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Event:
CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 33 losses; Rolf Ottke!
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.#TD2#
Ottke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conforto sprawls well initially but Ottke persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Ottke
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Conforto won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conforto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Conforto is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily.
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Ottke passes into half guard.
Conforto tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Conforto keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto wants to control the position but Ottke says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ottke trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Conforto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Conforto won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Conforto is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Ottke not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conforto sees it coming and defends easily.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke prevents Conforto from improving his position.#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Conforto wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Conforto wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Conforto is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke uses his free foot to push down on Conforto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conforto. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Conforto tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (0) vs (8) Ottke
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ottke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Conforto trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Conforto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Conforto is in bad spot here.
Conforto is keeping busy.
Conforto trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip.
Ottke controlling the position well here. Conforto rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Conforto is really stuck here.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Conforto tries to break free.
Conforto turns into Ottke and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (8) Ottke
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.#T11##SUB#
Conforto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ottke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ottke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ottke! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (2) vs (12) Ottke
Conforto can't do much from the bottom here.
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Conforto trying to control here.
Conforto is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.#T12#
More stalling from Ottke.
Well,Conforto is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB#
Conforto working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Conforto is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#SUB#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Conforto trying to control here.
Conforto won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, 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 311 - Trump vs Nickal
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 27 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 23 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dyon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Dyon
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dyon controls the pace.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Conforto is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Conforto working for a triangle but Dyon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is stalling in the full guard.
Dyon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conforto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon is trying to keep Conforto in close.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (4) Dyon#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conforto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Conforto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dyon is aware though and is defending well.
Dyon trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Dyon 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.
Conforto 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.#T2#
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyon defends it easily.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Dyon content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
More stalling from Dyon.#SUB#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Dyon defends easily.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Dyon is still trying to improve position.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Conforto wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Dyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dyon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon pushing down on Conforto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Conforto is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Conforto is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Dyon prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Dyon trying to control from half guard but Conforto is working away. #SUB#
Conforto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyon controlling the action here.
Dyon is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now. #T7#
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dyon wants to pass to mount but Conforto is defending the position.
Dyon stalling.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dyon in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conforto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there. #T8#
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in The Sparring Cages inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Conforto 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.
Conforto is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass. #T9#
Dyon content to stall in guard here.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon stays in close to Conforto's body and controls the position.
Conforto is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up. #T10#
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conforto 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: Conforto (4) vs (4) Dyon
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but Dyon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conforto to get the leverage.
Dyon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dyon is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.#T11##SUB#
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dyon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Dyon trying to control here.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon gets back to full guard.
Dyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (6) Dyon
Conforto keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass. #T12##SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Dyon pushes his legs off easily.
Dyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon passes Conforto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto manages to get to full guard.
Conforto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13##SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (9) Dyon
Dyon looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon controlling from mount. #T14#
Conforto can't escape the position.
Dyon trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dyon wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto wants to control but Dyon is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon wins on points by 9 to 4.
Juu Dyon 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:
CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 26 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conforto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simone pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Simone decides to pull guard.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Conforto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Simone has his hands on Conforto's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Simone
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Conforto controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone forces his way into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy. #T4#
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simone is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Simone
Conforto doesn't have the hooks in and Simone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (4) Simone
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Conforto can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Conforto gets full guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Simone pushes his legs off easily.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone is continuing to stall.#T6#
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone passes Conforto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Conforto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Simone pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (7) Simone
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto has given up his back. Will we see Simone going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (4) vs (10) Simone#T7#
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Conforto tries to escape but Simone has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Simone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Conforto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Simone is riding his opponent, not letting Conforto buck him off.
Conforto turns into Simone and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (6) vs (10) Simone
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone 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.
Conforto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (6) vs (12) Simone
Simone 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Let's hope that Simone 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.#SUB#
Conforto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto wants to control the position but Simone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Conforto wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The adventures of Simone the control monster continue. Boring.
Conforto trying to control here.
#SUB#
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Simone works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (6) vs (15) Simone
Conforto tries to improve position but can't.
Conforto is being controlled here. #T11#
Conforto prevents Simone from improving position.
Conforto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Simone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (6) vs (17) Simone
Simone tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone prevents Conforto from getting the reversal.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Conforto tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto is trying to escape the mount.
#T14##SUB2#
Simone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simone tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 17 to 6.
A very excited looking Joey Simone 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 308 - Cruz vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 26 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conforto tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
#TD#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Conforto
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto 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.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Conforto is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#T1#
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Conforto trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Conforto tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Conforto
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Conforto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Conforto
Magomedov gets his hands free as Conforto looks to control.
Conforto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Magomedov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Conforto is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Magomedov 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, Conforto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Magomedov not allowing Conforto to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto tries to roll but Magomedov sticks to his back.
#T3#
Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov has the hooks in. Conforto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Magomedov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Conforto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Magomedov is persistently looking for the submission but Conforto is defending it well.
Conforto tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Magomedov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Conforto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto trying to control here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Conforto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control the action but instead Conforto gets a body lock and reverses into Magomedov's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (11) vs (2) Conforto#T7#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Magomedov is trying to keep Conforto in close.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Conforto forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Conforto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (5) Conforto#T8#
Conforto working away.
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Conforto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Conforto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Conforto is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
Conforto not doing much here.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Conforto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (8) Conforto
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Conforto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Conforto wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conforto prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Conforto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Conforto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Magomedov looking to control but Conforto passes into half guard.
#T12#
Conforto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (11) Conforto
Conforto works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (11) vs (14) Conforto
Magomedov breaks Conforto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (13) vs (14) Conforto
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (13) vs (16) Conforto
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov is pulling down on Conforto's head to control his posture. #T13#
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Conforto has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov gets full guard.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Conforto being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conforto being controlled here momentarily.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto wins on points by 16 to 13.
Billy Conforto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 25 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Conforto has closed the distance and engaged Mondragon in a clinch.
Mondragon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conforto after a bit of a struggle.
Conforto tries to score a body lock takedown but Mondragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mondragon has hold of one of Conforto's legs. Conforto is fighting the takedown attempt but Mondragon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mondragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Conforto wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Conforto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Conforto
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Conforto tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Conforto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Conforto trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
#T2#
Conforto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Conforto has a hand on Mondragon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mondragon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Conforto
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto 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.
Conforto is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (11) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (11) vs (2) Conforto
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Conforto sits in half guard. #T4#
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is trying to keep Conforto in close.
#T5#
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Conforto trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conforto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Conforto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mondragon reverses the position - he's now on top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (13) vs (2) Conforto
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
#T8#
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mondragon trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon advances to half guard. #T9#
Conforto wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Conforto is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?
Mondragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conforto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (16) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto gets back to half guard.#T10#
Mondragon passes into side control, despite Conforto's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (19) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto can't do much from the bottom here.
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (21) vs (2) Conforto
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.#T12#
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Conforto is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Conforto is trying to escape the mount.
Conforto tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.#T14#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (24) vs (2) Conforto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon has the hooks in. Conforto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mondragon biding his time, controlling Conforto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
A victorious Esteban Mondragon 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:
CWC 304 - Prelims
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 24 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Murrdock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murrdock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conforto has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Murrdock.#TD#
Conforto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (4) vs (0) Murrdock#SUB#
Conforto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murrdock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murrdock struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conforto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Conforto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murrdock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murrdock has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Conforto tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto trying to control the action but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murrdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Murrdock regains half guard.
Conforto prevents Murrdock from improving his position.
Conforto trying to control the action but Murrdock is working from the bottom. #T2#
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
Murrdock is staying active underneath Conforto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Conforto wants to pass to mount but Murrdock is defending the position.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Murrdock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Murrdock wants to get back to full guard.
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Murrdock is working away. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murrdock defends it well.
Murrdock is trying is best to control the position here.
Conforto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Murrdock 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: Conforto (7) vs (2) Murrdock
Murrdock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (5) Murrdock
Conforto struggling a bit here.
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Murrdock has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (7) vs (7) Murrdock
Conforto can't escape the position.
#T5#
Murrdock tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Murrdock avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.
Conforto is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Murrdock trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Murrdock takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (7) vs (10) Murrdock
Conforto tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Conforto is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Murrdock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Murrdock trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Murrdock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Conforto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Murrdock controlling well, preventing Conforto from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Murrdock looking for the choke but no joy.
Conforto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murrdock.
#T7#
Murrdock is trying to stick to Conforto's back but Conforto is turning into Murrdock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murrdock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Conforto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (9) vs (10) Murrdock
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Conforto controlling him for the moment.
Murrdock is adopting a defensive guard.
Murrdock is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving. #T8#
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Conforto controlling him for the moment.
Murrdock managing to control the position.
Conforto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murrdock is controlling Conforto's posture.
Conforto postures up.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T9#
Conforto being controlled here momentarily.
Murrdock looking to control.
Murrdock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conforto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Murrdock has an active guard here but Conforto has managed to pass into half guard.
Murrdock is positioning himself well to prevent Conforto advancing to mount. #T10#
Murrdock trying to control but Conforto postures up.
Conforto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murrdock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murrdock trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#SUB#
Conforto seems to be working for a kimura but Murrdock defends the submission attempt.
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Murrdock is working away. #T11##SUB#
Conforto 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.
#SUB#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murrdock is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Murrdock tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
Conforto slows the pace down in half guard.
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murrdock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conforto passes Murrdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Murrdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Murrdock trying to control here.
#SUB#
Conforto wants to work for an arm triangle but Murrdock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murrdock is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
Murrdock is looking to control Conforto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murrdock avoid being mounted?#T14#
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
Conforto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conforto trying to control the action but Murrdock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Conforto is working for a kimura but Murrdock is defending it quite comfortably.
Conforto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock wins on points by 10 to 9.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sid Murrdock made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Conforto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conforto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Conforto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (4) vs (0) Chai
Conforto 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.
Chai regains half guard.
Conforto is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai gets full guard.
Conforto trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai 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: Conforto (4) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working. #T1#
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it.
Chai not doing much here.
Conforto is trying to control but can't.
Chai wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it. #T2#
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Conforto defends it.
Conforto gets back to full guard.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.#T3##SUB#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai pushes down on Conforto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conforto trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is looking to advance position but Conforto won't allow it.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Conforto is not content to let Chai control the position.#T4#
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai is keen to just control but Conforto is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Conforto is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
#T5#
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Conforto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Conforto is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Conforto's body to avoid the submission. Conforto has instead reached around Chai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Conforto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Conforto!
A less than humble Billy Conforto 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:
CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 23 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Conforto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Conforto is trying to drag Murrdock to the mat but Murrdock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murrdock tries to score a body lock takedown but Conforto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murrdock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conforto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conforto has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Murrdock.#TD#
Conforto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Murrdock regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is trying to keep Conforto in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Murrdock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving. #T1#
Conforto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murrdock 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.#SUB#
Conforto 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.
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass. #T2#
Murrdock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Murrdock
Conforto keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Conforto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murrdock stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Murrdock trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Conforto keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass. #SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murrdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murrdock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Murrdock is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Conforto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving. #SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murrdock forces his way into half guard.
Murrdock wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Murrdock is trying to control. Conforto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Murrdock tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Conforto is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Murrdock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conforto sees it coming and defends easily.
Conforto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Conforto looking for a sweep. Not yet Conforto, not yet.
Murrdock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Conforto controls Murrdock momentarily but Murrdock frees himself.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Murrdock is stalling in the full guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murrdock defends well.
Murrdock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (2) vs (5) Murrdock#T7#
Murrdock is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murrdock tries to move to mount but Conforto blocks the move with his legs.
Conforto is not content to let Murrdock control the position. #T8#
Murrdock tries to advance to mount but Conforto denies him.
Conforto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (2) vs (7) Murrdock
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Murrdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Murrdock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conforto wants to hold on but Murrdock pushes him away.
Conforto 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: Conforto (4) vs (7) Murrdock
Murrdock looking to control.
Conforto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murrdock working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto passes Murrdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Conforto wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Conforto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murrdock sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Conforto 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.
#SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murrdock has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murrdock trying to control here.
#SUB#
Murrdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Conforto wants to free his trapped foot but Murrdock is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12##SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura here.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Conforto wants to work for an arm triangle but Murrdock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murrdock defends it well. #T13##SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murrdock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murrdock gets full guard.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murrdock is pulling down on Conforto's head to control his posture.
Murrdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Murrdock has control of Conforto's left arm, preventing Conforto from doing any damage. #SUB#
Conforto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murrdock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conforto has Murrdock in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (9) Murrdock
Conforto keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock wins on points by 9 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sid Murrdock waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conforto tries to close the distance and clinch but Arias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conforto's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Conforto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Arias drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Conforto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto is trying to keep Arias in close.
#T1#
Conforto 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.
Arias advances to half guard.
Arias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. Conforto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias 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.#T2##SUB#
Arias 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.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Arias controlling from the top position.
Conforto 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.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Arias trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto looking to control.
Arias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T5#
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias 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. #T6#
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (0) Conforto
Arias passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Conforto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (12) vs (0) Conforto
Arias looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias controlling from mount.
Conforto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (15) vs (0) Conforto#T7##SUB#
Arias has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Conforto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Conforto tries to roll but Arias sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Conforto fending off the submission attempt from Arias.
Conforto tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arias is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Conforto is defending well though. Arias let's go of the attempt for now.
Conforto wants to control his opponent's hands but Arias gets his hands free. #T8#
Conforto tries to break free.
Arias wants to control the position but Conforto frees himself and scrambles - Arias manages to regain control in side control.
Conforto tries to improve position but can't.
Conforto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Conforto is trying to control but can't.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Conforto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Arias wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto trying to control here.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Conforto wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Conforto is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Conforto's guard. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Conforto is defending the position.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Conforto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conforto. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (18) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto is working to get back to half guard.
Conforto tries to control the position but Arias now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (21) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto tries to break free.
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Conforto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (21) vs (2) Conforto#T12#
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arias's guard.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
Conforto wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Conforto 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.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conforto is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but Arias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conforto to get the leverage.
Arias gets full guard.#T13#
Arias managing to control the position.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #SUB#
Conforto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Arias can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Conforto 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
George Arias 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 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Conforto clinches with his opponent.
Conforto stops a takedown attempt from Chai.
#TD2#
Conforto has hold of one of Chai's legs. Chai is fighting the takedown attempt but Conforto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is pulling down on Conforto's head to control his posture.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is controlling Conforto's posture.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Chai has his hands on Conforto's head, controlling the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Conforto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Conforto working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Conforto looking for a sweep. Not yet Conforto, not yet.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Conforto holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai stays in close to Conforto's body and controls the position.
Conforto 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: Chai (2) vs (4) Conforto
Chai wants to control but Conforto is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg. #T4#
Conforto wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is trying to control but Conforto passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (7) Conforto
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Conforto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conforto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai is controlling Conforto's trapped leg to prevent Conforto from advancing to side control.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Conforto passes into side control, despite Chai's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Conforto
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conforto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Conforto is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai seems keen to control Conforto's posture.#T7#
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Conforto has moved into half guard.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conforto is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Conforto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Conforto
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Conforto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chai turns into him and now he's in Conforto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (13) Conforto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai passes Conforto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Conforto defends it.
Chai prevents Conforto from improving his position.#T9#
Conforto is holding on to half guard well.
Conforto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Conforto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (13) Conforto
Chai slows the pace down. #T11#
Chai trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conforto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Chai happy to just control the position for now.
Chai trying to control the position but Conforto is working away.
Conforto prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Chai has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (13) Conforto
Conforto regains half guard.
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Conforto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T13#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Chai is looking to pass into half guard but Conforto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Conforto is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (15) Conforto
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Conforto passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conforto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (18) Conforto
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto wins on points by 18 to 9.
A less than humble Billy Conforto 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:
CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Conforto has closed the distance and engaged Stenberg in a clinch.
Stenberg's coach down at BDS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stenberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Conforto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conforto manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (4) vs (0) Stenberg
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.
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Conforto's best efforts.
Conforto controlling the action here.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
Conforto sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T2#
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Conforto 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.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Conforto trying to control the position.
Stenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Conforto has his foot on Stenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Stenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Stenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (5) Stenberg
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Conforto regains half guard.
Stenberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Conforto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg wants to take Conforto's back here but Conforto is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stenberg with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Conforto is trying to escape the mount.
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Stenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Stenberg prevents Conforto from getting the reversal.
Conforto holds on for dear life.
Stenberg tries to control but Conforto wriggling away. #T7#
Stenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Stenberg avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.
Conforto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Conforto is looking to control Stenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?
Stenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (11) Stenberg
Stenberg with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stenberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Conforto tries to hold on but Stenberg pushes him away.
Stenberg tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Stenberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Conforto is desperately trying to improve his position but Stenberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Stenberg moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (4) vs (14) Stenberg
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.
#T10#
Stenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Conforto pushed the leg off.
Conforto rolls, trying to escape but Stenberg keeps control of the position.
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.
Stenberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conforto rolls, trying to escape but Stenberg keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Conforto is keeping busy.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conforto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stenberg just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stenberg trying to control momentarily.
Conforto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stenberg.
Let's hope that Stenberg 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.
Conforto tries to escape but Stenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Conforto staying busy and making it hard for Stenberg to control.
Stenberg biding his time, controlling Conforto.
Conforto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stenberg.
#SUB2#
Conforto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stenberg's arms.
Stenberg is not going to allow Conforto to sit and survive in this position.
Stenberg is looking to control Conforto but Conforto is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Conforto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stenberg's guard. Nice work there by Conforto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (6) vs (14) Stenberg
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg working a defensive guard but Conforto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (9) vs (14) Stenberg#SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Stenberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conforto is working away from the top position though.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Stenberg is working away. #SUB#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 14 to 9.
Fredrik Stenberg 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:
CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Conforto moves into range and clinches up with Simone.#TD2#
Simone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Conforto stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conforto's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Conforto won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Conforto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Simone controlling Conforto's posture.
Conforto won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #T2#
Simone controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone 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.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Conforto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone trying to move into half guard but instead Conforto has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Simone
Conforto trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Simone controlling Conforto's posture.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone 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.#SUB#
Conforto drops back looking for a leg! Simone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simone manages to kick Conforto off! Conforto jumps back into Simone's guard.
Conforto won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #T4#
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Conforto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (2) Simone
Simone gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Conforto seems to be working for a kimura but Simone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Conforto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simone sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Conforto controlling the action here.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conforto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conforto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (5) vs (6) Simone
Conforto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Simone controlling well, preventing Conforto from escaping the position.
Simone not allowing Conforto to control his hands.
Conforto is trying to break free.
Simone is not going to allow Conforto to sit and survive in this position.
Simone really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Conforto.#T6#
Simone gets his hands free as Conforto looks to control.
Simone struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Conforto right now.
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Conforto trying to control the position but Simone manages to sink in the hooks.
Conforto is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Simone is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Conforto is defending well though. Simone let's go of the attempt for now.
Conforto wants to escape the position.
Simone controlling from the back.
Conforto trying to control the action but Simone just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Simone tries to get the hooks in deep but Conforto pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Conforto right now.
Simone is controlling the position but Conforto somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Conforto trying to get back to full guard but Simone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (9) Simone
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.#T9#
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Simone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Conforto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone is staying tight to Conforto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Conforto looks to move to half guard but instead Simone has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (5) vs (11) Simone
Conforto tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away. #T11#
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Conforto wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (5) vs (14) Simone
Conforto trying to control the position but Simone manages to sink in the hooks.
Conforto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conforto breaks Simone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (14) Simone#SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Simone keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone is pulling down on Conforto's head. It's preventing any offense from Conforto, at least for the moment.
Simone 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.
Conforto is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #T13#
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (10) vs (14) Simone#SUB#
Conforto tries for a kimura but Simone is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simone has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Conforto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conforto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (10) vs (18) Simone
Conforto trying to control the action but Simone just sinks the hooks in.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Conforto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 18 to 10.
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Conforto rushes Azaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Azaryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Conforto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto controlling from the top position.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Conforto
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Conforto holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Conforto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (4) Conforto
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Conforto has gone for a leg lock! Azaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (4) Conforto#T3#
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conforto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conforto being controlled here, momentarily.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Conforto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conforto is pushing down on Azaryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azaryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Conforto wants to work for an arm triangle but Azaryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Conforto is looking to pass Azaryan's guard but actually Azaryan recovers to full guard. #T5#
Conforto stays in close to Azaryan's body and controls the position.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Conforto has gone for a leg lock! Azaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (6) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto working a defensive guard but Azaryan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (9) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto is not content to let Azaryan control the position. #T6#
Conforto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (9) vs (8) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azaryan is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold.
Azaryan is not content to let Conforto control the position.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB2#
Conforto is working for a kimura but Azaryan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Conforto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but Azaryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conforto to get the leverage.
Conforto trying to mount his opponent but Azaryan defends it. #SUB2#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
#T8#
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but Azaryan defending well.
Conforto trying to control the pace.
Azaryan trying to get back to full guard but Conforto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (9) vs (11) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Conforto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Conforto!
A very excited looking Billy Conforto 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:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Brian Ortega!
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?#CL#
Conforto gets a clinch.
Ortega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conforto after a bit of a struggle.
Ortega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conforto prevents it.
Ortega prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conforto 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.
Ortega is looking for a takedown.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Ortega.#TD#
Conforto is trying to trip Ortega. He has hold of a leg but Ortega is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Conforto persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T1#
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conforto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.#SUB#
Conforto 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. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.#T2#
Conforto controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conforto is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortega is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega pushing down on Conforto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ortega wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Ortega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Conforto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Conforto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conforto manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Conforto's guard. #SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Conforto wants to control the position but Ortega says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Conforto gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conforto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Ortega#SUB2#
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Conforto controlling him for the moment.
Conforto stands and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Ortega#T5#
Ortega sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Conforto seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ortega is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto 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:
CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Conforto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conforto wants a takedown.
#TD#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Conforto won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Conforto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Conforto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Conforto
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto 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.
Brown is pushing down on Conforto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conforto is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Brown wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Brown stalling.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Conforto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Conforto. #T2#
Brown trying to control the action but Conforto just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Brown 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 Conforto gets his way!
#SUB2#
Conforto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Brown is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Brown vs Morrison
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Conforto takes the fight into the clinch.
Salvatore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conforto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salvatore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conforto.
Conforto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Salvatore is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Conforto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Conforto
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
Conforto is taking a breather. Salvatore 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Conforto sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salvatore controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Conforto is taking a breather. Salvatore 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.#SUB2#
Conforto 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.
Conforto prevents Salvatore from improving his position.#SUB2#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura but Salvatore is defending well.
#T3##SUB2#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvatore is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salvatore trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salvatore has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Conforto is working for an americana but Salvatore has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Conforto was thinking about the submission.
Conforto is looking to advance position but Salvatore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salvatore (4) vs (2) Conforto
Salvatore seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Conforto is holding on tight.
#T5#
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Salvatore'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.
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (7) vs (2) Conforto#T6##SUB#
Salvatore has the hooks in. Conforto is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Salvatore passes his arm under Conforto's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Conforto taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
After winning the bout, Enzo Salvatore 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 292 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conforto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merlin. #CL2#
Conforto has closed the distance and engaged Merlin in a clinch.
Merlin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Merlin tries for a takedown but Conforto manages to get underhooks.
Conforto stops a takedown attempt from Merlin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Conforto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Merlin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Conforto to the mat. Conforto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Conforto
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.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conforto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin managing to control the position. #SUB#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Conforto 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.
Merlin pulls Conforto in close to prevent any damage.
Conforto trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
Conforto preventing the sweep. #T3#
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merlin's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.#SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Merlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conforto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conforto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (6) vs (2) Conforto#T4##SUB#
Merlin is persistently looking for the submission but Conforto is defending it well.
#SUB#
Conforto 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 Merlin gets his way!
Conforto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Merlin.
#SUB#
Conforto fending off the submission attempt from Merlin.
Conforto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura but Conforto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merlin to get the leverage.
Conforto is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (2) Conforto
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Conforto's legs.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Conforto prevents Merlin from moving into mount.
Merlin trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Conforto's legs.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Conforto is looking to reverse the position.
Conforto keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin is staying tight to Conforto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Conforto can't do much from the bottom here.
Merlin trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Conforto is working away. #SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (9) vs (6) Conforto
Merlin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Conforto's guard. Nice work there by Merlin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (11) vs (6) Conforto
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin won't allow Conforto to sweep him here. #T8#
Conforto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Conforto working a defensive guard but Merlin passes into half guard.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conforto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Conforto with the active half guard here but Merlin passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (14) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto regains half guard there - taking advantage of Merlin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Conforto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merlin pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Merlin is trying to control. Conforto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Conforto wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin is keen to just control but Conforto is a slippery customer.
Conforto gets full guard.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (17) vs (6) Conforto#T10#
Conforto being controlled for a moment.
Merlin gets to mount! Conforto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (19) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Merlin working for a submission but Conforto is keeping him at bay.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Merlin trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely. #T12##SUB#
Merlin has hold of Conforto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Conforto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Conforto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Conforto is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Merlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Merlin eventually gives up the hold.
Merlin is looking to stall here but Conforto recovers full guard.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Merlin advances to half guard. #T14#
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Conforto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, if Merlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Conforto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Salvatore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Conforto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (0) vs (4) Salvatore
Conforto is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Conforto gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Salvatore is thwarting Conforto's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Conforto defending well.
Salvatore wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Salvatore has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (7) Salvatore
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Salvatore with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Conforto tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Conforto tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Conforto 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: Conforto (2) vs (7) Salvatore
Conforto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salvatore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (9) Salvatore
Salvatore passes Conforto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Salvatore moves into full mount! Conforto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (2) vs (12) Salvatore
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Salvatore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvatore tries to control but Conforto wriggling away. #SUB2#
Conforto is trying to control the position here but Salvatore swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Our winner, Enzo Salvatore, 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 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Conforto rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Steel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Conforto regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Conforto
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Conforto pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
Steel trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto looking to control.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving. #T1#
Conforto is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Conforto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Conforto's guard.
Conforto trying to control but Steel postures up.
Conforto is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T2#
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Conforto is still trying to improve position.
Conforto stops Steel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel prevents Conforto from getting the reversal.
Steel fails to advance to Conforto's back.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Steel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Conforto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (8) vs (0) Conforto#T3#
Conforto tries to break free.
Conforto keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Steel looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Steel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Conforto wants to escape the position.
Conforto breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (8) vs (2) Conforto
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (10) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (10) vs (4) Conforto
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T4#
Conforto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Steel working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T5#
Conforto trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto preventing the sweep. #T6#
Steel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Conforto is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Conforto content to control rather than advance.
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Conforto passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conforto controlling the pace.
Conforto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Steel wants to control but Conforto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (12) vs (4) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel postures up.
#T9#
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (12) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conforto is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Conforto prevents Steel from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
Conforto is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
Conforto trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Conforto trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T14#
Conforto won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Conforto stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (12) vs (9) Conforto
Steel is not content to let Conforto control the position. #SUB2#
Conforto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Conforto tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Conforto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Conforto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ortega regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Ortega
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega controlling Conforto's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto advances to half guard. #SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Conforto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Ortega regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Ortega 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: Conforto (2) vs (2) Ortega
Conforto wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ortega wants to work for an arm triangle but Conforto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conforto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conforto regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ortega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortega has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Conforto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Ortega trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Conforto drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Conforto off! Conforto jumps back into Ortega's guard.
Ortega can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega is not content to let Conforto control the position.
Conforto is pressing down on Ortega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortega is holding on for now. #SUB#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
Conforto is working for a kimura but Ortega is defending it quite comfortably.
Conforto moves into full mount! Ortega won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Ortega#SUB#
Conforto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ortega has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ortega! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega pushes down on Conforto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conforto is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conforto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Conforto trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ortega is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortega prevents Conforto from improving his position.#T9#
Conforto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortega passes Conforto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Conforto tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conforto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortega.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Conforto trying to control but Ortega postures up.
Ortega moves into full mount! Conforto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (7) Ortega
Ortega controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a guillotine from mount but Conforto is in no mood to give up.
Conforto 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: Conforto (9) vs (7) Ortega#T12#
Conforto 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.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortega's guard.
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13#
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
#T14#
Conforto trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for a triangle here. Conforto is fighting it but it looks tight! Ortega pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Conforto is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Brown pulls guard. #SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conforto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Conforto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Brown
Conforto controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Brown
Conforto 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.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Conforto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (2) vs (6) Brown
Conforto 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.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Conforto tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
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.
Conforto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (2) vs (9) Brown#T2#
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Brown working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Conforto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Conforto regains half guard.
Conforto wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T4#
Brown wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Conforto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto trying to control but Brown postures up.
Conforto tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T5#
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Brown wants to pass to mount but Conforto is defending the position.
Conforto is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Conforto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conforto wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Conforto is trying to control but Brown manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (2) vs (12) Brown
Conforto tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown prevents Conforto from getting the reversal.
Conforto is trying to reverse the position but instead Brown has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (2) vs (15) Brown
Conforto tries to escape the position.
Conforto trying to control the action but Brown just sinks the hooks in.
Brown keeps control of the position as Conforto tries to break free.
#T8#
Conforto trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Conforto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conforto can't escape the position.
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.
Conforto is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brown controlling the positon.
Conforto wants to control his opponent's hands but Brown gets his hands free. #T9#
What can Conforto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Conforto is trying to break free.
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position.
Conforto wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Conforto has hold of Brown's leg, trying to break free but it's let Brown lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Conforto is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Brown throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Brown!
A relieved looking Joshua Brown 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:
CWC 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Poika shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (2) vs (0) Conforto
Poika prevents Conforto from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conforto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conforto has control of Poika's left arm, preventing Poika from doing any damage.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.
Poika pushes down on Conforto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poika passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (5) vs (0) Conforto#T1#
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Poika's attempts to control the action.
Poika fails to advance to Conforto's back.
Poika controlling from mount.
Poika trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto tries to hold on but Poika postures up.
Poika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Poika 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.#T2#
Conforto stops Poika from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Poika looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poika wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Poika fails to move to back control.
Poika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape. #T3#
Conforto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Poika passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (8) vs (0) Conforto
Poika trying to control but Conforto is having none of it. #SUB#
Poika goes for an armbar but Conforto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Conforto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (8) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Poika is retaining full guard.
Poika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.#T4#
Poika trying to control the position.
Conforto passes Poika's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poika is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Conforto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (8) vs (5) Conforto
Poika is not content to let Conforto control the position. #SUB2#
Conforto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Poika has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Conforto but great work by Poika. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (12) vs (5) Conforto#T5#
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poika trying to control the position but Conforto is working away. #SUB#
Poika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Conforto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poika but great work by Conforto. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (12) vs (9) Conforto
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Poika's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working. #T6#
Poika is looking for a sweep.
Poika sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poika is refusing to be controlled, as Conforto sits in half guard.
Poika is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Poika gets full guard.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika 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: Poika (14) vs (9) Conforto
Conforto is trying to control but can't.
Conforto is looking for a sweep. Poika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poika passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (17) vs (9) Conforto
Poika wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.
Poika tries to control but Conforto wriggling away. #T8#
Conforto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poika moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Poika (20) vs (9) Conforto
Poika gets his hands free as Conforto looks to control.
I really don't envy Conforto right now.
#SUB#
Conforto 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 Poika gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is really stuck here.
Conforto turns into Poika and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (20) vs (11) Conforto
Poika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poika is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (22) vs (11) Conforto#T9#
Poika stands and throws Conforto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (25) vs (11) Conforto
Conforto is not content to let Poika control the position.
Poika is staying tight to Conforto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Conforto is trying to control Poika's posture but Poika avoids it.
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Poika wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Poika trying to control the position but Conforto is working away. #T10#
Conforto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (25) vs (13) Conforto
Conforto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Poika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there. #T11#
Conforto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (25) vs (16) Conforto
Conforto trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Conforto swings around for an armbar but Poika sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (27) vs (16) Conforto
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Poika frees his head nicely. Oh but Conforto has switched to an armbar! Poika is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Billy Conforto!
After the fight, Billy Conforto 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:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Conforto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Al Jhit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto moves into full guard.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Conforto is pulling down on Al Jhit's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Jhit, at least for the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Conforto looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#SUB2#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.#SUB2#
Conforto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Jhit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Jhit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Conforto tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Conforto wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Conforto#T6#
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
Al Jhit prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Conforto wants to sweep but Al Jhit has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Conforto#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Conforto is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it. #SUB#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conforto holding on.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Conforto regains half guard.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Jhit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Jhit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (6) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Conforto working for the choke. #T9##SUB2#
Conforto looking for the choke from the back.
Al Jhit trying to control but not successfully.
Al Jhit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a rear naked choke here but Al Jhit reverses the position brilliantly into Conforto's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (6) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Jhit has passed into half guard!
Conforto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T10#
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conforto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it. #T11##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conforto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB2#
Conforto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Conforto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit pushing down on Conforto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (6) Conforto#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conforto has escaped the position, nice work there. #T13##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conforto is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it.
Conforto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Conforto trying to get back to full guard but Al Jhit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (18) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Al Jhit is looking to work his way around to Conforto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Al Jhit moves to his opponent's back but Conforto bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Al Jhit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (18) vs (8) Conforto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (20) vs (8) Conforto
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (23) vs (8) Conforto
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
A relieved looking Bazar Al Jhit 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:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Conforto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Conforto has picked Flenderson up - he's going for a ride! Conforto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Conforto
Flenderson trying to control but Conforto postures up.
#SUB2#
Conforto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Flenderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Conforto has cracked it and Flenderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Conforto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Conforto moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Conforto has clasped his hands together around Lee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (4) vs (0) Lee
Lee 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.
Conforto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Conforto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Conforto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Conforto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conforto wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
#SUB#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Lee moves into full guard.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Conforto drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Conforto off! Conforto jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Lee is not content to let Conforto control the position.
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Conforto has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (9) vs (0) Lee
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Conforto controlling his opponent.
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Conforto controlling from mount. #T6#
Conforto continues to stall.
Conforto looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Conforto has a good base and remains in mount.
Conforto wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Conforto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Conforto's body position as best he can.
Conforto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Lee tries to lock up and control but Conforto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Conforto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Conforto working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Conforto is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold.
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away. #T9#
Lee is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto forces his way into half guard.#T10##SUB#
Conforto seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conforto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conforto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (9) vs (4) Lee
Lee looking to hold on to the position here but Conforto rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Conforto is trying to keep Lee in close.
#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (9) vs (7) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Lee avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.
Conforto is working to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T12#
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee takes Conforto's back. Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (9) vs (10) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Conforto showing good submission defense here.
Conforto tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Conforto's body.
#SUB2#
Conforto 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 Lee gets his way!
#SUB2#
Lee 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, Conforto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Lee has got his arm under Conforto's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Conforto has spun round into Lee's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (11) vs (10) Lee
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (11) vs (12) Lee#T14#
Lee trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 11.
Morrison Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 278
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Miyagi drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Conforto
Miyagi controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyagi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Conforto is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Conforto is trying to control but Miyagi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (0) Conforto#T1#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working. #T2#
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Miyagi works to advance to full mount. Conforto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (10) vs (0) Conforto#T3#
Miyagi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Conforto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (13) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Conforto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miyagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Conforto from escaping the position.
Conforto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto 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.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (16) vs (0) Conforto#T5#
Conforto is working to get back to half guard.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Conforto gets back to half guard.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Miyagi is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Conforto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Conforto for as long as he can get away with.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conforto tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg. #T7#
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conforto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conforto tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Conforto is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Conforto is defending the position.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi controlling the pace. #T9#
Miyagi prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conforto is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (16) vs (2) Conforto
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Miyagi has control of Conforto's left arm, preventing Conforto from doing any damage.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T11#
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Conforto trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Conforto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miyagi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conforto has Miyagi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (18) vs (2) Conforto#SUB2#
Miyagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyagi has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miyagi is now in half guard.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Conforto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miyagi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (21) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miyagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miyagi is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (24) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.#T14#
Conforto tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (27) vs (2) Conforto
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Conforto tries to buck him off.
Conforto trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miyagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Conforto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Conforto breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (27) vs (4) Conforto
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi 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 270
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Conforto has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Poika drags the fight down to the ground.
Poika trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
Poika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Poika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.
Conforto trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conforto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (3) Conforto
Poika tries to improve position but can't.
Poika prevents Conforto from improving position. #T2##SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poika has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing good reports from Poika'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.
Poika might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Conforto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poika is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poika is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conforto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (4) vs (3) Conforto#SUB#
Conforto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Poika.
Poika struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Poika looking for the choke from the back.
Poika avoiding Conforto 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Poika controls the position.#SUB#
Poika patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Poika is trying to stick to Conforto's back but Conforto is turning into Poika. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Poika's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Conforto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (4) vs (5) Conforto
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving. #SUB#
Poika working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
Poika working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Conforto passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
Poika gets back to full guard.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up. #T5#
Poika keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (6) vs (5) Conforto
Poika won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Poika won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto is trying to control the position but Poika postures up.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Conforto working for a triangle but Poika defends it easily.
Conforto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Poika looking to pass the guard.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (6) vs (7) Conforto
Conforto postures up.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Poika trying to control the position.
Conforto content to stall in guard here.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving. #T8#
Poika working a defensive guard here.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Conforto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poika manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conforto has Poika in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (8) vs (7) Conforto
Conforto wants to control the position but Poika says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Poika is thwarting Conforto's attempts to control the position.
Conforto tries to roll over but Poika keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poika in particular looking to stall.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto is looking to control Poika's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?#T10#
Poika passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (11) vs (7) Conforto#SUB#
Poika swings around for an armbar but Conforto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poika's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (11) vs (9) Conforto#SUB#
Poika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poika is controlling Conforto's posture.#SUB2#
Conforto drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Conforto seems to have locked his on tight now - Poika screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Conforto, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy Conforto!
After the fight, Billy Conforto 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:
CWC 264
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto clinches up with Gatsby and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gatsby gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Gatsby
Conforto trying to control but Gatsby postures up.
Gatsby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Conforto tries to roll over but Gatsby keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gatsby 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.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gatsby is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gatsby wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
Gatsby trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatsby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Gatsby#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gatsby is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (4) Gatsby
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gatsby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gatsby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gatsby told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gatsby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Gatsby preventing the sweep.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto looking for a sweep. Not yet Conforto, not yet.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gatsby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (4) Gatsby#SUB#
Conforto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gatsby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gatsby has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (6) Gatsby#T4#
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto 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: Conforto (6) vs (6) Gatsby
Gatsby trying to get back to full guard but Conforto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (9) vs (6) Gatsby
Conforto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Conforto has control of Gatsby's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gatsby regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Conforto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gatsby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gatsby shrugs it off. #T5#
Gatsby tries to hold on but Conforto postures up.#SUB#
Conforto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby can't escape the position.
Conforto tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away. #SUB#
Conforto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gatsby is surviving well by controlling Conforto's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Conforto looking to isolate an arm here. Gatsby doesn't see it coming and as Conforto extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Conforto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Conforto!
A less than humble Billy Conforto 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:
CWC 257
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Conforto moves into the clinch.
Dyon stops a takedown attempt from Conforto.
Conforto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dyon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Dyon jumps into guard, dragging Conforto to the mat.
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Dyon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conforto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Dyon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conforto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dyon keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon wants to sweep but no luck.
Dyon is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dyon is trying to keep Conforto in close.
Dyon 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 Dyon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (4) Dyon
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conforto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (4) Dyon
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto passes Dyon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Dyon is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
Dyon manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a triangle but Conforto pushes his legs off easily.
Dyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at The Sparring Cages inform us that Dyon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Dyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (6) Dyon
Conforto is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Dyon postures up.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto controlling the position.
Dyon is pushing down on Conforto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conforto is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but Conforto defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Conforto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (9) Dyon
Conforto is working to get back to half guard.
Dyon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Conforto is looking to get to half guard.
Conforto wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.#SUB2#
Dyon has control of Conforto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Conforto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Conforto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Conforto is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Conforto has given up his back. Will we see Dyon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (4) vs (12) Dyon
Dyon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Dyon working for the choke.
Conforto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dyon's guard. Nice work there by Conforto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (6) vs (12) Dyon
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Conforto passes Dyon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dyon moves into full guard.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T9#
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet. #SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Dyon has his foot on Conforto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conforto works his way back into a safe position though.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dyon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (6) vs (14) Dyon
Conforto wants to hit a sweep here but Dyon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Conforto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (6) vs (17) Dyon#T10#
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Dyon isn't that keen on the idea.
Dyon looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon fails to advance to Conforto's back.
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Dyon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Conforto is holding on tight.
#T11#
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto prevents Dyon from taking his back.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dyon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Conforto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (6) vs (20) Dyon
Dyon has the hooks in. Conforto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Conforto showing good submission defense here.
#T12#
Dyon controlling well, preventing Conforto from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Dyon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Conforto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dyon trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Dyon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Conforto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dyon trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Dyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Conforto 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: Conforto (8) vs (20) Dyon
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Conforto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dyon is trying to keep Conforto in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon wants to sweep here but Conforto controlling him for the moment.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Dyon is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon wins on points by 20 to 8.
Juu Dyon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Conforto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conforto tries to counter by clinching up but Flenderson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Conforto gets a clinch. #TD#
Conforto has Flenderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Conforto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flenderson tumbling to the mat - Conforto dives into Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Conforto is fighting to break Flenderson's control of his arms but Flenderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Flenderson, not yet.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass. #T1#
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is keeping the position.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Flenderson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Flenderson is controlling Conforto's posture.#T5#
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto advances to half guard. #SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Flenderson is having none of it. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flenderson defends it well. #SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6##SUB#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flenderson is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Conforto is just content to waste time from the top position. Flenderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson seems keen to control Conforto's posture.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Flenderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Conforto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass. #T8#
Flenderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson 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. #SUB#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flenderson defends it easily.
Flenderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#T9#
Flenderson stays in close to Conforto's body and controls the position.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Flenderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Flenderson, not yet. #T10#
Flenderson pulls Conforto in close to his closed guard and prevents Conforto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Conforto stands and throws Flenderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Flenderson
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Flenderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (4) Flenderson#T11#
Conforto holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Conforto tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.
Conforto trying to hold on to Flenderson's head to control him but Flenderson postures up.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Flenderson stalling. #T12#
Conforto manages to get to full guard.
Conforto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flenderson is pushing down on Conforto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conforto is fighting to maintain full guard but Flenderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Conforto is pressing down on Flenderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Conforto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Conforto has his foot on Flenderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flenderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Conforto controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Flenderson defends easily.
#T14#
Conforto 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.#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conforto is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Billy Conforto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hijikata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conforto pinned against the cage. Conforto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Hijikata with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Conforto drives through and clinches with Hijikata against the cage.
#TD#
Hijikata pulls guard successfully.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Conforto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Hijikata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (0) Conforto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Conforto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hijikata has picked Conforto up and slammed him! Conforto can't keep hold of the triangle and Hijikata manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (5) vs (0) Conforto#T1#
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto struggling a bit here.
Conforto tries to buck Hijikata off but Hijikata is having none of it.
Conforto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (5) vs (2) Conforto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hijikata defends it well. #SUB2#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hijikata is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Conforto seems to be working for a kimura but Hijikata defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Conforto seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hijikata has recovered full guard.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Hijikata 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.
Conforto controlling from the top position. #T3#
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Hijikata being controlled here, momentarily.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T4#
Conforto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hijikata looking to control.
Hijikata wants to hit a sweep here but Conforto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hijikata there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (5) vs (5) Conforto
Conforto controlling his opponent.
Hijikata is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Conforto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hijikata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (7) vs (5) Conforto#T5##SUB2#
Conforto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Conforto working for a triangle but Hijikata defends it easily.
Conforto wants to control the position but Hijikata says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Conforto is concentrating on defense, preventing Hijikata from advancing position.
Hijikata controlling the action here.
Hijikata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Conforto wants to sweep but Hijikata has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (10) vs (5) Conforto
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hijikata trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Hijikata trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto struggling a bit here.
Hijikata just content to control the position.
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Conforto trying to control but Hijikata postures up.
Conforto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Conforto 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto gets full guard.
Conforto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9##SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hijikata passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (13) vs (5) Conforto
Hijikata content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Conforto tries to bench press Hijikata off him but Hijikata keeps the position.
Hijikata controls the position.
Hijikata trying to control the position but Conforto is working away.
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Hijikata is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hijikata working away.#T11#
Conforto is trying to escape the position but Hijikata is controlling the position.
Conforto gets back to half guard.
Hijikata is keen to just control but Conforto is a slippery customer.
Conforto wants to sweep but Hijikata has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (16) vs (5) Conforto
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hijikata works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (19) vs (5) Conforto#T12#
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Hijikata content just to control the position here.
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Hijikata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conforto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hijikata has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hijikata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Conforto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hijikata (22) vs (5) Conforto#T13#
Hijikata has the hooks in. Conforto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Conforto just trying to survive but Hijikata is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hijikata controls the action.
Conforto just trying to survive but Hijikata is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hijikata keeps control of the position as Conforto tries to break free.
Hijikata is riding his opponent, not letting Conforto buck him off.
Conforto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hijikata's guard. Nice work there by Conforto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (22) vs (7) Conforto#T14#
Conforto wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Conforto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hijikata haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto trying to move into half guard but instead Hijikata has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (24) vs (7) Conforto
Hijikata won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
Toshi Hijikata made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Cosades
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cosades preventing the sweep.
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades postures up.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (5) Cosades
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Cosades working away.
Cosades is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Conforto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Conforto tries to improve position but can't.
Conforto is not content to let Cosades control the position.
Cosades tries to move to mount but Conforto blocks the move with his legs.
Cosades trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conforto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (4) vs (5) Cosades#SUB#
Conforto working for a choke but Cosades is defending well.
Cosades has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Conforto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cosades is defending well though. Conforto let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Cosades showing good submission defense here.
#T3##SUB#
Conforto looking for the choke from the back.
Cosades wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Conforto 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, Cosades has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Conforto tightening his grip on Cosades, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Conforto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cosades has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Conforto is not going to allow Cosades to sit and survive in this position.
Cosades is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Conforto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Cosades is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cosades turns into Conforto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (7) Cosades#T5#
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conforto controlling Cosades's posture.
Conforto wants to improve his position but instead Cosades has moved into half guard.
Conforto is looking for a sweep. Cosades is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades is controlling the pace.
Cosades is keen to just control but Conforto is a slippery customer.#T6#
Cosades tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Conforto is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.
Cosades trying to mount his opponent but Conforto defends it. #SUB#
Cosades moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Conforto. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (10) Cosades
Conforto prevents Cosades from improving position.
Cosades trying to control the position but Conforto is working away. #T7#
Conforto being controlled for a moment.
Cosades wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto wants to control but Cosades postures up.#T8#
Cosades controls the position from side control.
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conforto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Conforto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (8) vs (10) Cosades#SUB#
Cosades showing good submission defense here.
#T9#
Cosades rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Cosades looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosades is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (8) vs (12) Cosades
Cosades's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Cosades is pushing down on Conforto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conforto is fighting to maintain full guard but Cosades has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cosades 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.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosades is working away from the top position though.
Conforto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cosades is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Conforto is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Cosades passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (8) vs (15) Cosades
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conforto regains half guard.#T13#
Conforto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Conforto is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosades controlling the action here.
Conforto trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
#T14##SUB2#
Conforto is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
Cosades trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades 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.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 15 to 8.
After winning the bout, Caius Cosades 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 226
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Conforto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Conforto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alopodis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alopodis fails to pull guard.
Conforto can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Alopodis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Conforto has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Conforto#SUB#
Alopodis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alopodis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.#T1#
Conforto keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Conforto looking to control.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Alopodis stands and throws Conforto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Conforto#SUB#
Alopodis swings around for an armbar but Conforto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (9) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Conforto is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conforto wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Conforto tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Conforto defends it. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold.
Conforto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
#SUB2#
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (12) vs (4) Conforto
Conforto regains half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis fails to move to back control. #T4#
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but instead Conforto manages to regain half guard.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (4) Conforto
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis fails to move to back control.
Conforto has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (21) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.
Conforto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Conforto right now.
#T5##SUB#
Conforto 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 Alopodis gets his way!
Conforto is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Alopodis 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, Conforto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Conforto is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Alopodis working for a choke but Conforto is defending well. #SUB#
Conforto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Alopodis has managed to slip his arm under Conforto's chin. This could be all over... yep, Conforto is tapping out! Submission win for Alopodis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY 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 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cole takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Cole is trying to trip Conforto. He has hold of a leg but Conforto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cole persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Cole
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Cole trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole controlling from the top position.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Conforto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
My spies in Shao Kahns Training Facility inform me that Cole has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Conforto can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cole wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it.
Cole prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Cole wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it. #T2#
Conforto has a hand on Cole's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cole takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (5) Cole
Conforto 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: Conforto (2) vs (5) Cole
Cole is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Cole is trying to keep Conforto in close.
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.#SUB#
Conforto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conforto has Cole in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (7) Cole#T3#
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Conforto is trying to keep Cole in close.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (7) Cole
Cole pulls Conforto in close to his closed guard and prevents Conforto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cole is trying to keep Conforto in close.
Cole 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.
Conforto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cole still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cole has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (4) vs (11) Cole
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Conforto prevents Cole from improving position.
Conforto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cole passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (14) Cole
Conforto regains half guard.
Conforto gets full guard.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Conforto controlling Cole's posture.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Cole won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Conforto's guard.
Conforto is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?
Cole stalling away here and it's allowed Conforto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Conforto wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cole 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.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cole 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.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Conforto 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: Conforto (6) vs (14) Cole
Conforto tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it. #T9#
Cole controlling the position well. #SUB#
Conforto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Cole keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10##SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cole defends it well.
Conforto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cole is holding on to half guard well.
Cole wants to control but Conforto is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Cole desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Conforto trying to advance position but Cole counters by regaining guard.
Conforto trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole controlling Conforto's posture. #T12#
Conforto won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto 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.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #T13#
Cole keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole pulls Conforto in to control the position.
Conforto trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass. #T14#
Conforto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cole keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Conforto won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole 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: Conforto (6) vs (16) Cole
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole wins on points by 16 to 6.
Rico Cole is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Rico Cole 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 215
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Conforto. No joy for Steel on that attempt. #CL#
Conforto closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Conforto tightens his grip and picks Steel up, before dumping him to the ground. Steel manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Conforto 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.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Steel controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Conforto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Conforto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel postures up.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Steel#T2#
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Conforto passes into half guard. #T3#
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura here.
Steel wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
Steel trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#SUB#
Conforto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Conforto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Steel#T4#
Conforto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel gets back to half guard.
Conforto wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Conforto wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #T5#
Steel trying to control but Conforto postures up.
Conforto prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Conforto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (7) vs (6) Steel
Conforto is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it.
Steel trying to control the position but Conforto is working away. #T7#
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto holds on to Steel's head and controls the position momentarily.
Conforto struggling a bit here.
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conforto is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it.
Conforto is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel controls the position.
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face as Steel controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Conforto is being controlled here.
Steel trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Steel trying to control the position but Conforto is working away.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Steel wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Steel working away.
Conforto manages to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Steel prevents Conforto from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Conforto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel stays in close to Conforto's body and controls the position.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Conforto is controlling Steel's posture.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Billy Conforto is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Billy Conforto 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:
CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gatsby is fighting off a takedown attempt but Conforto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gatsby to the mat. Gatsby regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Gatsby
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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#
Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby looking to control.
#T1#
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving. #T2#
Conforto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gatsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T3#
Conforto is pushing down on Gatsby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatsby is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gatsby trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gatsby is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
#SUB2#
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsby has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4##SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatsby is retaining full guard.
Conforto is pushing down on Gatsby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatsby is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Conforto tries to pass to full mount but Gatsby defends it.
Conforto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gatsby looking for a guillotine here but Conforto defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gatsby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conforto defends it easily.#T6#
Gatsby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Gatsby is working away. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Gatsby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gatsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gatsby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg. #T8#
Conforto controlling the action here. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby is not content to let Conforto control the position.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but Gatsby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conforto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Conforto is working for a kimura but Gatsby is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
#T10#
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatsby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Gatsby's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Conforto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conforto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby 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.#T11##SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatsby controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
Conforto looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gatsby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conforto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto. #SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Gatsby is staying active underneath Conforto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conforto is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Conforto 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.
#SUB#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Billy Conforto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Conforto gets a clinch.
Conforto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke wants a takedown but no success here.
Ottke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Conforto is pressed up against the ropes. Ottke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conforto down to the mat. Conforto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Ottke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Conforto
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Ottke passes into half guard. #T1#
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Conforto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ottke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (2) vs (4) Conforto#T2##SUB2#
Ottke showing good submission defense here.
Ottke is trying to break free.
Ottke turns into Conforto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (4) Conforto#SUB#
Ottke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Conforto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Conforto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Conforto! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (8) Conforto
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.
Conforto trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
Conforto in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Ottke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Conforto is keeping busy.
Conforto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conforto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Conforto seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ottke pulls Conforto in close to prevent any damage.
Conforto advances to half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB2#
Conforto seems to be looking for submissions.
Conforto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ottke defends it well. #SUB2#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ottke has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke is looking to control Conforto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke trying to control but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conforto defends it easily.#SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T8#
Ottke can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Conforto has moved 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.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ottke trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
Ottke gets full guard.#SUB#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.#SUB2#
Conforto 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.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T10#
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Conforto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ottke trying to control the position.
#T11#
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (8) Conforto
Conforto pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conforto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (10) Conforto
Conforto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T12#
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke 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.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T13#
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke looking to control.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T14#
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (8) vs (10) Conforto
Ottke postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (8) vs (12) Conforto
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto wins on points by 12 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Billy Conforto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DK Polaras Superfights 1
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Price!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Conforto wants the takedown. Price is fighting it off but Conforto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Price's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Price
Price seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price looking to control.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
Conforto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (0) Price#T1##SUB#
Conforto has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Price is in all sorts of trouble here.
Price is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Conforto controlling from the full mount.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conforto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price tries to lock up and control but Conforto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conforto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Price is looking to escape.
Conforto avoids the attempt from Price to control.#T3##SUB#
Conforto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Conforto wants to control the pace but Price is squirming around nicely.
Price wants to control but Conforto is having none of it.#T4#
Price is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Conforto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Price tries to hold on but Conforto postures up.#SUB#
Conforto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Price turns into him and now he's in Conforto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (5) vs (2) Price
Price wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5##SUB#
Conforto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Price won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conforto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Price won't allow Conforto to sweep him here. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Price trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Conforto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Price stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.#T7#
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Price defends it easily.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Price
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Price keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
Price trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price trying to control here.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Conforto is looking to advance position but Price won't allow it.
Conforto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (10) vs (2) Price#SUB#
Conforto wants to finish this one by submission but Price is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Conforto. #SUB#
Conforto looking to secure an arm triangle but Price defends it well.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Conforto moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (13) vs (2) Price#SUB#
Conforto tightening his grip on Price, looking for the choke.
Conforto controlling well, preventing Price from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Price is trying to roll into a better position but Conforto has get a rear naked choke and Price is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto 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:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Conforto
Pavlov 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.
Conforto tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Conforto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Conforto won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Conforto manages to get to full guard.
Conforto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pavlov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Conforto
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.#T2#
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Conforto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Conforto
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Pavlov looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conforto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conforto is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Conforto#T3#
Conforto tries to break free.
Pavlov controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Conforto right now.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Conforto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T4#
I really don't envy Conforto right now.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Conforto tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Conforto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Conforto tries to break free.
#T5#
What can Conforto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Conforto tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Conforto keeps trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Conforto's back but Conforto is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Conforto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Conforto
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (2) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov 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. #T7#
Conforto keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Conforto 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#
Conforto has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov stays in close to Conforto's body and controls the position.
Pavlov pushes down on Conforto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Conforto is working away. #T8#
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conforto is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Conforto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (2) Conforto#T9#
Conforto stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pavlov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (17) vs (2) Conforto
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Conforto is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Conforto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T10#
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (20) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Conforto doesn't allow it.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Conforto tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Conforto is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto 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.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to take Conforto's back but he can't do it this time.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape. #T13#
Conforto is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (23) vs (2) Conforto#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov avoiding Conforto 's attempts to control his hands.
Conforto tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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:
ICS 11
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Conforto slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.#TD2#
Elkemenchi scores with a takedown into Conforto's guard.
Elkemenchi works over Conforto with some ground and pound from guard.
Elkemenchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto is looking to stand up but Elkemenchi isn't so interested in that idea.
Elkemenchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elkemenchi throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi forces his way into half guard.
Elkemenchi tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it. #ES#
Conforto manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1##TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elkemenchi won't allow Conforto to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Elkemenchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully. #ES#
Conforto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Elkemenchi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Elkemenchi is trying to force a seperation but Conforto has the dominant position.
Conforto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Conforto lands a slapping body shot.
Elkemenchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elkemenchi. That's going to slow Conforto down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conforto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elkemenchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Elkemenchi throws out a leg kick but Conforto moves out of range and Elkemenchi only half commits.
Conforto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Conforto throws a leg kick but Elkemenchi moved away.
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Conforto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conforto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Conforto is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Elkemenchi. #TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elkemenchi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi prevents Conforto from standing back up.
#T3#
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkemenchi is controlling him. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkemenchi defends well.#ES#
Conforto wriggles free and stands up. #T4##CL#
Conforto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Conforto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conforto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Conforto clinches. #BC#
Conforto breaks from the clinch.
Conforto walks into a left hand.
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Conforto.
Billy Conforto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conforto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkemenchi.
Conforto slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.
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!
Elkemenchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Conforto has been cut.
Conforto scores with a jab to the body.
Conforto misses with a two punch combination.
Elkemenchi digs a good body shot into Conforto's ribs.
Conforto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elkemenchi counters with a straight right hand.
Conforto throws a front kick aimed at Elkemenchi's knee but Elkemenchi avoids it well.
Conforto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a single leg into guard. Conforto didn't expect that. #ES#
Conforto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Billy Conforto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Conforto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Conforto tries to sprawl out of it but Elkemenchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conforto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elkemenchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Elkemenchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elkemenchi throws the left hand but Conforto avoids the punch easily.
Conforto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Conforto moves to clinch but Elkemenchi breaks away
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Conforto.
Conforto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elkemenchi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkemenchi.
Conforto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conforto wants it to stay on the feet.
Elkemenchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Elkemenchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Conforto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elkemenchi missing with a left hand there. Conforto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elkemenchi misses the jab.
Elkemenchi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Conforto.
Elkemenchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conforto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Conforto scores with a jab. Elkemenchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billy Conforto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkemenchi throws the left hand but Conforto avoids the punch easily.
Conforto is looking for a counter combo.
Conforto is looking to clinch.
Conforto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elkemenchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elkemenchi swings for the body but Conforto moves out of range.
A jab from Elkemenchi finds it's way through Conforto's defenses.
Conforto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conforto wants to clinch up but Elkemenchi keeps it at a distance.
Conforto connects with a body shot.
Elkemenchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elkemenchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conforto in his tracks.
Elkemenchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Conforto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elkemenchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elkemenchi scores with a one two! Conforto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Elkemenchi.
Conforto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Conforto gets a clinch.
Conforto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elkemenchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Conforto.
Conforto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elkemenchi has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billy Conforto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conforto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Conforto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conforto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conforto.
Elkemenchi shoots for a takedown but Conforto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Conforto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elkemenchi lands a head shot.
Elkemenchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Conforto should have avoided that one.
Conforto moves to clinch but Elkemenchi breaks away
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conforto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elkemenchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conforto connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conforto defending well as Elkemenchi loads up on a big left hand.
Conforto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Conforto slips under a jab.
Conforto throws a big counter combination but Elkemenchi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Conforto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi is looking to chop away at Conforto's legs.
Conforto throws a low kick but Elkemenchi avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Elkemenchi misses.
Conforto tries to clinch but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Elkemenchi feints a counter leg kick.
Conforto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elkemenchi.
Conforto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elkemenchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conforto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Elkemenchi goes for a double leg but Conforto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conforto continues to drive forward.
Conforto throws a right hand that Elkemenchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkemenchi also avoids with ease.
Conforto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elkemenchi's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conforto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Conforto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Conforto ducked under it nicely.
Conforto throws a chopping leg kick but Elkemenchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
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 Billy Conforto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Conforto'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#
Conforto throws a right hand that Elkemenchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkemenchi also avoids with ease.
Conforto connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Elkemenchi throws a right hand that misses
and Conforto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conforto catches Elkemenchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elkemenchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conforto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conforto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conforto lands a head shot.#CL#
Conforto clinches with his opponent.
Conforto has had enough of the clinch but Elkemenchi keeps him there for the moment.
Conforto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conforto struggles to land a body shot inside as Elkemenchi controls his hands.
Elkemenchi keeps control of Conforto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Elkemenchi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elkemenchi manages to end up in side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elkemenchi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Elkemenchi tries to score with some ground and pound. Conforto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elkemenchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Conforto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Conforto is working away.
Conforto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Elkemenchi is controlling him well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Elkemenchi coming out on top.#T3#
Elkemenchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conforto defends well and Elkemenchi ends up having to push Conforto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conforto misses with a two punch combination.
Conforto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elkemenchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Conforto delivers a nice body kick.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elkemenchi dodges the punch combination from Conforto.
Conforto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Conforto.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot.
Conforto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Elkemenchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conforto tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conforto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elkemenchi is out of range and Conforto settles back down. #CL#
Conforto closes the distance and pushes Elkemenchi back into the cage.
Conforto is trying to break free.#T4##BC#
Conforto breaks the clinch.
Conforto tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi moves away from the strike by Conforto.
A punch lands to the side of Elkemenchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkemenchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conforto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conforto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkemenchi.
As Elkemenchi looks to move away, Conforto throws a big counter combo but Elkemenchi just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi scores with a nice right hand.
Conforto drops his hands momentarily and Elkemenchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Conforto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conforto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Conforto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkemenchi slips a jab and a cross from Conforto.
A jab from Elkemenchi does it's job there.
Conforto 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.
Billy Conforto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conforto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Conforto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conforto, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
ICS 7
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Conforto connects with a right hand. Python shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
Python takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Python shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conforto as he jumps to the side.
Python has his takedown stuffed
and Conforto counters with a good low kick that Python was not able to check.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
Conforto stuffs the takedown attempt from Python. Python gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conforto scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python fails with a takedown attempt.
Conforto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Python changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Conforto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Python showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conforto.
Python attempts a counter takedown but Conforto avoids it well and moves away.
Billy Conforto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conforto scores with a decent looking hook.
Python looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Conforto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Python moves out of range of the strikes.
Conforto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Python.
Python fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conforto manages to avoid it.
Conforto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
Conforto throws out a counter right but Python avoids it with no problem.
Conforto scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2##CL2#
Conforto pushes Python up against the cage in a clinch.
Conforto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Conforto breaks from the clinch.
Conforto scores with a hook to the body. Python takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conforto moves 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!
Python shoots in for a takedown but Conforto shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Conforto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Conforto lands a big right hand that sends Python crashing to the mat! Conforto stays standing though and waves Python back to his feet!#ROC2#
Python is rocked!#CUT2#
Cyrius Python's cut is getting worse.
Python closes the distance looking to clinch
and Conforto counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Python out cold! What a finish! Conforto is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto very nearly forgot to thank Conviction 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:
CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1721 p4p, 221 weight class) and Billy Conforto (ranked 3303 p4p, 348 weight class). Petersen comes to the ring accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Conforto has chosen Bishop Gunn- Shine as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Don Petersen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Don Petersen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Billy Conforto!
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?
Petersen closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto pulls guard successfully.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Conforto dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Conforto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Conforto being controlled here momentarily.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto is looking to pass into half guard but Petersen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petersen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Conforto
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Conforto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Conforto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Conforto! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Conforto
Petersen prevents Conforto from moving into mount.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen is pressing down on Conforto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen 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.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto is still trying to improve position.
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Petersen's legs - danger averted.
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Conforto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto passes Petersen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Conforto looking to improve position, pressing down on Petersen's thigh with his hand. Petersen seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Conforto paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Conforto's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Petersen picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Petersen!
A relieved looking Don Petersen 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 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Conforto (ranked 3091 p4p, 373 weight class) and Oliver Huang (ranked 1241 p4p, 169 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Huang!
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.
Conforto closes the distance and clinches.
Huang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Conforto regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Huang
Conforto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huang is aware though and is defending well.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Huang wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (5) Huang
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (0) vs (7) Huang
Huang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huang keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huang wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto is controlling an arm, preventing Huang from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is working to get back to half 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.
Huang tries to take Conforto's back but instead Conforto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Conforto makes his way to full guard, as Huang worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conforto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conforto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (7) Huang
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conforto pushes down on Huang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huang moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huang's guard.
Conforto is trying to control. Huang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huang wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
Conforto is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Huang wants to get back to full guard.
Huang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huang.
Huang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conforto is aware though and is defending well.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (7) Huang
Conforto is trying to move to mount but Huang reverses beautifully and ends up in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (5) vs (9) Huang
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conforto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Huang passes Conforto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Huang eventually gives up the hold.
Huang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (12) Huang
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Conforto gets back to half guard.
Huang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (12) Huang
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto 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.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conforto is pushing down on Huang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huang is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto moves into full mount! Huang won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (10) vs (12) Huang
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huang regains half guard.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it.
Conforto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Conforto is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Huang wants to control but Conforto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huang is looking to improve his position.
Huang gets full guard.
Huang 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huang's guard.
Huang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conforto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (13) vs (12) Huang
You can see the frustration on Huang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Conforto is staying active.
Conforto wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (15) vs (12) Huang
Conforto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Conforto tries to control but Huang wriggling away.
Conforto goes for an armbar but Huang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Huang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (15) vs (14) Huang
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Huang trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Huang slips nicely into half guard.
Conforto manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is trying to keep Huang in close.
Huang wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Huang wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto looking for a sweep. Not yet Conforto, not yet.
Huang trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Huang is defending well. Conforto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Huang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Conforto celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Conforto!
After the big win, Billy Conforto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 509 p4p, 71 weight class) and Billy Conforto (ranked 3012 p4p, 366 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conforto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conforto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt has Conforto pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Conforto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conforto successfully pulls guard.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Conforto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Conforto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Conforto trying to control but Hunt 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.
Conforto is working for a guillotine from mount but Hunt frees his head quite easily.
Conforto working for a submission but Hunt is keeping him at bay.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
Conforto tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Hunt's coaches at Helsinki Private Gym 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Conforto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunt is surviving well by controlling Conforto's body position as best he can.
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.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Conforto
Hunt trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (6) Conforto
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conforto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conforto is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Conforto is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Conforto is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is pressing down on Conforto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (6) Conforto
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Conforto defending well.
Conforto wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Conforto won't allow it.
Conforto is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is looking to stall here but Conforto recovers full guard.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (8) Conforto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Hunt tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Conforto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Conforto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Conforto stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (11) Conforto
Conforto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Conforto but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (8) vs (11) Conforto
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard.
Conforto is letting Hunt control him for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (10) vs (11) Conforto
Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Conforto is in no mood to give up.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Hunt is stalling here but it's allowed Conforto to get half guard.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Conforto is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Conforto's thigh. Conforto counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Conforto looking for a sweep. Not yet Conforto, not yet.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Hunt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Conforto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Conforto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Conforto! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (10) vs (15) Conforto
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Conforto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Conforto's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (12) vs (15) Conforto
Conforto keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt 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 Conforto. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (15) vs (15) Conforto
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Conforto is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Conforto is working away.
Conforto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (17) vs (15) Conforto
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails to advance to Conforto's back.
Hunt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Conforto is now in Hunt's guard. A big mistake from Hunt there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (17) vs (17) Conforto
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (19) vs (17) Conforto
Conforto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunt escapes and throws Conforto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (22) vs (17) Conforto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (24) vs (17) Conforto
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 24 to 17.
An out of breath Paul Hunt 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 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Conforto (ranked 2859 p4p, 356 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 1781 p4p, 237 weight class). Pavlo Bilous acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bilous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bilous darts in and clinches Conforto up against the ropes.
Conforto pulls guard effortlessly.
Bilous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Conforto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bilous has Conforto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Bilous
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.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Bilous keeps moving.
Bilous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Bilous
Conforto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bilous manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Bilous
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bilous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bilous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto 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.
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Conforto trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bilous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto stays in close to Bilous's body and controls the position.
Bilous looking for a sweep. Not yet Bilous, not yet.
Bilous has his foot on Conforto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conforto works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bilous is looking for a triangle but Conforto pushes his legs off easily.
Conforto trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Conforto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bilous is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bilous looking for a guillotine here but Conforto defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Bilous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conforto defends it easily.
Conforto won't allow Bilous to sweep him here.
Conforto advances to half guard.
Bilous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conforto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Bilous
Bilous really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto tries to control but Bilous wriggling away.
Bilous working to try and regain half guard.
Conforto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bilous is looking to escape.
Bilous can't escape the position.
Conforto looking to secure an arm triangle but Bilous defends it well.
Bilous is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conforto is working for a guillotine from mount but Bilous frees his head quite easily.
Conforto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bilous tries to lock up and control but Conforto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conforto wants to control the pace but Bilous is squirming around nicely.
Bilous wants to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Bilous is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bilous is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is working to get back to half guard.
Conforto trying to control but Bilous is having none of it.
Bilous is looking to improve his position but Conforto isn't that keen on the idea.
Conforto looking to control but Bilous is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bilous is looking to get to half guard.
Conforto working for a submission but Bilous is keeping him at bay.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is desperately trying to improve his position but Conforto has a good base and remains in mount.
Conforto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bilous has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bilous! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (4) Bilous
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bilous can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bilous's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (9) vs (4) Bilous
Bilous looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bilous keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto pushing down on Bilous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bilous is trying to get back to full guard.
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bilous has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bilous manages to get to full guard.
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bilous 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.
Bilous is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (12) vs (4) Bilous
Bilous struggling a bit here.
Conforto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conforto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Conforto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Conforto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bilous rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Conforto's guard! Nice work there by Bilous! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (12) vs (6) Bilous
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
Bilous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilous looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (14) vs (6) Bilous
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
Conforto 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.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Conforto forces his way into half guard.
Bilous is looking to control Conforto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilous avoid being mounted?
Bilous wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
Bilous is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Conforto wants to pass to mount but Bilous is defending the position.
Bilous gets back to full guard.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bilous's guard.
Bilous trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bilous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back.
Bilous is trying to get back to full guard.
Bilous moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bilous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto stands and throws Bilous's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (17) vs (6) Bilous
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bilous keeps working.
Bilous tries to bench press Conforto off him but Conforto keeps the position.
Bilous struggling a bit here.
Bilous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conforto trying to control the action but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Bilous is trying to control Conforto's posture but Conforto avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Conforto wants to control but Bilous is keeping him busy.
Bilous manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (17) vs (8) Bilous
Bilous seems to be working for a kimura but Conforto defends the submission attempt.
Bilous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conforto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
Billy Conforto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
Pavlo Bilous was interviewed post fight and said 'Should have stayed away from that rave last night ugh I had a great time and got laid so atleast I have that '. |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1413 p4p, 195 weight class) and Aoki Aoki (ranked 2630 p4p, 336 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Aoki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki closes the distance and pushes Arias back into the ropes.
Arias prevents the takedown attempt.
Arias has clasped his hands together around Aoki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Aoki
Arias tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Arias is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (6) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Arias has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (9) vs (0) Aoki
Arias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aoki tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Arias sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Aoki taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
Our winner, George Arias, 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:
CACC 5
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aoki Aoki (ranked 2461 p4p, 309 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 4020 p4p, 453 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. On his way into the ring it seems that Aoki Aoki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aoki Aoki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aoki Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queen clinches up against the ropes.
Aoki has Queen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Queen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aoki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Queen
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Queen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Queen manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Queen's guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Aoki passes Queen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Queen is having none of it.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Queen is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Queen is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Queen won't allow it.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Queen is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Queen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is keen to just control but Queen is a slippery customer.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Queen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki trying to control from Queen's half guard. Queen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to pass into half guard but Queen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Queen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Queen
Queen trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Queen pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Queen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (5) Queen
Aoki wants to control but Queen postures up.
The referee asks Queen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Queen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aoki prevents Queen from improving position.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki prevents Queen from improving position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
Queen trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Queen wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Queen takes a little break here. Aoki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Queen wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Queen's best efforts.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Queen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Queen wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queen is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Queen prevents Aoki from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Queen pulls his head out easily.
Queen is taking a breather. Aoki 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.
Aoki is pressing down on Queen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Queen wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (5) Queen
Aoki trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Queen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Queen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Queen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (9) Queen
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki is trying to work for a sweep but Queen has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (4) vs (11) Queen
Queen is looking to work his way around to Aoki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount but Queen keeps good control and instead manages to take Aoki's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (4) vs (14) Queen
Aoki tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Queen is trying to stick to Aoki's back but Aoki is turning into Queen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Queen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aoki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (14) Queen
Queen 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: Aoki (6) vs (16) Queen
Queen trying to control the pace.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Queen wins on points by 16 to 6.
Oliver Queen took some time post fight to say the following; 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'. |
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Event:
CACC 3
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aoki Aoki (ranked 2287 p4p, 296 weight class) and Deez Nuts (ranked 1487 p4p, 205 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. Nuts has chosen Come Down as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aoki Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Deez Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki clinches up against the ropes.
Nuts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nuts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aoki clinches up with Nuts and pushes him back against the ropes.
Aoki gets underhooks to prevent Nuts's takedown attempt.
Nuts looking for a takedown.
Aoki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Nuts from controlling successfully.
Nuts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nuts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Nuts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nuts preventing the sweep.
Nuts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to keep Nuts in close.
Nuts wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Nuts preventing the sweep.
Nuts wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuts defends well.
Nuts passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (3) Nuts
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuts is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nuts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nuts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuts content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aoki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (5) Nuts
Aoki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aoki gets full guard.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nuts trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Nuts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nuts looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (5) Nuts
Nuts trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
Nuts is looking to improve his position.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Nuts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nuts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Nuts wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nuts defends it well.
Nuts actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuts is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Nuts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
Aoki is trying to control. Nuts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nuts trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aoki moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (5) Nuts
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Nuts is defending well.
Nuts struggling a bit here.
Nuts is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nuts wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nuts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki working away.
Nuts is trying to improve his position.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nuts struggling a bit here.
Aoki controls the position.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki wants to control but Nuts is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nuts regains half guard.
Nuts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki trying to work for an americana but Nuts has managed to regain full guard.
Nuts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki 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.
Aoki stands and throws Nuts's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (5) Nuts
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Nuts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Nuts is defending well.
Nuts struggling a bit here.
Nuts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Nuts is keeping him busy.
Nuts is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nuts struggling a bit here.
Nuts is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aoki is staying active.
Nuts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki's best efforts.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nuts actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Nuts is defending the position.
Nuts actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is trying for a kimura here. Nuts looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aoki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NSC 57:
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Aoki throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Rigano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Rigano is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki wants to control but Rigano postures up.#SUB2#
Rigano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rigano tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano trying to control the position but Aoki is working away. #T1#
Aoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rigano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom here.
Rigano working the ground and pound but Aoki is defending the strikes.
Rigano advances to mount.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aoki is staying active underneath Rigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Aoki trying to control the position.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rigano defends well.
Rigano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
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#
Aoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Aoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but Aoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.#TD#
Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rigano is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is landing with some decent strikes but Rigano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Aoki maintains control.#SUB#
Aoki is working for a guillotine from mount but Rigano frees his head quite easily.
Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano gets back to half guard.#T1#
Aoki wants to take a breather but Rigano is having none of it.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Rigano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rigano is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Rigano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Rigano is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard.
Rigano is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rigano defends it well.
Rigano gets full guard.#T2#
Rigano can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rigano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rigano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Aoki 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. #SUB#
Aoki 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.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Aoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Aoki.
Rigano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aoki counters with a left to the body.
Aoki catches Rigano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rigano tries to work over Aoki's front leg with a kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Aoki gets the takedown into side control.
Aoki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aoki trying to control the position but Rigano is working away.
Aoki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Aoki 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 Rigano gets his way!
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Aoki tries to roll but Rigano sticks to his back.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rigano tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke.
Aoki can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Aoki fending off the submission attempt from Rigano. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rigano looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a rear naked choke here but Aoki reverses the position brilliantly into Rigano's guard!
Aoki Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Aoki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aoki 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki wins by unanimous decision!
Aoki Aoki very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition 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:
NSC 51: Le vs Kubota 2
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aoki.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Harris.
A cross from Aoki lands.#CL#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the ropes.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Aoki jumps into guard, dragging Harris to the mat.
#SUB2#
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Aoki wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Harris.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris pushes Aoki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
We've been informed that Aoki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anselmo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Aoki.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Harris throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Harris tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aoki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Anselmo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Harris misses
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL#
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki has Harris pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Harris to keep the fight standing.
Anselmo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Aoki.
Aoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Aoki is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Aoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Harris wants to clinch.#T2#
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aoki misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harris.#CL#
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the ropes.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Harris back against the ropes.
Harris pushes Aoki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Harris pushes Aoki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Harris missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Aoki jumps guard but Harris turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Harris has picked Aoki up - he's going for a ride! Harris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Harris is keen to just control but Aoki is 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.
Aoki tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.#T1#
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aoki defending well though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aoki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anselmo Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aoki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Harris blocks it well.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aoki manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Harris 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.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aoki's hands.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris slips a jab from Aoki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmo Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Anselmo Harris wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Anselmo Harris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Epicity misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epicity.
Aoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Epicity moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
Aoki lands with a right hand.
Aoki misses with a kick to the body
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
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.#T1#
Epicity looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Epicity is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Epicity is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Epicity is defending well.
Aoki stops Epicity from getting back to his feet.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Aoki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Epicity is now in Aoki's guard. A big mistake from Aoki there, giving up the dominant position!
Epicity wants to get up but he can't break Aoki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Aoki Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki tries to move into range but Epicity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Epicity throws a fast counter high kick but Aoki manages to duck under it in time.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epicity has time to react.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity moves out of range as Aoki throws a body kick.
Epicity on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Aoki slips under a jab.#T1#
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Aoki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epicity's half guard.
Aoki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki working over Epicity with some ground and pound. Epicity looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Epicity is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Aoki 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.
Aoki 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Aoki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Aoki.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki lands with a hook. Epicity tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.#T1##TD#
Aoki scores with a takedown into Epicity's guard.#ES2#
Epicity manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Epicity 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.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epicity takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Epicity moves out of range as Aoki throws a body kick.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.#T2#
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Epicity as he jumps to the side.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Epicity.
Aoki throws a body kick that misses.
Aoki throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Aoki Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws a lazy body kick
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Aoki Aoki.
Well Aoki 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki wins by unanimous decision!
Aoki Aoki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
NSC 37: Maximus vs Faiikiri
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Vettori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vettori has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aoki lands the left hand.
Vettori throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vettori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vettori moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away
and Aoki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vettori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Vettori lands a body shot.
Vettori tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Vettori takes the fight into the clinch.
Aoki working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Aoki Aoki has been cut.
Aoki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vettori misses with some punches.
Vettori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Aoki can't break the clinch.
Aoki wants to break free but Vettori has control.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Aoki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Aoki looking to score a takedown here. Vettori is defending well but Aoki drives through and ends up in Vettori's guard.#SUB2#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vettori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Vettori's legs - danger averted.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Vettori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vettori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. #REVB#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Vettori from controlling successfully.
Vettori is looking to stand up but Aoki won't let him. #T2#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Vettori from controlling successfully.
Vettori won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Vettori from controlling successfully.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vettori keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
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 Aoki Aoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aoki Aoki'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#
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Vettori finds it's target.#TD2#
Vettori scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vettori content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Vettori wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki has hold of Vettori's hands but Vettori slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vettori is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Vettori in his half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vettori pulls his head out easily.
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.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vettori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vettori passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Marvin Vettori has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Vettori is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vettori to get the leverage.
Vettori is stalling here. Aoki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vettori seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aoki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Aoki stands up.
Nice straight punches there by Aoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aoki.
Vettori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vettori tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki thuds a left hand into Vettori's body.
Aoki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki misses with a body kick.
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 Aoki Aoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aoki Aoki's cut.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vettori tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aoki defends well and Vettori ends up having to push Aoki into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Vettori. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Vettori drives through with a takedown into Aoki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vettori trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vettori preventing the sweep.
Vettori slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vettori postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori 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.
Vettori trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T1#
Vettori wants to stand but Aoki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vettori trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Vettori tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vettori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Vettori closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard.
Vettori wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T2#
Vettori stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Vettori trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vettori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vettori slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aoki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vettori taking a break here but Aoki is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vettori is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Vettori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aoki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Marvin Vettori!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Marvin Vettori!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Marvin Vettori!
Marvin Vettori wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Marvin Vettori 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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Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aoki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Aoki finds it's target.
Rocker moves out of range of the strikes.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Rocker defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki scores with a body shot.
Rocker defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
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!
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.#T1#
Rocker misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Rocker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Aoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Rocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rocker.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Rocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Rocker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoki throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Rocker.
Rocker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
A countering left hand to the body from Aoki misses.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Rocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocker stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ram Rocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Rocker.
Rocker wants to land a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Rocker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rocker defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki digs a good body shot into Rocker's ribs.
Rocker throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Rocker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
Rocker slips a straight right by Aoki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocker.
Aoki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Rocker scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Aoki looking to score a takedown here. Rocker is defending well but Aoki drives through and ends up in Rocker's guard.
Rocker wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocker has wrist control.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Rocker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Rocker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Rocker keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki postures up.
#T4#
Rocker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocker 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 Aoki.#SUB#
Rocker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
Aoki 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.
Aoki tries to buck Rocker off but Rocker is having none of it.
Aoki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aoki is trying to control but Rocker passes into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ram Rocker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Rocker finds it's target.
A shot to the body from Aoki misses
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Rocker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Aoki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocker pinned against the cage. Rocker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from Rocker.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocker lands an overhand right.
Jab from Aoki.
It looks like Rocker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker connects with a body shot.
Rocker moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
Rocker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Rocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Rocker throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Jab by Aoki.
Rocker lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Aoki Aoki has been cut.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker connects with an inside leg kick.
Rocker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Aoki finds it's target.
A left lands for Rocker.
Ram Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.#T2#
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rocker.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aoki checks a leg kick.
Rocker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Rocker lands a jab.
Rocker blocks a jab.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Rocker is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Rocker.
Rocker wants to clinch.
Rocker is looking to chop away at Aoki's legs.
Rocker throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocker.
Rocker throws a big counter combination but Aoki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rocker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocker.
Aoki swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Rocker slips under a jab from Aoki.#CL#
Rocker closes the distance and clinches.
Rocker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki fails to pull guard.
Ram Rocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Aoki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocker.
Rocker has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Rocker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rocker pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Rocker.
Aoki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocker prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Rocker won't allow it.
#T4#
Rocker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki prevents a body shot from Rocker.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Rocker.
Rocker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Rocker.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocker's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rocker fails to land.
Rocker swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Rocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Rocker.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Rocker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aoki throws a body punch but Rocker moves out of range.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ram Rocker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Aoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rocker throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Rocker throws a good cross that connects.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Rocker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki misses with a body punch
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocker throws an off balance right hand
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocker throws a front kick aimed at Aoki's knee but Aoki avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Rocker. #ROC#
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Rocker's ribs.
Rocker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Rocker is looking to score with low kicks.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki stuns Rocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Aoki throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocker. Rocker obviously looking to wear him down.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocker's head.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aoki walks into a jab.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocker finish him?
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocker blocks a jab.
Aoki connects with a crisp jab.
Aoki misses with a hook. Rocker ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki digs a good body shot into Rocker's ribs.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Rocker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rocker.
BOOM! Rocker lands a beautiful left hook that drops Aoki. Aoki tries to recover but Rocker is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Aoki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ram Rocker!
Ram Rocker 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.
In defeat, Aoki Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Johnsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnsson sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki prevents Johnsson from standing back up.
Johnsson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Aoki is working for a kimura but Johnsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Johnsson is pulling down on Aoki's head to control his posture.
Johnsson wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Johnsson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnsson managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki misses with a looping left.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Aoki lands a jab to Johnsson's midsection.
Aoki swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aoki lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand.
Johnsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnsson pinned against the cage. Johnsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Johnsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Johnsson lands a body shot.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aoki lands a head shot.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Johnsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.#TD#
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Johnsson's guard.
Johnsson is controlling Aoki's posture.
Johnsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Johnsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnsson throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Johnsson only half commits.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Johnsson slips the punch.
Aoki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Johnsson thumps Aoki with a low kick.
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 Aoki Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.
A cross from Aoki lands.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Aoki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
A jab from Aoki misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aokis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson walks into a left hand.
Johnsson is looking to clinch.
Johnsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.#T1#
Johnsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Johnsson's belly button to the back.
Aoki slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Johnsson clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Aoki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnsson.#CL2#
Johnsson has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Johnsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Aoki drops back down to his feet.
Johnsson leaning against his opponent.
Johnsson blocking some punches.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aoki jumps guard but Johnsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #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!#BC2#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnsson moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Aoki backing away here, and Johnsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
#T3#
Johnsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Johnsson misses its intended target.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
Nice body kick there by Johnsson.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Aoki throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnsson. That snapped Aoki's head back.
Aoki throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Johnsson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnsson throws a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Johnsson moves forwards but Aoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Johnsson only half commits.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki staying out of range there.
Johnsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aoki is out of range and Johnsson settles back down.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Johnsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnsson slips a jab from Aoki.
A swing and a miss from Johnsson.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aoki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnsson in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Johnsson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Aoki lands a jab to the head.
Johnsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aoki misses with a hook to the body
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Johnsson throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Johnsson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Johnsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
Johnsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aoki to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnsson scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aoki misses with a hook to the body
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Aoki moves away from the strike by Johnsson.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnsson connects with a body shot.
Johnsson takes one to the chin there.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Aoki misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aoki dives in and grabs Johnsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnsson pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Aoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Johnsson avoids it well and moves away.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Johnsson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Johnsson finds it's way through Aoki's defenses.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aoki is out of range. #TD#
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnsson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4##SUB#
Aoki swings around for an armbar but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aoki's guard.#SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Johnsson stands up and waves to Aoki to follow him.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Aoki down.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
Well Johnsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GC 284
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.#TD2#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz is in close to Aoki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Aoki has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Aoki has his hands clasped together but Diaz extends and breaks Aoki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamerun Diaz!
A very excited looking Kamerun Diaz 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.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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Event:
GC 256
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aoki 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.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Lancaster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lancaster to keep the fight standing.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
#T1#
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Aoki pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lancaster stacks Aoki 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 Lancaster !
Aoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lancaster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lancaster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aoki can't escape the position.
#T2#
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Lancaster is having none of it.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lancaster prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.#T3#
Aoki wants to control but Lancaster is having none of it.
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Lancaster controlling the pace for now.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Aoki 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.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.#SUB#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lancaster manages to pass to mount!
Aoki 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.
Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Aoki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .#T1#
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Aoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lancaster sprawls and moves away.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Aoki.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Lancaster moves out of range as Aoki strikes.#T2#
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Aoki knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster punishes Aoki's body with a nice straight punch.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aoki with a jab.
Lancaster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Aoki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Aoki.#T3#
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Lancaster .
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster .#T4#
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster with a jab.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
A jab from Aoki misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Lancaster wants to counter with a clinch but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aoki takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.#T1#
Lancaster lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster 's belly button to the back.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lancaster walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki misses with a looping right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aoki.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.#T3#
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Lancaster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aoki.
Lancaster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aoki.
Aoki slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Aoki throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Aoki finds it's target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Cedric Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Lancaster tries a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Lancaster scores with a jab. Aoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Aoki tests Lancaster 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster works over Aoki's head and body with a nice combination.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cedric Lancaster .
Well Lancaster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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Event:
KOFC 123 - The Big Finale
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balayan.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balayan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aoki blocks a low kick nicely.
Aoki throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Balayan.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balayan.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aoki catches Balayan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Balayan jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Balayan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aoki to score with a decent uppercut.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Balayan lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Balayan wants to counter with a clinch but Aoki pushes him away.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Balayan did well to prevent Aoki getting side control.#ES2#
Balayan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aoki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Balayan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balayan has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Balayan tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balayan lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Balayan.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki pushes Balayan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balayan working aggressively here.
Balayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balayan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan lands a body punch.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of Balayan's head. #T2#
Balayan throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but Balayan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balayan.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Balayan controls the action.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Balayan won't allow it.
Balayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Balayan lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Aoki drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balayan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balayan 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. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balayan defends well.#T3##SUB#
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Balayan to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aoki is looking to control Balayan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balayan controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Balayan is very close to passing his half guard.
Balayan wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balayan in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Balayan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Balayan.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balayan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Balayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Balayan feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balayan moves away.
Balayan lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
Aoki misses with a hook. Balayan ducked under it nicely.
Balayan misses with a hook.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balayan! But no joy.
Balayan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Aoki misses. #T1#
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Balayan tries a quick counter leg kick but Aoki is wise to it.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.
Aoki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balayan just misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balayan sprawls well. Balayan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Balayan throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.
Balayan throws a leg kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Balayan saw that one coming.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balayan as he jumps to the side.
Balayan cracks Aoki with a good jab.
Balayan slips a straight right by Aoki.
Balayan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Balayan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balayan staying out of range there.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balayan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
Balayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balayan digs a good hook to Aoki's body.
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aoki takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Balayan misses its intended target.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balayan sprawls and moves away.
Aoki misses with a hook. Balayan ducked under it nicely.
Aoki fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balayan lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Balayan thuds his right hand into Aoki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garegin Balayan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balayan connects with the punch.
Aoki takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan flicks out a counter leg kick but Aoki steps away.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balayan counters with a body kick.
Balayan tries a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balayan sprawls and moves away.
Balayan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
Balayan scores with a hook.
Balayan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki slips a straight right by Balayan.
Balayan ducks right into an uppercut from Aoki.
Aoki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Balayan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garegin Balayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Balayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki thuds a left hand into Balayan's body.
Aoki stuns Balayan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki lands a body shot.
Aoki throws a hook but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Balayan throws a leg kick but Aoki checks it.
A cross from Balayan lands.
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balayan looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki tries to move into range but Balayan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Aoki as he connects with a hook.
Balayan lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Balayan.
Balayan wants to slow Aoki down by chopping away at his legs.
Balayan staying out of range there.
Balayan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Balayan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balayan scrambles back to his feet.
Balayan scores with a kick to the body.
Balayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Balayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki sets himself, and Balayan steps forward looking for the clinch! Aoki avoids it this time.
Balayan throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Balayan jabs at Aoki's body.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Aoki takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan needs to keep his hands up - Aoki had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Balayan lands with a right hand.
Balayan throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki 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.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Balayan moves away and avoids it.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Balayan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balayan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balayan misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Aoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aoki.
Balayan misses the shot to the body.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balayan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Balayan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Balayan is working Aoki over against the cage.
Balayan cracks Aoki with a nice body shot.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balayan walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balayan's head.
Aoki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Balayan tries a head kick but it misses.
Balayan lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Balayan.
Aoki jabs at Balayan's body.
Aoki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Balayan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Balayan.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aoki takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Balayan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aoki is out of range and Balayan settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Balayan.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balayan! But no joy.
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Balayan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balayan jabs at Aoki's body.
Aoki misses with a body punch
and Balayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan thumps Aoki with a low kick.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
#T4#
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balayan.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Balayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balayan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aoki on the side of the head.
Aoki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Balayan scores with a spinning back kick!
Aoki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Balayan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balayan scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balayan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aoki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balayan thows a body kick. Aoki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balayan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
A victorious Garegin Balayan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Aoki Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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KOFC 119 - Andreev vs Song
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Spinks.
Aoki misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Spinks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Spinks.
Spinks throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Spinks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Spinks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aoki is trying to defend but Spinks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aoki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Spinks manages to move to mount!
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spinks working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Spinks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki holds on, trying desperately to control.
Spinks with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Aoki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Aoki 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.
Aoki is staying active underneath Spinks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki trying to control here.
Spinks trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Spinks working the head and body with strikes.
Spinks scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spinks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aoki's head.
Aoki trying to control here.
#SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki controlling the position well.
Spinks is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Spinks from advancing position.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spinks stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.#SUB#
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spinks defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spinks lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Spinks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Aoki swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Spinks counter with a right hand.
Aoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aoki throws a body punch but Spinks moves out of range.
Aoki lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Spinks moves into the clinch.
Spinks trying to land knees to the body.
Spinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Aoki as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Aoki works on Spinks's body with a couple of short punches.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki digs a right hand underneath Spinks's ribcage. Spinks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Spinks on the inside. #T1#
Spinks misses with an elbow over the top.
Aoki scores with a shoulder strike.
Spinks misses with a knee strike.
Spinks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Spinks prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spinks's elbow.
Aoki tries to work over Spinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spinks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spinks misses with a knee strike.
Spinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Spinks tries to pull guard but Aoki holds him up against the cage and eventually Spinks drops back down to his feet.
Spinks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spinks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spinks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spinks backwards. #T2#
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Aoki Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aoki lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Spinks controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Spinks fails to land.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Aoki tries a body shot but Spinks blocks it.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki scores with a hook to the body.
Spinks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aoki pushes Spinks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki avoiding damage as Spinks throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Spinks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spinks.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Spinks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki avoiding damage as Spinks throws knees to the body.
Spinks avoiding damage.
Spinks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks wants to take the fight to the mat but Aoki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spinks looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spinks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Spinks avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the cage.
Aoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good body shot from Aoki.
Spinks works on Aoki's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Spinks prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spinks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki tries to work over Spinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spinks trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aoki pushes Spinks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spinks tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Spinks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Spinks backwards.
Aoki avoiding damage as Spinks throws knees to the body.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Spinks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Aoki.
Aoki lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 Aoki Aoki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Spinks's belly button to the back.
Spinks scores with a nice body kick.
Aoki scores with a hook.
Spinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki lunges at Spinks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spinks's hand.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Spinks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aoki will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki clobbers Spinks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Spinks's head but Spinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.
Aoki blocks a leg kick.
Spinks takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Aoki Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spinks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spinks misses with the body kick
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spinks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Spinks's head.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spinks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki jabs Spinks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Spinks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Good work by Aoki as he checks the leg kick.
Spinks throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Spinks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aoki swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Nice straight punches there by Aoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aoki.
Spinks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aoki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spinks somewhat.#T3#
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aoki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aoki throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Spinks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Spinks throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Spinks throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spinks can do to turn this around?#T4#
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Spinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki with a hook.
Aoki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Spinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki lands a slapping body shot.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Aoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spinks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aoki slips under a jab from Spinks.
Spinks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki thuds a left hand into Spinks's body.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Spinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KOFC 116 - Fett vs Andreev
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Aoki. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Song misses with a head kick.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Aoki. That snapped Song's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut.
Aoki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Song looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Song sprawls and moves away.
Song connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song scores with a jab to the jaw.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Song defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Song! But no joy.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Song misses with a body shot
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Song sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Song misses with a straight right.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Song swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Song throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Song fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Song scores with a kick to the midsection.
Song is looking to chop away at Aoki's legs. #T2#
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Song.
Aoki tries to move into range but Song moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Song moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Song throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Song blocks a jab.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Song looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Song counters with a left to the body.
Song lands with a nice body kick.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Song.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki checks a low kick from Song.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Aoki walks into a jab.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Song fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Song.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Aoki takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Song closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Song misses with a hook
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Song scores with a jab to the head.
Song slips under a jab from Aoki.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Song but Song pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Song misses.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Aoki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Song connects with a solid leg kick.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Song missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song fails to land with a series of punches.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Song is quick to defend against it.
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Song takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Song tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Song scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Song misses with a looping left.
A big left from Song misses. #TD#
Aoki dives in and scores a takedown into Song's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Song.
Song slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Song throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Song throws a wild body kick that Aoki sees coming a mile off.
Song fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Song lands the left hand.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Song fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Song scores with a jab to the head.
Song takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Song.
Aoki lands a nice shot that snaps Song's head back.
#CUT#
That has opened up Min-Sik Song's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Aoki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Song scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Song swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Song lands but Aoki takes it in his stride.
Song slips a straight right by Aoki.
Aoki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Song. Beautiful body shot.
Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Song walks into a straight right hand from Aoki.
Nice body kick from Song.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Song swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Song misses with a straight left.
Aoki lands the left hand.
Min-Sik Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Song sprawls and moves away.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Song connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Song throws a quick inside leg kick.
Song misses with a low kick.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Song is quick to defend against it.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Song swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Song doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
The cut above Min-Sik Song's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Song manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Song staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Aoki finds it's target.
Song tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Song. That's going to slow Aoki down.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aoki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aoki misses with a looping left.#T3#
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Song throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Song lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Song avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Song.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aoki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aoki digs a good hook to Song's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Song.
Song connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.#T4#
Song keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Song lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Song sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Song.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Song throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aoki misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Song.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Song.
Song throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aoki.
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Song scores with a kick to the body.
Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Song jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Song enables Aoki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Song manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Song bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Song from controlling successfully. #T1#
Song might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Aoki working for a triangle but Song defends it easily.
#SUB#
Song got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Song has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Song wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Song must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aoki working for a triangle but Song defends it easily.
Song controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Song from controlling successfully.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Song advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Song's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Song's back!
Song is trying to break free.
Aoki connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Song to escape the position.
Song trying to control the action but Aoki just sinks the hooks in.
Song wants to escape the position.
Song looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Song's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Song keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Song defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Can Song hold on?! Aoki is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Aoki 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, Song has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Song's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Song 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Min-Sik Song took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Aoki Aoki had this to say: 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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Event:
KOFC 113 - Hallick vs Mountain
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki lands with a straight right. Fett didn't see that one coming.
Fett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aoki if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been informed that Fett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fett.
Aoki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aoki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fett momentarily.
Nice body kick from Fett.
Fett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fett tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Aoki Aoki has been cut.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fett quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Fett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Aoki working Fett over with strikes.
Fett is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Fett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage. #SUB#
Aoki 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.
Aoki looks to land a strike but Fett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fett has control of Aoki's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fett! #REVB#
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fett defends well.#SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Fett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fett defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Aoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fett avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Fett misses with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fett's guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Fett blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aoki is looking to stand up but Fett won't let him.
Fett pulls Aoki in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fett throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Settakian Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett lands with a nice body kick.
Fett connects with a single shot there.
Aoki takes one on the button.#T2#
Fett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Fett.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Fett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fett catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.#T3#
Aoki moves away from the strike by Fett.
Aoki misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Fett counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aoki! Fett lets Aoki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Fett throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Fett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Fett slams his shin into Aoki's torso.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Fett misses the jab.
Fett scores with a hook.#T4#
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Fett.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fett swivels and escapes.
Fett throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Fett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Fett lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fett misses with a hook.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Fett. Beautiful body shot.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Fett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aoki really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aoki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Settakian Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aoki Aoki'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.
#R3#
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Fett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aoki. That did some damage!
Aoki misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Fett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Fett.#T1#
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki walks into a left hand.
Aoki walks into a left hand.
Fett throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fett still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fett has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki wants to control but Fett passes into side.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Aoki trying his best to control but Fett has mounted him.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Fett has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Fett looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Fett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fett is working away from the top position though.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Aoki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fett has passed into half guard!
#T4##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Settakian Fett really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Aoki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Fett throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Fett.
Aoki fails to land the takedown.
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Fett avoids it well and moves away.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Fett catches Aoki right on the button with a cross.
Fett throws an overhand right that drops Aoki like a sack of potatoes! Fett dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Settakian Fett!
Settakian Fett is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Settakian Fett took to the microphone: 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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Event:
KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Sarducci moves away and avoids it.
Sarducci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Sarducci manages to avoid it.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarducci throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Guido Sarducci has been cut.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarducci.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sarducci sprawls well. Sarducci wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Sarducci has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sarducci avoids the body shot from Aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarducci lands a body shot.
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarducci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.#T1#
Sarducci misses with a straight left.
Sarducci with a jab.
Sarducci paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sarducci connects with the punch.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sarducci lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Guido Sarducci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarducci fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Sarducci ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Sarducci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sarducci swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Sarducci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Aoki.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Sarducci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarducci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Sarducci on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarducci lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aoki defending well as Sarducci loads up on a big left hand.
Sarducci ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Sarducci tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarducci was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Sarducci throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sarducci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sarducci throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Sarducci slips the punch.#T3#
Sarducci staying out of range there.
Sarducci throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki slips under a jab from Sarducci.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Sarducci is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aoki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sarducci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guido Sarducci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sarducci moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarducci.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarducci is just out of range.
Sarducci is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Sarducci.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Sarducci counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarducci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
A jab lands there for Aoki.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
Aoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarducci's head backwards.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Aoki.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aoki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sarducci stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Sarducci.
Nice straight punches there by Sarducci. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarducci.
Aoki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarducci to score with a decent uppercut.
Aoki misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarducci moves away.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarducci throws out the jab.
Aoki moves forwards but Sarducci connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Sarducci.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Sarducci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki walks into a left hand.
Sarducci lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Aoki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sarducci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aoki is in Sarducci's guard.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarducci is retaining full guard.
Sarducci is controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki distracts Sarducci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sarducci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Sarducci blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarducci is adopting a defensive guard.
Aoki scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Sarducci looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarducci, not yet.
Aoki is working Sarducci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Sarducci is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sarducci manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Sarducci's guard. #SU#
Aoki gets to his feet - Sarducci follows without any prompting.
Sarducci swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarducci thinking.
Nice uppercut lands for Sarducci. That snapped Aoki's head back.
Sarducci looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarducci. #T2#
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sarducci circles away quickly and effectively.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarducci was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarducci lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarducci with a jab.
Aoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarducci misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci misses with the combination.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Sarducci counters with a nice body shot.
Sarducci throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut.
Guido Sarducci seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Sarducci takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Sarducci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aoki moves out of range as Sarducci strikes.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Sarducci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarducci slips a straight right by Aoki.
Sarducci throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Sarducci slips a straight right by Aoki.
Aoki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarducci moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarducci misses with a hook.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Sarducci swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Aoki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki slips a straight right by Sarducci.
Sarducci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki throws a hook but Sarducci avoids it easily.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Sarducci.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
Sarducci throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Sarducci.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarducci misses the target.
Sarducci misses with a straight right.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Sarducci uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Sarducci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sarducci misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Sarducci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki swings for the body but Sarducci moves out of range.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sarducci swings widly with a right hand
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Sarducci's shoulder, as Sarducci tries to avoid the shot.
Sarducci slips a straight right by Aoki.
Sarducci jabs at Aoki's body.
Sarducci defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Sarducci throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aoki connects with a right hand. Sarducci shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarducci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aoki connects with the punch.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Sarducci sprawls well.
Sarducci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Sarducci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sarducci slips a straight right by Aoki.#CL2#
Sarducci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Aoki manages to pull guard.
Aoki looking to control.
Sarducci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Sarducci from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sarducci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sarducci has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarducci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarducci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Aoki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sarducci should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aoki has tightened it up now! Sarducci 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 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki retains his welterweight title!
Aoki Aoki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CAGED UP Clothings 50$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Aoki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andreev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aoki defends well and Andreev ends up having to push Aoki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andreev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andreev blocks a jab.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aoki lands a nice shot that snaps Andreev's head back.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Andreev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andreev 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.
Aoki throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreev.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Andreev digs a good hook to Aoki's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
#T1#
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Andreev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andreev slips under a jab from Aoki.
Andreev cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Aoki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Andreev.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Aoki misses with a hook
#TD#
and Andreev counters with a shoot takedown. Aoki fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Andreev stands up over Aoki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Andreev pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Aoki has his feet on Andreev's thighs here. He's pushed Andreev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Andreev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki is the new welterweight champion!
Aoki Aoki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
KOFC 102 - Karelin vs Mountain
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Fett misses with a hook
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett throws a lazy uppercut
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Fett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Aoki Aoki has been cut.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Fett.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aoki lands with a cross.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Fett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aoki doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Fett manages to avoid it.#T1#
Good exchange - Aoki coming out on top.
Aoki slips under a jab from Fett.
Nice body kick from Fett.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Fett.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.
Fett misses with a looping left.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fett.
Fett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
Fett throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki fails with the takedown
and Fett counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fett throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fett. Aoki shrugs it off though.
Fett delivers a nice body kick.
Aoki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Fett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fett avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Fett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Fett throws a leg kick
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aoki defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki.
Fett swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Fett punishes Aoki's body with a nice straight punch.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
As Aoki backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Aoki manages to avoid it all.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett misses with a hook to the body
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Fett thinks about the counter body kick.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Fett.
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Settakian Fett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aoki Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki scores with a jab.
Fett looks to land a body kick but Aoki moved away.#TD#
Aoki drives through with a takedown into Fett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Fett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Fett controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Fett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fett looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Aoki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#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.
Fett keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Fett has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki is in close to Fett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aoki 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.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki distracts Fett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Fett looking for subs off his back but Aoki has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Fett is defending well.
#SUB#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fett manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Fett's legs - danger averted.
Aoki postures up.
Aoki advances position into side control!
Aoki is working Fett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aoki connects with a decent elbow.
Fett takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fett tries to improve position but can't.
Fett taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Fett is rocked!#T4##SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aoki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fett 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.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
Fett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki raining down shots from the mount!
Fett is still in real trouble! Can Aoki finish him?
Fett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Aoki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Aoki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Aoki drops Fett with a straight right hand, right on the button! Aoki follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoki Aoki!
After the big win, Aoki Aoki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
KOFC 94 - Andreev vs Aoki
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Andreev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Andreev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Aoki working for a triangle but Andreev defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aoki has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andreev postures up.
#SUB2#
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Andreev to get to half guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Aoki's temple. #T1#
Aoki trying to control but Andreev postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev working Aoki over with strikes.
Andreev is nestled in close to Aoki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andreev manages to pass to mount!
Andreev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aoki looks a forlorn figure.
Andreev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aoki's face.
#ROC#
Aoki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Aoki Aoki has been cut.
Aoki tries to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Andreev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aoki is still in real trouble! Can Andreev finish him?#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aoki out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Andreev goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Alexey Andreev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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Event:
KOFC 89 - Forclit / Leonidas 2
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duff tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
Aoki tries to counter by clinching up but Duff breaks away and moves out of range.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.#CL#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Duff against the cage.
#BC2#
Duff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duff misses with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a nice body shot.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Duff's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Duff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Duff throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tried to counter with a leg kick but Duff avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duff.
Duff checks a leg kick.
Duff throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Duff takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duff.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Duff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duff just misses with a punch to the body.
Duff tries a low kick but Aoki avoids it.#CL#
Aoki clinches.
Duff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Duff controls the action.
Duff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Aoki pushes Duff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Duff breaks the clinch.
Duff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Duff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Duff scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.
Aoki misses with a low kick as Duff jumps back.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Aoki lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Duff's shoulder, as Duff tries to avoid the shot.
Duff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Aoki misses with a low kick as Duff jumps back.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Duff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duff can pounce on him.
Duff 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.
Aoki misses with a low kick as Duff jumps back.
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Duff blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Duff misses.
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duff doesn't seem bothered though.
Duff just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Duff as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duff! But no joy.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duff blocks a jab.#T4#
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Aoki scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Duff both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Aoki instigates a clinch.
Aoki scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Duff manages to break the clinch.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Duff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duff looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki tries to counter by clinching up but Duff breaks away and moves out of range.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Aoki takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Duff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duff takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Aoki misses.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Duff's ribs.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Duff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki is looking to wear down Duff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duff throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duff. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki throws a body punch but Duff moves out of range.
Duff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duff throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A lazy left from Duff finds it's target.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Duff. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
Duff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duff takes one to the chin there.
Duff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#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!
Duff throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Duff misses with a body shot.
Aoki scores with a body shot.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Duff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
Duff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Duff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duff misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duff at a distance.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Aoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duff is out of range.
Aoki swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Duff avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Duff throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Duff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aoki lands a right hook to the body.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aoki blocks it well.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duff has time to react.#T4#
Duff 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!
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Aoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duff can do to turn this around?
Duff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duff misses with a body shot.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duff has time to react.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Duff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Duff's ribs.
Duff avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a shot to the body
and Duff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Aoki.
Aoki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duff connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aoki takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Duff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki connects with a body shot.
Duff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duff slips under a jab from Aoki.
Duff lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Duff's ribs.
Aoki works the jab nicely.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Duff ducks down to avoid it.
Duff throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Duff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Duff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Duff as he checks the leg kick.
Duff checks a leg kick.
Aoki Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Duff loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Aoki connects with a leg kick. Duff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Aoki takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Duff throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Aoki misses the jab.
Duff throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Duff.
A frustrated look appears on Duff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duff is trying to break the clinch but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Duff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Aoki takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Duff takes one on the button.
Aoki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duff momentarily.
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Duff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Duff counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Duff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Duff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aoki 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Aoki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aoki Aoki made sure he mentioned XFighter Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Gladiators 43 Jawbreak v Aoki
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Jawbreak shoots in but no luck this time.
Jawbreak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jawbreak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jawbreak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aoki sprawls well. Aoki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jawbreak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Jawbreak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jawbreak shoots in looking for a takedown but Aoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jawbreak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aoki leaves Jawbreak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Jawbreak's guard.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Jawbreak looking for subs off his back but Aoki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jawbreak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aoki scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Jawbreak looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Jawbreak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Jawbreak is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Jawbreak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aoki drops an elbow to the side of Jawbreak's head.
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.
Jawbreak won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Jawbreak is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Jawbreak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oh Jawbreak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jawbreak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aoki working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Jawbreak defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Jawbreak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jawbreak quite badly. Jawbreak pulls Aoki in close trying to recover. Aoki postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jawbreak on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jawbreak doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoki Aoki!
In his post fight interview, Aoki Aoki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Dick Jawbreak had this to say: 'This is just a setback for me. I'm disappointed but you'll soon see me back at the top!'.
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Event:
Gladiators 38 Jawbreak v Kolov
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Firpo.
Firpo has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Aoki wants to take the fight to the mat but Firpo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Firpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Firpo sprawls well. Firpo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Firpo misses with a straight left.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Firpo sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aoki can pounce on him.
Firpo scores with a nice right hand.
Firpo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Firpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Firpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Firpo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Firpo feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down.
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Firpo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Firpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Aoki takes one on the button.#CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Firpo breaks from the clinch.
Firpo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firpo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Firpo misses the target.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Firpo avoids it well and moves away.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firpo.
Aoki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aoki slips a straight right by Firpo.
Firpo stuffs the takedown.
Firpo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aoki slips a jab from Firpo.
Aoki is looking to counter the offense by Firpo and move into the clinch.
Firpo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice sprawl there from Firpo as Aoki shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Firpo! But no joy.
Firpo throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Firpo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki shoots for a takedown but Firpo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firpo slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Aoki staying out of range there.
Firpo throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Firpo scores with a leg kick.
Firpo missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Firpo misses with a double jab.
Firpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Firpo throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Firpo keeps moving. #SUB#
Firpo is trying to push Aoki off with his feet but Aoki grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Firpo's ankles and Firpo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Gladiators 31 Aoki v King
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
King misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
King stuffs the takedown.
Golden King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
Aoki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Aoki 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! King is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki 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:
Gladiators 27 Kingi v Jacks
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Takagi misses.
Aoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takagi misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takagi sprawls and moves away.
Aoki goes for a double leg but Takagi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takagi continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Takagi misses.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Takagi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aoki slips a jab from Takagi.
Takagi jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takagi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Takagi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Takagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takagi lands with a good body shot.
Aoki throws the left hand but Takagi avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Takagi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takagi misses with a wild combination.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Takagi moves away and avoids it.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Takagi misses.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takagi scores with a body shot.
Takagi misses with a double jab.
#T2##TD#
Takagi tries to sprawl but Aoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki wants to control but Takagi is keeping him busy.
Takagi is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Aoki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Takagi is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Takagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takagi wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Takagi is having none of it.
Takagi won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Takagi trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Aoki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takagi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takagi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Takagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takagi has Aoki in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eigi Takagi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Aoki feints and as Takagi raises his hands in defense, Aoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takagi is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki trying to control but Takagi is working from the bottom.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Takagi controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takagi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard. #REVB#
Takagi wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T1#
Takagi scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takagi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Takagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Takagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Aoki wants to control but Takagi postures up.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki is looking to advance position but Takagi won't allow it.
Takagi manages to get to full guard.
Takagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Aoki trying to move into half guard but instead Takagi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Takagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aoki is trying to keep Takagi in close.
Takagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Takagi defends easily.
Takagi lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki 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.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Takagi pushes his legs off easily.
Takagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aoki looking for subs off his back but Takagi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Takagi slips a nice elbow through Aoki's hands, connecting with Aoki's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eigi Takagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Takagi lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takagi misses with a few strikes there.
Takagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takagi wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Aoki does no damage. #TD#
Aoki dives in and scores a takedown into Takagi's guard.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takagi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Takagi from controlling successfully.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takagi is one step ahead there.
Takagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takagi wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takagi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Takagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eigi Takagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takagi controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Takagi keeps moving.
Takagi working a defensive guard here.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Takagi keeps moving.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Takagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Takagi is pulling down on Aoki's head. It's preventing any offense from Aoki, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Takagi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takagi.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takagi pinned against the cage. Takagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Takagi.
A big left from Takagi misses. #T4#
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Takagi.
Aoki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aoki fails to pull guard.
Aoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki tries to pull guard but Takagi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Takagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takagi as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eigi Takagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takagi 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eigi Takagi!
An out of breath Eigi Takagi 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:
Gladiators 21 Bravo vs Snot
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Aoki throws a hook but Carnevore blocks it.
Ilir Carnevore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carnevore loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Carnevore against the cage.
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Aoki has Carnevore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aoki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carnevore tumbling to the mat - Aoki dives into Carnevore's guard.
Carnevore keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Carnevore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki stands and throws Carnevore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carnevore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carnevore tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Aoki working away.
Aoki trying to control the action but Carnevore is working from the bottom.
Carnevore is trying to buck Aoki off.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carnevore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aoki trying to control the position but Carnevore is working away. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Carnevore is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carnevore is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Aoki swings around for an armbar but Carnevore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aoki's guard.#SUB#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carnevore trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Carnevore controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Aoki pushes a forearm under Carnevore's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Carnevore is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aoki Aoki!
Our winner, Aoki Aoki, 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:
Gladiators FN Pepper vs Aoki
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pepper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Pepper counters with a right hand to the body.
Pepper scores with a jab to the body.
Pepper looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pepper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Aoki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Pepper is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pepper is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Aoki seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pepper is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aoki Aoki!
A victorious Aoki Aoki 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:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between William Dewey and Aoki Aoki. Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; William Dewey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aoki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Dewey keeps it at a distance.
Dewey has managed to clinch.
Dewey is looking for a takedown.
Dewey can't get the takedown.
Dewey stops a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Dewey is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Dewey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki tries to score a body lock takedown but Dewey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dewey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aoki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dewey (0) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dewey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Dewey won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Dewey's coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki stalling away here and it's allowed Dewey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dewey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dewey keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dewey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Dewey's legs - danger averted.
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dewey dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dewey (2) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dewey defends it easily.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Dewey pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki is trying to hold Dewey in close to prevent damage but Dewey has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewey passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (5) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki tries to hold on but Dewey postures up.
Aoki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dewey is staying active.
Aoki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dewey controlling the pace for now.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Dewey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewey trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dewey wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Dewey controlling the position easily from mount.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dewey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki regains half guard.
Dewey is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Dewey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dewey trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki is staying active underneath Dewey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Dewey has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dewey wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is pressing down on Dewey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Dewey looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dewey defends it easily.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dewey forces his way into half guard.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Dewey from controlling successfully.
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dewey uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (8) vs (2) Aoki
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki manages to get back to half guard.
Dewey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aoki wants to control the action here but instead Dewey manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (11) vs (2) Aoki
Dewey controlling from the full mount.
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dewey goes for an armbar but Aoki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aoki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dewey (11) vs (4) Aoki
Dewey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aoki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (11) vs (7) Aoki
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position but Dewey is working away.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Dewey is defending well.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki trying to control the position but Dewey is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dewey stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dewey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dewey looks to move to half guard but instead Aoki has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dewey (11) vs (9) Aoki
Dewey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dewey is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki goes for an armbar but Dewey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dewey. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dewey (13) vs (9) Aoki
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Dewey from controlling successfully.
Dewey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Dewey defends easily.
Aoki is looking to sweep but instead, Dewey has passed into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dewey pulls his head out easily.
Aoki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dewey escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dewey! Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (16) vs (9) Aoki
Dewey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aoki prevents Dewey from improving position.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dewey working away.
Dewey staying calm.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dewey is working for a submission of some sort.
Dewey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Dewey is controlling well.
Dewey is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dewey to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey takes the fight on points by 16 to 9. |
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 6
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Aoki stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Aoki does no damage. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Godrigueze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Godrigueze working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godrigueze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Godrigueze has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~KT-MMA~. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Aoki working for a triangle but Godrigueze defends it easily.
Aoki tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Godrigueze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Godrigueze scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Godrigueze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Godrigueze has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Godrigueze has moved into half guard.
Godrigueze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Godrigueze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aoki tries to roll over but Godrigueze keeps him under control.
Godrigueze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aoki is staying active underneath Godrigueze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Godrigueze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Godrigueze lands with a punch from half guard.
Aoki tries to roll over but Godrigueze keeps him under control.
Aoki trying to control here.
Aoki's coaches at BAD GUY INC 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.#T2##SUB#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Godrigueze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Godrigueze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Godrigueze wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Godrigueze lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Godrigueze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Godrigueze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Godrigueze connects with a nice short shot to Aoki's temple.
Godrigueze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aoki is looking to control Godrigueze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Godrigueze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Godrigueze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Godrigueze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Aoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godrigueze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Godrigueze lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Aoki quite badly. Aoki pulls Godrigueze in close trying to recover. Godrigueze postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Aoki on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Aoki doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reyn Godrigueze!
Reyn Godrigueze is the new lightweight champion!
Reyn Godrigueze 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:
MMA Gladiator 3
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Aoki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aoki scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but McGregor is defending well. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but McGregor is defending well.
McGregor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
McGregor wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Aoki seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! McGregor is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Aoki Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Konor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'This bitch beat me fair and square but ima take it like a man and hit the gym harder and come back stronger. Thank you to all my fans who came out and supported me you will see a better me next fight.'.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 2
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Long saw that one coming.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Long counters with a straight right hand.
Long fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Long uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Long tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Long is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Long wants to clinch but Aoki slips to the side#TD2#
and Aoki counters with a single leg into guard. Long didn't expect that.
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.
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Aoki stands up and waves to Long to follow him.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Long displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab. #TD2#
Long gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki passes Long's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Aoki is pressing down on Long's thigh, looking to free his foot. Long is holding on for now.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Long doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Long defends the submission attempt.
Aoki slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.#SUB2#
Aoki 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. Long tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Aoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aoki Aoki!
A very excited looking Aoki Aoki 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:
Friday Night Fights
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Flynn saw that one coming.
Flynn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Flynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Flynn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flynn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Flynn moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Flynn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Flynn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flynn tries to pull guard but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flynn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Flynn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aoki walks away with a smile on his face. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a hook but Flynn avoids it easily.
And Flynn tries to counter it with a takedown but Aoki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Aoki sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flynn looks for a takedown but Aoki sprawls well.#T1#
Flynn fails to land the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Flynn.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Aoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aoki wants it to stay on the feet.
Flynn dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flynn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flynn shoots in and drives through. Aoki sprawls well.
Flynn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flynn tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn throws a counter combo.#CL#
Aoki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Flynn wants a takedown.
Flynn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aoki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flynn throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
As Flynn tries to get set, Aoki tries to push him back and clinch up but Flynn manages to avoid the attempt.
Flynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flynn blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flynn tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flynn to the ground. Flynn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aoki.
Aoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Flynn uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Flynn moves into the clinch.#TD#
Aoki jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aoki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Flynn is defending well. Aoki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Flynn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Aoki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aoki Aoki!
An out of breath Aoki Aoki 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:
PLMMA 33 - "Pacio Tribute"
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Takayanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki throws a low kick but Takayanagi avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Takayanagi misses.#CL#
Aoki rushes Takayanagi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takayanagi. #TD#
Aoki manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Takayanagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takayanagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Takayanagi wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Takayanagi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Takayanagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Takayanagi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki pulls Takayanagi in close to prevent any damage.
Takayanagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aoki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Takayanagi misses.
We've been hearing reports that Aoki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Aoki clinches. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Aoki to work.
Aoki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takayanagi up against the cage.
Takayanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takayanagi leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takayanagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Aoki misses with an elbow strike.
Takayanagi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aoki's efforts to push away.
Takayanagi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takayanagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takayanagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Takayanagi wants to stall.
Takayanagi pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takayanagi has Aoki pressed against the cage, preventing Aoki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takayanagi tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Takayanagi improves position.
Takayanagi is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Takayanagi into the cage.
Aoki is pushing Takayanagi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takayanagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takayanagi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takayanagi tries to stall but Aoki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aoki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takayanagi's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takayanagi obliges.
Takayanagi tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takayanagi is looking to control Aoki's arms but Aoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takayanagi has his back to the cage.
Takayanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Aoki wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takayanagi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Takayanagi.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi stalling in the clinch.
Takayanagi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takayanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takayanagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki is stalling here.
Aoki is struggling to control the position.
Takayanagi looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi misses with a body punch.
Takayanagi missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Takayanagi manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Takayanagi.
Aoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takayanagi's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takayanagi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
Takayanagi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takayanagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki misses with a straight left. #TD#
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takayanagi sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takayanagi keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Aoki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Takayanagi!
Aoki looking to control but Takayanagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takayanagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takayanagi defending well though.
Takayanagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki is in close to Takayanagi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takayanagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Takayanagi has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aoki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki distracts Takayanagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Aoki lying in Takayanagi's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Takayanagi decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Aoki taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pacio 32 Hendo Come Back
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Em moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Em throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
No joy there for Em, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Em fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Em.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Em throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aoki is nestled in close to Em, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Em's head.
Aoki stops Em from getting back to his feet.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Em knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Em is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Em!
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Em is looking to escape. #SUB#
Aoki 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. Em turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Aoki off and cradles Em's limp body as Aoki celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Aoki Aoki!
Our winner, Aoki Aoki, 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:
PFN 31
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Em.
A combination from Em does no damage.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Em swinging wildly here.
Em misses with a series of wild punches.
Em throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Em misses.
Aoki with the counter takedown but Em avoids it easily.
Em throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Em throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Em.
Boris Em seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Em enables Aoki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Em manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki works over Em with some ground and pound from guard.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Em avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki. #SUB2#
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Em is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Em's coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Em wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Aoki 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.
Aoki lands strikes from half guard.
Aoki working Em over with strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Em won't allow it.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoki lands a nice short elbow.
Em wants to get back to his feet.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Em tries to kick Aoki off but Aoki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Aoki 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! Em is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aoki Aoki!
A victorious Aoki Aoki 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Aoki as Penda shoots in.
Penda tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Penda with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Penda fights it but they end up in guard.
Penda is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Aoki dives into side control.
#REVR#
Aoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Penda!
Aoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Penda is rocked!
Aoki content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T1#
Penda is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Aoki swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aoki Aoki!
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