov is fighting it but it looks tight! Germano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Markov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Keita on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keita tries for a takedown but Germano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Germano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keita slips under a jab.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keita avoids the body shot from Germano.
Keita feinted with a counter takedown.
Keita shoots in but Germano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano jabs Keita to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Keita closes the distance and clinches.
Keita tries to pull guard but Germano holds him up against the cage and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
Germano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Germano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keita can't get the takedown.
Keita is trying to pull guard but Germano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Germano has hold of one of Keita's legs. Keita is fighting the takedown attempt but Germano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Keita keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Keita trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Germano landing some decent shots from guard.
Germano cracks Keita with a solid left hand.
Germano scoring with some ground and pound.
Germano wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Keita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Germano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Keita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Germano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Keita is trying to work for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
Keita wants to take a breather but Germano is having none of it. #SUB#
Keita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Germano defends it well.
Germano wants to control the action here but instead Keita manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Germano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Keita prevents Germano from improving his position.
Keita passes into side control, despite Germano's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Keita is trying to get an arm triangle but Germano is defending well. #SUB#
Keita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Germano tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Keita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Keita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keita working away.
Keita misses with the ground and pound.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Keita stands up.
Germano swats away the attempt to clinch by Keita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Germano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keita tries to clinch up but Germano circles away and keeps his distance.
Keita doesn't manage to clinch there - Germano circles away.
Keita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Keita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Germano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Keita as Germano shoots in.
Keita shoots in but no luck this time.
Hamza Keita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Germano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Germano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Germano scores with the left hand. Keita knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Keita tries to close the distance and clinch but Germano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Germano works Keita's body with a nice hook.
Keita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Germano swivels and escapes.
Germano drops Keita with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Keita! Germano dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
During a confident post fight interview, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Grand Prix Quater Finals
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Noel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Germano finds it's way round the side to connect with Noel's head.
Noel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noel. Germano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Germano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Germano throws a shot from downtown. Noel moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Germano.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel wants to clinch.
Noel throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germano scores with a jab. Noel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noel tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Noel throws a body punch but Germano moves out of range.
Germano slips a straight right by Noel.
Noel swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Germano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Noel won't be happy with that.
Germano looking to control but instead Noel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Noel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Germano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Germano is stalling here. Noel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Germano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Noel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2##SU2#
Noel stands up and beckons Germano to his feet.
Germano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Germano moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano slips a jab and a cross from Noel.
Noel tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Germano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noel's guard.
Germano throwing strikes but missing.
Germano is pushing down on Noel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noel is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Germano trying to control from Noel's half guard. Noel has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Noel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Germano trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Germano advances to half guard.
Germano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Germano drops an elbow to the side of Noel's head.
Noel is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount!
Germano throws a sloppy strike and Noel uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Noel has ended up in Germano's guard.
#T4#
Germano has a closed guard, preventing Noel from standing up.
Germano looking to control but Noel passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Germano actively working from the bottom here.
Germano tries to roll over but Noel keeps him under control.
It looks like Noel is going to stand back up.
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 Rui Rodrigo Germano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Noel misses with a looping left.
Noel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noel misses with a hook.
Germano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noel.#CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Noel looks to clinch #TD#
and Germano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noel's guard.
Germano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Germano wants to control from the top but Noel keeps moving.
Germano throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noel is keeping the position for now.
Noel working a defensive guard here.
Germano throwing strikes but missing.
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
Germano 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Germano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Germano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Germano trying to control the position but Noel is working away. #SUB#
Germano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Noel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Germano but great work by Noel.#SU2#
Noel decides to stand back up. Noel steps back and let's Germano get back to his feet.
Germano looks to land a combination but Noel avoids it well.
Noel misses with a series of wild punches.
Noel scores with a decent looking hook.
Germano staying out of range there.
Germano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Germano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noel throws a looping overhand right but Germano ducks down to avoid it.
Germano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Germano moves forwards but Noel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noel wants to clinch up but Germano keeps it at a distance.
Noel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Germano.
Noel tries to clinch there but Germano circles away.
Germano misses with a double jab.
Noel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Germano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noel sprawls and moves away.
Noel staying out of range there.
Noel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Noel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Germano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Germano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Noel drops Germano with a beautiful combination! Germano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Noel is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Germano is rocked!
Germano misses with a combination
and Noel counters with a monster head kick that knocks Germano out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chubby Noel!
Chubby Noel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PSE 41
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farfy Iii slips a jab and a cross from Germano.
A counter left hand to the body from Farfy Iii misses its target.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch up but Germano keeps it at a distance.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano is having none of it.
Germano looks to land a combination but Farfy Iii avoids it well.
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Germano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Farfy Iii saw that one coming.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano moves out of range.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch up but Germano keeps it at a distance.
Germano connects with a body shot.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Farfy Iii is just out of range.#T1#
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Farfy Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Farfy Iii's shoulder, as Farfy Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Germano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johan Farfy Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Farfy Iii clinches.
Germano fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Germano fails to land.
Farfy Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Germano backwards.
Germano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farfy Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Germano's elbow.
Farfy Iii misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Germano is trying to trip Farfy Iii. He has hold of a leg but Farfy Iii is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Germano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Farfy Iii keeps moving.
Farfy Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Germano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Farfy Iii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Farfy Iii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Farfy Iii! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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!#SU#
Farfy Iii stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johan Farfy Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Farfy Iii as Germano shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Germano, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Farfy Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Farfy Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Germano working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Germano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farfy Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Germano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Germano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Germano lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Germano.
#TD2#
Germano pulls guard successfully.
Germano trying to keep a closed guard but Farfy Iii is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farfy Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farfy Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano pulls Farfy Iii in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a triangle but Farfy Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Germano seems keen to control Farfy Iii's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Farfy Iii passes into half guard.
Germano wants to improve his position but Farfy Iii is controlling well.
Germano is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Farfy Iii rushes Germano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Germano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farfy Iii working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Germano.
Germano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii presses Germano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farfy Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Germano pulls guard effortlessly.
Germano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farfy Iii manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Germano is in close to Farfy Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Germano throws a strike but Farfy Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Germano has his foot on Farfy Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farfy Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Farfy Iii postures up.
Germano working a defensive guard but Farfy Iii passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Germano manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a triangle but Farfy Iii pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farfy Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.#SUB2#
Germano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Farfy Iii has passed into half guard!
It looks like Farfy Iii is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Germano is trying to get back to full guard.
Germano throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Farfy Iii manages to pass to side control.
Germano is trying to control Farfy Iii's posture but Farfy Iii avoids it.
Germano looks to move to half guard but instead Farfy Iii has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farfy Iii is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Germano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farfy Iii avoids the attempt from Germano to control.
Germano is desperately trying to improve his position but Farfy Iii has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johan Farfy Iii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano misses with a looping left.
Germano takes a swing at Farfy Iii's ribcage but misses.
Germano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farfy Iii moves in looking to clinch but Germano pushes him off.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Germano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano lands a jab to the nose.
Farfy Iii is looking to clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano moves out of range.
A jab from Germano does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano is having none of it.
Farfy Iii moves in looking to clinch but Germano pushes him off.
Farfy Iii fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Germano shoots in but Farfy Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Germano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch there but Germano circles away.
Germano misses with a wild combination.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch up.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano loads up on a big right hand but Farfy Iii slips the punch.#T2#
Farfy Iii is looking to clinch but Germano is avoiding it.
Germano throws a big shot that misses.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Farfy Iii doesn't manage to clinch there - Germano circles away.
#CL#
Germano tries to keep at a distance but Farfy Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Germano.
Farfy Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Germanos head.
Farfy Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Germano stalling in the clinch but Farfy Iii improves position.
Farfy Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farfy Iii misses with some punches.
Germano tries to pull guard but Farfy Iii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Germano misses with the head strike.
Farfy Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Germano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Germano is trying to break the clinch but Farfy Iii is controlling him.
Germano blocks an uppercut.
#T3##BC2#
Germano breaks from the clinch.
Farfy Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Germano paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Farfy Iii pushes Germano up against the cage in a clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to work over Germano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Germano pulls Farfy Iii into guard.
#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a triangle here but Farfy Iii uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Farfy Iii keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Farfy Iii decides to stand back up. Farfy Iii steps back and let's Germano get back to his feet.#T4#
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Germano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Germano does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farfy Iii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farfy Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germano throws out the jab.
Farfy Iii moves in looking to clinch but Germano pushes him off.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Farfy Iii moved out of range.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rui Rodrigo Germano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Germano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PSE 36
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Germano does no damage.
McKenna wants to clinch.
McKenna 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.
McKenna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Germano pinned against the cage. Germano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Germano misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and McKenna counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McKenna advances position into side control!
Germano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
McKenna landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKenna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna prevents Germano from improving his position.#SUB#
McKenna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McKenna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Germano wants to improve his position but McKenna is controlling well.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Germano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Germano trying to control from the bottom.
Germano gets full guard.#T2#
McKenna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano is looking to sweep but instead, McKenna has passed into half guard.
Germano is trying to maintain the position but McKenna is very close to passing his half guard.
Germano tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
McKenna is trying to control. Germano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKenna moves nicely into side control.
Germano can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McKenna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions off his back.
Germano tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
McKenna is pressing down on Germano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Germano is holding on for now.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Germano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McKenna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McKenna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Germano is looking to improve his position but McKenna isn't that keen on the idea.
McKenna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape.
McKenna looking to finish Germano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Germano!
McKenna tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
McKenna lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McKenna trying to control but Germano is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Germano hang on?
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McKenna dominated that round.
That's time! McKenna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Germano misses with an uppercut. McKenna saw that one coming.
Germano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
McKenna closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Germano's guard.#SUB2#
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKenna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKenna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKenna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Germano keeping moving, preventing McKenna from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Germano is looking for a triangle here but McKenna uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
McKenna scoring with punches from side control.
McKenna in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Germano prevents McKenna from improving position.
Germano manages to work his way to half guard, despite McKenna's best efforts.#T2#
McKenna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Germano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McKenna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germano can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Germano actively working from the bottom here.
Germano moves into full guard.
McKenna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McKenna trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
McKenna's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Germano looking for a guillotine here but McKenna defends easily.
McKenna is pushing down on Germano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Germano is fighting to maintain full guard but McKenna has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
McKenna trying to control from Germano's half guard. Germano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McKenna wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKenna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKenna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano keeping full guard, as McKenna tries to pass.
McKenna wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving. #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.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Germano looking for subs off his back but McKenna has passed one foot through into half guard.
McKenna is looking to advance position but Germano won't allow it.
Germano is trying to maintain the position but McKenna is very close to passing his half guard.
Robert McKenna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McKenna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McKenna's back!
McKenna finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McKenna dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
McKenna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McKenna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Germano gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Germano is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
Germano tries to hold on but McKenna postures up.
McKenna tries to control but Germano wriggling away. #T1#
Germano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Germano is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
Germano has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McKenna's lack of action.
McKenna is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKenna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Germano is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Germano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but Germano defending well.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McKenna is nestled in close to Germano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Germano won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
Germano is trying to control but can't.
McKenna trying to advance position but Germano counters by regaining guard.
McKenna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Germano's guard. #SUB2#
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Germano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McKenna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Germano manages to get to full guard.
McKenna trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
McKenna is in close to Germano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKenna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKenna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKenna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKenna looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKenna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKenna is pushing down on Germano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Germano is fighting to maintain full guard but McKenna has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKenna stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert McKenna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKenna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert McKenna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Robert McKenna waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PSE 29
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Germano throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Germano.
Packer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germano's hands.
Germano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packer.
Germano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano misses with a body shot
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer throws a jab when Germano was well out of range.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Packer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer throws out a counter right but Germano avoids it with no problem.
Packer throws a series of punches but Germano avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.#T1#
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Packer!
Germano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Packer was well out of range. Poor timing from Germano.
Packer throws out a counter right but Germano avoids it with no problem.
Packer scores with a push kick.
Packer fails to land with a series of punches.
Germano feinted with a counter takedown.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Packer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Germano.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Germano misses.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A punch combination from Packer misses.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Germano misses with a looping left.
Germano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packer.
Germano misses with a double jab
and Packer counters with a one-two to the body.
Germano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Packer.
Packer lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Germano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Germano blocks a jab.
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Packer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Packer slips a straight right by Germano.
Packer avoids the body shot from Germano.
Nice straight punches there by Germano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Germano.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Germano.
Packer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Germano misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Packer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Packer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Germano takes a step back to recover.
Germano dodges the punch combination from Packer.
Packer lands a nice looking body shot.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Germano.
Germano blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Packer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Germano swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Packer swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Packer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Germano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer misses with the body kick#TD#
and Germano counters with a shoot takedown. Packer fights it but they end up in guard.
Germano throwing strikes from guard but Packer blocks nicely.
Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a strike but Packer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Packer wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Packer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Germano is trying to control the position but Packer postures up.
Packer preventing the sweep.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Packer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Packer looking to sit in guard and control but Germano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Germano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Germano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Packer defends well.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Packer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Packer stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Germano 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.
Packer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Germano wants to sweep here but Packer controlling him for the moment.
Germano controlling Packer's posture.
Packer trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Packer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Packer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Germano.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germano throws out the jab.
Germano misses with a few strikes there.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Germano.
Packer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Germano under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano misses with a double jab.
Packer loads up on a big right hand but Germano slips the punch.
Packer lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rui Rodrigo Germano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Germano darts in looking for a takedown but Packer gets double underhooks and turns Germano into the cage.
Germano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Packer.
Packer works over Germano's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Germano is rocked!
Packer connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Germano tumbling to the canvas! Packer pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Germano was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Todd Packer!
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Event:
PSE 27
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cain has knocked Germano down with a huge combo! Cain steps away and waves a wobbly Germano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Cain is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Germano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Germano.#KD#
Cain cracks Germano with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cain has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Germano to stand back up!#ROC#
Germano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Germano moves out of range easily.
Germano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cain.
Cain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cain misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Germano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Germano not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Germano is nestled in close to Cain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Germano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Germano lands with a punch from half guard.
Cain pushes Germano off looking to stand but Germano dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Germano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cain tries to kick Germano off but Germano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Germano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Germano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura but Cain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Germano to get the leverage.
Germano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cain's head.
Germano stops Cain from getting back to his feet.
Germano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Germano is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Germano.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Germano in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Germano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
During a confident post fight interview, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Montreal RD 1
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Germano misses its intended target.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh avoids the body shot from Germano.
Ugoh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ugoh scores with a shot to the body.
Germano with a jab.
Ugoh throws a sloppy head kick and Germano moves out of range easily.
Germano takes a swing at Ugoh's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Germano misses.
Ugoh misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Ugoh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Germano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Germano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ugoh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ugoh controlling Germano's posture.
Ugoh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Germano wants to control from the top but Ugoh keeps moving.
Ugoh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Germano is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Germano is looking to work some ground and pound but Ugoh has wrist control.
Germano throws a big right hand that misses.
Germano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Ugoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ugoh keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano throws an elbow that misses. Ugoh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Germano's guard. Nice move by Ugoh!#REVB##SUB#
Germano has his foot on Ugoh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ugoh works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ugoh is one step ahead there.
Ugoh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ugoh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ugoh stands and throws Germano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ugoh working away.#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.
Germano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ugoh's best efforts.
Germano is trying to control but Ugoh passes into side control!
Germano is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ugoh working away.
Germano is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ugoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ugoh tries to land a front kick but Germano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ugoh.
Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ugoh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Germano catches Ugoh right on the button with a cross.
Germano blocks a head kick by Ugoh.
Germano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Germano looks to throw the jab but Ugoh is out of range.
Ugoh is looking for the big counter here.
Ugoh staying out of range there.#T1#
Germano avoids the head kick by Ugoh.
Germano feinted with a counter takedown.
Germano throws a body shot but no joy.
Ugoh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ugoh misses with a head kick.
Rui Rodrigo Germano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ugoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Germano.
Germano throws a lazy uppercut
and Ugoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ugoh slips a jab from Germano.
Ugoh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Germano with a body shot.
Ugoh throws a jab when Germano was well out of range.
Germano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Germano scores with a hook to the body. Ugoh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Germano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ugoh tries a quick counter leg kick but Germano is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Germano.
Ugoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Germano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ugoh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ugoh misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ugoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ugoh avoids the body shot from Germano.
Nice defenses there by Germano.
Germano loads up on a big right hand but Ugoh slips the punch.
Germano shoots for a double leg takedown but Ugoh sprawls well. He's pushed Germano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Germano.
#T3#
A jab from Germano misses.
Germano misses with a double jab.
Ugoh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Ugoh throws a solid leg kick but Germano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ugoh.
Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ugoh sprawls and moves away.
Germano connects with a body shot that sends Ugoh's belly button to the back.
Ugoh connects with a jab.
Ugoh misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ugoh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ugoh connects with a body shot.#T4#
Ugoh misses with a low kick.
Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ugoh sprawls and moves away.
Germano throws a big shot that misses.
Ugoh is looking to land body kicks.
Ugoh staying out of range there.
Ugoh throws a front kick aimed at Germano's knee but Germano avoids it well.
Germano tries to counter with a takedown but Ugoh is quick to defend against it.
Germano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ugoh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano misses with the combination.
Ugoh scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Izuagbe Ugoh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ugoh tries a low kick but Germano avoids it.
Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ugoh sprawls and moves away.
Germano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ugoh counters with a series of strikes. Germano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ugoh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Germano moves out of range as Ugoh throws a body kick.
A big left from Ugoh misses. #TD#
Germano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Germano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ugoh is avoiding damage well.
Germano working the strikes but Ugoh uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Germano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ugoh keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Ugoh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Germano.
Germano 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.
Ugoh is not content to let Germano control the position.
Ugoh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Germano.
Ugoh trying to hold on to Germano's head to control him but Germano postures up.
Ugoh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Germano.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Ugoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Germano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ugoh defending well though.
Germano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Germano is thwarting Ugoh's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Germano is working for a submission of some sort.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Ugoh.
Germano misses with a hook
and Ugoh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Germano shoots in but no luck this time.
Germano scores with a hook.
Germano misses with a shot to the body
and Ugoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Germano misses with a double jab
and Ugoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Germano misses with a looping left.
Germano throws a right and a left that Ugoh avoids nicely.
Germano misses the body punch
letting Ugoh counter with a right hand. #T4#
Germano misses the body punch
and Ugoh counters with a good low kick that Germano was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano takes a swing at Ugoh's ribcage but misses.
Ugoh throws a big shot that misses.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Ugoh avoids it well and moves away.
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ugoh misses.
Ugoh throws a leg kick which misses Germano's front leg but catches the back leg as Germano tries to avoid it.
Germano blocks a jab.
Ugoh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Ugoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ugoh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izuagbe Ugoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ugoh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izuagbe Ugoh!
A very excited looking Izuagbe Ugoh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PSE 21
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Vaziri I I I connects with an inside leg kick.
Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaziri I I I moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaziri I I I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Germano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaziri I I I can pounce on him.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Vaziri I I I misses.
Vaziri I I I thumps Germano with a low kick.#TD#
Germano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vaziri I I I on his heels. He'll look to pass Vaziri I I I's guard now, I'm sure.
Vaziri I I I working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
Germano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaziri I I I pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Germano drops back looking for a leg! Vaziri I I I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaziri I I I manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Vaziri I I I's guard.
Germano is fighting to break Vaziri I I I's control of his arms but Vaziri I I I is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Germano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vaziri I I I controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself.
Germano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Germano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Germano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaziri I I I's guard. #T2#
Vaziri I I I wants to get back to full guard.
Vaziri I I I trying to hold on to Germano's head to control him but Germano postures up.
Vaziri I I I is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vaziri I I I actively working from the bottom here.
Vaziri I I I avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Germano.
Germano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaziri I I I's head.
Vaziri I I I trying to hold on to Germano's head to control him but Germano postures up.
Germano working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vaziri I I I is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Germano trying to control the action but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
Germano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaziri I I I's head.
Germano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Germano thows a huge punch but Vaziri I I I dodges it nicely.
Vaziri I I I is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Germano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Germano is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaziri I I I is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Germano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Germano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Germano is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaziri I I I is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Germano prevents Vaziri I I I from standing back up.
Vaziri I I I wants to get back to full guard.
Germano trying to mount his opponent but Vaziri I I I defends it.
Vaziri I I I wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
Vaziri I I I is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano trying to control the action but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Germano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot.
Vaziri I I I throws a looping overhand right but Germano ducks down to avoid it.
Vaziri I I I is looking to land body kicks.
Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Vaziri I I I avoids it well and moves away.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano feinted with a counter takedown.
Germano misses with a jab to the body
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand.
Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano throws a lazy right hand but Vaziri I I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Germano moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vaziri I I I on the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I throws a looping overhand right but Germano ducks down to avoid it.
Vaziri I I I swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Germano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Vaziri I I I working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Germano has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Germano wants to control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him busy.
Germano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vaziri I I I is pressing down on Germano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Germano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaziri I I I has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Vaziri I I I's legs - danger averted.
Germano stands and throws Vaziri I I I's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Germano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Germano scores with punches from side control.
Germano scores with punches from side control.
Germano lands an elbow. #ROC#
Vaziri I I I is rocked!
Germano in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vaziri I I I is still in real trouble! Can Germano finish him?
Vaziri I I I looking for a sweep but Germano has passed into full mount! Oh no!
A big strike lands for Germano! That's really hurt Vaziri I I I and he's turned his back - Germano keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Germano jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
A very excited looking Rui Rodrigo Germano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Germano.
Fredrick shoots in and drives through. Germano sprawls well.
Germano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Germano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Fredrick looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Germano pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Germano is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fredrick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Germano landing shots from mount.
Germano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fredrick looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germano dominating with strikes here.
Fredrick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fredrick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Germano lands with some strikes.
Fredrick is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Germano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fredrick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Germano with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.#T1#
Germano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Fredrick is rocked!#CUT2#
Ronald Fredrick's cut is getting worse.
Germano lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Fredrick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Germano postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Fredrick out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Germano goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
A relieved looking Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ronald Fredrick had this to say: 'I'll see you soon!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Laar thows a leg kick but Germano checks it #TD2#
and Germano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laar won't be happy with that.
Germano scoring with punches and elbows.
Laar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Germano connects with a decent elbow.
Laar is trying to improve his position.
Laar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laar is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Germano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Laar is trying to get back to his feet.
Germano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laar is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Germano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Germano is putting a hurting on Laar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Germano scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Laar is looking to regain half guard here but Germano keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've been hearing good reports from Laar'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.
Germano landing a few strikes.
Germano in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Germano working the body and head with strikes.
Laar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Germano trying to control the position but Laar is working away.
Germano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Germano has hold of Laar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Laar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Germano cranks the arm and Laar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Laar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Our winner, Rui Rodrigo Germano, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Germano misses with a combination
and Meallan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Germano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Meallan throws a jab when Germano was well out of range.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meallan throws a body punch but Germano moves out of range. #CL#
Meallan closes the distance and pushes Germano back into the cage.
Germano throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Germano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meallan misses with an uppercut. Germano saw that one coming.
Germano walks into a jab.
Meallan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano defending well as Meallan loads up on a big left hand.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Meallan defends it well.
Meallan needs to keep his hands up - Germano had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Meallan staying out of range there.
Meallan misses the jab.
A jab from Meallan misses.
Meallan just misses with a punch to the body.
And Germano tries to counter it with a takedown but Meallan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Germano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Germano dives in and grabs Meallan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meallan pushes down on Germano's head and hops out.
Germano swings for the body but Meallan moves out of range.
It looked like Meallan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Germano blocks a jab.
Germano misses with a few strikes there.
Meallan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Germano misses with an uppercut
and Germano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meallan throws a looping overhand right but Germano ducks down to avoid it.
Meallan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Germano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Germano goes for a double leg but Meallan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meallan continues to drive forward.
Meallan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Meallan misses. #T2#
Meallan throws an overhand right that lands on Germano's shoulder, as Germano tries to avoid the shot.
Germano digs a good hook to Meallan's body.
#TD2#
Meallan gets caught flat footed, as Germano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meallan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Germano dives into side control.
Meallan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Meallan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Meallan taking shots to the head.
Meallan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Meallan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Germano on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Germano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Meallan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Meallan shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Germano quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Germano but it's paid off an Meallan is forced to tap! Nice work by Germano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
An out of breath Rui Rodrigo Germano 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Germano thuds a left hand into Todd's body.#TD#
Todd dives in and scores a takedown into Germano's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Germano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Todd should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Germano has tightened it up now! Todd should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
After winning the bout, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GC 252
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Yoshida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Germano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and pushes Germano back into the cage.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Germano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Germano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Germano's gas tank.
Germano wants to break free but Yoshida has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Germano.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Germano controls the action.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Germano is trying to stall.
Germano tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Germano back against the cage. #BC2#
Germano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano drops his hands momentarily and Yoshida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Germano moves out of range.
Yoshida lands a glancing blow to the side of Germano's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano throws a series of punches but Yoshida avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Germano loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Germano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
Germano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Germano scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Germano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yoshida tries to work over Germano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Germano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Germano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yoshida after a bit of a struggle.
Yuuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
Germano looking to slow down the pace here.
Germano lands a shoulder strike.
Germano working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida. #CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Yoshida lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshida lands with a right hand.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Yoshida takes the fight into the clinch.
Germano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Germano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Germano backwards. #BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida tries to clinch there but Germano circles away.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yoshida lands a jab to the nose.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Germano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Germano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Germano. That did some damage!
Yoshida wants to land a leg kick but Germano is out of range.
Germano throws a series of punches but Yoshida avoids them all with ease.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Germano moves out of range.
Germano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshida cracks Germano with a good jab.
Yuuto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Germano on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Yoshida clinches.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Germano.#BC#
Yoshida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Germano throws a right and a left that Yoshida avoids nicely.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yoshida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Germano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Germano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Germano throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Yoshida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida lands with an uppercut that bounces Germano off the cage and back into range.
Germano needs to keep his hands up - Yoshida had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida scores with a nice right hand.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Germano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Germano tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida tries to work over Germano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Germano can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Yoshida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yoshida throws a head kick that Germano semi-blocks.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germano throws out the jab.
Yoshida misses with a body kick. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Germano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Germano avoids it.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Germano.
Yoshida lands a front kick.#TD2#
Germano gets a double leg takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yoshida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoshida has his hands on Germano's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Germano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Germano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Germano trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Germano postures up in Yoshida's guard and throws a big left but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germano can do to turn this around?
Germano trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Germano cracks Yoshida with a solid left hand.
Yoshida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Germano wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Germano throws an elbow that misses. Yoshida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Germano's guard. Nice move by Yoshida!#REVR#
Germano trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshida is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Germano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshida is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Germano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Germano 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##T3#
Germano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.
Germano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Germano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yoshida taking some punishment here, with Germano in his half guard.
Germano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Germano working the head and body with strikes.
Germano throwing shots but Yoshida is blocking nicely.
Germano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Germano throws a strike but Yoshida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Germano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Germano wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Germano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Germano landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida sizes up Germano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Germano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Germano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Germano blocks the body kick.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Germano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Germano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Germano with the counter takedown but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Yoshida. Those never looked like landing.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yoshida defends it well.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germano moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Germano momentarily.
Yoshida throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Yoshida scores with a sloppy right hand. Germano should have avoided that one.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Germano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Germano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Germano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Germano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Germano blocks a jab.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Yoshida cracks Germano with a good jab.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Germano's head but Germano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Germano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida lands a lovely overhand right.
Yoshida tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida misses with a hook. Germano ducked under it nicely.
Yuuto Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Yoshida lands with a cross.
Yoshida misses with a wild combination.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Germano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Germano blocks the low kick.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshida lands with an overhand left.
Germano lands with a nice combination. Yoshida backs away looking to recover.
Yoshida lands with a nice body kick.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Germano slips the punch.
Germano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Yoshida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germano's hands.#T3#
Yoshida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Germano avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Germano works Yoshida's body with a nice hook.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Germano.
Germano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Yoshida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Germano under the eye.
Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida throws a low kick, looking for Germano's leg but Germano calmly moves out of range.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoshida's waist but Yoshida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side. #T4#
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Germano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Germano feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Yoshida.
Germano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Yuuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
Germano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Germano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Germano avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Germano lands a slapping body shot.
Yoshida lands a high kick!
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yoshida 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuto Yoshida!
After the big win, Yuuto Yoshida made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kimura Klothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
GC 245
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Pauwels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pauwels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Germano walks into a left hand.
Germano scores with a jab. Pauwels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pauwels misses with a hook.
And Germano tries to counter it with a takedown but Pauwels pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pauwels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Germano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pauwels manages to avoid it.
Germano throws a poor cross that misses
and Pauwels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Germano throws a jab when Pauwels was well out of range.
Pauwels ducks right into an uppercut from Germano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Pauwels drops Germano with a beautiful combination! Germano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pauwels is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Germano is rocked!#T1#
A left lands for Germano.
Germano is still on wobbly legs! Can Pauwels finish him?
Germano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Germano seems to have recovered his senses.
Germano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pauwels doesn't seem bothered though.
Pauwels cracks Germano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Pauwels .
Pauwels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauwels is just out of range.
Pauwels moves away from the strike by Germano.
A big left from Pauwels misses.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Pauwels lands a body shot.
Germano misses with a looping right.
Pauwels appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Pauwels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Germano.
Pauwels misses the shot to the body.
Germano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Pauwels 's shoulder, as Pauwels tries to avoid the shot.
Pauwels throwing a counter right hand but Germano manages to avoid it.
Pauwels is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Germano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauwels tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pauwels misses with a hook. Germano ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . Germano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pauwels defends it well.
Pauwels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Germano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pauwels .#T3#
Pauwels staying out of range there.
Germano scores with a sloppy right hand. Pauwels should have avoided that one.
Pauwels looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pauwels lands a nice shot that snaps Germano's head back.
Germano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pauwels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Germano thinking.
Pauwels slips a jab from Germano.
A telegraphed right hand from Pauwels misses the target.
Donk. Germano catches Pauwels right on the button with a cross.
Pauwels scores with a body shot.
Pauwels lands with a good body shot.
Pauwels lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Pauwels moves out of range as Germano strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauwels digs a good hook to Germano's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pauwels .
Pauwels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Germano with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Germano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pauwels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
That has opened up Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut even more.
Nice sprawl there from Pauwels as Germano shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pauwels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Germano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pauwels has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pauwels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pauwels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
Pauwels looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pauwels defends it well.
Pauwels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Germano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pauwels has got the better of the exchanges.
Pauwels missing with a left hand there. Germano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Germano misses with a left hand
enabling Pauwels to counter with a crisp jab.
Pauwels misses with a hook. Germano ducked under it nicely.
Pauwels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Germano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pauwels as he jumps to the side.
Pauwels needs to keep his hands up - Germano had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander Pauwels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pauwels connects with a jab.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Pauwels counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Pauwels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauwels throwing a counter right hand but Germano manages to avoid it.
Pauwels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano moves out of range of the strikes.
Germano misses the shot to the body.
Pauwels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pauwels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pauwels defends it well.
Alexander Pauwels is winning the standup battle so far.
Pauwels loads up on a big right hand but Germano slips the punch.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pauwels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Germano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Germano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pauwels to counter with a crisp jab.
Pauwels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Germano. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Pauwels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Germano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pauwels .
Germano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pauwels defends it well.
Pauwels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
An attempted straight right counter from Pauwels misses the target.
Pauwels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Germano.
Germano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pauwels manages to avoid it.
As Germano looks to move away, Pauwels throws a big counter combo but Germano just gets out of the way.
A jab from Pauwels misses. #T3#
Pauwels throws a hook but Germano blocks it.
Pauwels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauwels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pauwels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Germano lands a jab.
Germano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Germano walks into a left hand.
Pauwels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pauwels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Germano at a distance.
#T4#
Pauwels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Germano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauwels 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Germano under the eye.
Pauwels throws a right and a left that Germano avoids nicely.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pauwels looks to land a right hand but Germano moved out of range.
Pauwels lands an overhand right.
Germano throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pauwels to counter with a crisp jab.
Pauwels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pauwels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pauwels lands a nice hook to Germano's body. Germano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pauwels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pauwels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Germano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pauwels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from Pauwels .
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Germano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Pauwels .
Pauwels scores with a shot to the body.
Germano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pauwels looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Germano under the eye.#TD2#
Germano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Germano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauwels can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Pauwels defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Germano tries for a kimura but Pauwels is defending well. #SUB2#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Germano crashes against the mat.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Germano lands a few punches from side control.
Germano trying to control the position but Pauwels is working away.
Germano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Germano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pauwels is avoiding damage well.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pauwels keeps working.
Pauwels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pauwels tries to get out of the position.
Germano misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Germano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Germano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pauwels is not content to let Germano control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Germano swings around for an armbar but Pauwels sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Germano's guard.#SUB2#
Germano looking for a guillotine here but Pauwels defends easily.
Pauwels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germano can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a triangle but Pauwels pushes his legs off easily.
Germano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Germano has his foot on Pauwels 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pauwels works his way back into a safe position though.
Germano wants to sweep here but Pauwels controlling him for the moment.
Germano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Germano has a closed guard, preventing Pauwels from standing up.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Pauwels from controlling successfully.
Alexander Pauwels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rui Rodrigo Germano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pauwels 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pauwels !
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexander Pauwels thanked Woodshins' Ship for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GC 230
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Cain throws a jab when Germano was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cain as Germano shoots in.
Cain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Germano throws a combination that misses
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Cain cracks a nice hook into Germano's ribs.#KD#
Cain sends Germano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cain is motioning to the referee to let Germano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Germano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain misses the jab.
Germano scores with a body shot.
Germano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain. #KD#
Cain lands a big uppercut and Germano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Germano looks OK. Cain waves Germano back to his feet!
Germano is still on wobbly legs! Can Cain finish him?
Donk. Germano catches Cain right on the button with a cross.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
Germano seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Germano is aggressively charging in as Cain backs up avoiding any damage. Cain tosses out a jab and Germano runs right into it face first! Germano is out cold! Cain dropped down on all fours and is barking in Germano's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sea Level Cain!
Sea Level Cain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GC 221
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Germano throws a looping overhand right but Nemkov ducks down to avoid it.
Nemkov is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Nemkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Germano sprawls well initially but Nemkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nemkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nemkov wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Nemkov has control of the leg.
Germano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Germano.
Nemkov lands a couple of elbows.
Nemkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Germano has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Germano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemkov defends well.
Germano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Nemkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Germano's head.
Germano trying to control the position.
Nemkov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nemkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nemkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nemkov, not yet. #T2#
Germano landing some decent shots from guard.
Nemkov looking to control.
Germano 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.
Nemkov is trying to control the position but Germano postures up.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Nemkov is keeping the position.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano won't allow Nemkov to sweep him here. #T3#
Germano wants to pass the guard but Nemkov is keeping the position.
Nemkov keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Nemkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Germano's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nemkov.
Germano throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nemkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Germano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Germano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Germano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nemkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nemkov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Germano lands an elbow.
Germano cracks Nemkov with a big right hand but Nemkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nemkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Nemkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nemkov taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nemkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Germano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Nemkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Germano on his heels. He'll look to pass Germano's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Germano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Germano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nemkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Germano has an active guard here but Nemkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Germano gets full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nemkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Germano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nemkov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Germano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nemkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Germano has his foot on Nemkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nemkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nemkov trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Germano is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nemkov has his hands clasped together but Germano extends and breaks Nemkov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Germano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano 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:
CEC 535
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Rostedt cracks Germano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rostedt, as that shot connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rostedt 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.
No joy there for Rostedt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Germano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rostedt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Germano is rocked!
Germano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rostedt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Germano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rostedt misses with an uppercut. Germano saw that one coming.
Germano misses with the combination.
Rostedt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rostedt tries to clinch but Germano is having none of it.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Rostedt drives through and clinches with Germano against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Germano is struggling to control the position.
Rostedt tries to work over Germano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Rostedt misses with the head strike.
Rostedt tries a body shot but Germano blocks it.
#BC#
Germano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rostedt has closed the distance and engaged Germano in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rostedt.
Rostedt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Germanos head.
Germano misses with a punch on the inside.
Germano scores with a shoulder strike.
Germano has had enough of the clinch but Rostedt keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Germano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Germano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Germano.
Rostedt working aggressively here.
Germano fails to pull guard.
Germano misses with the head strike.
Germano misses with some punches.
Rostedt has a couple of punches blocked by Germano.
Rostedt takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rostedt.
#T2#
A body shot lands from Rostedt.
Rostedt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Rostedt on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rostedt.
Rostedt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rostedt fails to land.
Rostedt tries to throw a body punch but Germano avoids it by throwing Rostedt back against the cage.
Germano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rostedt lands a right hand.
Rostedt lands a left hand.
Rostedt lands a nice uppercut.
Rostedt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Germano backwards.
Germano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rostedt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Germano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Rostedt.
Germano seems to have got his legs back now.
Rostedt misses with some punches.
#TD#
Germano pulls Rostedt into guard.
#SUB#
Germano has his foot on Rostedt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rostedt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rostedt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Rostedt trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Rostedt works over Germano with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Germano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rostedt defends well.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Rostedt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Germano is trying to hold Rostedt in close to prevent damage but Rostedt has managed to pass into half guard.
Germano trying to control from the bottom.
Rostedt is trying to control. Germano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rostedt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rostedt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Germano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rostedt wants to free his trapped foot but Germano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rostedt working over Germano with some ground and pound. Germano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano is refusing to be controlled, as Rostedt sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeti Rostedt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Germano misses with a body shot.
Rostedt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Germano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Germano shoots in looking for a takedown but Rostedt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Germano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rostedt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germano throws out the jab.
Rostedt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Rostedt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Germano looking for a takedown.
Germano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rostedt blocking some punches.
Rostedt misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano misses with a punch to the body.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rostedt misses with a body punch.
Germano blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rostedt fails to land.
Rostedt struggles to land a body shot inside as Germano controls his hands.
Rostedt working aggressively here.
Germano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Germano misses with the head strike.
Rostedt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germano has Rostedt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rostedt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostedt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rostedt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Germano.
Nice body punch from Rostedt - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rostedt struggles to land a body shot inside as Germano controls his hands.
Rostedt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rostedt cracks Germano with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rostedt.
A short right from Rostedt.
Germano takes a shot to the head.
Rostedt misses with some punches.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rostedt misses with the head strike.
Rostedt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rostedt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rostedt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rostedt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rostedt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostedt lands with a light punch inside.
Rostedt lands a body shot.
Germano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rostedt digs a right hand underneath Germano's ribcage. Germano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rostedt works on Germano's body with a couple of short punches.
Rostedt working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut is getting worse.
A hook to the body from Rostedt.
Rostedt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Germano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Germano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rostedt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Germano backwards.
Rostedt stops a takedown attempt from Germano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rostedt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rostedt lands with a right to the head.
Germano working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rostedt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rostedt pushes Germano against the cage. Rostedt is working some dirty boxing. Rostedt pushes off with a quick right hook! Germano goes down! Germano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rostedt moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeti Rostedt!
Jeti Rostedt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 527
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Forclit scores with a takedown into Germano's guard.#SUB2#
Germano looking for a guillotine here but Forclit defends easily.
Forclit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a triangle but Forclit pushes his legs off easily.
Germano is pulling down on Forclit's head. It's preventing any offense from Forclit, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forclit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Germano being controlled here, momentarily.
Forclit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Germano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Forclit escapes and throws Germano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Forclit is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forclit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Germano is not content to let Forclit control the position.
Forclit avoids the strikes from the bottom by Germano.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Germano can't do much from the bottom here.
Forclit wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy.
Germano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Germano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Forclit scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Forclit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Germano keeping hold of Forclit's head, controlling as best he can.
Germano trying to hold on to Forclit's head to control him but Forclit postures up.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
Forclit wants to take a breather but Germano is having none of it.
Forclit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Germano works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forclit looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Germano is looking to work some ground and pound but Forclit has wrist control.
Germano trying to control but Forclit is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano wants to control from the top but Forclit keeps moving.
Germano being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Forclit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Germano, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Forclit dives in and scores a takedown into Germano's guard.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Forclit trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Forclit throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Germano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Forclit is aware though and is defending well.
Germano controls Forclit momentarily but Forclit frees himself.
Forclit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Forclit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Germano controls Forclit momentarily but Forclit frees himself.
Forclit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Forclit's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Forclit is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Forclit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forclit managing to control the position. #T2#
Forclit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Germano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Germano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Forclit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germano is fighting to break Forclit's control of his arms but Forclit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Germano wants to control from the top but Forclit keeps moving. #T3#
Forclit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Germano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Germano throws a big elbow that misses.
Forclit trying to keep a closed guard but Germano is proving a slippery customer.
Germano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Germano chips away with some ground and pound.
Forclit pulls Germano in to control the position.
Forclit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Forclit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Germano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Forclit throwing strikes but missing.
Forclit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Germano working for a triangle but Forclit defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forclit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rui Rodrigo Germano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Forclit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forclit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Germano misses with a hook
and Forclit counters with a good low kick that Germano was not able to check. #TD#
Forclit scores with a takedown into Germano's guard.
Forclit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forclit defends well.
Happy Forclit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Germano keeping full guard, as Forclit tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Forclit.#T1#
Germano throws a big elbow that misses.
Germano throws a strike but Forclit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Forclit trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano wants to sweep here but Forclit controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Germano looking for subs off his back but Forclit has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Forclit slows the pace down in half guard.
Forclit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Forclit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Forclit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Germano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Germano is pressing down on Forclit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Germano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Forclit trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forclit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Forclit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Forclit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forclit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Forclit wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Happy Forclit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Forclit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forclit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Forclit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Forclit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Forclit!
During a confident post fight interview, Happy Forclit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 518
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Szczepaniak tries to clinch up but Germano circles away and keeps his distance.
Germano scores with a hook to the body. Szczepaniak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Szczepaniak saw that one coming.
Germano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szczepaniak.
Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Szczepaniak's waist but Szczepaniak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side.
Germano throws a jab when Szczepaniak was well out of range.
Szczepaniak tries to clinch but Germano is having none of it.
Szczepaniak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Szczepaniak lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczepaniak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Szczepaniak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Germano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczepaniak scores with a hook to the body. Germano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Germano.
Szczepaniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano tries to counter with a takedown but Szczepaniak is quick to defend against it.
Szczepaniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Szczepaniak finds it's target.
Szczepaniak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Germano.
Germano misses with a straight left.
Szczepaniak throws a hook but Germano blocks it.
Szczepaniak scores with a decent looking hook.
Szczepaniak throws the left hand but Germano avoids the punch easily.
Germano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczepaniak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Germano.
#T2#
Szczepaniak wants to clinch up but Germano keeps it at a distance.
Szczepaniak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Szczepaniak misses with a few strikes there.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szczepaniak throws out a powerful jab.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Germano's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szczepaniak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczepaniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Germano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donk. Szczepaniak catches Germano right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Germano throws a looping overhand right but Szczepaniak ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Szczepaniak misses.
Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Szczepaniak sprawls and moves away.
Szczepaniak lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Germano misses.
Germano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Szczepaniak slips under a jab.
Szczepaniak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Germano. That did some damage!
Germano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczepaniak manages to avoid it.
Szczepaniak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Germano on the side of the head.
Germano moves out of range of the strikes.
Germano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Szczepaniak lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Germano.#T4#
Germano misses with a body shot.
Szczepaniak lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Szczepaniak misses.
Szczepaniak tries to clinch there but Germano circles away.
Germano tries to move into range but Szczepaniak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Szczepaniak tries to clinch but Germano moves out of range.
Szczepaniak lands with a straight right. Germano didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Germano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szczepaniak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Germano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczepaniak's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
That's time! Germano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Szczepaniak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano misses with a takedown
and Szczepaniak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szczepaniak staying out of range there.
Szczepaniak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Szczepaniak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Szczepaniak takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
Szczepaniak throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczepaniak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Germano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szczepaniak throws a hook but Germano avoids it easily.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Szczepaniak avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szczepaniak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczepaniak. Germano does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Szczepaniak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Germano stalling.
#T1##TD#
Germano jumps guard.
Germano controls Szczepaniak momentarily but Szczepaniak frees himself.
Szczepaniak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Szczepaniak wants to stand but Germano is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#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.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Germano has his foot on Szczepaniak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Szczepaniak works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szczepaniak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Szczepaniak forces his way into half guard.
Szczepaniak wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well. #T3#
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Szczepaniak is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Germano does no damage.
Germano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Germano as he checks the leg kick.
Germano feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Szczepaniak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Szczepaniak sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Germano finds it's way through Szczepaniak's defenses.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Szczepaniak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczepaniak cracks Germano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczepaniak is just out of range.
Szczepaniak loads up on a big right hand but Germano slips the punch.
Szczepaniak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Germano.
Germano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSzczepaniak.
Szczepaniak misses with a straight right.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczepaniak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano tries for a takedown but Szczepaniak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Germano looks to land a left hand but Szczepaniak moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczepaniak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
Germano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Szczepaniak saw that one coming.
Szczepaniak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Szczepaniak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Germano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Germano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Germano with a body shot.
Szczepaniak moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Szczepaniak scores with a sloppy right hand. Germano should have avoided that one.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczepaniak is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a hook to the side of Szczepaniak's head but Szczepaniak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Germano throws a hook but Szczepaniak avoids it easily.
Szczepaniak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczepaniak.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Szczepaniak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Germano doesn't seem phased though.
Szczepaniak thuds a left hand into Germano's body.
Szczepaniak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Szczepaniak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Szczepaniak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczepaniak tries to clinch but Germano moves out of range.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Szczepaniak moved out of range.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczepaniak just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Szczepaniak.
The crowd cheers as Szczepaniak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Germano doesn't seem phased though.
Germano walks into a straight right hand from Szczepaniak.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczepaniak looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely.
Szczepaniak lunges at Germano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Germano's hand.
Szczepaniak throws a lazy right hand but Germano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczepaniak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Germano on the side of the head.
Szczepaniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Germano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Germano.
Szczepaniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczepaniak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Szczepaniak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczepaniak lands a head shot.#T3#
Germano lands with a shot to the body.
Germano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Germano misses with a body shot.
Szczepaniak throws a hook but Germano avoids it easily.
Germano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szczepaniak counters with a nice body shot.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczepaniak. Germano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Szczepaniak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germano throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczepaniak counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Germano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Szczepaniak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szczepaniak wants it to stay on the feet.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Szczepaniak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Szczepaniak slips under a jab.
Szczepaniak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Germano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Germano swings for the body but Szczepaniak moves out of range.
Szczepaniak leaves Germano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Szczepaniak has Germano up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Szczepaniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Szczepaniak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczepaniak!
A less than humble Krzysztof Szczepaniak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
CEC 513
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
War connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
War has managed to clinch.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War blocks a body shot from Germano.
A left hand lands to the body for Germano.
Germano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of War backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Germano.
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Germano manages to break the clinch.
Germano swinging wildly here.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Germano's shoulder, as Germano tries to avoid the shot.
War avoids the body shot from Germano.
War wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
War misses with a straight left.
Germano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Germano misses the shot to the body.
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from War.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Germano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Germano swings widly with a right hand
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War dodges the punch combination from Germano.
Germano throws a poor cross that misses
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from War.#CL2#
War clinches up against the cage.
War lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Germano.
A short body shot lands from War as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Germano.
#BC#
Germano manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. War does a little dance to reset his feet.
War only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Germano blocks a head kick by War.
Germano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
War will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
War throws a push kick but Germano slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
War connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano fails to land with a series of punches.
Germano looks to land a left hand but War moved out of range nicely.
Germano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
War comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Germano misses with a wild body shot.
War throws out a counter right but Germano avoids it with no problem.
War misses with a body shot.
War takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Germano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for War!
Germano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Germano working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by War, who protects the arm well.
War stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Germano has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ground and pound from Germano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by War, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on War's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but War is avoiding damage well.
Germano 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.
An elbow from Germano crashes against the mat.
Germano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Germano crashes against the mat.
Germano is looking to take a break and control but War is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Rui Rodrigo Germano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
War scores with a jab to the body.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. War sees it coming and avoids it easily.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holy War seems to be getting the better of the standup.
War throws a leg kick that misses.
Germano avoids the body shot from War.
Germano throws a combination that misses
and War counters with a nice body shot.
War motions for Germano to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
War connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germano's hands.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but Germano is out of range and War settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Germano. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Germano is defended easily by War.
A clash of legs there as Germano blocks the low kick.
Germano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from War.#T1#
War scores with a leg kick.
Holy War is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
War lands a slapping body shot.
War misses the jab.
A low kick from War misses #TD#
and Germano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in War's guard.
War controlling the position.
War keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Germano wants to control from the top but War keeps moving.
Germano throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
War tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
War keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Germano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Germano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of War's head.
War working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
Germano trying to control but War is working from the bottom. #T3#
War wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano trying to control but War is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
War scores with a nice strike.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away.
War throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Germano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but War avoids it well and moves away.
Germano shoots in for a takedown but War shows good takedown defense.
War takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
War connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
War is looking to chop away at Germano's legs.
Germano thuds his right hand into War's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
War is looking to slow Germano down with leg kicks.
Germano checks a low kick from War.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but War avoids it well and moves away.
War connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Germano throws out a loose jab but War uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
War wants to clinch.
Germano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Holy War will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by War there.
War wants to clinch but Germano slips to the side#TD#
and Germano counters with a nice double leg into side control. War won't be happy with that.
Germano misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Germano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
War dodges the ground and pound from Germano.
Germano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but War is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but War keeps working.
Germano working the strikes but War uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Germano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Germano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Germano throwing shots but War is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Germano.
War avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Germano.
Germano with the ground and pound but War uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Germano is looking to pass into half guard but War pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now War is in guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
War got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, War has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Germano looking to control.
Germano wants to sweep here but War controlling him for the moment.
War stays in close to Germano's body and controls the position.
War looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
War controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
War's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
War is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
War cracks a nice hook into Germano's ribs.
Good work by Germano as he checks the leg kick.
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
War cracks Germano with a right hand to the side of the head.
War tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
War scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from War lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Germano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Germano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Germano takes one to the chin there.
Germano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
War looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Germano swings widly with a right hand
letting War counter with a right hand.
War fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Germano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
War looks to land a body kick but Germano moved away.
War keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Germano duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
War avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Germano swats away the attempt to clinch by War.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Holy War.
I think War has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Holy War!
After the fight, Holy War 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.
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Event:
POWERS 70
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Germano throws a big shot that misses.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
Germano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Germano shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Swanson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Germano is trying to defend but Swanson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Germano is trying to maintain the position but Swanson is very close to passing his half guard.
Swanson tries to pass to full mount but Germano defends it.
Swanson lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson working over Germano with some ground and pound. Germano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Germano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Germano wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swanson with the ground and pound but Germano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
Germano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swanson postures up.
Germano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson postures up in Germano's guard and throws a big left but Germano blocks it.
Swanson won't allow Germano to sweep him here. #T2#
Germano looking to control.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swanson throws an elbow that misses. Germano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swanson's guard. Nice move by Germano!#REVR#
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Germano keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Swanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Swanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swanson has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Swanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Swanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson lands a couple of elbows.
Germano keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass. #SUB#
Germano is looking to cinch up a triangle. Swanson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Germano's body to avoid the submission. Germano has instead reached around Swanson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Germano arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Rui Rodrigo Germano 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:
POWERS 67
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Germano swings for the body but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Germano checks a low kick from Loveladdy.
A bone on bone clash there as Germano blocks the leg kick.
Loveladdy tries to land a front kick but Germano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Germano with the counter takedown but Loveladdy avoids it easily.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Loveladdy's shoulder, as Loveladdy tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Loveladdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Germano cracks Loveladdy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loveladdy throws a series of punches but Germano avoids them all with ease.
Germano feints the counter takedown.
Germano lands a nice hook to Loveladdy's body. Loveladdy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Germano missing with a left hand there. Loveladdy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Germano does it's job there.
Loveladdy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Germano has time to react.
Germano has his takedown stuffed
and Loveladdy counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Loveladdy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Germano misses with a lunging right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a left and a right that stings Germano.
Loveladdy connects with a solid leg kick.
Loveladdy gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Germano counters with a single leg into guard. Loveladdy didn't expect that.
Loveladdy pulls Germano in to control the position.
Germano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Germano working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Loveladdy pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage.
Loveladdy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Germano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Germano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Loveladdy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Germano is looking to work some ground and pound but Loveladdy has wrist control.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loveladdy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Germano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loveladdy's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germano throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Germano postures up and lands a big shot to Loveladdy's brow. #ROC2#
Loveladdy is rocked!
Loveladdy pulls Germano in close to his closed guard and prevents Germano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loveladdy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Germano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Germano throwing strikes from guard but Loveladdy blocks nicely.
Loveladdy has control of Germano's left arm, preventing Germano from doing any damage.
Germano lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Loveladdy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Germano postures up.
Loveladdy seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Germano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Germano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Germano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loveladdy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Germano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loveladdy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Germano works over Loveladdy with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano postures up in Loveladdy's guard and throws a big left but Loveladdy blocks it.
Loveladdy is trying to keep Germano in close.
Loveladdy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
Germano with a nice head shot there.
Loveladdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loveladdy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Germano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Germano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Germano being controlled here momentarily.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Loveladdy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
Loveladdy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Loveladdy is trying to keep Germano in close.
#T4#
Germano with a nice head shot there.
Germano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Loveladdy controlling the position.
Germano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Loveladdy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
Loveladdy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck for Germano with that takedown attempt.
Loveladdy throws a big counter combination but Germano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Germano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Germano misses with the combination.
Loveladdy throws a low kick, looking for Germano's leg but Germano calmly moves out of range.
Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germano.
Germano misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Germano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano scores with a nice strike.
Germano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loveladdy counters with a three punch combo that has Germano backing up. Germano nods at Loveladdy to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Germano lands a big shot that drops Loveladdy! Can he finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loveladdy wants to stand but Germano is controlling the position.
Germano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Loveladdy controlling the position.
Germano arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Loveladdy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rui Rodrigo Germano 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:
POWERS 64
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Germano misses the shot to the body.
Swanson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like John Swanson has been cut.
Germano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Germano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Swanson drives through with a takedown into Germano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Swanson is working Germano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Germano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!#SUB#
Swanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swanson has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swanson passes Germano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Germano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swanson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Germano looking for a kimura from the bottom but Swanson passes into side control!
Germano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swanson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Swanson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Germano is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Swanson!
A less than humble John Swanson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Powers 59
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Germano cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Germano misses.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Germano.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Germano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Germano throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Germano misses with a straight left.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germano misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Germano fails to land with a series of punches.
Germano connects with the punch.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Germano.
Germano throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Germano throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Germano throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Germano fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson scores with a jab. Germano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Germano.
Germano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Germano.#T2#
Germano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Germano avoids it with no problem.
Germano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
Germano throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Germano's knee but Germano avoids it well.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Germano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Germano tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Germano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Jackson defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Germano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Germano.
Jackson defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Germano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Germano takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Germano.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Germano.
Germano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Germano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Germano's head but Germano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Germano.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Germano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson cracks Germano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Germano's head.
Jackson moves forwards but Germano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Germano throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Germano.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Germano.
Germano misses the shot to the body.
Germano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Germano misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Jackson.#ROC2#
Germano is rocked!#CUT2#
Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut is getting worse.
Rui Rodrigo Germano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Germano scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rui Rodrigo Germano is winning the standup battle so far.
Germano scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Germano does it's job there.
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Germano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Germano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Germano cracks Jackson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jackson falls backwards against the cage. Germano follows up with more strikes that drop Jackson to his knees. Germano keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jackson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Our winner, Rui Rodrigo Germano, 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:
PFC 55
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Germano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Germano lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Germano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Germano punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Germano throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Germano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Germano looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Jackson with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Germano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson misses with a hook. Germano ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Germano.
Jackson 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.#T1#
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano with a jab.
Germano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Germano misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Germano.
Germano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Germano saw that one coming.
Germano drops Jackson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jackson! Germano dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Our winner, Rui Rodrigo Germano, 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:
PFC 51
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Germano misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Germano lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Germano looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Germano throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Jackson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Germano! Jackson lets Germano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germano misses the jab.
Germano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Germano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Germano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germano throws out the jab.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Germano moves away and avoids it.
Germano throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Germano scores with a hook.
Germano takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Germano lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Germano works the jab nicely.
Germano swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Germano misses with a straight right.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Germano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Germano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Germano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Germano lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Germano slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Germano knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Germano is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson walks into a jab.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germano with a jab.
Germano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Germano misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a big right hand! Oh Germano is in trouble here! Jackson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Jackson!
Mikael Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
PFC 47 :
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Germano tries to keep at a distance but Stampfer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stampfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Stampfer breaks from the clinch.
Stampfer ducks under a wild hook from Germano.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Germano.
Germano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Stampfer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stampfer throws an overhand right that lands on Germano's shoulder, as Germano tries to avoid the shot.
Stampfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Germano.
Germano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stampfer. #CL#
Stampfer closes the distance and clinches.
Germano tries to throw a body punch but Stampfer avoids it by throwing Germano back against the cage.
Germano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stampfer is defending well.
Germano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A body shot lands from Germano.
#BC#
Stampfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stampfer walks into a left hand.
Stampfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stampfer tries to move into range but Germano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##TD#
Germano gets caught flat footed, as Stampfer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Stampfer from controlling successfully.
Germano has momentary wrist control but Stampfer slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stampfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stampfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stampfer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Germano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stampfer frees his head nicely. Oh but Germano has switched to an armbar! Stampfer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
A victorious Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC tbatba--
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Germano works the jab nicely.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambloor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Germano tests Gambloor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambloor misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Germano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gambloor won't be happy with that. #ES#
Gambloor throws Germano to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambloor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germano.
Gambloor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gambloor throws a looping overhand right but Germano ducks down to avoid it.
Gambloor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Germano.
Nice jab there from Germano. #TD2#
Germano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Germano thows a huge punch but Gambloor dodges it nicely.
Germano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gambloor's head.
Germano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Germano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gambloor defending well though. #T1#
Gambloor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Germano.
Germano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gambloor defends it well.
Germano looks to land a strike but Gambloor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambloor is retaining full guard.
Germano postures up and lands a big shot to Gambloor's brow.
Gambloor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Germano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Germano throwing strikes from guard but Gambloor blocks nicely.
Gambloor wants to stand and escape but Germano is having none of it.
Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Germano throws a big elbow that misses.
Germano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Germano scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Germano throws a big elbow that misses.
Germano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gambloor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gambloor wants to stand but Germano is controlling the position.
Gambloor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Germano's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Germano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gambloor has passed into half guard!
Germano wants to improve his position but Gambloor is controlling well.
Gambloor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Germano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Germano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Germano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambloor pulls his head out easily.
Gambloor is trying to control. Germano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gambloor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Germano looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gambloor pushes past his half guard into mount!
Germano is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gambloor slips under a jab.
Germano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambloor.
The crowd cheers as Gambloor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Germano doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.#CL#
Gambloor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Germano can't find room to land a body shot as Gambloor controls the action.
Germano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambloor misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gambloor fails to land.
Gambloor prevents a body shot from Germano.
Germano can't find room to land a body shot as Gambloor controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gambloor throws an elbow but misses.
Gambloor lands a nice shot to the body.
Germano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gambloor backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano tries a body shot but Gambloor blocks it.
Good body shot from Germano.
Germano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Germano can't find room to land a body shot as Gambloor controls the action.
Gambloor looking to stall.
Gambloor stalling in the clinch but Germano improves position. #T1#
Gambloor wants to stall.
Gambloor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Germano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Germano can't find room to land a body shot as Gambloor controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Gambloor.
Gambloor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Germano blocking some punches.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gambloor's elbow.
Germano taking a breather.
Germano is trying to maintain a safe position but Gambloor gets an underhook and turns Germano into the cage.
Gambloor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gambloor.
Gambloor throws a punch but it's blocked by Germano.
Germano stalling in the clinch but Gambloor improves position.
Gambloor blocks a body shot from Germano.
Germano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gambloor backwards.
Gambloor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Degen Gambloor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Germano pushes Gambloor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Germano is working Gambloor over against the cage.
Gambloor misses with a punch on the inside.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gambloor.
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!
Gambloor blocks a body shot from Germano.
Gambloor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Germano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gambloor looking to stall.
Germano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Germano pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Germano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gambloor escapes and throws Germano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Gambloor keeps moving and retains side control.
Germano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Germano looking for a sweep but Gambloor has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Germano is trying desperately to improve position.
Germano is breathing heavily.
Germano regains half guard.#SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gambloor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions off his back.
Gambloor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Germano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gambloor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Germano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambloor pulls his head out easily.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Gambloor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Degen Gambloor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambloor is just out of range.
Germano misses with a looping left.
Gambloor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Germano throws a shot to the body.
Gambloor walks into a jab.
Germano throws a right hand that Gambloor ducks under and follows up with a left that Gambloor also avoids with ease.
Germano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gambloor throws an overhand right that lands on Germano's shoulder, as Germano tries to avoid the shot.
Germano jabs Gambloor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambloor is just out of range.
Germano lands a head shot.
Gambloor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Germano.
Gambloor scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambloor wants to clinch.#T1#
Germano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gambloor.
Gambloor with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut even more.
Germano throws the left hand but Gambloor avoids the punch easily.
Germano missing with a left hand there. Gambloor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Germano sizes up Gambloor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gambloor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Germano swings for the body but Gambloor moves out of range.
Germano throws a jab when Gambloor was well out of range.
Germano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Germano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Germano misses with a two punch combination.
Gambloor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gambloor is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Germano gets tackled into the cage by Gambloor. Gambloor maintains the clinch. #T2#
Gambloor misses with the head strike.
Gambloor leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Germano manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Germano is looking for a triangle but Gambloor pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Germano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gambloor escapes and throws Germano's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Gambloor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gambloor is looking to clinch.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambloor tries to avoid it but Germano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambloor to the ground. Gambloor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambloor moves in looking to clinch but Germano pushes him off.#KD#
Gambloor lands a left and a right that send Germano crashing to the mat, dazed. Gambloor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Germano is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Gambloor. No joy for Germano on that attempt.
Germano is still on wobbly legs! Can Gambloor finish him?
Degen Gambloor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
No joy there for Gambloor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Germano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Germano lands with an overhand left.
Germano seems to have recovered his senses.
Gambloor cracks Germano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gambloor connects with a body shot.
Gambloor tests Germano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
The cut above Rui Rodrigo Germano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Germano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Germano ducks into an uppercut from Gambloor and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Degen Gambloor!
A very excited looking Degen Gambloor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 45
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Metaxas defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Germano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metaxas moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano missing with a left hand there. Metaxas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metaxas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metaxas tries to clinch up.
A jab from Germano misses.
Germano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metaxas pinned against the cage. Metaxas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Metaxas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano tries to counter with a takedown but Metaxas is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Metaxas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germano.
Metaxas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metaxas throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Germano looks for a takedown but Metaxas sprawls well.
Metaxas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Germano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Germano closes the distance and clinches up with Metaxas, looking for a takedown. Germano pushes Metaxas against the cage but Metaxas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano jabs at Metaxas's body.
Metaxas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metaxas wants it to stay on the feet.
Metaxas tries to counter with a clinch but Germano shakes him off and moves away.
Germano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Metaxas.
Germano shoots in for a double leg but Metaxas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metaxas defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas counters with a body kick.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metaxas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metaxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Metaxas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Metaxas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Germano 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.
Metaxas throws a head kick but Germano moves out of range.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Metaxas.
Metaxas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Germano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metaxas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Germano's knee momentarily.
Germano tries to move into range but Metaxas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Metaxas throws a sloppy head kick and Germano moves out of range easily.
Germano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metaxas's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metaxas tries to clinch up.
Germano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metaxas but Metaxas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Germano avoids the body shot from Metaxas.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Metaxas moved out of range.
Germano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germano shoots for a double leg takedown but Metaxas sprawls well. He's pushed Germano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Germano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Metaxas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metaxas just misses with a punch to the body.
Metaxas takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
Germano looks to land a left hand but Metaxas moved out of range nicely.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metaxas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Germano misses.
Metaxas lands a jab to the nose.
Metaxas looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
A big head kick from Metaxas and Germano is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Germano is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metaxas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metaxas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh Germano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metaxas wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.#SUB#
Germano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metaxas defends well.
Germano seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##SUB#
Germano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Metaxas uses it to pass to side control.
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.
Metaxas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Metaxas advances to full mount.
Metaxas looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metaxas takes Germano's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Metaxas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Germano slips a jab from Metaxas.
Germano scores with a sloppy right hand. Metaxas should have avoided that one.
Metaxas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metaxas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metaxas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano lands a jab to the nose.
Metaxas wants to land a leg kick but Germano is out of range.
Germano moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Germano with that takedown attempt.
Metaxas throws a big counter head kick but Germano avoids it with no problem.
Metaxas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas misses with a kick to the body.
Germano with a poor takedown
and Metaxas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano swings for the body but Metaxas moves out of range.
And Metaxas responds with a good body kick, but Germano manages to step out the way in time.
Germano avoids the head kick by Metaxas.
#T1##CL2#
Metaxas rushes Germano and presses him up against the cage.
Germano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metaxas throws a punch but it's blocked by Germano.
Metaxas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Metaxas gets underhooks to prevent Germano's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Germano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Metaxas takes a shot to the head.
Germano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
Germano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Germano misses with some punches.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
#T2#
Germano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Germano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metaxas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Germano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metaxas walks away with a smile on his face. Germano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Metaxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Metaxas just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano loads up on a big right hand but Metaxas slips the punch.
Germano jabs at Metaxas's body.
Germano lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Germano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metaxas wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
Metaxas wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Germano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Metaxas has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metaxas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metaxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano stands and throws Metaxas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Metaxas regains half guard.#SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metaxas keeping control of the position.
Rui Rodrigo Germano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metaxas tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.
Metaxas 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.#T4#
Metaxas moves into full guard.
Germano is looking to work some ground and pound but Metaxas has wrist control.
Metaxas pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage.
Metaxas looking to control.
Metaxas pulls Germano in close to his closed guard and prevents Germano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metaxas has Germano pulled in close to control his posture.
Metaxas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Germano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Germano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Germano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Germano shoots in for a takedown but Metaxas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metaxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metaxas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metaxas misses with a two punch combination.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metaxas blocks a jab.
Metaxas throws a push kick but Germano slaps the foot to one side.
Germano shoots in but Metaxas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Metaxas throws a push kick but Germano slaps the foot to one side.
Germano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Germano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Germano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metaxas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaxas ducks right into an uppercut from Germano. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Metaxas. That snapped Germano's head back.
#CL2#
Metaxas instigates a clinch.
Germano working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas can't find room to land a body shot as Germano controls the action.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Germano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
Metaxas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Germano is trying to maintain a safe position but Metaxas gets an underhook and turns Germano into the cage.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Germano tries to work over Metaxas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxas prevents a body shot from Germano.
A right handed body shot lands from Germano.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Metaxas.
#T2#
Germano tries to work over Metaxas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxas lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Metaxas blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Germano backwards.
Germano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metaxas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut is getting worse.
Germano misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metaxas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxas takes a shot to the head.
Germano is pushing Metaxas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
#T3#
Metaxas tries to throw a body punch but Germano avoids it by throwing Metaxas back against the cage.
Germano lands a body punch.
Germano misses with some punches.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germano prevents a body shot from Metaxas.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Germano misses with some punches.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Germano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Germano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metaxas as Germano tries to tie him up.
Metaxas misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Metaxas.
Good body shot from Germano.
A right hand to the body from Metaxas.
Germano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metaxas prevents it.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Metaxas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Germano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Germano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Metaxas is defending well.
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Metaxas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metaxas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Germano's elbow.
Germano blocking some punches.
Germano scores with a shot to the side of Metaxas's head.
Germano lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Germano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metaxas tries to work over Germano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxas throws a head punch that misses.
Germano throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
Germano tries to score a body lock takedown but Metaxas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas Metaxas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Metaxas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 42
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Germano with a jab.#TD2#
Germano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Germano throws an elbow but Bruza slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Germano has hold of Bruza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bruza seems comfortable defending it but Germano has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bruza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bruza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Germano couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 36: Castelmore vs. Ragnar
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Germano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Germano.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Germano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Germano misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Germano throws a body shot but no joy.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Germano misses with a two punch combination.
Germano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germano misses with a looping right.
Germano avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson jabs at Germano's body.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Germano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Germano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Germano manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Germano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Germano looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jackson passes into side control!
Jackson slows the pace down.
Germano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Germano throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Germano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Germano 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.
Jackson is pressing down on Germano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Germano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Germano isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Germano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Germano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Germano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Germano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Germano is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Germano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Germano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Germano looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Germano throws a big elbow that misses.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking to control.
Germano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Germano throws a big elbow that misses.
Germano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Germano slips an elbow through the middle.
Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Germano throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Germano works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Germano wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Germano postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germano preventing the sweep.
Germano with a nice head shot there.
Jackson 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.
Germano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Germano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Germano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Germano throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Germano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Germano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Germano darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Germano into the cage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano misses with a looping left.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Germano shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Germano throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Germano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Germano avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Germano goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson jabs Germano right on the nose. Germano blinks but takes it well.
Germano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Germano cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.#T1#
Germano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Germano misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Germano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Germano rather than just go for the knockout.
Germano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Germano's head.
Germano shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson catches Germano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Germano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#
Germano is rocked!
Jackson connects with a right hand. Germano shakes it off.
Oh Germano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Quinton Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Germano.
Germano loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.#KD2#
Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Germano crashing to the mat! Jackson stays standing though and waves Germano back to his feet!
Jackson tries to bum rush Germano with a series of wild strikes but Germano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Germano throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp right that sends Germano to the canvas! Jackson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Jackson!
After the fight, Quinton Jackson 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.
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